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Airborne 05.18.26: Mtn Home MidAir, China Boeing Buy?, Vulcan XM607

Also: WA NG Aviation Crews, Caravans v Bugs, Allegiant Buys Sun Country, Women In Aviation Open House Two jets crashed Sunday during the second day of the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, triggering a lockdown...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (05.19.26): Tower

Tower A terminal facility that uses air/ground communications, visual signaling, and other devices to provide ATC services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the movement area. Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (05.19.26)

Aero Linx: Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft specific, independent aviation union. It is not an industrial union and represents only aircraft maintenance technicians/engneers and skilled trade employees actively involved in the aviation...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (05.18.26): Touchdown Zone

Touchdown Zone The first 3,000 feet of the runway beginning at the threshold. The area is used for determination of Touchdown Zone Elevation in the development of straight?in landing minimums for instrument approaches.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.18.26)

"The controversy surrounding AOPA over recent months did not emerge from nowhere. It did not materialize because of internet rumor, social media hysteria, or “misunderstanding.” It emerged because thousands of aviators became deeply uncomfortable with actions, decisions, secrecy, and behavior...

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Classic Aero-TV: Timber Tiger Touts Curtiss Jenny Replicas

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): First Kits to Ship October 2023 Having formerly resurrected the storied shape of the Ryan ST—in effigy, anyway—Montrose, Colorado-based Timber Tiger Aircraft has plied its considerable expertise and experience to the revival of the Curtiss Aeroplane...

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Airborne 05.13.26: Wills Wing Turmoil, Fighter Mixup, 1st Homebuilt RV-916

Also: KSMO's Oldest Flight School, India’s Aviation Boom, 2.5 Millionth Young Eagle, Air Antilles Kaput Wills Wing recently announced that production of all hang gliders will pause effective May 15, 2026. The decision comes amid unresolved uncertainty surrounding ownership and...

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6 Hours To Find 20 Pilots

One Pilot Recruited To Help Repossess Spirit Planes Asked, ‘Can I Fly In Shorts?’ The company responsible for repossessing Spirit Airlines planes was under a tremendous deadline to get the planes from airports where they had been left to Arizona...

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NASAO Center Accepting Applications For Henry O. Scholarships

June 5 Deadline For Students To Apply The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for Aviation Education and Research's “Henry O.” Scholarship awards, are now accepting applications. Scholarships of $2,500 will go to three college students continuing their...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (05.16.26)

Aero Linx: Flying Physicians Association (FPA) The Flying Physicians Association (FPA) is a nationwide community of physician-pilots united by a shared passion for medicine and aviation. We’re dedicated to advancing flight safety, supporting lifelong learning, and engaging in meaningful projects...

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