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Dothan Pilot Achieves Four Time Master CFI Renewal Accreditation
DOTHAN AL- William "Bill" Castlen, a 4-time Master and SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation. Bill teaches with the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association and is a member of the...
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Hurricane Isaac Has Landed
Churning through the Caribbean and heaving the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Isaac made landfall over southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday night with sustained winds of 80 mph and torrential rains. According...
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Thousands of Army and Air Guard Members Ready and Prepared for Isaac
WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than 33,500 National Guard personnel and nearly 100 aircraft are available to the governors of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, as Tropical Storm Isaac [now onshore...
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Hangar Owners File FAA Part 16 Complaint Against the City of Wetumpka
ELMORE, AL - Four hangar owners have filed a Federal Aviation Administration Part 16 complaint against the City of Wetumpka, owner of the Wetumpka Municipal Airport (08A) located at Elmore, Alabama....
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FAA Gulf Coast Airspace Coordination Notice Issued
FDC ZHU 2/4799- Hurricane Isaac disaster response and recovery efforts. Effective immediately until further notice: PURSUANT TO 49 USC 40103(B), A SPECIAL NOTICE IS IN EFFECT TO SUPPORT A SAFE...
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New Fagen Fighter Museum Managed by Gibson
Six years ago the multi-talented Greg Gibson was the Director of Flight Management at the Bessemer Airport in Alabama. He brought a concept that would include Flight Training, Maintenance, New Cessna...
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Endeavour Completes Ferry Flight at LAX
NASA-Space shuttle Endeavour, perched atop NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft landed at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 12:51 p.m. PDT Friday, ending a cross-country ferry mission and...
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Surprise Birthday Flight for Dr. Bobby Martin
HEADLAND AL- On August 18, 2012, Larry Hudson, Chief Pilot for the Henry County Sheriff Department, took a very special person and prominent Veterinarian, Dr. Bobby Martin, for a surprise birthday...
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Fair Skies to Those We lost
September has been an unusually cruel month for friends that have "gone west". Statistically it maybe no more accidents than average but it feels very different when those who are lost are your...
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EAA 2012 Sweepstakes Winners
Earlier this month, ICAS member and World Air Show News Publisher Jeff Parnau was announced as the winner of the EAA Sweepstakes. The prize? A completely restored 1940 Piper J-3 Cub. According to EAA...
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Adams, Davis, Gary to be Inducted into 2012 ICAS Hall of Fame
The ICAS Foundation has announced the names of the newest air show legends to be inducted into the prestigious ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame. Bill Adams, Bob Davis and Debbie Gary will be...
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Attending the Annual Columbus AFB Fly-In?
A reminder from the FAA Safety Team regarding the Annual Columbus AFB Fly-In or Drive-In: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY with rules for attending the Annual Columbus AFB FLY-IN or DRIVE-IN -Folks,...
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EAA's Aluminum Overcast to Land at Dothan Alabama
Take a flight aboard EAA's fully restored B-17 bomber, Aluminum Overcast-coming to Dothan Alabama. Aluminum Overcast, the Experimental Aircraft Association's restored B-17 bomber, returned to the sky...
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Chilton County Airport Runway Construction Closing
CLANTON AL- Chilton County Airport Authority recently announced that runway 8/26 at 02A will be closed for repairs starting tentatively on October 8. A drainage pipe located under the runway is...
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Showtime at Courtland
COURTLAND AL - Top aerobatic performers from across the United States will take to the sky September 29 when the Courtland Air Show returns to the Old Courtland Air Base. Along with thrilling aerial...
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2012 Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Gala Details
On November 3, 2012, the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame will hold its 11th Annual Gala & Inductions Ceremony at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in Murfreesboro. The public is invited....
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Huntsville MCFI Achieves National Accreditation
The Master Instructors LLC takes great pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Robin H Lindstrom, an assistant chief flight instructor and ground instructor with the...
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Upcoming Alabama Aviation Events
Ah, October is an active aviation event month in Alabama, running a close second only to the busiest month of May. Fall events offer a festival atmosphere that welcomes the change from hot to more...
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Primer on PILOT'S BILL OF RIGHTS
The Pilot's Bill of Rights Public Law 112-153 (the "PBR" or "Act") signed into law on August 3, 2012, adopted by an order promulgated by NTSB Chief Judge Montaño on August 7, 2012, and implemented by...
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Exciting BHM Aero Club Scholarship Charity Fundraiser
BIRMINGHAM AL- To award even more aviation scholarships, the Birmingham Aero Club is offering an exciting Charity Fundraiser. Your best offer could get you a terrific Football Ticket Package with...
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