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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.05.23)

"We are excited to be working with Stratus Financial to provide our students with access to financial guidance and support. We believe this partnership will help us continue to provide the highest quality flight training while also giving our students...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (08.05.23): Radio Magnetic Indicator

Radio Magnetic Indicator An aircraft navigational instrument coupled with a gyro compass or similar compass that indicates the direction of a selected NAVAID and indicates bearing with respect to the heading of the aircraft.

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Airborne 07.26.23 Redux: WomenVenture, JOBY Sim, Kitfox Gear

Also: New Warbird Org, Gogo Update, Pedal Plane Parade, Pelton on Fuel The term 'Esprit de Corps' is often associated with parts of aviation that tend to one gender... but NOT at Oshkosh... where the WAI and 99s communities (among...

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UL-Powered Velocity6 V-Twin Pilot & Passenger Recovering from Injuries

August 1st Sandersville, GA Accident Under Investigation Two people are expected to survive injuries resultant of a Tuesday, 01 August 2023 accident in which the first 6-place ULPower'ed Velocity V-Twin, registration N106VT, was substantially damaged subsequent after impact with marshy...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.04.23)

“AirVenture offers a unique opportunity for aircraft owners and pilots to meet with regulators and discuss their perspectives on issues that impact safety. Today’s meeting was very productive. I’m grateful to the type club representatives, the FAA, and EAA for...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (08.04.23)

Aero Linx: The International Cessna 120-140 Association The International Cessna 120-140 Association is an all volunteer group of approximately 1,000 owners, pilots and others who share a common interest in restoring, maintaining and flying the Models 120, 140 and 140A...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (08.04.23): Obstacle

Obstacle An existing object, object of natural growth, or terrain at a fixed geographical location or which may be expected at a fixed location within a prescribed area with reference to which vertical clearance is or must be provided during...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (08.03.23): Photo Reconnaissance

Photo Reconnaissance Military activity that requires locating individual photo targets and navigating to the targets at a preplanned angle and altitude. The activity normally requires a lateral route width of 16 NM and altitude range of 1,500 feet to 10,000...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (08.03.23)

Aero Linx: United States Parachute Association Each year, more than half a million people enjoy the life-changing experience of jumping out of an airplane for the first time. United States Parachute Association members, numbering around 42,000 along with about a...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.03.23)

“This is a testament to the quality of the G550 and the technology that Gulfstream introduced on this aircraft, which paved the way for our next-generation fleet. The G550 is also backed by Gulfstream’s Customer Support worldwide network, which helps...

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