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    Youtube Pilot and her dad perish in TN

    Her father was a DPE? He should have taught her more in these videos and not just been a passenger. I hope he wasn't the one who signed off her PPL...? One of the articles stated "On her site she describes her father as having 'years of flying experience.' " And someone should have told her...
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    Ordered new Tecnam P2010

    December 1, 2023 Update - Tecnam P2010 US Tail Numbers; please let me know if I missed anything and/or any updates/ corrections! ONE new P2010s released from Sebring, FL (US factory) in November of 2023: N241U = s/n US241, unknown engine Highest P2010 US serial number seen to date is US241 =...
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    Cessna P210 down near San Diego 11/15/2023

    According to the pilot's website, he holds Airline Transport Pilot License from the US Federal Aviation Administration, with type rating certifications in various Corporate / Business Jets and a variety of large transport category aircraft including DC-3, DC-9, DC-10, B-727, B-737, and B-747...
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    GA Shipments continue Upward Trend

    January 2022 "Some of Johnson’s customers want factory-new G36 models, but there’s a long waiting list due to Textron’s limited production." https://www.aviationconsumer.com/used-aircraft-guide/beech-bonanza-36-2/
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    GA Shipments continue Upward Trend

    Production of the G36 restarted in April 2022. A new base model G36 Bonanza from the factory costs $1,100,000. With a few options added, the price increases to $1,150,000...
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    GA Shipments continue Upward Trend

    New shipments of general aviation's most popular models have continued on an upward trajectory following a bumper third quarter in 2023. https://www.australianflying.com.au/latest/ga-shipments-continue-upward-trend
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    FAA Takes Actions to Address Independent Safety Review Team’s Recommendations

    According to a statement from an FAA spokesperson, "A tower simulator helps to train controllers on airport operations. Its visual database simulates airport operations, layout and tower airspace. This will mean much-improved training for controllers."...
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    FAA Takes Actions to Address Independent Safety Review Team’s Recommendations

    Finish deploying tower simulator systems in 95 facilities by December 2025. The FAA will deploy the first system in Austin by January 2024. Nowhere does it say what a "tower simulator system" is...
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    Cessna P210 down near San Diego 11/15/2023

    Poor instrument flying and fuel management https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/302-san-diego-cessna-p210-crash-poorly-flown-ils-and-low-fuel/
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    Delta Zulu Mic Gain adjustment

    I had to increase the volume one click on a Zulu 3 but I've never had any problems with the Delta Zulu. I don't know if I'd carry a screwdriver with me, but you might just dial it up two clicks and test it on your next flight and if it's still low, dial it up another two clicks... Telex Status...
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    Changing aircraft registration from personal to LLC

    Good point. My plane is in a S Corp and I have S Corp income, therefore for me, it applies toward my taxes...
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    Changing aircraft registration from personal to LLC

    I don't think it actually cost $800 it's just you must pay in Q1 ab estimated tax of $800 and it's applied to that year's tax return...
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    Two bizjets go bump in Houston

    Pilots in Houston collision acknowledged instructions to wait but took off anyways, NTSB says https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/08/us/houston-hobby-airport-jets-collision/index.html
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    AOPA President Flies On New Unleaded Fuel

    Gami and AOPA to the rescue! Actually, I have a lot of respect for Gami and what they have accomplished with G100UL. But here is another reason why I have lost respect for AOPA. Didn't Gami test for 10 years? Not sure this AOPA test is anything more than a waste of our dues...
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    Citing Valve Damage, UND Drops Unleaded Fuel And Returns To 100LL

    "After an extensive trial, the University of North Dakota’s flight school has dropped Swift UL94 fuel and resumed use of 100LL. The school said ongoing maintenance monitoring of aircraft using UL94—almost exclusively Lycoming-powered Piper Archers and Seminoles—resulted in measurable exhaust...
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    What is the best way to block tail number keeping it hidden from public tracking?

    This might help too https://foreflight.com/support/call-signs/
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    Another First Officer...

    Under the FFDO program, can a captain deny the first officer bringing his firearm into the cockpit?
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    Ordered new Tecnam P2010

    November 1, 2023 Update - Tecnam P2010 US Tail Numbers; please let me know if I missed anything and/or any updates/ corrections! ONE new P2010s released from Sebring, FL (US factory) in October of 2023: N238U = s/n US238, IO-360 engine Highest P2010 US serial number seen to date is US238 =...
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    All three Las Vegas airports will charge a $3,000 landing fee during F1 races

    Did you ask any why all were closed?
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