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Tell Us About Your Interior Shop
Our sister publication, Aviation Consumer, is preparing a report on interior shops. If you recently had an interior redone, the editors would like to hear from you, whether the experience was good or bad. To take part in the online survey, click here.The results will appear in a future issue of Aviation Consumer. For subscription information, click here.

406 ELT's Mandated In Canada?
The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) is warning pilots they should be concerned that revisions to a regulation's wording could mean mandatory installation of 406 ELTs in all Canadian aircraft -- and transient aircraft, too. In a letter from Kevin Psutka, president and CEO, Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, Psutka states that "low-cost alternatives to ELTs have all but been ruled out for our sector of aviation." Because the U.S. does not mandate 406 ELTs, "thousands of U.S. aircraft will be banned from Canada," posing a particular problem for aircraft transiting to and from Alaska. COPA is advising its members that the next opportunity for comment will be when the draft regulation is publicly announced.

EPA Cleans Up Radium Instruments For Strube
The Department of Environmental Protection December 25 formally requested that the EPA take action including "removal and remediation duties" at seven facilities that house radium dial instruments. The facilities, owned by Strube Inc., and located in Lancaster Country, Pa., had been the subject of visits and inspections by DEP, which found Strube uncommitted to meet previously outlined cleanup deadlines. Deemed "hazardous materials" the aged instruments that may no longer be used in aircraft must be "identified and properly disposed of" because Strube had "improperly stored" them, according to the EPA. Strube officials claim there is no public health threat. Strube's warehouses may contain an estimated 20,000 of the instruments hidden among some 58 million aircraft components, according to Strube. The instruments may have been there since the 1950s.

Picture of the Week: AVweb's Flying Photography Showcase
A slight dip in the number submissions this week has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. For one thing, we can run a few more of last week's incredible photos in our home page slideshow. (Seriously, we almost had enough from last week to have run a second "POTW" column!) While the quantity may be lower this week, the quality certainly isn't! We can't recall when we've had a tougher time deciding which of our finalists should receive heaping accolades (and a free AVweb baseball cap) — but somehow we managed to agree on this incredible shot from J.T. Vink of Terre Haute, Indiana.

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

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Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)

Vandals Strike EAA Chapter Clubhouse in Georgia
On early Monday morning, January 28, EAA Chapter 172's (Augusta, Georgia) chapter clubhouse was vandalized, causing significant damage to the building and three aircraft, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

Virginia Fly-In Adopts New Name
The 10-year-old Virginia Regional EAA Fly-in has changed its name and website to reflect the independent status of the event.

Time Is Up For E-LSA Registration
The day that's been looming for more than three years - January 31, 2008 - arrives Thursday, and with it the hard deadline for owners of two-place or "fat" ultralights to submit their aircraft registration (n-number) application for converting their aircraft to an experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA).

2008 EAA Skiplane Fly-In
As EAA Founder Paul Poberezny has said many times, while it was airplanes and the love of aviation that brought people together to form the EAA, the organization is really all about people. At no time was that more evident than on the organization's 55th anniversary, Saturday, January 26, as a large group of aviation enthusiasts turned out on an overcast, flurry-filled day for the annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In at Pioneer Airport.

Aero-News

Vandals Strike Small Georgia Airfield, EAA Clubhouse
"This Is Almost A Terrorist Attack" It's a troubling day when vandals chose to attack any airport... but it hurts all the more when the victims are those who hangar their planes at a privately-held field affectionately called "Pea Patch."

Utilicraft Aerospace Subsidiary Enters Funding Agreement
$260 Million Infusion Towards Development Of Prototype Hauler A fledgling aircraft company has received a needed cash infusion to continue development of a new cargo plane.

PR TFR: 02.01.08
NOTAM Number: FDC 8/3054 Issue Date: January 31, 2008 at 1301 UTC Type: Hazards

MD TFR: 02.01.08 - 02.03.08
NOTAM Number: FDC 8/3196 Issue Date: January 31, 2008 at 2027 UTC Type: VIP

Wing Replacement

With a Sawzall!

Murphysboro, IL
Thu, Jan 24, 2008

Sam Hoskins of Murphysboro, IL takes the plunge....a plunge cut that is, during a wing replacement on his Quikie-200.


More Pictures | Sam's Place | Sam's Quikie-200 Blog

KMVN Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast

Mt. Vernon, IL
Sat, Feb 02, 2008 · 8:00am-11:00am

Hosted by SRT Aviation.

Menu includes all-you-can-eat biscuits & gravy, pancakes & sausage, coffee, juice, and/or milk.

Costs are $5 per adult, $2.50 for kids 6 to 12, free for kids 5 and under.

For more information, visit www.mtvernonairport.com, or contact Chris Collins at managermvaa@mvn.net or (618) 242-7016.

Sporty's Hot Dog Fly-In

Batavia, OH
Sat, Feb 02, 2008 · 12:00pm-2:00pm

A Sporty's Hot Dog Fly-In takes place every Saturday at Clermont County (I69).

Free hot dogs from noon until 2 p.m.

Contact Jason Pruitt at (513) 735-9500.

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 277 Board Meeting

Marion, IL
Mon, Feb 04, 2008 · 7:00pm

Located in the FBO, Aeroflight.

For Sale

Ultralight Headset and RAD Intercom

Goreville, IL
Thu, Jan 24, 2008

Designed for high noise environments.

• separate pilot and co-pilot volume controls
• adapter that can be used with handheld radios and PTT switch
• soft case that Velcro's on to airframe
• operates on external 12V power cord or internal 9V battery
• instruction sheet and adapter diagram

Original cost over $500, will sell for $250. Less than half cost. Have two and don't need this one. Vic Vicari, (618) 995-1662, Cell (618) 534-4109.

Seeking Employment

Electronic Engineer/Commercial Pilot

Anna, IL
Thu, Jan 24, 2008

Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, Southeast Missouri.

24+ years of hardware, firmware, and software experience in the electronics sector.

500+ "pilot in command" (PIC) hours, over an 18 year span, in the aviation sector.

8 years of college education and over 14 years of on-the-job experience, including:

• B.S. Electronic Engineering Technology
• A.A.S. Avionic Systems
• Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating (ASEL)
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
• Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
• FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL)
• 14 years Electronic Design Engineering for RF Telemetry Company

Motivated, willing, and able! Contact:

Robert D. Carter
Steelwater Solutions Corporation
2700 Campground Road
Anna, IL 62906-3315

(618) 833-6891 phone
(618) 534-5387 cell
(866) 205-6250 fax
rcarter@steelwater.com email
www.steelwater.com website

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Services Offered

Pilot Ground Schools

Carterville, IL
Thu, Jan 24, 2008

Prepare for your FAA Written Test or update your Instrument Proficiency with the following courses:

• Private Pilot Ground School (45 hours)
• Instrument Rating Ground School (45 hours)
• Instrument Proficiency Training (FAA aproved PCATD)

Todd Greiner, CFII/AGI
(618) 889-2517
greiner@midamer.net

For Sale or Partnership

1998 Cessna 182S Skylane

Hurst, IL
Thu, Jan 24, 2008

• 1900 TT Since New E/AF and P
• 2 KX 155A Nav/Coms
• KMA26 Audio w 4P I/C
• KT76C Transponder
• KR87 Digital ADF
• KLN 89B GPS
• KAP 140 Auto Pilot
• Wing Tip Strobes
• Vent System
• Fire Wall Replaced 2006
• Gray Leather
• Exc Condition
• White with Blue and Gold Accent
• 7.5/10
• $135,000
• Will consider partner(s)

Contact: Vernon E. Dury II, Hurst, IL, (618) 987-2800