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David Herrington, 74, had just climbed out of a Cessna 210 at Hayward (Calif.) Executive Airport on Sunday when he was hit by the propeller and killed. Herrington had been along on a banner-towing flight with pilot Robert Franklin, 58. Later that same day, Franklin took off in the 210 and the engine failed on […]

While GA pilots have been warned over and over to stay far away from nuclear plants (lest a Skyhawk might dive into one and … bounce off), the FAA’s proposed new departure routes from Westchester County Airport in New York would send airplanes directly above the Indian Point nuke. The plan is “a significant security […]

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COLUMNS As the Beacon Turns #102: The Eyes Have ItFlying is definitely a visual activity, and nowhere is that more obvious than when you’re landing. Where you look has a big impact (sometimes literally) as Michael Maya Charles points out in this month’s As The Beacon Turns column.

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WHAT’S NEW June 26, 2006This month AVweb‘s survey of the latest products and services for pilots, mechanics and aircraft owners brings you speed pants, high-lift wing tips, engine oil and much more. _______COLUMNS Probable Cause #9: Personal MinimumsPilots flying under the rules of FAR Part 91 are allowed to attempt an instrument approach even when […]

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