AVweb’s Monday Podcast: Crashes, Safety, and ATC Headline This Week’s AVweb News …

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Key Takeaways:

  • Investigations are progressing for several aviation incidents, including a midair collision in Brazil (with potential vindication for Legacy pilots), Cory Lidle's SR20 crash (wind identified as a factor), and a Comair crash lawsuit.
  • Air traffic controllers are complaining about six-day workweeks, while Cleveland is piloting future airspace management concepts and NavCanada marks its 10th anniversary.
  • New safety directives have been issued for Continental engines with ECi cylinders and aircraft exhaust systems, alongside Russia's relaxation of general aviation constraints.
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News for November 6, 2006: ATC transcripts might vindicate Legacy pilots in Brazilian midair; NTSB says wind was a factor in NYC crash of Cory Lidle’s SR20; more air traffic controllers complain of six-day workweeks; NavCanada turns 10; Russia relaxes constraints on general aviation; FAA issues safety bulletin for Continental engines with ECi cylinders; “safety admonition” released for aircraft exhaust systems; future of airspace management takes root in Cleveland; and first officer named in Comair crash lawsuit.

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