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  1. Gary Sortor

    PowerTow Electric Tow

    PowerTow Electric Thundervolt 12Volt DC, Used, cordless, Piper wheel pants extensions, attachments for other aircraft, if necessary, available through manufacturer at PowerTow.com Newer battery. Up to 4,000 lbs. Solid State float charge on unit. Chain driven. Single inline drive tire. Clutch &...
  2. Gary Sortor

    WAAS upgrades delayed until late 2006: GNS430/530

    Garmin has announced delays in upgrading GNS430/530 series for WAAS until 3rd qtr of 2006. Current owners who want to purchase the WAAS upgrade at the $1,500 price must place an order before November 15. No price has yet been set for upgrading new purchases of Garmin equipment. [Edit to conform...
  3. Gary Sortor

    Anyone going to the AOPA Expo?

    A poll to see how popular the AOPA Expo is for Nov. 3-5. Any one plan on going?
  4. Gary Sortor

    Pilot Laser Warning System

    Venturing into the DC area ADIZ and FRZ after May 1 may first result in being targeted with a harmless, flashing laser warning system, if requirements have not been met. For more information, see the following: http://aea.faa.gov/aea200/safety/laser.htm PS: It doesn't sound like they will be...
  5. Gary Sortor

    Foreign DOD Approach Plates

    If you're used to obtaining DOD Caribbean approach plates (or other foreign plates) for free on the internet, you won't be able to beginning October 1. Citing national security, bilateral agreements, copyright issues and more, a notice in the Federal Register has been filed to discontinue...
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    Poll: Fatalities

    Fatalities. This is not a pleasant topic, but it came up in a seminar at Sun 'n Fun starring John and Martha King in their risk management seminar. They asked the audience if they knew someone -- family member or friend -- that was killed in an airplane accident. I was surprised at the number of...
  7. Gary Sortor

    Passports Soon to Be Required

    "A proposal announced today by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the State Department would require anyone reentering the United States from any foreign country to carry a valid passport. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative would be implemented in phases, with the first deadline...
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