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

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Key Takeaways:

  • Updates on aviation accident investigations include ATC transcripts potentially vindicating Legacy pilots in the Brazilian midair collision and wind being identified as a factor in Cory Lidle's NYC crash.
  • Air traffic controllers are increasingly complaining about mandated six-day workweeks.
  • The FAA issued safety bulletins for Continental engines with ECi cylinders and aircraft exhaust systems, while Russia announced relaxed constraints on general aviation.
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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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