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Memorial Planned to Honor Fallen USMC C-130 Aircrew Members

Remembering Victims of Lesser Known Wars Since 1965, eight Marine Corps C-130s and 43 Marine aircrew members have been lost—some two dozen in the 1960s alone. The pain of loss is borne stalwartly by the families and friends of the...

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FAA Urges Laser Manufacturers, Distributors to Add Warning Label to Not Shine Lasers at Aircraft

High-powered laser pointers can incapacitate pilots flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers. To combat the threat, Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen requested laser manufacturers add a warning label to their packaging to make consumers aware of the safety risks and...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.06.23)

Aero Linx: Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association At CHAA our mission is to Acquire, Preserve, Restore, Maintain, Display and Demonstrate the Harvard and other training aircraft associated with the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.06.23): Aerodrome

Aerodrome A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations and equipment) intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure, and movement of aircraft.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.06.23)

“Since both planes, Mike’s and my Long EZ ‘Ole Blue’ were both built together and flown together, it’s only fitting that Ole Blue join Mike’s EZ for enshrinement in the EAA Museum at OSH. We are in the process of...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.06.23)

Aero Linx: Reno Air Racing Association Over 50 years ago, the first plane went up in the Nevada desert to kick off what would become the National Championship Air Races and a legacy was born. A legacy of history, heritage...

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FAA Fact Book: Explore Commercial Space Data

WASHINGTON — Which state has the most commercial space launches? What launch site is the busiest? How many companies are licensed to conduct launch and reentry operations? You can find answers to all these questions and more by exploring the...

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Klyde Morris (02.03.23)

Klyde Wants Ya To Place Your Bets... FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.05.23): Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts

Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts Portray the aeronautical data which is required to execute an instrument approach to an airport. These charts depict the procedures, including all related data, and the airport diagram. Each procedure is designated for use with...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.05.23)

“Many thanks to everyone who has chosen to fly with us over the past year and a half. We will miss you all from the bottom of our hearts and deeply apologize to everyone affected by the fact that we...

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