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Grob Aerospace files for bankruptcy. An Eclipse supplier is told to expect production cuts. And the FAA warns Southwest to pay the fine, or else!

Grob Aerospace files for bankruptcy. An Eclipse supplier is told to expect production cuts. And the FAA warns Southwest to pay the fine, or else! Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

A World War I dogfight reenactment ends with tragic realism. A Cessna twin collides with an ultralight over England. And Iran claims to be on the doorstep of achieving earth orbit.

A World War I dogfight reenactment ends with tragic realism. A Cessna twin collides with an ultralight over England. And Iran claims to be on the doorstep of achieving earth orbit. Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

Compact 8" PFD4000 Joins Massive 15" Systems From Avidyne -- With Synthetic Vision! It's been an interesting year for a renewed and reinvigorated Avidyne. Avidyne Corporation had a message for pilots, manufacturers, and the general aviation industry as a whole, at AirVenture 2008: the company's back, and anyone who had written them off should take notice. After ceding much of the GA glass panel market -- a market pretty much Avidyne created, with its Envision flight deck -- to rival Garmin, Avidyne knew it had to offer a knockout punch in order to stand any chance of regaining market share. The avionics manufacturer has done it by combining Synthetic Vision (SVS) and Enhanced Vision (EVS) with large-format 15-inch Integrated Flight Displays (IFDs). Avidyne says its Entegra SVS offers improvements over existing systems by depicting 3D terrain all the way out to the horizon, based on the aircraft's altitude above the ground. The Avidyne system also depicts obstacles, traffic and "Highway-in-the-Sky" (HITS) boxes on the PFD, enhancing the utility of the airplane, improving the comfort level of passengers, and increasing the safety of each flight. As demonstrated on Avidyne's massive new 15" IFD8000 PFDs, the company builds on that capability by offering Entegra EVS enhanced vision, using a Max-Viz EVS-100 infrared camera. EVS is designed to turn night into day, enabling pilots to see up to ten times further in marginal VFR conditions through most atmospheric obscurations. With SVS and EVS, pilots can now fly comfortably at night, enjoying clear views of the ground, seeing emergency landing fields, roads, lakes, and buildings. Avidyne also introduced the Entegra PFD4000, a new compact, 8-inch primary flight display system, at AirVenture 2008. The panel is designed to fit virtually any general aviation aircraft, adding the enhanced situational awareness and reliability of an all-glass flight deck. The PFD4000 is designed as a "6-pack" replacement that will fit in virtually any panel space and offers traditional primary flight instrumentation, including support for autopilot and flight director as well as altitude pre-select, vertical speed select and heading select modes. Just like the Entegra EXP5000, it's bigger brother, the PFD4000 has a wide-format artificial horizon, intuitive trend tapes for altitude, airspeed, and vertical speed, a full horizontal situation indicator (HSI) with moving map presentation of flight plan data and an RMI/Bearing pointer overlay, as well as a full-time wind vector -- all within the pilot's primary field of view. The PFD4000 also offers one-button access to frequent pilot settings such as altitude, vertical speed, and heading, as well as a dedicated BARO knob, make it easy to use. It is designed to have a learning curve of less than five minutes. Avidyne says the PFD4000 will be "competitively" priced, and available sometime in 2009. Come See How Avidyne Tackles Synthetic Vision With The IFD800 and PFD4000--On Aero-TV! FMI: www.avidyne.com, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Russia threatens Poland with missle strikes. Thielert owners get a seat on the insolvency board. And military UAV pilots face a new form of PTSD.

ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFII Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about how a candid conversation with your flight instructor can help avoid unpleasant surprises when you visit the aeromedical examiner. FMI: www.overtheairwaves.com Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

Russia threatens Poland with missle strikes. Thielert owners get a seat on the insolvency board. And military UAV pilots face a new form of PTSD. Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

All Things Old May Be New Again? Its been a long tough road for the folks of Quartz Mountain Aerospace in their quest to bring a fabled airframe back to life. Following years of sometimes-choppy operations, a small Altus, OK-based planemaker might finally be heading for smoother skies. Quartz Mountain Aerospace recently earned a significant milestone on its way towards having its name associated with the likes of Cessna, or Mooney: the company earned its first airworthiness certificate from the FAA. Aero-TV caught up with QMA at the 2008 AOPA Fly-In to see an example of their handiwork. Formerly known as Luscombe Aircraft Corp., the company says the Model 11E -- which will be used primarily as a trainer -- is an adaptation of the Luscombe Model 11A Sedan, introduced in 1946. The new model is distinguished by superior in-flight and landing stability over the tailwheel-equipped Sedan. Like with innumerable other upstart planemakers, QMA's trip to this point hasn't been an easy one. As ANN reported in June 2007, Quartz Mountain attributed the need for layoffs (since rescinded) to delays in FAA inspections related to earning production certification, and various parts, training, and supply issues. With the ability to now produce sell its Luscombe 11E en masse, Quartz Mountain's 110,000-square-foot work floor -- eerily quiet just a year ago -- is now filled with the noises of a busy production facility. Quartz Mountain has also taken recent steps to show it's serious about playing in the big leagues. As ANN reported last April, QMA announced it will be the first to offer Garmin's G950 glass-panel avionics suite. Let's Take A Look At A NEW Classic, The Luscombe 11E, With Aero-TV FMI: www.qmaero.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Control tower tapes show the pilot of Barack Obama's campaign plane told air traffic controllers he had an emergency when he made an unscheduled landing in St. Louis last month, according to a news report. (Aug. 15) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: obama plane faa acknowledges 'emergency' Added: August 15, 2008

American Airlines is hit with big fines. Eclipse introduces its new reclusive PR style. And US airline travel dropped again in May.

American Airlines is hit with big fines. Eclipse introduces its new reclusive PR style. And US airline travel dropped again in May. Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it is seeking $7.1 million from American Airlines for continuing to fly airliners after safety problems were reported and for drug-testing violations. (Aug. 15) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: american airlines-fines faa seeks $7m fine against airlines Added: August 15, 2008

A maintenance audit of Qantas is turning up a few problems. The US Air Force will be reinvigorated. And pilot hirings by US airlines have slowed abruptly.

A maintenance audit of Qantas is turning up a few problems. The US Air Force will be reinvigorated. And pilot hirings by US airlines have slowed abruptly. Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

More details on Patty Wagstaff's law enforcement encounter. Another Angel Flight is down. And the problems with Constellation aren't all technical. Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

More details on Patty Wagstaff's law enforcement encounter. Another Angel Flight is down. And the problems with Constellation aren't all technical.

Three are dead in a mid-air over Wyoming. United pilots tell the FAA their airline may be skimping on maintenance. And a transatlantic helicopter speed record falls in grand style. Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

Three are dead in a mid-air over Wyoming. United pilots tell the FAA their airline may be skimping on maintenance. And a transatlantic helicopter speed record falls in grand style.

Get Checked Out In Dan Gryder's Herpa DC-3 Recently, we talked to Dan Gryder... who may just be the luckiest guy in aviation... as he gets paid to fly a spotless, pristinely-maintained Douglas DC-3 throughout the country, and even offers interested pilots the chance to earn the ONLY DC-3 type rating available today. ANN's Paul Plack talked with Dan about that process, what it takes and how YOU might be able to join the few who can proudly point to the DC-3 type-rating on their pilot certificates. When Dan Gryder isn't flying passengers around the world in 757s and 767s for a major airline, he can be found providing DC-3 flight instruction at his training center or shaking hands and offering DC-3 tours at air shows. He has over 11,000 flight hours and type ratings in numerous large aircraft. He's been a flight instructor for more than 25 years and holds the FAA designations of GOLD SEAL CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP and AGI. Dan and his team of DC-3 experts operate what appears to be the only remaining DC-3 flight training schools, based near Atlanta. If you're looking for more than just an introductory lesson or two, Dan and his team provide complete pilot in command and second in command training -- all the way through the actual type rating. The 'Gooney' is no stranger to World War II veterans and historians who will remember the DC-3 as the C-47 Skytrain. The military version of this remarkable flying machine aircraft was used by Allied Forces to transport troops and supplies around the world. The plane was nicknamed "the Gooney Bird" as it swiftly earned a rep as a sturdy (even forgiving) and reliable workhorse -- capable of flying nearly anywhere in almost any weather. The US Navy referred to a modified version of the plane as the R4D and the British called her the Dakota. Still others called her the Skytrooper. No matter what you call her, she's a piece of aviation history to be treasured. Aero-TV Talks DC-3 Type Ratings With Dan Gryder FMI: www.thedc-3network.com, www.herpa.de, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Russian bombs fall on Tbilisi International Airport. Piston sales are down, but not at Piper. And Embraer's doing great...so why all the furloughs?

Russian bombs fall on Tbilisi International Airport. Piston sales are down, but not at Piper. And Embraer's doing great...so why all the furloughs? Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

The Talon 600 Is The First Of A New Generation For Rotorway Last year at AirVenture 2007, Rotorway proudly displayed its newest aircraft, the A600 Talon. Successor to the well-known Exec 162F, the A600 looks almost identical... but Rotorway CEO Grant Norwitz is quick to point out beneath the aircraft's skin is an entirely new aircraft. Building upon Rotorway's experience in the kit helicopter world -- which Norwitz feels is due to B.J. Schram's efforts in creating the first Rotorway -- the company has incorporated many design changes planned to ease its transition into building a certified ship. The A600 Talon is not an incremental change in Rotorway's aircraft, though the exterior remains much the same. Conventional steam gauges have been removed and replaced with a Stratomaster Enigma glass cockpit incorporating an HSI, CDI, TAWS, and GPS. A FADEC control system, which Rotorway helped revolutionize in previous helicopters, now has a controller displaying every aspect of the system on the glass cockpit. The Talon is wider and taller than the Exec 162F it replaces, and a buyer can choose the conventional belt-driven tail rotor or a new design that incorporates a tailshaft assembly. Two power plants are available for the new helicopter: a Rotorway 600N at 147 horsepower, and a Rotorway 600S, which is supercharged and ups horsepower to 167. The two-seat helicopter will have a useful load of 535 pounds, and a cruise speed of 100 miles per hour. Rotorway has also designed a brand new belt-driven system with a hydraulic tensioner to get the rotors turning. Rotorway has been testing the prototype since January, and the current A600 has flown for 180 hours. As Norwitz says, "we want to make sure we have a product that we want to fly." The A600 is aimed at the training market as well, and Rotorway plans to have the aircraft tested in the training environment at a Rotorway facility in South Africa. The helicopter comes with full dual controls and stability is reportedly similar to a Schweizer. But what does the A600 cost? With everything but the radio and transponder, the A600 kit will retail for $95,700. Another option is to buy the aircraft ready to fly, or "turn key," for $135,000, though this will not be the certified cost. Estimates are that the cost of a certified A600 will be somewhere in the $150,000 range. Join Aero-TV As We Check Out The Latest Helos From Rotorway! FMI: www.rotorway.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFII Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about the AOPA Air Safety Foundation. ASF produces excellent training materials, among them a Flight Instructor Refresher Course which Bob gives high marks. But is ASF biased when it tellsus general aviation safety is improving? FMI: www.overtheairwaves.com Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Larry Riddle, VP Business Development at L-3 Avionics Systems, about two new products introduced at AirVenture. The Trilogy ESI 1000 is a new, electronic replacement for the traditional analog instruments currently seen as backup systems in most glass-panel-equipped general aviation aircraft. L-3's SmartDeck Integrated Flight Controls and Display System has added Synthetic Vision, with resolution superior to competing products. FMI: www.l-3avionics.com Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Michael Kraft, VP research, Development and Engineering for lycoming Engines. At AirVenture, Lycoming announced a new electronic engine series, a new piston engine aimed at the light-sport market, and a certified version of the IO390. Michael explains how these products were developed, and the overall renaissance at Lycoming. FMI: www.lycoming.textron.com Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Jeff Bourke, Executive Director of Branson Airport LLC in Missouri. This company is building the first US commercial airport to be financed privately, without FAA grants and the resulting limitations. Jeff explains how this freedom will allow creation of a surperior customer experience compared to municipally-owned airports. FMI: www.flybranson.com Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

It's hard to know whether Frank Robinson had any idea in 1979 that his little company would become the world's largest builder of civilian helicopters by unit volume. Eight-thousand machines later, it has, and Frank spoke to attendees at this year's Heli-Expo show in Houston to provide an update on the company. FMI: www.robinsonheli.com ; www.heliexpo.com Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

ANN's Jim Campbell asks three questions of pilots attending the annual Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Fly-In at AOPA Headquarters in Frederick, Maryland. FMI: www.aopa.org Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com

ANN's Jim Campbell talks with Meg Waterman of Aloft Technologies to get an exhibitor's perspective on life at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. FMI: www.clarityaloft.com Sponsored By... www.garmin.com www.velocityaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com http://caravanpostcards.com/ www.cirrusdesign.com www.clarityaloft.com