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Sunglass Eye Protection For Pilots, Skiers & Mountain Climbers

Pilots have very unique needs for special eye protection. The sun is incredibly bright above the clouds, and one can easily be blinded by solar glare. Ultraviolet rays are especially dangerous and damaging at high altitudes, requiring extra protection. This … Continue reading

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Top Airshow Performers To Fly At EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh 2016

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Some of the world’s top airshow performers have made their commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, as part of the afternoon and night air shows. “Over the … Continue reading

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AOPA Calls UAS Task Force Recommendations, “A Good Start”

FREDERICK, MD – The FAA announced, November 23, 2015,  that it has accepted the final recommendations of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)  Registration Task Force Aviation Rulemaking Committee, and has begun the rulemaking process, moving the agency one step closer … Continue reading

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Letter from John Craparo

Hi Dave: Thank you for the coverage of our gyroplane flight in the December 2015/January 2016 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine (Pilots Crisscross USA In Experimental Aircraft & Set World Records). I received eight (8) messages from individuals who said … Continue reading

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U.S. Senate Passes Third-Class Medical Reform

FREDERICK, MD – The full Senate passed the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 (PBR2), December 15, 2015, which will now go to the House for consideration. The Senate passed the bill, which includes third-class medical reform, by unanimous consent, less than … Continue reading

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FAA Beefs Up Security At Chicago Center

AURORA, ILL. – The Federal Aviation Administration has significantly increased the security of its air traffic systems to ensure that they are more resilient and less vulnerable to the type of attack that occurred at the Chicago En Route Center … Continue reading

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Letter from Thomas P. Curran

Hey Dave: I sent you a complimentary copy of my book, “Millionaire Legacy.” My goal in writing the book was to share the real story behind Sean D. Tucker, Capt. Julie Clark, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, and others. My … Continue reading

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