“I Want Planes To Be Safe As Possible, But This Is Going Too Far” Utah freshman Congressman Jason Chaffetz says his first-ever bill will be to block the Transportation Security Administration from replacing old-school airport metal detectors with full-body imaging scanners.

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Holidaychatter – Utah Lawmaker Takes On TSA Over Body Scans

2009-04-17 10:27:09

“I want the planes to be as safe as possible, but this is just going too far. The name of safety is overtaking personal privacy and I think that’s wrong.” Source: Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz. The freshman lawmaker’s first-ever bill will be to block the Transportation Security Administration from replacing old-school airport metal detectors with full-body imaging scanners.

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Holidaychatter – Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.17.09)

2009-04-17 10:27:07

“The EAA Chapter (1300) based at the North Las Vegas Airport and the CCAA will be part of the stakeholders group. Through this group we plan on providing additional educational opportunities to the residents of surrounding neighborhoods, local business entities, and our local and state legislators.” Source: Dave Edwards, chapter member and director-at-large of the Clark County Aviation Association. The Experimental Aircraft Association tells ANN a scaled-back Nevada resolution was reintroduced to the State Senate’s Transportation Committee on April 8, without a call for Congressional action authorizing the Clark County Department of Aviation to usurp federal authority over local airspace.

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Holidaychatter – Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.14.09)

2009-04-14 11:46:58

“We are extremely grateful to EAA for making the Spirit available to us for our auction. The Spirit remains one of the most recognizable airplanes in the world, an icon of Charles Lindbergh’s famous record-setting New York-to-Paris flight. We hope the opportunity for a ride in this incredible aircraft will draw lots of excitement from the aviation community and increase the interest in the mission and programs of the Foundation as well.” Source: John King, co-chairman of King Schools and Chairman of The Lindbergh Foundation. The Foundation announced Wednesday its third-annual on-line auction includes only one item — a ride in the EAA’s replica of the Spirit of St. Louis — with up to 12 winners possible.

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Holidaychatter – Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.09.09)

2009-04-09 11:21:52

“What does he mean by ‘adrift’? It’s adrift until the president gets comfortable with it.” Source: Scott Pace, director of George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute. Delays by the Obama administration in naming a permanent leader for NASA are reportedly bringing frustration and anxiety to both agency planners and US lawmakers.

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Holidaychatter – Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.07.09)

2009-04-07 12:24:28

Virginia Seminar Focuses On Advocacy Efforts Representatives from various airports across the state came together March 28 at the Virginia Aviation Museum to discuss promoting aviation in the current economic climate. The seminar, “Promoting Aviation in Challenging Times,” was hosted by the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV). Topics included event planning, airport advocacy, DOAV’s Aviation Promotion Program and media resources.

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Holidaychatter – Aviation Group Discuss Promoting Industry In Challenging Times

2009-04-04 14:18:32

Aero-Terms! A long, sheet-like prominence of relatively cool solar material that hangs nearly vertically to the Sun’s surface for days or months.

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Holidaychatter – ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (04.04.09): Quiescent Prominence

2009-04-04 14:18:17

Aero-Linx! The Intruder Association is a fraternal organization, the goals of which are: To facilitate and maintain contact among the former members of the Intruder community.

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Holidaychatter – ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (04.04.09)

2009-04-04 14:18:15

G600, G950 Optional In Single, Upcoming Twin Garmin and Tecnam Aircraft announced Friday at AERO Friedrichshafen 2009 the availability of Garmin G950 and G600 as optional avionics for the twin-engine P2006T, and single-engine P2002 JF & P2002 JR, respectively.

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Holidaychatter – Tecnam Planes To Receive Garmin Glass

2009-04-04 14:18:13

“Since their founding over 60 years ago, Tecnam Aircraft has developed a reputation for manufacturing a diverse fleet of extremely reliable and high quality aircraft. We’re are looking forward to working with Tecnam and are confident their customers will appreciate the situational awareness and integration that comes from the G950 and G600.” Source: Gary Kelley, Garmin’s vice president of marketing. The avionics manufacturer joined Tecnam Aircraft Friday in announcing at AERO Friedrichshafen 2009 the availability of Garmin G950 and G600 as optional avionics for the twin-engine P2006T, and single-engine P2002 JF & P2002 JR, respectively.

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Holidaychatter – Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.04.09)

2009-04-04 14:18:12