AVweb Podcast: Monday, May 8, 2006

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The FAA is requesting payment for temporary tower services, while alcohol in auto fuel raises concerns for aviation users.
  • Air travel and the pilot job market are expanding exponentially, with AirVenture '06 set to occur.
  • Recent legal issues include an indicted "hero" pilot and a teenage airplane thief, alongside a potential narrowing of the price gap between aircraft and car travel.
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The FAA has requested payment for services – to set up and staff a temporary tower for a small fly-in; alcohol is making its way into auto fuel, causing concern for STC’d mogas users and some 100LL users; AirVenture ’06 is almost here; air travel is expanding exponentially, and so is the pilot-job market; a “hero” pilot is indicted; a teenage airplane thief has had his day in court; the price-gap in aircraft vs. car travel may be narrowing; and much more.

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