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NOTAM Number: FDC 8/9272 Issue Date: July 25, 2008 at 0119 UTC Location: 33 NM WEST RED BLUFF , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AVIATION OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

"AOPA supported the FAA's move that makes it easier and more affordable for younger pilots to fly." Source: Phil Boyer, president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, regarding a new rule that went into effect Thursday that applies to first and third-class medical certificates. Pilots under 40, who were previously required to get a third-class medical renewed every 36 months, now have 60 calendar months, or five years. First-class medicals now last 12 calendar months, up from six months.

Changes Apply For Pilots Under 40 The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association applauds a change in FAA rules regarding medical certificates, which appears to acknowledge the nigh-infinitesimal role played by pilot incapacitation in accidents.

Rolls-Royce RR300 Will Power New Robinson R66 Helicopter In March of 2007, Rolls Royce made it official... that they were building a "next-generation" small turbine engine for the civil helicopter market, and that it had been selected to power the Robinson R66 Helo.

Aero-Terms! A lighter than air device that is free to rise in the air. A free balloon is used in weather observation to find the height of the base of the lowest level of clouds.

Hopes Others Will Join In Class Action A Manhattan resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against Delta Air Lines, claiming he spent eight months in an unsuccessful attempt to get a refund for the cancelled portion of a flight.

Will Aid In Modernization Of Cargo Operation Boeing is helping Aeroflot Cargo improve its operational efficiency and adapt to growing market demands by providing three leased MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs). The companies joined in celebrating the freighters' recent entry into service at a ceremony marking Aeroflot Cargo's new fleet and the resulting operational improvements at the carrier's facility at Frankfurt-Hahn airport.

Enables Digital Interface With Garmin GNS 400W/500W Sandel Avionics tells Aero-News an upgrade will soon be available for its SN3308 EHSI that enables the display of GPS vertical guidance from Garmin GNS 400W/500W series receivers through the existing digital interface. This will allow current owners of the SN3308 to take advantage of the upgraded capabilities of the Garmin receivers without the cost of additional wiring.

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/9108 Issue Date: July 24, 2008 at 0414 UTC Location: 12 NM NE CHICOCA , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AVIATION OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/9109 Issue Date: July 24, 2008 at 0414 UTC Location: 6 NM NE CHICO , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AVIATION OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/9201 Issue Date: July 24, 2008 at 1701 UTC Location: Panama City, Florida near PANAMA CITY VORTAC (PFN) Beginning Date and Time: August 01, 2008 at 1200 UTC Ending Date and Time: August 01, 2008 at 1500 UTC Reason for NOTAM: U.S. Air Force F-22, F-16 and F-15 demonstrations Type: Airshow Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Tyndall (PAM) Air Traffic Control Tower, 850-283-3815

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/9209 Issue Date: July 24, 2008 at 1803 UTC Location: ELY , Minnesota Beginning Date and Time: July 25, 2008 at 1430 UTC Ending Date and Time: July 25, 2008 at 1545 UTC Reason for NOTAM: DUE TO BLASTING ACTIVITY AT BABBITT IRON MINES Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/9235 Issue Date: July 24, 2008 at 1941 UTC Location: 9 SW OF CECILVILLE , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AVIATION OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/9254 Issue Date: July 24, 2008 at 2051 UTC Location: 8 NM WEST OF HAYFORK , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately 1300-0500 UTC Daily Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AVIATION OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

Also Announces Plans For Four-Way, Trans-Atlantic Joint Venture Continental Airlines, United Airlines and eight other Star Alliance member airlines filed an application with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) this week, seeking the agency's approval for Continental to join the group of nine carriers that already hold antitrust immunity. Approval by the DOT would enable Continental, United and the other immunized Star Alliance carriers to streamline flight schedules, fares and services.

Say Hello To Senior Video Producer Sarah Curtiss! With the final days before the official start to EAA AirVenture 2008 counting down all too rapidly... and, not quickly enough... ANN's senior staff is all-too-aware of the Herculean task ahead of us in reporting EVERYTHING that's news at The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration.

One Step Closer To Production For KC-X Competitor The advanced Aerial Refueling Boom System (ARBS) destined for the Northrop Grumman/EADS KC-45 Tanker has performed multiple aerial contacts with an operational Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, confirming its ability to support large aircraft in US, NATO, and allied air forces.

"Our prayers are with Alan and his family, and we are hoping for him to have a speedy and full recovery... Alan will be missed terribly, but we will be there flying for him until he recovers." Source: Steve Gustafson, who flies Left Wing for the AeroShell Aerobatic Team. Alan Henley, lead pilot for the team, was injured Tuesday night in an accident while playing with his children at his home in Birmingham, AL. Henley was taken to the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital's trauma unit, and remains there in ICU in serious but stable condition. The Aeroshell team plans to fly at EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI next week, but will fly a three-ship routine in Alan's absence.

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/9065 Issue Date: July 23, 2008 at 1941 UTC Location: HIBBING , Minnesota near HIBBING VOR/DME (HIB) Beginning Date and Time: July 24, 2008 at 1630 UTC Ending Date and Time: July 24, 2008 at 1730 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/9068 Issue Date: July 23, 2008 at 1944 UTC Location: Peoria, Illinois Beginning Date and Time: July 25, 2008 at 1605 UTC Ending Date and Time: July 25, 2008 at 1920 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very Important Person) Movement Type: VIP Replaced NOTAM(s): 8/8980: Due to language clarification.