Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Nov 13, 2009, 1:18 pm
The NASA lunar probe that was directed to impact the surface of the Moon in October has detected the presence of water, according to preliminary findings.  The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Sa...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Nov 13, 2009, 8:31 am
Spirit Rover NASA is attempting to free the trapped Mars rover “Spirit” which has been stuck in the sandy soil since April 23rd.  At that time, the rover broke through a thin crusty laye...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Nov 11, 2009, 10:28 am
In a speech given to the Regional Airline Association November 10th, FAA administrator Randy Babbitt spoke about the culture of professionalism, need for mentoring junior pilots and safety.  Curiou...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Nov 9, 2009, 4:20 pm
NASA AND SPACEWARD FOUNDATION AWARD PRIZE MONEY FOR SUCCESSFUL WIRELESS POWER DEMONSTRATION WASHINGTON — NASA has awarded $900,000 in prize money to a Seattle company that successfully demonstr...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Nov 5, 2009, 12:33 pm
NetJets Inc. said today it will lay off nearly 500 pilots, as its new management deals with a prolonged economic downturn that has hit the company hard. The company employs more than 3,000 pilots wor...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Nov 4, 2009, 6:49 pm
The fractional provider Netjets, Inc. of Columbus, OH has informed the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP) of impending furloughs due to the prolonged economic climate.  As many as...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Nov 2, 2009, 6:40 pm
WASHINGTON — NASA will award $1.65 million in prize money Thursday to a pair of innovative aerospace companies that successfully simulated landing a spacecraft on the moon and lifting off agai...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Oct 31, 2009, 3:16 pm
Did you know that if you receive a “hold for release” IFR clearance at an uncontrolled airfield then decide to depart VFR to pick up your clearance in the air it is a violation? A “h...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Oct 25, 2009, 10:28 pm
Los Angeles (KLAX) has a surprising gotcha when flying from an arrival and transitioning to an approach.  You should be very aware and know that they will issue an approach clearance while still on t...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Oct 22, 2009, 11:17 am
Kimmo 2 KSMO While on the Kimmo 2 arrival into Santa Monica (KSMO), be prepared to be dumped in between DARTS and BEVEY on the VOR or GPS-A.  SoCal approach will keep you high (I think 6000′) ...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Oct 22, 2009, 7:52 am
XOJET Citation X Confidence in XOJET’s unique operating model continues to grow as customers seek value-driven alternatives to full or fractional ownership. ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Oct 21, 2009, 3:34 pm
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Oct 20, 2009, 10:50 am
VOR DME-A TEB When on the VOR DME-A, Circle 19 into Teterboro (KTEB) watch out for the minimums. While the circling minimums on the approach plate indicate 1000′, you might be surprised to fin...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Oct 20, 2009, 8:58 am
Never forget to clean out your airplane after carrying fish.  The bear made short work of this Supercub trying to get at the fish smell.  A two new tires, plastic wrap and a lot of speed tape to get...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Oct 19, 2009, 5:05 pm
NASA Lunar Outpost MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. — Nineteen teams pushed their robot competitors to the limit, and three teams claimed a total of $750,000 in NASA prizes at this year’s Regolith...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Oct 19, 2009, 1:40 pm
ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 19, 2009– Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, comes to the 62nd National Business Aviation Association Meeting...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Sep 30, 2009, 11:20 pm
I know this is just a glorified glider trick, but you have to admit that this is pretty cool. Good job with energy management in estimating the takeoff roll and timing the glide down the valley. No r...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Sep 18, 2009, 10:33 am
Cessna 162 Skycatcher Cessna has announced that the first production C-162 Skycatcher  has been completed in its Shenyang, China factory. The first flight of the new LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) train...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Sep 15, 2009, 3:31 pm
Rick Day, Senior Vice President for Operations, Air Traffic Organization unveiled new flight safety and operational enhancements for the VFR flight corridor on New York’s  Hudson river in testi...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Sep 14, 2009, 1:04 pm
Space Shuttle on pad NASA has issued a press release in which they are announcing their intent to offer Space Shuttle artifacts to museums and other institutions for display to the public. Items use...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Sep 10, 2009, 12:07 pm
Randy Babbitt FAA Randy Babbitt, the FAA Administrator, stressed more cockpit professionalism in the drive for more safety and fewer accidents at US airlines.  In a speech to the International Safet...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Sep 9, 2009, 9:29 am
UP Aerospace SpaceLoft XL The world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport is taking shape in New Mexico as development continues on privately funded, civilian spacecraft which will launch ...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Sep 2, 2009, 11:59 am
Medi-flight Helicopter The NTSB has issued 15 safety recommendations to various government regulators and helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operators following a dramatic increase in acci...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Aug 27, 2009, 8:07 am
Carter 2+2 PAV The research and development company Carter Aviation Technologies of Wichita Falls, TX is slowly developing its 4 place personal air vehicle (PAV) which utilizes technology demonstr...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Aug 25, 2009, 2:17 pm
Cessna 400 In a letter to employees, Cessna Aircraft has announced further furloughs and cuts in the production of its single-engine aircraft line.  It stated that even though there are signs of the...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Aug 24, 2009, 10:23 am
Learjet 60 XR Bombardier Aerospace has anntunced that it is terminating the agreements for the sale of its aircraft to fractional airline Jet Republic.  All firm and conditional agreements have been...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Aug 24, 2009, 8:21 am
A federal bankruptcy judge approved Thursday a $40 million purchase offer for Albuquerque-based Eclipse Aviation Corp. The offer came from Mason Holland Jr. of Charleston, S.C., according to an Assoc...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Aug 19, 2009, 3:46 pm
Hawker 4000 Hawker Beechcraft continues to have trouble in the declining market for aircraft sales and repeatedly stated that it is very concerned with liquidity issues as they face the most difficul...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Aug 18, 2009, 12:19 pm
Just a few iPhone apps that could make your life a little easier on the road.  A little for everyone, from those flying GA, corporate or the airlines.  I’m trying to compile a Palm Pre list, b...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Aug 17, 2009, 11:33 am
The NTSB has issued several recommendations in response to the February 13th, 2008 incident involving two go! airline pilots falling asleep and overshooting the airport at Hilo, Hawaii.  Among them i...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Aug 16, 2009, 12:29 pm
Oshkosh 2009 was graced with some of the most pleasant weather in recent years. After being baked, broiled, rained on, hailed on, nearly blown away by convective activity, and suffering a near lightni...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Aug 15, 2009, 11:18 pm
HondaJet The North Carolina Senate voted at the end of its session to expand the sales tax exemption to flight simulators, aircraft lubricants, aircraft repair parts, and aircraft accessories.  The ...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Aug 15, 2009, 2:37 pm
Eclipse Aviation 500 A consortium of investors, headed by Benefitfocus chairman Mason Holland Jr., and three others will invest $40M to take over the assets of bankrupt Eclipse Aviation to form a new...
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Wallace Pilotbug posted an article on Pilotbug: Aviation information and introspection - Aug 14, 2009, 11:54 am
A pilot presenting during the DEFCON conference this month showed how to use fake identities to file flight plans.  As Righter Kunkel explained during the annual convention for hackers, it is easy t...
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