Several Of The Humanitarian Aircraft Will Be Open For Tours EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is hosting a special attraction this year that will highlight humanitarian aircraft that focus on providing medical and relief assistance to those in need around the world....
Also: Robert Sumwalt Retires, Piper Readies For Oshkosh, Massive United Buy, Citation Excel Eagle The gang here at ANN could not be more thrilled... the amazing Wally Funk will finally be heading to space in less than three weeks --...
Special Activity Airspace (SAA) Any airspace with defined dimensions within the National Airspace System wherein limitations may be imposed upon aircraft operations. This airspace may be restricted areas, prohibited areas, military operations areas, air ATC assigned airspace, and any other...
Aero Linx: The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is the only national, non-profit trade association dedicated to advancing the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and...
SIGMET A weather advisory issued concerning weather significant to the safety of all aircraft. SIGMET advisories cover severe and extreme turbulence, severe icing, and widespread dust or sandstorms that reduce visibility to less than 3 miles.
"DPEs are vital to the overall Airman Certification process and these recommendations represent reform that will enable the current cadre of DPEs to continue to provide both expertise and a level of safety assurance for GA. The work done in...
Aero Linx: Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA): Our mission is to “Support the United States Army Aviation Soldier and Family.” AAAA was formed in early 1957 by a small group of senior Aviation...
Aero Linx: Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals OBAP Inspires Excellence and provides opportunities in aerospace by Supporting, Transforming, Educating, and Mentoring our members and communities. OBAP will be a world-leading organization that changes lives by creating a pathway to success...
Simplified Directional Facility (SDF) A NAVAID used for nonprecision instrument approaches. The final approach course is similar to that of an ILS localizer except that the SDF course may be offset from the runway, generally not more than 3 degrees,...
Aviation's Most Comprehensive Video News Program Scores A Telly! The ANN gig is a tireless one and is also one that doesn't have a whole lot of glory attached to it -- there's simply too much work to do, to...