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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (10.27.23)

Aero Linx: The Piper Flyer Association The Piper Flyer Association was formed in 2004 with one goal in mind - to help you get the most out of owning and flying Piper aircraft. The Piper Flyer Association (PFA) understands both...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.26.23)

“Our team has been hard at work to drive down risk in preparation for ground and flight tests. We are excited to receive the T901 engine and look forward to demonstrating the transformative capabilities of the Bell 360 Invictus. As...

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Klyde Morris (10.23.23)

Klyde Understands Uncle Sam's Whacky Sense Of Priority... FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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METARmaps Upgrade Program Announced

Upgrades Compensate for FAA/AWA Data Migration In response to the recent FAA/AWS data migration, the boffins at METARmaps have developed a series of forward-looking upgrade plans. Subject plans—which take into account the fact the legacy processors indigenous to METARmaps are...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (10.24.23)

Aero Linx: The Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference (HSAC) The Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference (HSAC) was formed in January, 1978 after an accident in which 19 people lost their lives when a helicopter came in contact with a platform crane. Realizing...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (10.24.23): Vertical Takeoff And Landing Aircraft (VTOL)

Vertical Takeoff And Landing Aircraft (VTOL) Aircraft capable of vertical climbs and/or descents and of using very short runways or small areas for takeoff and landings. These aircraft include, but are not limited to, helicopters.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.24.23)

“We’ve got the guy that tried to shut the engines down out of the cockpit. It doesn’t seem like he’s causing any issue at the back. I think he’s subdued. Other than that, we want law-enforcement as soon as we...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (10.21.23): Light Gun

Light Gun A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller. The color and type of light transmitted can be used to approve or disapprove...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (10.23.23)

Aero Linx: The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (10.22.23): Movement Area

Movement Area The runways, taxiways, and other areas of an airport/heliport which are utilized for taxiing/hover taxiing, air taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas. At those airports/heliports with a tower, specific approval for...

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