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ADS-B

2008-09-05T13:01:36Z

From FAA via aero-news

FAA Adds ADS-B Equipment In South Florida

Free TIS-B, FIS-B Available To Pilots With Equipped Planes

The FAA announced Thursday that pilots flying in aircraft equipped
with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) avionics in
South Florida now receive free traffic and weather information on

Re: {ftwasp} Re: Electronic Approach Plates

2008-08-30T19:55:24Z

Free, even better! I like Free.
Up to date charts and + current NOTAMs = Improved Situational Assessment
Thanks Markus

Re: {ftwasp} Electronic Approach Plates

2008-08-30T17:40:04Z

There is also the wonderful [link] which allows you to
download PDF's of all IAP's and A/FD's for free.

NASA ASRS Callback August e-Bulletin

2008-08-30T16:22:15Z

For those who haven't signed up yet, here's link to this month's ASRS
CAllback Safety Bulletin:
CALLBACK
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From NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System
Issue 344
August 2008
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Short Takes from ASRS

Electronic Approach Plates

2008-08-30T13:42:04Z

Company Offers GA Pilots Downloadable Electronic Approach Plates

Reader Plates Offers 13,000+ FAA/NACO Approaches For Sony Reader

Widespread availability of inexpensive electronic book readers and
high-speed Internet connections have opened the door for a wave of new
electronic charting options for pilots. Austin, TX-based Reader Plates

Midair Over Runway

2008-08-12T12:57:58Z

from avweb. This will make an interesting case study and would be a
good topic to discuss in training. And how does affect a Safety
Management System? Does it help or hurt the process?

August 9, 2008
Court Rules Controller At Fault For Fatal Midair
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By Glenn Pew, Contributing Editor, Video Editor

Should Have Called In Sick

2008-08-04T03:10:54Z

Incident: Iberia MD88 at Vienna on Jul 31st 2008, burst tyre, engine
failure, gear unsafe indication
By Simon Hradecky, created Thursday, Jul 31st 2008 21:14Z, last
updated Friday, Aug 1st 2008 08:59Z

An Iberia McDonnell Douglas MD-88, registration EC-FPD performing
flight IB3575 from Vienna (Austria) to Madrid (Spain) with 126

Runway Excursion System

2008-07-20T18:33:07Z

Kent - thanks for the info on the new light director system for taxiing
aircraft. This makes sense. I can also envision a similar system, but much
simpler and less expensive at smaller airports such as Meacham. The concern
you mentioned with the computer not taking into account a delayed take-off
can be easily overcome by proximity sensors on the runway to indicate that a

RE: {ftwasp} Runway Safety Status Lights at DFW

2008-07-20T18:26:23Z

Runway Safety Status Lights at DFW

2008-07-21T14:05:31Z

D/FW pioneers new safety feature

03:08 PM CDT on Saturday, July 19, 2008

By JASON WHITELY / WFAA-TV

Video
Jason Whitely reports
July 18, 2008
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Few fliers realize the most dangerous part of flying is before you
ever leave the ground. Runway incursions remain a serious threat to

History Channel on Runway Incursions Sat 19 Jul 3pm EST

2008-07-18T12:41:58Z

Mega Disaster episode on the Tenerife accident and runway incursions
will be re-broadcast on History Channel, Saturday, July 19, 3pm (EST &
PST).
from wikipedia: "The Tenerife disaster took place on March 27, 1977 at
17:06:56 local time (also UTC) when two Boeing 747 airliners collided
at Los Rodeos Airport (now known as Tenerife North Airport) on the

Katherine Stinson-Looping the loop

2008-07-18T12:38:02Z

Katherine Stinson (1891-1977) becomes the first woman to loop the loop
in an airplane. The stunt pilot performs the full rotation of her
aircraft over Chicago.
From the first time she saw the Wright Flyers airplanes, Katherine
Stinson knew she wanted to become a pilot but had trouble finding
someone to teach her how to fly because of her age and size. Finally,

NTSB Investigating Two Recent Runway Incursions At Teterboro

2008-07-16T13:04:14Z

16 Jul 08 NTSB Investigating Two Recent Runway Incursions At Teterboro
Washington, DC -- "The National Transportation Safety Board is
investigating two runway incursions that occurred at Teterboro
Airport, Teterboro, New Jersey within two weeks of each other. NTSB
Air Traffic Control Investigator Daniel Bartlett has been designated

Runway Safety Initiatives

2008-07-14T17:39:46Z

The goal here is ZERO inursions, in line with CFIT, Windshear and
Midair Collisions

For Immediate Release

July 14, 2008
Contact: Tammy L. Jones
Phone: (202) 267-3883
FAA Expands Runway Status Lights Nationwide

WASHINGTON, DC — Acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Administrator Robert Sturgell today announced new initiatives designed

ALPA Condemns Criminalization of Concorde Airline Accident

2008-07-12T12:32:54Z

ALPA Condemns Criminalization of Concorde Airline Accident
In response to the recent announcement by French prosecutors that they
intend to pursue a criminal investigation following the tragic crash
of the Concorde in 2000, and the subsequent Flight Safety Foundation
statement condemning that action, ALPA president, Capt. John Prater,