RFSC RELEASES FIRST ROTAX APPROVED TRAINING PROGRAM
The Rotax Flying and Safety Club (RFSC) has been working closely with Rotax Austria and will be the first training organization to release the new factory-approved 4-stroke training program. The RFSC program will be the only authorized training program available in the United States and South America. "This is the first major effort for widespread engine maintenance training that will be needed to support the light-sport aircraft (LSA) growth we envision, and to ensure there are trained technicians available to fix our members' Special LSA engines," said Earl Lawrence, EAA's vice president of industry and regulatory affairs.

The courses will be broken down by engine type and training level, and will be available after January 1, 2008, from an Authorized RFSC Training Facility. The RFSC currently has four training facilities in the United States. Beginning January 1, 2008, RFSC will list course dates, contact information, and locations of ROTAX Repair Centers at www.rfsc.info.

ADAM AIRCRAFT A700 ACHIEVES TIA MILESTONE
The Adam Aircraft A700 program has accomplished a major milestone by receiving its first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) from the FAA. With this endorsement, the Adam Aircraft Flight Test Program is entering into a new phase where FAA representatives are authorized to begin flight testing on the A700 for FAA certification credit. "This event confirms we are on target for achieving FAA certification of the A700 in 2008," said Duncan Koerbel, president. In order to secure type certification of the A700, Adam Aircraft will have four flight test aircraft dedicated to TIA tasks. To learn more, visit www.AdamAircraft.com.

LIBERTY ANNOUNCES CHINA MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT
Liberty Aerospace Inc. and Anyang Angel Aero Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. (3A) announced the launch of a 600 aircraft manufacturing agreement and that 3A has initiated the construction of a new factory at the Anyang Airport in Henan designed for the manufacturing of the Liberty XL-2. The new plant is part of a definitive contract to purchase and build 600 Liberty XL-2 aircraft for use in the Peoples Republic of China. Liberty Aerospace and 3A expect this number to increase. The factory, when complete, will be capable of manufacturing 100 aircraft per year. Prior to factory completion, 3A will take delivery of aircraft built in the United States to meet the current demand for training. Aircraft purchased and built by 3A will be utilized at the Science and Technology University and at its current flying school located at Anyang. Learn more about Liberty Aerospace at www.LibertyAircraft.com.

AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT PARTNERS WITH CFI CAROL WALKER
American Legend Aircraft Company has partnered with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and Certificated Flight Instructor, Carol Walker, to provide tailwheel instruction specific to the operation of the company's Legend Cub. Walker has flown more than 4,000 hours in more than 40 types of tailwheel aircraft. As a full time flight instructor, she will provide tailwheel instruction and private pilot check rides. For more information on the Legend Aero, visit www.legend.aero.

BUILD A PLANE ADDS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Build A Plane, a non-profit organization that works with the FAA to promote aviation education, added five industry leaders to its advisory board. They are Ed Bolen, president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association; Peter Bunce, president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association; Bruce Landsberg, president of the AOPA Air Safety Foundation; Mathew Desch, Chairman and CEO of Iridium; and James Lauerman, president of Avemco Insurance Company. The new members join Tom Poberezny, president of EAA; Jack Pelton, chairman, CEO, and president of Cessna Aircraft; and Burt Rutan, president of Scaled Composites.

Build A Plane solicits aircraft donations and then distributes them at no charge to high schools across the country. Applications are growing and the program needs aircraft donations immediately. Build A Plane is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. For information, visit www.BuildAPlane.org.

FLIGHT DESIGN INTRODUCES THIRD GENERATION LSA
Eleven years after the first CT entered production; the Flight Design Team is introducing its new CTLS. Similar to preceding CT models, the changes address customer requests over the last two years. Seats have been redesigned and the noise level reduced. The cabin has been re-sculpted to add volume and light. The engine installation and fuel system have been reworked and new construction materials have improved durability and outside weather resilience. For more information, visit www.FlightDesign.com.

VIRGIN GALACTIC'S SPACESHIPTWO SCHEDULE
Will Whitehorn, president of Virgin Galactic, announced that the company expects its White Knight II (WK2) aircraft's last engine to be delivered in January 2008, and that SpaceShipTwo (SS2) would be assembled by June for a test flight in July, according a report on www.FlightGlobal.com. The company is calling 2008, the "year of the spaceship." On January 23, the designs for the carrier aircraft and its spaceship will be unveiled and by March the SS2's simulator will be completed. Construction of the first WK2 and SS2 is 60 percent and 50 percent complete, respectively. Virgin Galactic is aiming to sign a commercial agreement this month for use of New Mexico's planned Spaceport America. The company now has $30 million in paid tickets and deposits. Half of its approximately 200 signed customers have experienced the SS2 flight profile in a centrifuge.