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The rule has been changed. The revisions are set to go into effect on April 2, 2010.

See: http://eaa.org/news/2010/2010-02-01_sp_rule.asp

http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certific..._certificates/

Pilots cannot exercise the privileges of their PAPER pilot certificates after March 31, 2010.
Certificates issued under 14 CFR Part 63 and 65 will expire March 31, 2013.

The good news here is similar to Cirrus' entry (then exit) to the SLSA niche. More rotax qualified service centers.

The buzz in Europe is that Piper has become a 49% owner of light aircraft manufacturer Czech Sport Aircraft (CSA), the successor to the bankrupt Czech Aircraft Works. CSA is owned by Slovak investment group Slavia Capital. Neither side has revealed the purchase price, but local business daily Hospodárské noviny has put it at around $30 million.


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NTSB Publishes New Accident, Incident Reporting Rules

Five Reportable Incidents Added To Notification Requirements

The NTSB is amending its regulations concerning notification and reporting requirements regarding aircraft accidents or incidents. In particular, the NTSB is adding regulations to require operators to report certain incidents to the NTSB. The NTSB is also amending existing regulations to provide clarity and ensure that the appropriate means for notifying the ...

I have always thought that to make Woodstock (my CTSW) a better mountain airplane she would need a 914 turo and a new nose. Today I got the chance to see what it was like flying behind the 914 albeit with a different airframe, a mono wheel Europa.

The first leg, Mammoth to Death Valley was into the sun so i didn't shoot any pics till after landing. The climb and speed where a refreshing change, we were at 12,000' in 5 minutes and then cruised at 150kts. Smooth air and a stable ride, ...