East Coast airports recovering from Sandy's wrath
Airports flooded by storm surge and ravaged by wind are slowly returning to service, though many lighting, communications, and navigation systems are offline. Limited general aviation relief flights are being permitted to help with the recovery.
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Wx apps of the week
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Thanks to the iPhone and iPad, apps have revolutionized the way pilots fly. To that end, AOPA will begin showcasing five aviation-related apps weekly. As those on the East Coast dig out from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, let's take a look at weather apps.
IFR Fix: Gap in the message
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Does technology ever blow the call? For pilots, it has always been chancy to let faith in a support system graduate to dependence. But those who have may still whistle when the call gets blown.
Bizav by the numbers
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Which jet can go 6,000 nautical miles at Mach 0.90? How many Hawker Beechcraft jets could lose warranty coverage, and how much debt is the company shedding in bankruptcy?
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Kestrel uses pulse deice system
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The Kestrel single-engine turboprop will leverage an electro-mechanical expulsion deicing system on its wings that will maximize performance; plus, the system's life cycle cost will be lower than pneumatic boots.
Up close at the NBAA2012 static display
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Nearly 100 business aviation airplanes clustered on 25 acres of pavement at Orlando Executive Airport for NBAA2012. Based on square footage of exhibit space, the show is the fifth-largest trade show in the country.
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Diet-controlled diabetes mellitus is one of the five medical conditions that your aviation medical examiner may grant issuance if you come to your examination with the proper documentation. Diabetes mellitus treated with oral medications or insulin is one of the FAA's specifically disqualifying medical conditions.
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