X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com Return-Path: Received: from [97.64.187.22] (HELO dsmdc-mail-smtp.mcomdc.com) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 5.4.4) with ESMTP id 5404384 for flyrotary@lancaironline.net; Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:26:40 -0500 Received-SPF: pass receiver=logan.com; client-ip=97.64.187.22; envelope-from=btilley@mchsi.com Received: from [10.70.140.125] ([166.147.124.4]) by dsmdc-mail-omta-01 with bizsmtp id bbRt1i00105oVC601bRtFg; Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:26:04 -0600 X-Authority-Analysis: v=2.0 cv=O4q7TWBW c=1 sm=1 a=9S8rrupGyErPdaYCtW/lCg==:17 a=BlNAP0SAIawA:10 a=FYN5-xcaAAAA:8 a=Hd4JvI9PAAAA:8 a=AO0vdyU0AAAA:8 a=gM8F7U1HAAAA:8 a=qLC_CJggAAAA:8 a=VR0PDrghP06lFZzRClcA:9 a=dZZ_JxRowjj1E4cBSkwA:7 a=QEXdDO2ut3YA:10 a=iqLxKEjsfkEA:10 a=9qS-Ow2L2eUA:10 a=2e2R3p24r60A:10 a=KNAUt1mCJXcA:10 a=CpOvCOXSUocA:10 a=WGHfH-0oGEkA:10 a=JtpDM-9mM0AA:10 a=R5SPqNssubIA:10 a=fgaDyQ9hHf4A:10 a=jKapZtVdpgwA:10 a=sh6PArqQtYdngLzxv5aEQJAsMbE=:19 a=HVMVoNqwvrkM7vEx:21 a=PKuqorIn1bTEj49i:21 a=Bs9ZBbwSAAAA:8 a=WkaEtOE9AAAA:8 a=3j4BkbkPAAAA:8 a=JqEG_dyiAAAA:8 a=P3hzheM3AAAA:8 a=mcXPrSfrAAAA:8 a=YqhHNPyHAAAA:8 a=XWtj1tk2AAAA:8 a=W8poT8wMAAAA:8 a=EW90erdzAAAA:8 a=IKgzswoMAAAA:20 a=DHFgG8g7AAAA:8 a=nSksVqJYAAAA:8 a=xBPpGeURAAAA:8 a=V7CdsxcAAAAA:8 a=0IyQ1RC4AAAA:8 a=C_1EiDUiAAAA:8 a=BuvkxHQVAAAA:8 a=ZW5Wr6qRAAAA:8 a=yzZqYYfJAAAA:8 a=R1Nl1vdHAAAA:8 a=gUbaYAUbAAAA:8 a=mmixkvVjAAAA:8 a=T_MUKin0AAAA:8 a=fvMTsFZrAAAA:8 a=uinuChZSAAAA:8 a=Wo6kDI5_AAAA:8 a=24Qu3FuQAAAA:8 a=P56_uxEtwMUgUaVKdxkA:9 a=h9i3BsSzMbsd4qrGweIA:7 a=_W_S_7VecoQA:10 a=tXsnliwV7b4A:10 a=GHxNJRP9c38A:10 a=fTUFOEBoDz4A:10 a=CB2V3GbiscwA:10 a=hQI9TaQ4D7UA:10 a=9tRgP9Hjk5sA:10 a=Y9Rwo1idnFQA:10 a=EwrMNO8XPlUA:10 a=ghR3VN4J9dsA:10 a=rOGjntOTRUYA:10 a=Co6rOWJAyeoA:10 a=I6mEeq5Jp2YA:10 a=RSFlrZQhpnIA:10 a=n-YeexMQ8qoA:10 a=_QFR9d1VG8wA:10 a=aannpQoZvqgA:10 a=ixXBYacT1WwA:10 a=gHoCa8aB3nQA:10 a=Q0syUgxSEx8A:10 a=eYK_ZoWuANkA:10 a=i2PAsdr5y7cA:10 a=jqXjilpUyowA:10 a=6Vzi9JRosBIA:10 a=24HcmFMMVYoA:10 a=iZ3GDgjIfp0A:10 a=kOIcE17SHfUA:10 a=jJZfodpLtr0A:10 a=8-u0eb_20d8A:10 a=Kkc5ORUMfs8A:10 a=MEA0tNOLuS8A:10 a=11GdcWPmghAA:10 a=1pT0sIaNY5oA:10 a=I_8wIwLTVXUA:10 a=_HUMYTWgKbntSnn0:21 a=OTouE9KuJDGqDXpt:21 a=9S8rrupGyErPdaYCtW/lCg==:117 Subject: New rotary engine References: <4F3D9DF1.00000218@mail150.magnetmail.net> From: Bob Tilley Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=Apple-Mail-215F6E8F-D768-4D31-B032-B6F689925620 X-Mailer: iPhone Mail (9A405) Message-Id: <0C0CD9F3-E559-40A3-A0C2-5CD9E0E76A76@mchsi.com> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:25:50 -0600 To: Rotary motors in aircraft Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mime-Version: 1.0 (1.0) --Apple-Mail-215F6E8F-D768-4D31-B032-B6F689925620 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Near the bottom is the story WITH pic!! Bob Begin forwarded message: > From: "EAA e-Hotline" > Date: February 16, 2012 6:23:12 PM CST > To: > Subject: New Plane's Roots in Reno - Good News for GPS >=20 > Can't view this email? Click here to view the online version > =20 >=20 > =09 >=20 >=20 >=20 >=20 >=20 > New, Fast, and Efficient: Aerochia's LT-1 > It's real, it's flying, and it's coming to AirVenture Oshkosh this year. W= e're talking about the Aerochia LT-1, a new experimental amateur-built kit w= ith a speed range from 60 to 160 mph. Andy Chiavetta, EAA 508794, has partne= red with four-time Reno Sport Class champ Darryl Greenamyer, EAA 691087, to p= roduce the slick single-seater with an estimated kit price (firewall aft) wi= ll be in the $20,000 range.=20 >=20 > Read more >=20 >=20 >=20 > Dreamliner Digital Skywriting > A Boeing 787 Dreamliner test flight crew used their plane's flight path to= create an image showing "787" and their company logo after a long (19-hour)= certification flight for the GEnx-1B engine. The image, captured by FlightA= ware.com, one-ups the effort by a 747-8 crew last year.. >=20 > Other multimedia posted this week: >=20 > =C2=B7 Hints for Homebuilders: Heli-Coil Installation > =C2=B7 Timeless Voice of the Week: Alexander Jefferson, Tuskegee Airman > =C2=B7 Webinar: Onex Kit Aircraft > Find EAA: Facebook Twitter= EAA Forums RSS Feed= =09 >=20 >=20 > February 17, 2012 Volume 12, Number 7 > DIMATTEO NAMED EAA VICE PRESIDENT OF AIRVENTURE FEATURES AND ATTRACTIONS > Jim DiMatteo, a decorated U.S. naval aviator who has served in several avi= ation leadership positions, is joining EAA as vice president, AirVenture fea= tures and attractions. In that role, DiMatteo will be responsible for develo= ping and coordinating the programs for the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly= -in, "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration." > DiMatteo recently retired from the U.S. Navy as a captain following an imp= ressive career, which included leading 2011's Centennial of Naval Aviation Fo= undation programs nationwide. In more than 20 years as a naval aviator, he f= lew more than 5,000 hours in five different fighter aircraft, including 72 c= ombat missions in support of Operation Desert Storm. Read more >=20 > LIGHTSQUARED FACES EVER INCREASING OPPOSITION, BUT GPS NOT SAVED YET > FCC seeks additional public comments > After the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA= ) concluded that LightSquared's wireless broadband signals interfere with mi= llions of GPS devices in use today - including for aviation navigation - the= Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Wednesday that it is aski= ng for more public comments prior to making the final decision to withdraw t= he Conditional Waiver Order issued to LightSquared last year. Withdrawing th= e Conditional Waiver Order will kill LightSquared plans to establish a high-= speed wireless data network. The final FCC decision is anticipated no later t= han March 31, 2012, and if the waiver is canceled it gives a complete victor= y to the Save Our GPS Coalition, of which EAA is a member. The coalition has= been vehemently opposing LightSquared's proposal for the past year. Read m= ore >=20 > AIRFRAMES NEED EXPERIENCE, TOO > Sikorsky helicopter president Jeff Pino was talking about the company's S7= 6 twin engine helicopter that will soon be offered in yet another evolutiona= ry version, the "D" model. The S76 has been in production since 1979 and con= tinues to be one of the most popular helicopters for executive use, along wi= th serving the offshore oil industry, emergency medical service and many oth= er vertical lift missions. What Pino said is "there is no regulatory replace= ment for actual experience" referring to the outstanding safety record of th= e S-76. It suddenly dawned on me that every pilot or aircraft manufacturer k= new this years ago, but some have lost sight of this proven fact in recent y= ears. >=20 > Continue reading | Subscribe to Mac's Blog | Recent posts >=20 > VINTAGE AIRCRAFT OWNERS WIN IN FAA REAUTHORIZATION > Some vintage aircraft owners got a big win in the FAA Authorization Bill s= igned Tuesday by President Obama, as the measure included an EAA-supported p= rovision that authorizes the FAA to release certain type certificate and des= ign data for aircraft no longer supported by a manufacturer. The specific el= ement of the bill (Section 302) provides that the FAA can release "abandoned= " data that is essential to safely maintain and operate vintage aircraft. Th= at includes data for aircraft such as those built by long-defunct companies w= hose type certificates were not acquired or maintained. Three years is the i= nitial threshold for inactivity. It also gives the FAA the authority to decl= are that data as abandoned, or releasable to the public if aviation safety w= ill be enhanced by the information for aircraft, engines, propellers, and ot= her aircraft appliances. Read more > FOURTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SKIPLANE FLY-IN THIS WEEKEND > This Sunday, February 19, marks a truly unique winter flying event - the I= nternational Lake Memphremagog Ski Fly Meet, held on frozen Lake Memphremago= g situated along the United States/Canadian border in both Vermont and Quebe= c. Pilots from both countries fly in, make sure they remain in their country= 's airspace, and land on designated areas on their side of the border. Durin= g this event only, both U.S. and Canadian border authorities allow attendees= to interact with their cross-border comrades, have lunch together across th= e border, and get close looks at each other's aircraft. Read more > ICON COMPLETES SPIN RESISTANCE TESTING > ICON Aircraft announced that its A5 LSA amphibious single has passed the = FAA's requirements for spin resistance under the FAR Part 23 certific= ation standards. Because it is an LSA, the ICON does not need to meet Part 2= 3 rules, but its makers say that it has. The basic requirements for spin res= istant certification is that the airplane fly through a 360 degree heading c= hange - or for seven seconds, whichever comes first - with the elevator cont= rol in the full nose-up position throughout the turn. During the maneuver th= e airplane must remain under control and not fall off into a bank. And the m= aneuver must be demonstrated at the full CG range, at various power settings= , and with a variety of rudder and aileron inputs, including crossed control= s. Read more > FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL SIGNED INTO LAW > President Obama today signed the FAA Reauthorization Bill into law, ending= a five-year wait for long-term FAA funding and ending a string of 23 short-= term funding extensions. One week after the Senate passed the measure and se= nt it to the White House, the president approved the measure that offers a n= umber of victories for GA. Among those are no user fee provisions or fuel ta= x increases. Read more > SONEX ONEX EARNS FAA KIT APPROVAL > Sonex Aircraft LLC has earned kit approval for its single-place Onex from t= he FAA National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET). Sonex General Manager Mark Schai= ble made the announcement during this week's EAA webinar about the Onex (pro= nounced "One-X"). The FAA will now publish an amateur-building checklist for= the folding-wing, sport pilot-eligible aircraft, which will allow Onex buil= ders to show compliance with the major portion requirement of the 51 percent= rule. NKET approval is not only important to builders in the United States,= but also to builders in many other countries whose aviation authorities bas= e their homebuilt aircraft regulations upon NKET approval. Read more > GA USER FEES BACK AGAIN IN NEW WHITE HOUSE BUDGET > Selected $100-per-flight fees in "controlled airspace" proposed > GA organizations are gearing up for yet another user fee battle after the O= bama administration released is federal budget proposal today that included a= $100-per-flight surcharge for aircraft that use federal air traffic service= s. EAA immediately announced its opposition to the proposal and was joined b= y other major aviation organizations. EAA is already in touch with GA Caucus= leadership in both houses of Congress encouraging opposition to the user fe= e proposal. Read more > HAI'S POPULAR HELI-CENTER RETURNS TO OSHKOSH THIS YEAR > EAA and the Helicopter Association International (HAI) have renewed an agr= eement that assures the return of the popular Heli-Center on the EAA AirVent= ure Oshkosh flightline in 2012 and includes other support for this year's 60= th annual EAA fly-in gathering, which will take place July 23-29. EAA Presid= ent/CEO Rod Hightower and HAI President Matt Zuccaro signed the agreement Mo= nday during HAI's annual convention in Dallas, Texas. HAI will again bring i= ts two-story Heli-Center, which showcases innovations in rotorcraft, to Oshk= osh. It will also sponsor one of AirVenture's Forums Plaza buildings. Read m= ore > CLASSIC J-3 CUB, EAA 2012 AIRCRAFT SWEEPSTAKES GRAND PRIZE > Giveaway part of Cub's 75th anniversary celebration at AirVenture > There's nothing like flying 500 feet AGL - low and slow - admiring the lan= dscape below. When you enter the 2012 EAA "Win the Cub" Sweepstakes, you'll h= ave the opportunity to do just that, with the one lucky winner becoming the r= ightful owner of a beautifully restored 1940 Piper J-3 Cub, TrickAir= Sport 1500 Snow Skis included. Not a pilot? No problem. In addition to the C= ub, the grand prize package includes the option to take $2,500 worth of flig= ht training. All prizes will be awarded in random drawings at EAA AirVenture= Museum in Oshkosh at 5 p.m. on September 10, 2012. Enter now. > EAA CHAPTERS SEEK CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FILING ADVISOR > EAA chapters and membership would like to thank Patti Arthur, who for many= years has provided invaluable assistance while aiding our chapters with cir= cumnavigating the demands of IRS 501(c)3 filings. Her support has been instr= umental in allowing chapters to reap the benefits of corporate tax-free stat= us, allowing them to receive charitable contributions to promote our shared p= assion. However, while Patti is retiring from professional life, our need fo= r charitable filing advice has not ended. If anyone in our membership, eithe= r a lawyer or CPA, with 501(c)3 experience would like to act in a profession= al capacity as a resource for chapters seeking advice, please contact the ch= apters office via e-mail or call 920-426-4876. > WOMEN SOAR YOU SOAR SET TO INSPIRE YOUNG WOMEN AT AIRVENTURE 2012 > Young women will be inspired to reach for their aviation dreams as Women S= oar You Soar, a four-day mentoring camp featuring inspirational female aviat= ors, returns for its eighth year in conjunction with EAA AirVenture 2012. Wo= men Soar You Soar, scheduled for Thursday, July 26, through Sunday, July 29,= will introduce 100 young women to aviation-based careers and a women-mentor= network, providing encouragement and support to a possible career in aviati= on. Read more > CHEROKEES TO OSHKOSH RAMPING UP FOR AIRVENTURE > Registration for Cherokees to Oshkosh 2012 is filling up very quickly, so i= f you're a Piper Cherokee owner thinking about joining up for the mass arriv= al to AirVenture 2012, check out this YouTube video of the 2011 arrival to g= et a glimpse of what it's all about. Mini-clinic locations will be posted on= the Cherokees to Oshkosh website very soon, along with all the other inform= ation you need to prepare for the 2012 arrival! > EAA/HOOSIER HOSPITALITY FOR THE SUPER BOWL > Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, in Indianapolis was, according to area FBO o= perators, "the biggest day in Indiana aviation history." And EAA Chapter 135= 4 played an important role in making sure everything went smoothly and safel= y at Greenwood Municipal Airport, located 10 miles south of Lucas Oil Stadiu= m, and one of eight area airports that took parking reservations for a recor= d 1,100 private aircraft. Chapter President Rich Quinnette, EAA 257995, said= about a dozen chapter members joined airport staff, Civil Air Patrol member= s, and other local pilots to help out. Read more > LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR EAA HOPS & PROPS 2012 > Don't miss your chance to sample more than 250 microbrew beers from brewer= ies and distributors around the world at EAA Hops & Props 2012, March 3, at t= he EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A VIP Beer School presented b= y Becket's restaurant and New Glarus Brewing will also be offered, giving gu= ests the opportunity to learn about the process of brewing specialty beers w= hile they dine on food and beer pairings. You must be at least 21 years of a= ge to attend. Ticket sales are limited. Proceeds help support AirVenture Mus= eum events that are offered free to the local community. Order tickets onlin= e or call 800-226-1025. >=20 > WEBINARS: 15 HABITS FOR GOOD RADIO COMMUNICATION > Learn key communication habits to develop and practice in order to communi= cate effectively. Don Weaver, COO and chief pilot of Optimal Aircraft, has f= ound that these methods increase safety and compliance certainty, help obtai= n desired results, give ATC options when they need them, and make it possibl= e to fit nicely into a busy traffic flow. > Wednesday, February 22: 15 Habits for Good Radio Communication with Don We= aver (Wings credit) > Tuesday, February 28: The History and Restoration of the Original: RV-1 wi= th Louise Hose, Ernie Butcher, Paul Dye, and Dick VanGrunsven > Wednesday, March 7, at 8 p.m.: All About Batteries with Mike Busch (AMT cr= edit) > All webinars begin at 7 p.m. CST unless otherwise noted, and they require r= egistration. To find out more about upcoming EAA Webinars and to register, v= isit the webinars page. >=20 > EAA gratefully acknowledges the support of Aircraft Spruce and Specialty C= o. for their generous sponsorship of our webinar programs.=20 >=20 > EAA MERCHANDISE: SAVE UP TO 30 PERCENT ON HERITAGE COLLECTION > Right now you can save up to 30 percent on some of the best-selling items i= n the EAA Heritage Collection. This grouping features everything from shirts= and sweatshirts to hats and souvenirs, all sporting the original EAA logo t= hat was first introduced in 1953. Celebrate EAA's rich history of grassroots= flying with an item from this collection today. But hurry, these savings la= st only through February 22, 2012. Shop now or by calling toll-free, 800-564= -6322. > DEAL OF THE WEEK: 20 PERCENT OFF WORLD DIRECTORY OF LEISURE AVIATION, FREE= FLIGHT > The 2011-2012 edition of the World Directory of Leisure Aviation is now 20= percent off at ShopEAA.com. Covering everything from ultralights and k= it planes to engines and flight deck supplies, the directory is the quintess= ential buyer's guide for light aviation and sport flying equipment. Also 20 p= ercent off is the World Directory of Free Flight, a companion publication th= at covers aircraft that use parachutes and paragliders for wings, as well as= the engines, propellers, instruments, and avionics used in those types of a= ircraft. Pick up a copy of either directory before February 23, 2012, to tak= e advantage of these special savings. Shop online or call toll-free, 800-564= -6322. > = =20 > Monthly Photo Contest > Enter your pictures now for the May Photo Contest! > Can You Help? >=20 > Hall of Fame nominations needed > Anyone know much about the Heath Baby Bullet? > Anyone have a good electronic logbook template? > Help me find a CFI > How to balance a spinner? > Anyone built an Affordaplane or planning to? > Jenny experts wanted > U.S. Source for U channel stock? > PA-8 Sky Cycle? > Ongoing Discussions >=20 > What's on your Oshkosh "bucket list"? > Cutting plywood > Finding the money > Pietenpol/Loehle Sport Parasol > A better way to cut aluminum plate? > Fuel system maintenance > Video: Clipped Cub aerobatics > Welding - a deadly lesson > Samsung Galaxy Wi-Fi tablet > =20 > If you have suggestions or submissions for EAA's weekly AeroInnovations co= lumn, please send them to AeroInnovations editor Bob Waldron. >=20 > Auxiliary Rotary Engine for Electric Aircraft by L-3 >=20 > =09 > A rotary engine is being developed by L-3 Communications as part of the hy= brid power system for an electric aircraft. The R350, L-3/Magnet-Motors' ele= ctrical motor and drive system, was showcased in recent airliner electric ta= xi trials. L-3 plans to translate that electric technology into a propulsion= system for large stealth UAVs, with the new heavy fuel rotary engine to pro= vide auxiliary power. >=20 > Hexplane Has Three Wings, Six Engines >=20 > =09 > The concept design of a Hexplane commercial airliner was unveiled in early= 2012 by Oliver VTOL LLC. This three-wing, six-engine VTOL aircraft is based= on a Boeing 737 fuselage and will have a range of 1,500 miles at 425 mph cr= uising above 30,000 feet. The company claims Hexplane is the first VTOL desi= gn that can "continue to perform full gross weight vertical operations if a p= ropeller, engine, or a gearbox fails." >=20 > Recharge 10 Times Faster >=20 > =09 > A new process from Evgentech is being developed for recharging advanced ba= tteries 10 times as fast as conventional charging systems without causing ex= cessive heat formation, battery damage, or over-voltages. The Atlanta-based c= ompany has proven the process on cellphone batteries and is now working on s= caling up to larger format, advanced chemistry batteries. >=20 > World's First 4-D Flight >=20 > =09 > A flight using four-dimensional optimized and upgraded Air Traffic Managem= ent (ATM) technology, covering longitude, latitude, elevation, and time, too= k place recently in an Airbus A320. Considered the world's first 4-D flight,= this could lead to reduced emissions and a significant improvement in fuel e= fficiency. It is also expected to give passengers shorter and smoother fligh= ts with fewer delays, providing needed relief to the European air traffic co= ntrol system that is nearing capacity. >=20 > Stealthy Airship Looks Like Segmented Worm >=20 > =09 > The U.S. military has an unusual looking stealth airship being developed = and tested for them. The Argus One looks like a segmented worm flyi= ng through the sky and is classified as semi-stealthy because the o= nly radar-reflecting portion of the aircraft is the payload bay in the front= section of the airship. >=20 > AeroInnovations aims to highlight developments that have potential to impa= ct the future of aviation. EAA does not necessarily endorse the ideas, prod= ucts, services, or views contained therein. > HINTS FOR HOMEBUILDERS: HELI-COIL INSTALLATION > Brothers Dick and Bob Koehler, both A&P mechanics with Inspection Authoriz= ation (IA), show us a handy tool that is very useful when the need for new t= hreads arises: the heli-coil. Watch the video. > TIMELESS VOICES OF AVIATION: ALEXANDER JEFFERSON > Last week we brought you the story of Chauncey Spencer, a pioneering black= aviator whose advocacy efforts helped lead to the training of black pilots a= t the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. In continued celebration of Black Histo= ry Month, this week we bring you the story of Alexander Jefferson, who as a y= oung man was accepted into the flight training program at Tuskegee. Alex mad= e it through the training stages to become a P-51 Mustang pilot with the 301= st Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group - the famed "Red Tails" of Wo= rld War II. Alex flew 18 missions before being shot down on August 12, 1944.= He spent nine months as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III. Watch the vid= eo. > =20 > =09 > Experimenter Warbirds Briefing In the Loop >=20 >=20 > Where Are You Flying This Weekend? > There are 21 fly-ins and events over the next two weekends in the EAA Even= ts Calendar. Find one near you or add your event! =20 > Q & A: Within the past couple of years there was a nice instructional arti= cle on how to build a worktable. I have long since given my magazine to some= one else, but now wish I still had it because I w= ant to make one. Could you direct me to the article or send me a copy? >=20 > Answer: The EAA Workbench is a very popular addition to homebuilder worksh= ops and we featured a story and plans about how to build one in Sport Aviati= on a little more than two years ago - January 2010. Click here for a set of p= lans provided by EAA Chapter 1000 of Edwards Air Force Base, California. You= can also watch this video showing off the unique "retractable gear" feature= of the workbench. >=20 > Have a question? > To ask a question regarding government issues, e-mail EAA Government Relat= ions. For questions about registration, ai= rmen, aircraft and medical certification, s= afety records, performance, or any other matter, e-mail EAA Member Services.= >=20 > EAA Desktop Calendar=20 >=20 > February 2012 > Ed "Turbo" D'Arcy, EAA 603274, took this photo of a Kitfox Model IV during= a pontoon boat tour of the AirVenture Seaplane Base in 2004. Ed and his fat= her, who recently passed away, took the tour together; besides sharing a lov= e of aviation, they loved the water and sailed more than 30,000 miles togeth= er. >=20 > Download this wallpaper image from the EAA website, where you can choose a= mong several different resolutions to suit your screen - including three wid= e-screen sizes ... or select an image from the archive. >=20 >=20 >=20 > SPORTY'S OFFERS FREE WAI CONFERENCE APP > Sporty's now offers a fourth app in its series for aviation conventions an= d shows: the official app for the 2012 International Women in Aviation Confe= rence, to be held in Dallas, Texas, March 8-10. The WAI app contains all the= information necessary to navigate through the 2012 conference. Starting wit= h registration information and airline and rental car information, the WAI a= pp provides a detailed schedule of events, a map of the hotel and exhibit ha= ll, and many other informational features. The app will be able to compile a= favorites list of exhibitors, seminars, education sessions, and more. The a= pp is free and may be downloaded here. > WINGS AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY AND DVD FOR THE FIRST TIME > Paramount Home Entertainment released the first Best Picture Academy Award= winner, WINGS, for the first time ever on Blu-ray and DVD January 24, 2012.= The restored 1927 World War I drama explores the devastating effects of war= through the story of two men who go off to battle and the woman they both l= eave behind. The historic film stars Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, and R= ichard Arlen, and also features Gary Cooper in one of his first feature film= roles. For more information, click here. >=20 > NASA MARKS 50 YEARS OF AMERICANS IN ORBIT > February 20 marks the 50th anniversary of Sen. John Glenn piloting his Fri= endship 7 spacecraft on the first U.S. orbital. In the next two weeks, NASA T= elevision will broadcast a series of live events and special programming to c= ommemorate 50 years of Americans in orbit, including a new documentary and s= pecial online features. An interactive online feature about the Mercury prog= ram and Glenn's flight is available here. For complete listings and more inf= ormation, click here. >=20 > GOODYEAR A CO-SPONSOR OF GOULIAN AEROSPORTS > Goodyear Aviation will join Whelen Engineering as co-title sponsor of Goul= ian's 2012 air show season. "I have relied on Goodyear tires on both my air s= how planes and the planes we have operated in our flight school for the last= 20 years," Mike Goulian, Goulian Aerosports president, said. "Goulian Aeros= ports is very proud to partner with such a legendary and respected brand lik= e Goodyear." The sponsorship between Goodyear Aviation and Goulian Aerosport= s will be highlighted by the Goodyear Advantage Tour, which will stop at sev= eral top air shows throughout North America in 2012. For more information, c= lick here. >=20 > FEDEX JOINS AVIATION GREEN ALLIANCE AS FOUNDING MEMBER > Just a few days after the 110th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's = birth, the Lindbergh Foundation announced that FedEx Corp. has joined the A= viation Green Alliance as a founding member. According to Lindbergh Foundati= on chairman and CEO Larry Williams, in recent years, the aviation industry h= as come under intense pressure to address aviation emissions, noise, efficie= ncy and other environmental concerns. To address these issues, the Lindbergh= Foundation launched the Aviation Green Alliance to support and encourage th= ose who are committed to proactively addressing aviation and environmental c= hallenges. For more information, click here. >=20 > CESSNA INCREASES RANGE OF CITATION LATITUDE > Cessna Aircraft Company recently announced a 15 percent extension expected= for the company's planned mid-size business jet, the Citation Latitude, sch= eduled to enter service in 2015. With the extension, maximum range increases= from 2,000 to 2,300 nautical miles. Scheduled for its first flight in mid-2= 014, the aircraft will have a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet and maximum cr= uise speed of 442 knots. For more information, click here. >=20 > ASPEN EVOLUTION FLIGHT DISPLAY ROBINSON FACTORY OPTION > Aspen Avionics' Evolution Flight Display system will be available as a fac= tory option on the Robinson R22, R44, and R66 series helicopters. The option= is currently being evaluated and is expected to be available in late 2012. S= tandard features of the Evolution PFD system for helicopters include solid-s= tate AHRS technology, built-in 30-minute backup battery and emergency GPS, a= nd more. For more information, click here. >=20 > GLEIM COURSES APPROVED FOR FAA AMT AWARDS PROGRAM > All of Gleim's online courses for aviation mechanics and IAs have been app= roved in the FAA AMT Awards Program. The program is designed to help pilots a= nd mechanics maintain currency and proficiency, therefore becoming safer in a= ccomplishing their respective duties. The AMT Awards Program encourages ongo= ing training by attending seminars, completing on-the-job training programs,= or completing approved online courses like those from Gleim. Courses in air= frame, general, and powerplant maintenance, along with IA renewal and traini= ng courses, join Gleim's 19 other courses previously approved under the Wing= s program. 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New, Fast, and Efficient:= Aerochia's LT-1
It's real, it's flying, and i= t's coming to AirVenture Oshkosh this year. We're talking about t= he Aerochia LT-1, a new experimental amateur-built kit with a s= peed range from 60 to 160 mph. Andy Chiavetta, EAA 508794, has partnered with four-time Reno Sport Class champ Darryl Greenamyer, EAA 691087, to produce the slick single-seater w= ith an estimated kit price (firewall aft) will be in the $20,000= range. 

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Dreamli= ner Digital Skywriting
A Boeing 787 Drea= mliner test flight crew used their plane's flight path to create an= image showing "787" and their company logo after a long (19-hour) certification flight for the GEnx-1B engine. T= he image, = captured by FlightAware.com, one-ups the effort by a 747-8 crew l= ast year..

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DIMATTEO NAMED EAA VICE PRESIDENT= OF AIRVENTURE FEATURES AND ATTRACTIONS
3D"JimJim DiMatteo, a decorated U.S. naval aviator who has served in several aviation leadership positions, is joining EAA as vice president, AirVenture features and attractions. In that role, DiMatteo will be responsible for developing and coordinating the programs for the ann= ual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in, "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration."

DiMatteo recently retired from th= e U.S. Navy as a captain following an impressive career, which included lea= ding 2011's Centennial of Naval Aviation Foundation programs nationwide. I= n more than 20 years as a naval aviator, he flew more than 5,000 hours= in five different fighter aircraft, including 72 combat missions in sup= port of Operation Desert Storm. Read more

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LIGHTSQUARED FACES EVER INCREASING OPPOSITION, BUT GPS NOT SAVED YET
FCC seeks additional public comments
After the National Telecommunications and Information Administra= tion (NTIA) concluded that LightSquared's wireless broadband signals interfere with millions of GPS devices in use today - including for aviation navigation - the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Wednesday that it is asking for more public comments prior= to making the final decision to withdraw the Conditional Waiver Order issued to LightSquared last year. Withdrawing the Conditional Waiver= Order will kill LightSquared plans to establish a high-speed wireles= s data network. The final FCC decision is anticipated no later than Ma= rch 31, 2012, and if the waiver is canceled it gives a complete victory t= o the Save Our GPS Coalition, of which EAA is a member. The coalition h= as been vehemently opposing LightSquared's proposal for the past year.  Read more =20 =20 =20
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AIRFRAMES NEED EXPERIE= NCE, TOO
Sikorsky helicopt= er president Jeff Pino was talking about the company's S76 twin= engine helicopter that will soon be offered in yet another evolutionary version, the "D" model. The S76 has been in production since 1979 and continues to be one of the most= popular helicopters for executive use, along with serving th= e offshore oil industry, emergency medical service and many ot= her vertical lift missions. What Pino said is "there is no regulatory replacement for actual experience" referring to the outstanding safety record of the S-76. It suddenly dawne= d on me that every pilot or aircraft manufacturer knew this years= ago, but some have lost sight of this proven fact in recent years.

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VINTAGE AIRCRAFT OWNERS WIN IN FAA REAUTHORIZATION
3D"Commonwealth<= /a>Some vintage aircraft owners got a big win in the FAA Authorization Bill signed Tuesday by President Obama, as the measure included an EAA-supported provision that authorizes the FAA to release certain t= ype certificate and design data for aircraft no longer supported by a manufacturer. The specific element of the bill (Section 302) provide= s that the FAA can release "abandoned" data that is essential to safely maintain and operate vintage aircraft. That includes data for= aircraft such as those built by long-defunct companies whose type certificates were not acquired or maintained. Three years is the ini= tial threshold for inactivity. It also gives the FAA the authority to dec= lare that data as abandoned, or releasable to the public if aviation safe= ty will be enhanced by the information for aircraft, engines, propeller= s, and other aircraft appliances.  = Read more =20 =20 =20
FOURTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SKIPLANE FLY-IN THIS WEEKEND
3D"InternationalThis Sunday, February 19, marks a truly unique winter flying event - the International Lake Memphremagog Ski Fly Meet, held on frozen Lake Memphremagog situated along the United States/Canadian border in bot= h Vermont and Quebec. Pilots from both countries fly in, make sure the= y remain in their country's airspace, and land on designated areas on their side of the border. During this event only, both U.S. and Cana= dian border authorities allow attendees to interact with their cross-bord= er comrades, have lunch together across the border, and get close looks= at each other's aircraft.  Read more =20 =20 =20
ICON COMPLETES SPIN RESISTANCE TESTING
3D"ICONICON Aircraft announced that its A5 LSA amphibious single has passed the FAA's requirements for spin resistance under the FAR Part 23 certification standards. Because it is an LSA, the ICON does not nee= d to meet Part 23 rules, but its makers say that it has. The basic requirements for spin resistant certification is that the airplane f= ly through a 360 degree heading change - or for seven seconds, whicheve= r comes first - with the elevator control in the full nose-up position= throughout the turn. During the maneuver the airplane must remain un= der control and not fall off into a bank. And the maneuver must be demonstrated at the full CG range, at various power settings, and wi= th a variety of rudder and aileron inputs, including crossed controls.&nb= sp; Read more =20 =20 =20
FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL SIGNED INTO LAW
President Obama today signed the FAA Reauthorization Bill into law, ending a five-year wait for long-term FAA funding and ending a strin= g of 23 short-term funding extensions. One week after the Senate passed t= he measure and sent it to the White House, the president approved the measure that offers a number of victories for GA. Among those are no= user fee provisions or fuel tax increases.  Read more =20 =20
SONEX ONEX EARNS FAA KIT APPROVAL
3D"SonexSonex Aircraft LLC has earned kit approval for its single-place Onex from t= he FAA National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET). Sonex General Manager Mark Schaible made the announcement during this week's EAA webinar about t= he Onex (pronounced "One-X"). The FAA will now publish an amateur-building checklist for the folding-wing, sport pilot-eligibl= e aircraft, which will allow Onex builders to show compliance with the= major portion requirement of the 51 percent rule. NKET approval is n= ot only important to builders in the United States, but also to builder= s in many other countries whose aviation authorities base their homebuilt= aircraft regulations upon NKET approval.  Read more =20 =20
GA USER FEES BACK AGAIN IN NEW WHITE HOUSE BUDGET
Selected $100-per-flight fees in "controlled airspace" proposed
GA organizations are gearing up for yet another user fee battle afte= r the Obama administration released is federal budget proposal today t= hat included a $100-per-flight surcharge for aircraft that use federal a= ir traffic services. EAA immediately announced its opposition to the proposal and was joined by other major aviation organizations. EAA i= s already in touch with GA Caucus leadership in both houses of Congres= s encouraging opposition to the user fee proposal.  Read more =20 =20
HAI'S POPULAR HELI-CENTER RETURNS TO OSHKOSH THIS YEAR
3D"HAI"EAA and the Helicopter Association International (HAI) have renewed an agreement that assures the return of the popular Heli-Center on the E= AA AirVenture Oshkosh flightline in 2012 and includes other support for= this year's 60th annual EAA fly-in gathering, which will take place J= uly 23-29. EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower and HAI President Matt Zuccar= o signed the agreement Monday during HAI's annual convention in Dallas= , Texas. HAI will again bring its two-story Heli-Center, which showcas= es innovations in rotorcraft, to Oshkosh. It will also sponsor one of AirVenture's Forums Plaza buildings.  Read more =20 =20
CLASSIC J-3 CUB, EAA 2012 AIRCRAFT SWEEPSTAKES GRAND PRIZE
Giveaway part of Cub's 75th anniversary celebration at AirVenture=
3D"SweepstakesThere's nothing like flying 500 feet AGL - low and slow - admiring the lands= cape below. When you enter the 2012 EAA "Win the Cub" Sweepstakes, you'll have the opportunity to do just that, with the one lucky winn= er becoming the rightful owner of a beautifully restored 1940 Piper J-3= Cub, TrickAir Sport 1500 Snow Skis included. Not a pilot? No problem= . In addition to the Cub, the grand prize package includes the option to t= ake $2,500 worth of flight training. All prizes will be awarded in rando= m drawings at EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh at 5 p.m. on September 1= 0, 2012.  Enter now. =20 =20
EAA CHAPTERS SEEK CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FILING ADVISOR
EAA chapters and membership would like to thank Patti Arthur, who fo= r many years has provided invaluable assistance while aiding our chapt= ers with circumnavigating the demands of IRS 501(c)3 filings. Her suppor= t has been instrumental in allowing chapters to reap the benefits of corporate tax-free status, allowing them to receive charitable contributions to promote our shared passion. However, while Patti is= retiring from professional life, our need for charitable filing advi= ce has not ended. If anyone in our membership, either a lawyer or CPA, w= ith 501(c)3 experience would like to act in a professional capacity as a= resource for chapters seeking advice, please contact the chapters of= fice via e-mail or call 920-426-4= 876. =20 =20 =20
WOMEN SOAR YOU SOAR SET TO INSPIRE YOUNG WOMEN AT AIRVENTURE 2012
3D"WomenYoung= women will be inspired to reach for their aviation dreams as Women S= oar You Soar, a four-day mentoring camp featuring inspirational female aviators, returns for its eighth year in conjunction with EAA AirVen= ture 2012. Women Soar You Soar, scheduled for Thursday, July 26, through Sunday, July 29, will introduce 100 young women to aviation-based careers and a women-mentor network, providing encouragement and supp= ort to a possible career in aviation.  Read more =20 =20
CHEROKEES TO OSHKOSH RAMPING UP FOR AIRVENTURE
3D"Cherokees=Registration for Cherokees to Oshkosh 2012 is filling up very quickly, so if you'= re a Piper Cherokee owner thinking about joining up for the mass arrival t= o AirVenture 2012, check out this YouTube video of the 2011 arrival to get a glimpse of what it's a= ll about. Mini-clinic locations will be posted on the Cherokee= s to Oshkosh website very soon, along with all the other informati= on you need to prepare for the 2012 arrival! =20 =20
EAA/HOOSIER HOSPITALITY FOR THE SUPER BOWL
3D"IndianaSuper Bowl Sunday, February 5, in Indianapolis was, according to area FBO operators, "the biggest day in Indiana aviation history." And EAA Chapter 1354 played an important role in making sure everything w= ent smoothly and safely at Greenwood Municipal Airport, located 10 miles= south of Lucas Oil Stadium, and one of eight area airports that took= parking reservations for a record 1,100 private aircraft. Chapter President Rich Quinnette, EAA 257995, said about a dozen chapter mem= bers joined airport staff, Civil Air Patrol members, and other local pilo= ts to help out.  Read more =20 =20
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR EAA HOPS & PROPS 2012
3D"Ho=Don't miss your chance to sample more than 250 microbrew beers from brewer= ies and distributors around the world at EAA Hops & Props 2012, Marc= h 3, at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A VIP Beer Schoo= l presented by Becket's restaurant and New Glarus Brewing will also be= offered, giving guests the opportunity to learn about the process of= brewing specialty beers while they dine on food and beer pairings. Y= ou must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Ticket sales are limited= . Proceeds help support AirVenture Museum events that are offered free= to the local community. Order tickets online or call 800-226-1025. =20 =20
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=20 =20 WEBINARS: 15= HABITS FOR GOOD RADIO COMMUNICATION
Learn key communication habits to develop and practice in order to communicate effectively. Don Weaver, COO and chief pilot of Optimal Aircraft, has found that these methods increase safety and complianc= e certainty, help obtain desired results, give ATC options when they n= eed them, and make it possible to fit nicely into a busy traffic flow.

All webinars begin at 7 p.m. CST u= nless otherwise noted, and they require registration. To find out more abo= ut upcoming EAA Webinars and to register, visit the webinars page.

EAA gratefully acknowledge= s the support of Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co.=20 for their generous sponsorship of our webinar programs. = =20 =20

EAA MERCHANDISE: SAVE UP TO 30 PERCENT ON HERITAGE COLLECTION
3D"EAARight now you can save up to 30 percent on some of the best-selling items i= n the EAA Heritage Collection. This grouping features everything from shirts and sweatshirts to hats and souvenirs, all sporting the origi= nal EAA logo that was first introduced in 1953. Celebrate EAA's rich his= tory of grassroots flying with an item from this collection today. But hu= rry, these savings last only through February 22, 2012. Shop now or by calling toll-free, 800-564-6322. =20 =20 =20
=20 DEAL OF THE WEEK: 20 PERCENT OFF WO= RLD DIRECTORY OF LEISURE AVIATION, FREE FLIGHT
=3D"DeaThe 2011-2012 edition of the World Directory of Leisure Aviation is now 20= percent off at ShopEAA.com. Coverin= g everything from ultralights and kit planes to engines and flight deck supplies, the directory is the quintessential buyer's guide for light aviation and sport flying equipment. Also 20 percent off is the World Directory of Free Flight, a= companion publication that covers aircraft that use parachutes and paragliders for wings, as well as the engines, propellers, instruments= , and avionics used in those types of aircraft. Pick up a copy of either= directory before February 23, 2012, to take advantage of these special= savings. Shop online or call toll-free, 800-564-6322. =20
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Auxiliary Rotary Engine for Electric Aircraft by L-3

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A rotary engine is being developed by L-3 Communications as part of t= he hybrid power system for an electric aircraft. The R350, L-3/Magnet-Motors' electrical motor and drive system, was showcase= d in recent airliner electric taxi trials. L-3 plans to translate that electric technology into a propulsion system for large stealth UAV= s, with the new heavy fuel rotary engine to provide auxiliary power.<= /font>
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Hexpl= ane Has Three Wings, Six Engines
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The concept design of a Hexplane commercial airliner was unveiled in e= arly 2012 by Oliver VTOL LLC. This three-wing, six-engine VTOL aircraft= is based on a Boeing 737 fuselage and will have a range of 1,500 mile= s at 425 mph cruising above 30,000 feet. The company claims Hexplane is= the first VTOL design that can "continue to perform full gross weight vertical operations if a propeller, engine, or a gearbox fails."
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Recharge 10 Times Faster
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A new process from Evgentech is being developed for recharging advan= ced batteries 10 times as fast as conventional charging systems withou= t causing excessive heat formation, battery damage, or over-voltages= . The Atlanta-based company has proven the process on cellphone batteries and is now working on scaling up to larger format, advan= ced chemistry batteries.
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World's First 4-D Flight
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A flight using four-dimensional optimized and upgraded Air Traffic Management (ATM) technology, covering longitude, latitude, elevati= on, and time, took place recently in an Airbus A320. Considered the world's first 4-D flight, this could lead to reduced emissions and= a significant improvement in fuel efficiency. It is also expected to= give passengers shorter and smoother flights with fewer delays, providing needed relief to the European air traffic control system= that is nearing capacity.
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Stealthy Airship Looks Like Segmented Worm
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The U.S. military has an unusual looking stealth airship being develop= ed and tested for them. The Argus One looks like a segmented worm fly= ing through the sky and is classified as semi-stealthy because the onl= y radar-reflecting portion of the aircraft is the payload bay in the= front section of the airship.
AeroInnovations aims to highlight developments that have potential to i= mpact the future of aviation.  EAA does not necessarily endorse the id= eas, products, services, or views contained therein.
HINTS FOR HOMEBUILDERS: HELI-COIL INSTALLATION
3D"HintsBrothers Dick and Bob Koehler, both A&P mechanics with Inspection Authorization (IA), show us a handy tool that is very useful when th= e need for new threads arises: the heli-coil. Watch the video.
TIMELESS VOICES OF AVIATION: ALEXANDER JEFFERSON
3D"TimelessLast week we brought you the story of Chauncey Spencer, a pioneering blac= k aviator whose advocacy efforts helped lead to the training of black pilots at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. In continued celebratio= n of Black History Month, this week we bring you the story of Alexander Jefferson, who as a young man was accepted into the flight training program at Tuskegee. Alex made it through the training stages to bec= ome a P-51 Mustang pilot with the 301st Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group - the famed "Red Tails" of World War II. Alex flew 18 missions before being shot down on August 12, 1944. He spent= nine months as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III. Watch the video.
 
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 There are= 21 fly-ins and even= ts over the next two weekend= s in the EAA Events Calendar. Find one near you or add your event! =

Q &= A: Within the past couple of years there was a nice instructional article on how to build a worktabl= e. I have long since given my magazine to someone els= e, but now wish I still had it because I want to ma= ke one. Could you direct me to the article or send m= e a copy?

Answer= : The EAA Workbench is a very popular addition to homebuilder workshops and we featured a story an= d plans about how to build one in Sport Aviation a= little more than two years ago - January 2010. C= lick here for a set of plans provided by EAA Chapter 1000 o= f Edwards Air Force Base, California. You can also= watch this video showing off the unique "retractable gear" feature of the workbench.

Have a que= stion?
 To ask a quest= ion regarding government issues, e-mail EAA Government Relations. For questions about registration, airmen, a= ircraft and medical certification, safety records,= performance, or any other matter, e-mail <= a href=3D"mailto:infoserv@eaa.org.">EAA Member Services. =

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Ed "Turbo" D'Arcy, EAA 603274, took this photo of a Kitfox Model IV during a pontoon boat= tour of the AirVenture Seaplane Base in 2004. Ed= and his father, who recently passed away, took the t= our together; besides sharing a love of aviation, th= ey loved the water and sailed more than 30,000 mile= s together.

Download this wallpaper image from the EAA website, where you can choose among several different resolutions to suit your screen - including three wide-screen sizes ... or select an image from the archiv= e.

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SPORTY'S OFFERS FREE WAI CONFEREN= CE APP
Sporty's now offers a fourth app in its series for aviation conventi= ons and shows: the official app for the 2012 International Women in Avia= tion Conference, to be held in Dallas, Texas, March 8-10. The WAI app contains all the information necessary to navigate through the 2012 conference. Starting with registration information and airline and rental car information, the WAI app provides a detailed schedule of events, a map of the hotel and exhibit hall, and many other informational features. The app will be able to compile a favorites l= ist of exhibitors, seminars, education sessions, and more. The app is fr= ee and may be downloaded here.

WINGS AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY AND= DVD FOR THE FIRST TIME
Paramount Home Entertainment released the first Best Picture Academy= Award winner, WINGS, for the first time ever on Blu-ray and DVD Janu= ary 24, 2012. The restored 1927 World War I drama explores the devastati= ng effects of war through the story of two men who go off to battle and= the woman they both leave behind. The historic film stars Clara Bow, Cha= rles "Buddy" Rogers, and Richard Arlen, and also features Gary Cooper in one of his first feature film roles. For more information,= click here.

NASA MARKS 50 YEARS OF AMERICA= NS IN ORBIT
February 20 marks the 50th anniversary of Sen. John Glenn piloting h= is Friendship 7 spacecraft on the first U.S. orbital. In the next two weeks, NASA Television will broadcast a series of live events and special programming to commemorate 50 years of Americans in orbit, including a new documentary and special online features. An interact= ive online feature about the Mercury program and Glenn's flight is avail= able here. For complete listings and more information, click here.

GOODYEAR A CO-SPONSOR OF GOULI= AN AEROSPORTS
Goodyear Aviation will join Whelen Engineering as co-title sponsor o= f Goulian's 2012 air show season. "I have relied on Goodyear tires on both my air show planes and the planes we have operated in our fligh= t school for the last 20 years," Mike Goulian, Goulian Aerosports president, said. "Goulian Aerosports is very proud to partner with such a legendary and respected brand like Goodyear." The sponsorship between Goodyear Aviation and Goulian Aerosports will be= highlighted by the Goodyear Advantage Tour, which will stop at sever= al top air shows throughout North America in 2012. For more information= , click here.

FEDEX JOINS AVIATION GREEN ALL= IANCE AS FOUNDING MEMBER
Just a few days after the 110th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's birth, the Lindbergh Foundation announced that FedEx Corp. has joine= d the Aviation Green Alliance as a founding member. According to Lindb= ergh Foundation chairman and CEO Larry Williams, in recent years, the aviation industry has come under intense pressure to address aviatio= n emissions, noise, efficiency and other environmental concerns. To address these issues, the Lindbergh Foundation launched the Aviation= Green Alliance to support and encourage those who are committed to proactively addressing aviation and environmental challenges. For mo= re information, click here.

CESSNA INCREASES RANGE OF CITA= TION LATITUDE
Cessna Aircraft Company recently announced a 15 percent extensio= n expected for the company's planned mid-size business jet, the Citati= on Latitude, scheduled to enter service in 2015. With the extension, maximum range increases from 2,000 to 2,300 nautical miles. Schedule= d for its first flight in mid-2014, the aircraft will have a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet and maximum cruise speed of 442 knots. For m= ore information, click here.

ASPEN EVOLUTION FLIGHT DISPLAY= ROBINSON FACTORY OPTION
Aspen Avionics' Evolution Flight Display system will be available as= a factory option on the Robinson R22, R44, and R66 series helicopters.= The option is currently being evaluated and is expected to be available i= n late 2012. Standard features of the Evolution PFD system for helicop= ters include solid-state AHRS technology, built-in 30-minute backup batte= ry and emergency GPS, and more. For more information, click here.

GLEIM COURSES APPROVED FOR FAA= AMT AWARDS PROGRAM
All of Gleim's online courses for aviation mechanics and IAs have be= en approved in the FAA AMT Awards Program. The program is designed to h= elp pilots and mechanics maintain currency and proficiency, therefore becoming safer in accomplishing their respective duties. The AMT Awa= rds Program encourages ongoing training by attending seminars, completin= g on-the-job training programs, or completing approved online courses l= ike those from Gleim. Courses in airframe, general, and powerplant maintenance, along with IA renewal and training courses, join Gleim'= s 19 other courses previously approved under the Wings program. For more information, click here.

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