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www "In April 2008, the FAA chartered an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to examine these operational and safety issues and make recommendations on how to proceed with regulating Small UASs. The agency has received the ARC recommendations, and is drafting a proposed rule. The FAA aims to publish a proposed rule in 2011." Source: The FAA — which was widely expected to announce revisions in the rules limiting the use of small unmanned aircraft in national airspace by the end of January, but the agency has, without explanation, delayed any word of changes until sometime "this Spring," according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.05.12)

www Aero Linx: FAI — HANG GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING All FAI hang gliding and paragliding international championships, competitions and record activities are conducted under the direction of the FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL). CIVL stands for "Commission Internationale de Vol Libre". The FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission establishes and maintains rules for running FAI sanctioned hang gliding and paragliding competitions, makes safety recommendations and sets technical standards at these events, and is responsible for setting the criteria for FAI recognised records and badges. ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.05.12)

www Geosynchronous Orbit Also known as geostationary. An orbit in which an object circles the Earth once every 24 hours, moving at the same speed and direction as the planet’s rotation. The object remains nearly stationary above a particular point, as observed from Earth. The International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) and some weather satellites are examples of satellites in geosynchronous orbit. ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.05.12): Geosynchronous Orbit

www London’s Heathrow Airport said it would operate a much reduced service on Sunday with snow and freezing temperatures predicted to hit much of England over the weekend. Flights From Heathrow Hit By Cold Weather

www A major winter storm that dumped two feet of snow on the Denver area marched eastward on Saturday, buffeting the Central Plains with heavy snowfall and wind gusts of 25 miles per hour. Major Snowstorm Hits US Central Plains

www NY Senator Tried To Add Altitude Restrictions To FAA Reauthorization A provision to regulate helicopter routes and address noise issues over populated areas in Long Island New York, championed by New York Democratic Senator Charles Schumer, and inserted at the eleventh hour in the Senate FAA bill, was dropped in final negotiations with senior lawmakers. HAI is thanking leaders from both parties for blocking the amendment. HAI Applauds Defeat Of Schumer Noise Amendment

www Senator Bill Nelson (D) Sends Letter To President Obama Supporting GA Position Florida’s senior Senator, Democrat Bill Nelson, recently sent a letter to the White House opposing President Barack Obama’s proposal for a $100 per-flight user fee on general aviation. "I know we’re facing difficult economic times in our country," Nelson wrote, "but we’ve got to get our financial house in order without hindering high-growth industries, such as general aviation." Florida Senator Speaks Out Against User Fees

www Steve Appleton Had A Love For Fast Airplanes, Aerobatics ANN Real-Time Update, 02.03.12, 1711, ET: NTSB personnel are now reporting that Appleton’s fatal flight last but a few minutes. According to an investigator on site, preliminary details suggest that his Lancair departed at approximately 0854 Local/Mountain Time and climbed to an altitude estimated at between 100-200 feet before he requested a return to the field. Appleton provided no reason for his request but in the process of recovering back to KBOI, the aircraft reportedly banked and may have stalled before rolling into the ground at 0856 Local/Mountain Time. Initial Report: ANN is working the details that are coming in from a fatal accident report that involved the CEO of Micron, Steve Appleton (51), at 1557 UTC. The most recent details indicate that Appleton went down in Boise at the Boise International Airport in a Lancair IVP-Turboprop, N321LC, and was killed on impact. The NTSB has been dispatched to the accident site. Current reports indicate that the aircraft went down between runways at the Boise International Airport (KBOI) and that a fire ensued, post-impact. The wreckage appears to have been fully consumed in the fire. Micron CEO Lost In Lancair Turbo-Prop Accident In Boise

www Accuses HBC Of ‘Misinformation And Legal Wrangling’ Delaying A-29 Super Tucano Program As the winner of the U.S. Air Force Light Air Support (LAS) competition, Sparks, NV-Based Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) on Thursday issued a point-by-point rebuttal of what it says is misinformation being spread by the disqualified contender for the contract. Sierra Nevada Corporation Speaks Out On LAS Program

www Nearly 10,000 of the Air Force’s active National Guard and Reserve airmen would be cut next year if plans detailed Friday by the Air Force go into effect. Cuts will reportedly target the National Guard for more than half of the total personnel, aircraft and other equipment to be trimmed. Specific numbers trim 5,100 guardsmen, 3,900 active-duty members and 899 reservists.The Air Force Times has reported that the Air Force does not intend “to employ involuntary cuts in the active force to reach that goal.” Changes will come to forces in all 50 states and cuts may not stop there. The plan brought immediate push-back. Air Force Plan Would Cut 10,000 Airmen