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In the video in this article, there appear to be two good chutes and a U-2 in a spin. The "Sutter Buttes" are a group of peaks that rise out of the Sacramento Valley.
http://www.kcra.com/news/harrowing-witness-video-shows-u2-spy-plane-crash-in-sutter-buttes/41748404
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When you form an LLC, you must obtain a EIN (Employer's Identification Number) from the IRS. You can do this online. You will have to select that you want your LLC to be treated as an S-Corp or a Corporation. In most cases you would not want to be treated as a "Corporation."
I recommend LegalZoom, however I formed my LLC in Florida via the state's website and cut out the middle man. This was after consulting with a business attorney and a CPA. They both said LLC.
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I have a friend whom I have known since high school in the 60s who was a shipmate of Kerry's on a destroyer. He told me Kerry was very vocal about hating Jews. Does a zebra change its stripes? Who knows.
My friend retired as an O-5.
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I can't find this posted before so here is the skinny.
Veterans Day offers a reminder of the service and sacrifice of America’s military personnel. AOPA is honoring the service of active-duty military members by offering them a complimentary one-year membership in the association. AOPA announced the offer in May as part of an effort to reach out to members of the military and support their flying goals. The association offers resources for pilots of all stripes, whether they fly recreationally or for the military. If you know someone in the military who would enjoy an AOPA membership, please share the offer.
http://www.discoveraopa.org/aopamilitaryaopapilotmagad?cmp=ET:Mltry:01
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Another view:
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Interesting survey--thanks for the additional pointer.
I see where they indicated (in the survey) the 120 Vh restriction--but that's contradicted on their main web page:
(note, no mention of Vh on the web page, but even the 75% cruise number is faster, so....)
And their description of the prop doesn't sound "ground adjustable" to me:
By derating the engine, they could "easily" comply with the max speed, and by putting a different prop on comply w/ the fixed-prop--but, at what cost to performance, cost, overall design, etc? If this thing lives up to half the marketing on the website, it'll be impressive; I hope they don't compromise too much to ensure LSA status....
Good questions. Their website is focused on the European ULM specifications, so kind of apples/oranges. It can easily meet the US LSA standards (different prop) and will likely be the only amphibious LSA that will meet the Vh speed due to its very low drag (no sponsons).
Thank you for the survey.
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Holy Crap, are you right--I do want one!!
Hell, I already have a French airplane, so this would fit right in....Unfortunately, it looks like they are even further behind on any actual production models than is Icon. Also, I don't see any indication on their website of an intent to market in the US--that may represent certification issues, which may or may not be overcome....
Note there's a difference between LSA as defined in Europe vs by the FAA--by my read, this aircraft would NOT qualify as an LSA under FAA rules (too fast, variable pitch prop; it seems to meet all the others with room to spare). As for the A5's trailer, I actually regard that as a plus--you can park the thing in your garage and tow it to wherever you want to take off, or you can park it at the airport/lake, as you choose; at the lake, you can pull it in & out of the water at any boat ramp for temp storage or transport. This Akoya looks like it could probably be trailered in much the same way, but I don't see any mention of that on their website.
I'll definitely be watching this one--thanks for the pointer!
It is close to certification under EASA/ULM. Their website doesn't tell the complete story.
The Vh speed restriction under U.S. S-LSA rules is easy to comply with and the prop is ground adjustable.
You can learn more here www.surveymonkey.com/sunnfun.
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This is what you want. It's faster than the A5 (maximum allowed by LSA rules) and doesn't need a support trailer because the range on 25 gallons of car/marine gasoline or 100LL is about 1,000 miles. It is not only amphibious but also has snow skis that retract with the gear.
Akoya by LISA Airplanes
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Link? I don't see it on any new source.
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Live Pentagon press conference confirming Boeing.
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wtf? I'm watching it live and they haven't announced it yet
It was just announced on CNN.
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Fantastic, Boeing wins one for the home team.
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Hmmm, no discussion here of the flight crew. Yea, I bet it was a bitch for the pilots, Sarah Lemmon and my friend Jim Bland. They were dealt a shit sandwich with a blown tire in a Lear that has piss-poor brakes and no protection from the damage that follows a blown tire event, all by design. This airframe had less than 200 hours total time.
I have known Jim for 25+ years. He recently retired after a long career as a pilot with CBP, formerly US Customs Air Support. We flew together in Hueys supporting the drug wars back in the 80s. Jim was a standup guy and leaves a 16 year old daugher Erin and lovely wife Ann.
I did not know Sarah but I know a few people who do and she was very well liked and respected as a pilot.
RIP Jim and Sarah.
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This is from the SSA Web site. NOTE: In most cases you must specifically request these benefits.
Since 1957, if you had military service earnings for active duty (including active duty for training), you paid Social Security taxes on those earnings. Since 1988, inactive duty service in the Armed Forces reserves (such as weekend drills) has also been covered by Social Security.Under certain circumstances, special extra earnings for your military service from 1957 through 2001 can be credited to your record for Social Security purposes. These extra earnings credits may help you qualify for Social Security or increase the amount of your Social Security benefit.
Special extra earnings credits are granted for periods of active duty or active duty for training. Special extra earnings credits are not granted for inactive duty training.
If your active military service occurred
From 1957 through 1967, we will add the extra credits to your record when you apply for Social Security benefits.
From 1968 through 2001, you do not need to do anything to receive these extra credits. The credits were automatically added to your record.
After 2001, there are no special extra earnings credits for military service.
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As a former P-3 guy, BZ to the crew.
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Yea, I miss Doc, Mrs. Doc, and "Old triple 7" on AFN at Christmas.
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Apparently, we're all pretty stupid,...
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He needs a blanket party.