July 2010
Monthly Archive
DC-2 at EAA AirVenture
30 Jul 2010 | : Charters, Large Jet Charters, Medium Jet Charters, Small Jet Charters, Uncategorized
There are lots of DC-3s still flying around the world, but only one original DC-2. It showed up at AirVenture in Oshkosh (via Rock Falls, Illinois), and AVweb had a look at it.This video is brought to you by Lightspeed Aviation and Conoco-Phillips.
DOT secretary to GA: Keep on keeping on
30 Jul 2010 | : Charters, Large Jet Charters, Medium Jet Charters, Small Jet Charters, Uncategorized
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood made a surprise appearance at the Meet the Administrator forum with FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt Thursday at AirVenture. LaHood, who was making his first visit to AirVenture as transportation secretary, told the standing room only crowd that he wanted to be at the show to “support GA.”
“The Department of Transportation cares about what you do and about Oshkosh,” he said. “GA is absolutely an important part of our aviation system in this country and around the world.”
In his short remarks, LaHood said he was “delighted” to be at the show and wanted to give all pilots encouragement to “keep on keeping on.” “I know how important what you do is,” he said. “I will continue to make sure your flag of honor flies high at the Department of Transportation.”
For more information: DOT.gov
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AVweb Insider Blog: EPA to GA Hey, Just Kidding! We Can’t Touch Your Lead
29 Jul 2010 | : Charters, Large Jet Charters, Medium Jet Charters, Small Jet Charters, Uncategorized
In his latest post to the AVweb Insider blog, Paul Bertorelli seems dazed and baffled by a world class case of whipsaw. On the one hand, EPA says it has no authority to ban leaded fuels; on the other, FAA Admin Randy Babbitt says oh, yes it does. Who the hell is driving this thing? Click here to read Paul’s blog and make your best guesses as to what’s going on.