AOPA News

TSA, DHS open dialogue with GA community on security

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole got a glimpse at the heart of general aviation at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., this week. The two met with AOPA and other GA associations and industry leaders to reaffirm their commitment to solve GA security issues and maintain an open dialogue with the industry.

Individual California CFIs are not subject to costly reg

As the Aug. 1 implementation deadline for California's Private Postsecondary Act of 2009 looms, AOPA has been working with state legislators to delay the effective date and revise the law. The association has been reviewing the current law and seeking clarification on who is actually affected by the new requirements.

A pilot's eye: EAA AirVenture 2010

Take a look at the show from the eyes of an aviator in AOPA's online photo gallery. For a unique perspective, view our top picks in this slide show.

New online weather site offered by Baron

Baron, the company that brings you Baron WxWorx and XM Weather, now offers Baron QuikLink at prices ranging from $14.99 per month to $49.99 per month.

EPA confirms: No lead ban deadline looms on avgas

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed July 27 that it has not set a deadline for the removal of lead from avgas - and that it will coordinate closely with industry stakeholders in the development of a solution to the issue.

AVWEB

AVweb Insider Blog: EPA to GA — Hey, Just Kidding! We Can't Touch Your Lead

In his latest post to the AVweb Insider blog, Paul Bertorelli seems dazed and baffled by a world class case of whipsaw. On the one hand, EPA says it has no authority to ban leaded fuels; on the other, FAA Admin Randy Babbitt says oh, yes it does. Who the hell is driving this thing? Click here to read Paul's blog and make your best guesses as to what's going on.

Sikorsky Firely: An Electric Helicopter

It's at nearly gross weight before the pilot steps in and can only fly for 15 minutes, but that's not the point. Sikorsky Innovations sees the Firefly as a testbed for the technologies that may make for a real electric helicopter ... someday.This video is brought to you by Conoco-Phillips and Lightspeed Aviation.

Ford's Wild AirVenture Wind Tunnel

At EAA AirVenture 2010, Ford has a number of attractions, not the least of which is a portable vertical wind tunnel. It'll give you a good taste of what skydiving freefall is all about. AVweb staffers from our show intern Adam Cutler to resident skydiver Paul Bertorelli tried it out — and here's the video report.This video is brought to you by Bose Corporation and WxWorx XM WX Satellite Weather.

No Survivors In Airbus Crash In Pakistan

All 152 souls on board an Airbus A321 were killed on Wednesday when the aircraft crashed into a hill while trying to land at an airport near Islamabad in clouds and rain. Fire and smoke was visible at the scene, the Associated Press reported, and the wreckage was strewn widely across the hillside of broken trees. No distress calls were heard from the pilots, according to the AP. The flight was operated by Airblue, a private service based in Karachi, where the flight had departed from. One witness told the AP the airplane appeared to have "lost balance" in the air, and then went down.

"TransAtlantic" Helicopter Flight to Oshkosh from France

Matthieu de Quillacq flew his lightweight Kompress CH-7 kit helicopter from southern France to Oshkosh, and he hopes to continue right around the world. AVweb's Glenn Pew caught up with him at AirVenture to find out more.This video is brought to you by Conoco-Phillips and Lightspeed Aviation.

Aero-News

KFD 840 PFD Recieves Certification For Flight Director Functionality

Avionics Protection Plan Doubles In Five Years Bendix/King by Honeywell has received certification for flight director functionality and improved graphics in the KFD 840 Primary Flight Display (PFD) , while expanding the number of eligible piston-powered aircraft to more than 100,000, Honeywell announced Monday.

Young Eagles Will benefit From An EAA/Embry-Riddle Partnership

Will Offer Free EAA Student Memberships EAA Young Eagles will soon be able to stay connected to the aviation world and enjoy a variety of benefits at no cost through the EAA Student Membership supported by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

ADS-B For Certified And Experimental Aircraft

FreeFlight Systems Rolls Out RANGR 978 MHz Series FreeFlight Systems took the wraps off its line of RANGR 978 MHz ADS-B products including ADS-B transmitters, transmitters with WAAS GPS, transceivers, and transceivers with WAAS GPS in a Wednesday news conference at AirVenture.

NBAA Hails Wisconsin Proclamation Recognizing Business Aviation Value

Proclamation Comes As Industry Gathers For EAA's AirVenture This Week The NBAA Wednesday welcomed a proclamation declaring the week of July 26 as "Wisconsin Aviation Week," recognizing the essential role that all aviation, including business aviation, plays in the state.

Woman Flying Standby Booted From Southwest Flight

Why? An Obese Teen Needed Two Seats A woman flying standby on Southwest Airlines reportedly was asked to leave her seat to make room for an overweight teenager who needed two.

	Bird Strike on windshield	Tracy Forrest	Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:41 am
	CJ2 AC Compressor Fan	Mark Aloe	Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:41 am
	News from Sloshkosh	Tracy Forrest	Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:44 pm
	Jeppesen Mobile TC for iPad Released	David Wihl	Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:43 am
	Looking for someone to fly right seat in a CJ2 for the day.	Ed Turley	Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:13 pm

	Airventure Oshkosh	Oshkosh, WI	Jul 26-Aug 1, 2010
	2010 CJP Convention	Colorado Springs, CO	Sep 1-4, 2010
	NBAA 2010	Atlanta, GA	Oct 19-21, 2010