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GA MUST PAY, SENATORS SAY

July 13, 2007
Source: AOPA

User fees or bust. Two powerful senators drew a line in the sand July 12 and made it very clear that there would be severe penalties if their FAA funding bill (S.1300) is changed or disapproved. "Commercial airline passengers shouldn't continue to subsidize corporate jets," said aviation subcommittee Chairman John D. Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) during a Senate Finance Committee hearing Thursday. "If we don't restore equity, then as chairman of this aviation subcommittee, I will address the equity issue by looking for ways to limit general aviation access to congested airspace."
Click Here to read the entire AOPA article

CESSNA TO BRING LSA TO MARKET

July 13, 2007
Source:  AOPA

Cessna Aircraft officials will proceed with the company's light sport aircraft (LSA) program and will display a mock-up of the prototype at Oshkosh.  Although a flying proof-of-concept airplane exists, it was never intended to be the final design.  Still unresolved are the engine decision, quantity of the fuel tank, and final performance figures.  Cessna's goal as stated in the past has been to carry full fuel and two people.

The price is expected to be 'competitive,' Cessna officials have said in past interviews.  Most LSAs, Cessna officials believe, cost about $100,000, plus or minus $10,000.   "After conducting extensive market research, it is clear to us there is a great need for this aircraft as we strive to drive down the cost of flying and learning to fly," said Cessna chief Jack J. Pelton.   "We believe this aircraft will make a major contribution to stimulating new pilot starts and will encourage already-licensed pilots to continue to fly because it will be more affordable."

CLARK COUNTY AIRPORTS TAKE STEPS TO AVOID RUNWAY INCURSIONS

July 9, 2007
Source: Clark County Airports

Airport Takes Additional Steps – The airport has made a significant investment in markings, signs and lights to help reduce runway incursions, but in view of the most recent incident airport management has taken three additional steps.

A surface painted sign has been completed on Taxiway Alpha to advise pilots of the right turn for Taxiway Bravo.

All of the hold lines on the airport have been repainted ahead of schedule for maximum visibility.

Taxiway Romeo, a stub taxiway connecting the ramp to taxiways Alpha and Bravo, has been temporarily closed for 90 days to evaluate the effect in reducing runway incursions.

Click Here to read the entire July 07 issue of the Clark County General Aviation Airports Stakeholder Newsletter

ANDREW CEBULA EXPLAINS WHY AOPA IS BEHIND THE FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL

July 2, 2007
Source:  AVweb.com Podcast

In an interview with AVweb Editor-in-Chief Chad Trautvetter, AOPA Vice President of Government Affairs Andrew Cebula explains the highlights of the FAA reauthorization bill (H.R. 2881) introduced in the House of Representatives late last week.  According to Cebula, AOPA endorses this legislation, warts and all.

Click Here to Listen to AVWeb Interview with AOPA's Andy Cebula
(14.3 MB, 15:37 minute audio stream)

Note:  This audio file link requires a computer equipped with software capable of playing an mp3 file.  Real Player and Windows Media Player are mp3 capable applications commonly found on personal computers.

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GA MUST PAY, SENATORS SAY July 13, 2007 Source: AOPA User fees or bust. Two powerful senators drew a line in the sand July 12 and made it very clear that there would be severe penalties if their FAA funding bill (S.1300) is changed or disapproved. "Commercial airline passengers shouldn't continue to subsidize corporate jets," said aviation subcommittee Chairman John D. Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) during a Senate Finance Committee hearing Thursday. "If we don't restore equity, then as chairman of this aviation subcommittee, I will address the equity issue by looking for ways to limit general aviation access to congested airspace." Click Here to read the entire AOPA article CESSNA TO BRING LSA TO MARKET July 13, 2007 Source: AOPA Cessna Aircraft officials will proceed with the company's light sport aircraft (LSA) program and will display a mock-up of the prototype at Oshkosh. Although a flying proof-of-concept airplane exists, it was never intended to be the final design. Still unresolved are the engine decision, quantity of the fuel tank, and final performance figures. Cessna's goal as stated in the past has been to carry full fuel and two people. The price is expected to be 'competitive,' Cessna officials have said in past interviews. Most LSAs, Cessna officials believe, cost about $100,000, plus or minus $10,000. "After conducting extensive market research, it is clear to us there is a great need for this aircraft as we strive to drive down the cost of flying and learning to fly," said Cessna chief Jack J. Pelton. "We believe this aircraft will make a major contribution to stimulating new pilot starts and will encourage already-licensed pilots to continue to fly because it will be more affordable." CLARK COUNTY AIRPORTS TAKE STEPS TO AVOID RUNWAY INCURSIONS July 9, 2007 Source: Clark County Airports Airport Takes Additional Steps – The airport has made a significant investment in markings, signs and lights to help reduce runway incursions, but in view of the most recent incident airport management has taken three additional steps. A surface painted sign has been completed on Taxiway Alpha to advise pilots of the right turn for Taxiway Bravo. All of the hold lines on the airport have been repainted ahead of schedule for maximum visibility. Taxiway Romeo, a stub taxiway connecting the ramp to taxiways Alpha and Bravo, has been temporarily closed for 90 days to evaluate the effect in reducing runway incursions. Click Here to read the entire July 07 issue of the Clark County General Aviation Airports Stakeholder Newsletter ANDREW CEBULA EXPLAINS WHY AOPA IS BEHIND THE FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL July 2, 2007 Source: AVweb.com Podcast In an interview with AVweb Editor-in-Chief Chad Trautvetter, AOPA Vice President of Government Affairs Andrew Cebula explains the highlights of the FAA reauthorization bill (H.R. 2881) introduced in the House of Representatives late last week. According to Cebula, AOPA endorses this legislation, warts and all. Click Here to Listen to AVWeb Interview with AOPA's Andy Cebula (14.3 MB, 15:37 minute audio stream) Note: This audio file link requires a computer equipped with software capable of playing an mp3 file. Real Player and Windows Media Player are mp3 capable applications commonly found on personal computers.		The CCAA annual picnic and election will be held in April, 2008. Watch this spot for more information coming soon!

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