AVweb Podcast: Monday, September 4, 2006 (Labor Day Edition)

Editorial Staff

Monday, September 04, 2006 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The FAA is implementing new work rules for air traffic controllers on Labor Day, highlighting ongoing concerns about controller staffing.
Key aviation developments include the push for ADS-B, the first flight of the production Seawind, and a NASA initiative involving "dropping its wings."
Safety alerts were issued with an emergency AD for the Beech 1900, alongside an incident where a pilot was locked out of the cockpit.
Other news includes light sport aircraft being used for the Ronald McDonald House and Avemco offering a training incentive.

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In today’s news: The FAA chooses Labor Day to impose work rules on controllers; controller staffing takes center stage; the push for ADS-B; light sport for the Ronald McDonald House; emergency AD for Beech 1900; the first production Seawind flies; Avemco offers a training incentive; a pilot is locked out of the cockpit; and NASA drops its wings.

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