Roar Regionls not sure what year thats what happens when u get old!!

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The aviation world is a wondrous one... but it did not happen overnight and it did not happen without sacrifice. The men and women who won our freedom, and those that established it over two centuries before, now have allowed us to see the world in amazing ways... and given us the tools to earn our livings, protect our families, and inspire others to far greater aspirations. This is the world of aviation... and that of those who use it to protect and defend our freedoms... herewith, we're pleased to present Aero-News Network and Aero-TV's salute to all those who have placed themselves in harm's way for you and I... as well as all those who treasure these freedoms through service, charity and the inspiration of others. On behalf of the Aero-News Network's Senior Editorial Team -- Jim Campbell, Rob Finfrock, Paul Plack, and Birgit Paul-Haack, as well as our valued Aero-TV team -- Sarah Curtiss, Nathan Cremisino, Jim Grosser and Laura Jobe; we thank those who defend us with word, heart and deed... and wish all peaceful people, flyers and 'groundhogs' alike, a safe and rewarding celebration of our personal freedoms. FMI: www.aero-tv.net Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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The Aero-News Network Aero-TV crew was on-scene for the first flight of the Eclipse ECJ... despite the intense secrecy surrounding this amazing effort, ANN and Aero-TV can offer you an exclusive look at an extraordinary development effort and the even more extraordinary team that made it happen. FMI: www.eclipseaviation.com Copyright 2007, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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When Diamond updates an already highly regarded airframe, they don't mess around. Check out the "all that and the kitchen sink" DA40-XLS and the "have it your way" DA40-CS. FMI: www.diamondair.com, www.aero-TV.net Copyright, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved

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A fitting subject, we think, for our annual April 1st edition of Aero-News is the feature we present today. It's a story about a guy who REALLY loves his Mooney... enough to have its logo tattooed on him for life. On the opening day of AOPA Expo 2007, Mooney Aircraft Company reasserted its claim for the world's fastest piston single. "We can at last, completely and finally, put to rest any debate about what piston single-engine airplane is the fastest: It's the Mooney Acclaim, or to be more specific and precise, the new Mooney Acclaim Type S," the company said... "We've added more than a new designation to the Acclaim; we've dramatically increased its top speed. The Type S truly stands for speed: 242 knots of speed, and increased range, all with the legendary aerodynamic purity that Mooney pilots appreciate." Powered by a 280 hp Teledyne Continental Motors IO 550-G engine equipped with dual Kelly Aerospace turbochargers, the Acclaim will maintain sea level manifold pressure all the way to its service ceiling of 25,000 feet. The new Acclaim Type S will also feature a custom Hartzell propeller and design enhancements that improve airflow and minimize drag, providing an additional 10 knots over the top speed of 232 knots originally published in the aircraft's POH. But... most impressed was Acclaim owner and "Mooniac" Arthur "Arty" Dowd... who demonstrated his loyalty by getting a tattoo of the Mooney logo over his heart -- right at the Mooney exhibit on day two of AOPA Expo. So... in honor of our annual April 1st Edition and the fact that wee couldn't quite find anything stranger to make up, we decided to stick with reality and the tale of the Mooney Tattoo. FMI: www.mooney.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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Cessna has an LSA... and so (now) does Cirrus... BUT what does the master homebuilder of homebuilders have up his sleeve with the RV12? FMI: www.vansaircraft.com Copyright, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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Sporty Plane Makes Public Debut Startup light-sport aircraft manufacturer ICON unveiled its original prototype aircraft at Oshkosh during a media-only reception Sunday, ahead of yesterday's scheduled public unveiling Monday morning at 10:30 AM on AeroShell Square. As ANN has reported, the A5 is an amphibious two seat aircraft which touts a wing design that folds back at a flip of the switch. This takes about 20 seconds to accomplish and allows for ease of transportation on the road as well as in the air. The company previously hosted a lavish private unveiling back in June in Los Angeles, CA. ICON's marketing department also pulled out all the stops for Sunday's event. Going for that ever-popular 'shock and awe' value, the company attempted to evoke the inspiration and spirit of sport aviation (and even succeeded somewhat, tough to do before a crowd of jaded aviation journalists.) As CEO Kirk Hawkins said, "ICON is here to bring the sport and adventure back in flying." With a base purchase price of $139,000, the A5 is meant to attract those customers that may not have been able to afford the freedom of flying. FMI: www.iconaircraft.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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More Than Just An Unpressurized Malibu Ya gotta give it to Piper... just when people were thinking that they were going to be buried under the development chores associated with the up and coming single engine Piper jet, they pop up with an airplane that not only gives them a solid wedge into a credible market segment, they do so with a bird that simply makes sense. Aero-News has flown the new Piper Matrix and come away with great respect for an airplane that we found to be oh-so-much more than just an unpressurized Malibu, the $757K six seat Matrix is a lighter, more response bird than the 'blown' PA46 that has become a mainstay of the Piper line-up, as well as the perfect first step on he way to the upcoming PiperJet. The Matrix offers six cabin class seats, serious range, serious performance, and known-icing capability... making it a contender throughout the high-performance piston aircraft game where "getting through" often means having to sit out way too much weather. The 350-horsepower Matrix cruises at 215 knots, with a range of over 1,345 nautical miles when flown at its maximum operating altitude of 25,000 feet. Down low, where supplemental oxygen isn't necessary, the Matrix checks in at 188 knots and is reportedly good for 831 nautical miles at 12,000 feet. The Matrix also offers a big advantage over the Mirage in usable load. Stripping the needed equipment to keep the cabin pressurized frees up a 185-lb advantage for the Matrix -- enough for one additional standard-size adult. The aircraft sports the Avidyne Entegra integrated flight deck, with a 10.4" PFD as standard equipment. The panel can be coupled with the autopilot for altitude, vertical speed, and heading without the need for an external control panel. The Matrix is the first aircraft to offer Avidyne's new MLB700 Datalink receiver for WSI Inflight weather. Other standard avionics include Avidyne's exclusive Multilink two-way datalink service, EMax Electronic Engine Instrumentation System, the CMax Jeppesen JeppView electronic chart display and SIRIUS Satellite Radio. The TAS610 active traffic system and TX670 Tactical Weather Sensor are available as options. Piper's Bob Kromer treated ANN's Aero-TV crew to a solid briefing discussing, in detail, the Matrix feature set... so sit, back check it out, and enjoy Part One of our thorough Matrix briefer as well as some of our outstanding air-to-air "B-Roll" to keep things on a "higher plane." FMI: www.piper.com Copyright @2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved

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Tom Peghiny Reveals Many Upgraded Features For CTLS The CTLS is ready for the LSA biz... Barely eleven years after the first CT entered production in June 1997, the Flight Design Team is introducing their latest bird... the new 'CTLS.' Similar to the preceding CT models, the changes are cosiderable since the new LS model was designed to address customer requests from the last two years. Despite the addition of numerous equipment items the CTLS is just 5-7 lbs heavier than an Advanced CTSW with the same equipment. In the LS interior, the seats have been redesigned and the noise level reduced to underline the long range capability of the CTLS. The cabin has been resculpted to add volume and light. The engine installation and fuel system have been reworked according newest market experience and know how. New construction materials have improved durability and outside weather resilience. As corporate policy, Flight Design never presents a new airplane until it is fully certified and ready for delivery. Flight Design is a 21-year-old air sport products producer based in Germany. More than 1,000 of its aircraft are flying in 25 countries. One of the first aircraft certified under the American ASTM standards, in 2005, the CT ("composite technology") is currently the best-selling LSA in America. FMI: www.flightdesignusa.com/ Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved

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As we noted in the first part of this extensive briefing on the rationale behind Piper's decision to produce the Matrix, this is an airplane that just makes sense. Thanks to Bob Kromer's well-prepared and carefully thought-out briefing (one of the best we've received in years... kudos to the folks at Piper for its preparation), the decisions for the Matrix seem clearer than ever... and allowed us to share in their enthusiasm for what we believe is going to be one of the biggest GA hits of 2008. Aero-News has flown the new Piper Matrix and come away with great respect for an airplane that we found to be oh-so-much more than just an unpressurized Malibu, the $757K six seat Matrix is a lighter, more response bird than the 'blown' PA46 that has become a mainstay of the Piper line-up, as well as the perfect first step on he way to the upcoming PiperJet. The Matrix offers six cabin class seats, serious range, serious performance, and known-icing capability... making it a contender throughout the high-performance piston aircraft game where "getting through" often means having to sit out way too much weather. The 350-horsepower Matrix cruises at 215 knots, with a range of over 1,345 nautical miles when flown at its maximum operating altitude of 25,000 feet. Down low, where supplemental oxygen isn't necessary, the Matrix checks in at 188 knots and is reportedly good for 831 nautical miles at 12,000 feet. The Matrix also offers a big advantage over the Mirage in usable load. Stripping the needed equipment to keep the cabin pressurized frees up a 185-lb advantage for the Matrix -- enough for one additional standard-size adult. The aircraft sports the Avidyne Entegra integrated flight deck, with a 10.4" PFD as standard equipment. The panel can be coupled with the autopilot for altitude, vertical speed, and heading without the need for an external control panel. The Matrix is the first aircraft to offer Avidyne's new MLB700 Datalink receiver for WSI Inflight weather. Other standard avionics include Avidyne's exclusive Multilink two-way datalink service, EMax Electronic Engine Instrumentation System, the CMax Jeppesen JeppView electronic chart display and SIRIUS Satellite Radio. The TAS610 active traffic system and TX670 Tactical Weather Sensor are available as options. Piper's Bob Kromer treated ANN's Aero-TV crew to a solid briefing discussing, in detail, the Matrix feature set... so sit, back check it out, and enjoy Part Two of our thorough Matrix briefer as well as some of our outstanding air-to-air "B-Roll" to keep things on a "higher plane." FMI: www.piper.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved

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Do You Feel The Need... For Mooney Speed? ANN Profiles The Recently Announced Mooney Acclaim 'Type S' On the opening day of the 2007 AOPA Expo, Mooney Aircraft Company reasserted its claim for the world's fastest piston single. "We can at last, completely and finally, put to rest any debate about what piston single-engine airplane is the fastest: It's the Mooney Acclaim, or to be more specific and precise, the new Mooney Acclaim Type S," said David Copeland, Mooney's former Vice President of Sales And Marketing (having since gone to work for Avidyne in the weeks since the announcement). "We've added more than a new designation to the Acclaim; we've dramatically increased its top speed," Copeland explained. "The Type S truly stands for speed: 242 knots of speed, and increased range, all with the legendary aerodynamic purity that Mooney pilots appreciate." Powered by a 280 hp Teledyne Continental Motors IO 550-G engine equipped with dual Kelly Aerospace turbochargers, the Acclaim will maintain sea level manifold pressure all the way to its service ceiling of 25,000 feet. The new Acclaim Type S will also feature a custom Hartzell propeller and design enhancements that improve airflow and minimize drag, providing an additional 10 knots over the top speed of 232 knots originally published in the aircraft's POH. ANN's Aero-TV crew is pleased to give you a look at a profile of Mooney's latest speed demon, the new mooney Acclaim 'Type S.' FMI: www.mooney.com, www.aero-tv.net Copyright, Aero-News Network, 2008, ALL Rights Reserved.

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The 33rd Annual FAA Aviation Forecast Conference finished up a few days ago... and provided "an opportunity for senior leaders from across the aviation community to look forward and share their views on the future of the aviation industry." As the theme of this year's conference suggests, congestion and environmental issues pose two of the greatest challenges to the future health of aviation. Prominent industry and government leaders discussed the impacts of these issues and possible solutions for consumers and operators, as well as financial challenges and future market opportunities. The FAA's Acting Administrator, Robert Sturgell, offered a lead address that was part mea culpa for the recent allegations involving Southwest Airlines as well as a firm attempt to let the industry know that the FAA was still ready to bring them a NextGen future. Aero-TV is pleased to present his address, in its entirety and give you the chancer to do what few in the aviation industry could, gauge the intent and will of the FAA's Acting and possible future Administrator for yourself. Aero-TV Presents The FAA's Acting Administrator, Robert Sturgell, At The FAA Forecast Conference FMI: www.faa.gov Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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Randy Schlitter Talks About His All-Metal LSA The RANS S-19 achieved SLSA certification, just a few months ago and is already getting solid attention from the sport aviation buying public. The aircraft is destined to enter series production as the S-19LS. Certification was granted December 21, and delivery of the first S-19LS planes should begin by the end of 2008. The company notes the S-19LS is the first all-new aircraft -- made and designed in the USA, and specifically intended for the light sport category -- to receive SLSA status since the ruling went into effect. "As the first all-new US design and manufactured light sport to be offered RANS has achieved something unique as the plane itself," said Randy Schlitter, CEO of RANS Aircraft. The S-19LS is an all-metal, low wing aircraft, relying heavily on CAD/CAM methods. "In fact we never built a prototype, the first aircraft was production tooled and proof of tooling and process," Schlitter noted. The S-19LS features the Rotax 912ULS power plant, all glass cockpit, and a $110,000 introductory price. The company plans to size production to demand projecting 50 within 12 months, and doubling sometime after. Expansion plans may be in the works as well... since the firm already produces the $85,000 S-7LS, a high wing tube and fabric tailwheel plane, which has been in production since October of 2005. Aero-TV interviewed Designer Randy Schlitter at the 2008 Sebring Light Sport Aircraft Expo and got some interesting details on the future of this exciting new LSA. FMI: www.RANS.com Copyright 2008, ALL Rights Reserved, Aero-News network, Inc.

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Who Ya Gonna Call When Ya REALLY Need Help??? He's the guy that no one wants to talk to... until it's too late. Doug Ritter, aviation's most prominent survival expert has built a business and a devoted following among those knowledgable pilots that understand that survival is more a matter of preparation than reaction. GA survival authority, Douglas S. Ritter's, 'Equipped To Survive' web site is easily the most comprehensive online resource for independent reviews of survival equipment and outdoors gear, as well as survival and Search and Rescue information. Equipped To Survive can help you determine the best choices to prepare for anything from a hike in the park to a life threatening emergency or disaster. Doug asks us to "please note" that this is not a "survivalist" site and that the Equipped To Survive Web site is supported by the non-profit 501(c)(3) Equipped To Survive Foundation and edited by him, personally. The 'Equipped To Survive Foundation' is dedicated to saving lives by: Raising awareness of potential survival emergencies Promoting preparedness as the key to surviving life-threatening circumstances Performing research and offering objective information to allow intelligent selection of effective survival and emergency preparedness equipment and supplies Providing education in practical survival and emergency preparedness techniques and procedures Encouraging development of new and improved survival and emergency preparedness equipment, supplies and technique Join Aero-TV and Doug Ritter As We Get 'Equipped To Survive' FMI: www.equipped.org Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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Upgraded Workhorse Includes More Powerful PT-6, Stylish Interior Part of ANN and Aero-TV's spring-time rites included covering one of the first public outings of the new Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NG. Announced at NBAA 2006, Pilatus says the Next Generation program is the latest progression of the popular PC-12 turboprop. Receipt of joint EASA and FAA certification will allow deliveries of the PC-12 NG to begin immediately. Featuring a number of significant improvements -- including a fully integrated Honeywell Primus Apex avionics system, a completely new cockpit designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA, and a more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P engine -- the PC-12 NG sets the tone for the market sector, and is expected to broaden the appeal of the stylish workhorse turbine single. "Since original certification was achieved, the PC-12 has proven itself as a thoroughly reliable and robust aircraft," said Thomas Bosshard, CEO of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. "With the arrival of the PC-12 NG we are witnessing the natural evolution of a product which continues to lead the field in both operating efficiency and performance." With the worldwide fleet numbering over 780 aircraft, the PC-12 NG continues to generate strong interest from operators worldwide. As businesses strive to operate as competitively as possible, the PC-12 NG's versatility and low direct operating costs are more pertinent than ever before. Pilatus Aircraft Ltd was founded in 1939 and is currently world market leader in the manufacture and sale of single-engine turboprop aircraft. It is the only Swiss company that develops and produces private and training aircraft. FMI: www.pilatus-aircraft.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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This Guy Has The Best Seat At EVERY Airshow He Flies! When the USAF Thunderbirds performed at the Kennedy Space Center last fall for the World Space Expo (where ANN served as the event's primary news team), it was a coveted chance for some of the best aviators in the world to make a historic landing at the home of the NASA Space Shuttle program. Helping the Air Force celebrate their 60th anniversary as a military service, the Thunderbirds put ion a show to remember, while ANN had the chance to work behind the scenes, in areas normally quite restricted, to see the "behind the scenes" action associated with putting one of the most consistently precise airshow performances on/over the earth. ANN talked with Thunderbird 4, Major Scott Poteet, about the Thunderbirds, current opportunities in the Air Force and the talented crew that supports him each and every time he flies. The World Space Expo was conceived so that NASA and the US Air Force could jointly celebrate 50 years of space and the 60th anniversary of the Air Force. The event took place from Nov. 1st to Nov. 4th, at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The World Space Expo commemorated humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The Expo also showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs and was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Expo highlights included a 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. FMI: www.kennedyspacecenter.com/worldspaceexpo, www.af.mil Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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While Cessna's C-162 SkyCatcher was first shown to the public as a Rotax powered vehicle, the ultimate powerplant selection by Cessna dictated that the front end be filled by a powerplant well-known to Cessna flyers the world over -- the Teledyne Continental O-200... and not just any O-200, but a new variant, this one lighter and updated to current needs, called the O-200D. The Proof-Of-Concept bird first flew with a 100-hp Continental O-200 engine on Aug. 17, 2007, just a few days aftwer the final configuration was unveiled to the world on the grounds of Oshkosh 2007. Cessna explained that the TCM O-200D was selected due to perceived "advantages in operations, warranty and maintenance." The Teledyne Continental Motors O-200D is an aircooled, horizontally opposed, four cylinder, naturally aspirated, spark ignited, four stroke, direct drive engine incorporating a wet sump, updraft intake, carburetor, and down draft tuned exhaust system. The engine is designed with the capability to operate on 100LL aviation fuel, has been lightened by some 25 pounds over previous iterations, and has a maximum continuous rating of 100 hp at 2800 RPM with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The time between overhaul is 2000 hours or 12 years, whichever occurs first. Expected fuel efficiency will enable the SkyCatcher to achieve an average fuel consumption of less than six gallons per hour. The Cessna installation will drive a two-bladed fixed-pitch composite propeller. FMI: http://www.tcmlink.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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A few weeks ago, Aero-TV traveled to Champaign, Illinois, to sample the delights of an all indoor radio-controlled model aircraft event known as E-Fest. It was quite the weekend and we, admittedly, had a great time seeing the best in small model aircraft. While many of the aircraft thrilled us to no end, it was the wild and seemingly non-aerodynamic antics of the RC helicopters that really got our attention. How they work, what you can do with them, and how you can get one for yourself, is the subject of this two part episode of Aero-TV. RC Helicopters were once given a tough rep... being billed as incredibly hard to fly, overtly expensive and endlessly complex. All that has changed - radically. In just the last few years, RC Helis, especially the electric versions, have come down aggressively in price, are available in just about EVERY RC hobby shop, and have become far more easy to fly. This has happened, in large part, due to better design, enhanced stability (and some devices that help them achieve this), and have quite simply become one of the fastest growing segments in model aviation. During the 2008 E-Fest, Aero-TV got the chance to look inside and outside a number of exciting new RV helo models to gain some insight into just how enticing and exciting these aircraft have become. Come Join Aero-TV As We Hover Along With The latest Generation of RC Helicopters. Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc. ALL Rights Reserved. FMI: www.hobbico.com

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Randy Schlitter Talks About His All-Metal LSA The RANS S-19 achieved SLSA certification, just a few months ago and is already getting solid attention from the sport aviation buying public. The aircraft is destined to enter series production as the S-19LS. Certification was granted December 21, and delivery of the first S-19LS planes should begin by the end of 2008. The company notes the S-19LS is the first all-new aircraft -- made and designed in the USA, and specifically intended for the light sport category -- to receive SLSA status since the ruling went into effect. "As the first all-new US design and manufactured light sport to be offered RANS has achieved something unique as the plane itself," said Randy Schlitter, CEO of RANS Aircraft. The S-19LS is an all-metal, low wing aircraft, relying heavily on CAD/CAM methods. "In fact we never built a prototype, the first aircraft was production tooled and proof of tooling and process," Schlitter noted. The S-19LS features the Rotax 912ULS power plant, all glass cockpit, and a $110,000 introductory price. The company plans to size production to demand projecting 50 within 12 months, and doubling sometime after. Expansion plans may be in the works as well... since the firm already produces the $85,000 S-7LS, a high wing tube and fabric tailwheel plane, which has been in production since October of 2005. Aero-TV interviewed Designer Randy Schlitter at the 2008 Sebring Light Sport Aircraft Expo and got some interesting details on the future of this exciting new LSA. FMI: www.rans.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved

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A New Generation Of WX Avoidance Systems While checking out Avidyne's FMS900W, Aero-TV also got a solid briefing on their new TWX 670. The company bills its TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection system as the first color, real-time, lightning-based tactical weather avoidance system for general aviation aircraft. Avidyne's Tom Harper tells Aero-TV that the TWX670 provides real-time weather avoidance capability out to 200 nautical miles (nm), which is especially valuable for customers operating aircraft outside the United States where datalink graphical weather is unavailable. Its advanced, high-speed digital signal processing provides a significant advantage over previous-generation systems by allowing the TWX670 to display lightning in the 0-25nm range, providing truly tactical weather detection and avoidance capability. Avidyne says the TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection system provides rotary wing operators with full color-contoured, dynamic lightning depictions which will greatly enhance their ability to avoid severe weather. The TWX670’s real-time display of storm cell intensity eliminates the guess-work associated with interpreting previous-generation lightning systems. The TWX670 is already a standard option on the Piper PA-46 Matrix and is now available for retrofit in existing fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The system is available at a suggested list price of $7,995. Avidyne Shows Aero-TV How NOT To Encounter Bad WX Via The TWX670 Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved. FMI: www.avidyne.com

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More Online Courses Than Ever Before One of the most powerful forces in all that is good about General Aviation is AOPA's Air Safety Foundation... an organization that wants to do nothing more than keep you from getting hurt. The AOPA Air Safety Foundation is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization promoting safety and pilot proficiency in general aviation through quality training, education, research, analysis, and the dissemination of information. But... most important, they're getting RESULTS. ASF notes that "...Back in 1950, the total accident rate was 46.68 accidents per 100,000 flight hours (the 100,000-hour measure being the statistical standard); the fatal accident rate was 5.17 per 100,000 flight hours. Today, both those numbers have plunged dramatically—7.05 and 1.26 per 100,000 hours, respectively. Those represent 85-percent and 76-percent drops. Fifty years ago, newspapers and accident reports were replete with stories of fatal buzzing accidents, hundreds of fatal forays by VFR-only pilots into instrument weather, and scads of fatal stall-spin accidents. These sorts of accidents still plague us now, but what a difference 50 years has made." Tis year, the Air Safety Foundation is using the web to present more safety and knowledge related course material than ever before... ASF's Jennifer Storm tells Aero-TV About How The Air Safety Foundation Is Looking Out For YOU! FMI: www.aopa.org/asf Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc. ALL Rights Reserved.

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See EVERYTHING With Garmin's SVT and Aero-TV!!! Do you remember life before Garmin introduced the G1000? Neither do we. Early Monday, Garmin announced the next significant advancement to the highly popular and capable glass panel avionics suite... and it's a whopper. Garmin tells ANN it recently received FAA supplemental type certification (STC) for Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT), designed to fully integrate with the G1000... both present and past models. Garmin's SVT presents a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles and traffic on the G1000's primary flight-display (PFD) so that the avionics panel replicates what pilots would see outside the cockpit on a clear day. Garmin's SVT blends information about the aircraft's position with topographic databases to create and display real-time 3D images. The information is presented on the G1000's large flight displays with XGA (1,024x768-pixel) resolution, superior sunlight readability and wide viewing angles. SVT presents the necessary information in ways that are easy to understand so pilots feel at ease interpreting the information. The foundation of SVT is the depiction of 3D terrain, which is displayed on the PFD(s). Land, water and sky are clearly differentiated with shading and textures that are similar to the topographical colors found on the multi-function display (MFD) moving map. SVT works seamlessly to alert pilots of potential ground hazards by displaying terrain and obstacles which pose a threat to the aircraft with appropriate TAWS alert coloring. Those flying with a TAWS-B enabled (optional) G1000 avionics suite also have the benefit of receiving voice alerts. Terrain warnings are also depicted on the MFD with a traditional, color-coded "X" symbol. If the aircraft does not have TAWS-B enabled, reduced capability AC 23-26 compliant terrain alerting is included with SVT. Come along with Aero-TV and get the FIRST Close Look At Garmin's SVT!!! FMI: www.garmin.com/aviation Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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Faster Than Any Rotorcraft In It's Class... And Possibly Faster One of the true "reveals" of the 2008 HAI Trade Show was Sikorsky's surprising (but delightful) decision to pull their X2 research aircraft off the line (where it is preparing for first flight) and bring it to the show. This was the first major public venue in which the on-again, off-again development project that could change the nature of rotorcraft design had seen the light of day. The X2 Technology Demonstrator is designed to demonstrate how a helicopter can cruise comfortably at 250 knots, while retaining desirable helicopter attributes, including excellent low speed handling, efficient hovering and autorotation safety, and a seamless and simple transition to high speed. "The X2 Technology Demonstrator is an integrated suite of technologies intended to advance the state-of-the-art, counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter. As we continue to work to prove out and mature the technologies that will allow the X2 Technology Demonstrator to become a viable product, we are focused on testing its limits and finding out where this technology will take us," said Jeffrey P. Pino, Sikorsky President. "This could be a 'game changer' in the industry. We are diligently pursuing this as a research project. We are testing the limits and pioneering this exciting innovation." In development at Sikorsky for several years, the X2 Technology Demonstrator sports fly-by-wire flight controls, counter-rotating rigid rotor blades, hub drag reduction, active vibration control, and an integrated auxiliary propulsion system. Peter Grant, Sikorsky Senior Manager of Advanced Programs, noted the X2 Technology Demonstrator has continued to make progress toward first flight. "Throughout 2007, the aircraft made excellent additional build and subsystem test progress, re-entering vehicle ground testing in November 2007. Extensive test instrumentation is also being installed as preparation for its first flight," Grant said. As ANN reported, Sikorsky Aircraft first announced X2 Technology in June 2005. After being grounded in 2006 during a 10-week machinists strike, Sikorsky resumed development of the X2 next-generation helicopter last year. The X2 Technology Demonstrator is built as a rapid prototyping collaboration effort with Sikorsky subsidiary Schweizer Aircraft. The project is solely funded by Sikorsky. FMI: www.sikorsky.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, ALL Rights Reserved.

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Entegra FMS900W Designed To Reduce Workload In Single-Pilot IFR Avidyne recently strutted its stuff before the Aero-TV crews with a demo of their upcoming FMS900W FMS system. In the works for some time, the new Entegra FMS900W WAAS-enabled GPS/NAV/COM Flight Management System (FMS) is designed to reduce workload for single-pilot IFR operations. The FMS900W provides a fully-redundant, state-of-the art VHF and TSO C146b Gamma 3-compliant turbine-class FMS capability for all GA aircraft. Utilizing a fully-modular architecture, the FMS900W Flight Management System is an enhancement to Avidyne's Entegra Integrated Flight Deck platform and is designed specifically to take advantage of Entegra's large-format displays and Byteflight peer-to-peer databus architecture. FMS900W system components include single or dual remote-mount LRUs, each with Avidyne's GPS723 WAAS/RNP GPS Sensor and a DVX740 VHF NAV/COM module and optional ACD215 Control/Display Units. Avidyne's GPS723 sensor is a fully compliant RTCA DO-229D, Gamma 3 navigation system, and is designed to meet Required Navigation Performance (RNP-0.3). Avidyne tells ANN that it is nearing completion of the product design phase and will soon be entering into the certification phase of the Entegra FMS900W program. Aero-TV Gets A Solid Briefing On The NEW Avidyne FMS900W! FMI: www.avidyne.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

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