'STRATEGIC ADJUSTMENTS' MEANS LAYOFFS AT ADAM AIRCRAFT
In its efforts to obtain A700 Type Certification, Adam Aircraft announced in a statement Thursday several changes to its overall production plan that will result in layoffs for "many employees." The company says evaluations of the processes and resources to achieve its goals necessitate the changes. "Adam Aircraft Industries has announced a strategic adjustment in operations designed to focus on two key objectives: obtain a TC on our A700 jet design and complete our "MPF" (Make Production Fly) initiative," said Adam Aircraft president Duncan Koerbel. "To provide for our future growth, we must be strategic in our focus by managing current cash expenditures to ensure adequate time to secure financing for the long term."

Operations at the Ogden, Utah, plant will be suspended through summer 2008. The company will also reschedule the completion of the composite lay-up portion of the Ogden facility. Lay-up and bonding operations for the empennage will move from Pueblo to Englewood, Colorado, and except for machine shop operations, all other Pueblo activity will be suspended.

"We regret that these actions will result in a layoff for many of our employees, but it is in the best interest for the long term success of Adam Aircraft Industries," a company statement says. "We have two excellent products in the A500 and A700 with a very strong global market and will continue to move the company forward in achieving our goals." For more information, visit www.adamaircraft.com.

ROTAX GEARBOX SERVICE BULLETIN ANNOUNCED
The following Mandatory Service Bulletin affecting specific engines, gearboxes, and gear set serial number ranges has been released by Rotax: SB-912-056 / SB-914-038 - SB-912-056 UL / SB-914-038 UL, Replacement of the Propeller Gearbox for some Rotax engine type 912/914 (series). Only the following engines may be affected: 912S, 912ULS, 912ULSFR and 914F, 914UL. The bulletin states, "Due to a slightly increased amount of irregularity in the form of material inclusions, some isolated problems were detected on the gearbox gear set in the field. Such material inclusions in the area of the tooth base can lead to tooth breakage under severe operating conditions. Affected gear sets must be replaced." The bulletin describes how to check if your engine, gearbox, or gear set is affected. More information is available through an online video or by downloading the bulletin itself at www.rotax-owner.com.

SUN 'N FUN, FANTASY OF FLIGHT PARTNER FOR 2008 'SPLASH IN'
Sun 'n Fun is moving the "Splash-In" portion of its annual fly-in from Lake Parker in Lakeland, Florida, to nearby Lake Agnes in Polk City, adjacent to the the "Fantasy of Flight" museum. The Splash-In portion of the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In is a two-day event designed especially for amphibians and seaplanes. The fly-in itself will remain at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, said John Burton, Sun 'n Fun president and fly-In chair. "Fly-In volunteers and Sun 'n Fun staff have been working with Kermit Weeks and his team at Fantasy of Flight for the past several months to make this exciting possibility a reality. We think this will have a very positive impact on safety, logistics, and participation at the Splash-In." Sun 'n Fun Fly-In is scheduled for April 8-13. To learn more, visit www.sun-n-fun.org.

AERO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN BECOMES ANNUAL EVENT
Beginning in 2009, AERO Friedrichshafen, the European trade exhibition for general aviation, will be held annually. Additionally, the International Market for Aircraft Sales (IMAS) will take place in conjunction with AERO, which was originally planned for April 18 -19, 2008 in Friedrichshafen. AERO Friedrichshafen will be held April 2-5, 2009. For more information, visit www.aero-friedrichshafen.com.

ILLINOIS ULTRALIGHT & LIGHT PLANE SAFETY SEMINAR
The Illinois Ultralight & Light Plane Safety Seminar will be held on Saturday, February 23 in Springfield, Illinois. The free event includes informative topics, including Weather for the Sport Aviator, What to Do on a Ramp Check, Rotax Maintenance and Inspecting, and Logging Maintenance Work. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and programs begin at 9:00. Learn more at www.safety-seminar.com.

WAI HONORS 2008 PIONEER HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Women in Aviation, International will welcome five new inductees into its Pioneer Hall of Fame during the closing banquet at the 19th annual Women in Aviation, International Conference in San Diego, California. The Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees for 2008 are: Nancy Harkness, Nicole Malachowski, Geraldine ("Jerrie") Mock, Margaret Ringenberg (EAA 592591), and the Women's Section of the Air Transport Auxiliary of World War II. The conference will be held March 13-15, 2008. For more information, call 937-839-4647 or visit www.wai.org.

SYNERGYAIR OFFERS QUICKBUILD STRATEGY CLASS
Considering building a Van's Aircraft RV, especially from a QuickBuild Kit? Three-time RV builder Wally Anderson and his staff will provide presentations, discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on learning projects, all designed to help you build your airplane efficiently and quickly, at Synergyair's five-day Quickbuild Strategies workshop. Scheduled for February 4-8, and held in Sunriver, Oregon, topics include budgeting and time management, as well as fiberglass, wiring, canopies, and paint preparation. For more information, call Synergyair at 541-913-0610 or register at www.synergyair.com.

SPORTY'S FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW $5,000 AWARDS
Sporty's Foundation will sponsor four new recreational pilot training awards for individuals from the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) member shops. Application deadline for AEA Member Technicians is February 29. Each award, called the Sporty's Recreational Pilot Certificate for AEA Member Technicians will be administered through the AEA Educational Foundation. To download the application, visit www.aea.net/scholarship.

ECLIPSE AVIATION GETS SIMULATOR CERTIFICATION ON FIRST TRY
Eclipse Aviation, announced the FAA has certified its first flight simulator, manufactured by Opinicus, as a Level D Full Motion Device. Obtaining this level of certification on the first attempt is unprecedented for a new manufacturer of a new aircraft. Level D is the highest qualification the FAA grants for simulators, and this certification will allow Eclipse Aviation to type certify student pilots without having to train in an aircraft. To learn more, visit www.eclipseaviation.com.