STATE OF THE UNION, SUPER BOWL XLII TFRs
Two upcoming national annual events will be accompanied by temporary flight restrictions (TFR) issued by the FAA. For the 2008 State of the Union Address on January 28 in Washington, D.C., the Washington Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) and Washington Metropolitan Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) will include additional flight restrictions between the hours of 2000-2300 local. For details, visit the FAA website or www.aeroplanner.com.
For pilots flying near Phoenix, Arizona on February 3, Super Bowl TFRs will be in effect from 1300-1500 local and from 1500-2230 local. FAA's website and www.aeroplanner.com have all the details.

SONEX OFFERS LABORSAVING KIT OPTIONS
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has introduced a new laborsaving Sonex Aircraft Complete Airframe Kit Upgrade Option: Machined Angle Components. Sonex reports the kit almost eliminates the need to fabricate parts from raw 6061-T6-aluminum angle extrusion, offering a reduction in Sonex Aircraft build time of approximately 200 hours or more. The Machined Angle Component Kit can be used in combination with the recently introduced optional pre-assembled main wing spars to offer a total build time reduction of approximately 200-300 hours. For details and pricing, visit www.SonexAircraft.com.

BRS RECORDS SAVE NO. 208
A pilot experiencing a probable control surface failure deployed a Ballistic Recovery Systems whole aircraft parachute, and returned safely to earth, becoming the 208th documented life saved by a BRS emergency parachute system. "The aircraft rolled over on its back and headed straight down," said pilot Patrick Dean, who was flying with a passenger in his Slipstream Genesis near Laurel, Maryland. He deployed the BRS parachute just a few hundred feet above the ground and landed in the trees, resulting in only minor injuries To learn more about BRS, visit www.BRSParachutes.com.

X-AIR JOINS LAMA; COMPLETING S-LSA CERTIFICATION
X-Air announced it has joined LAMA (Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association). X-Air is in the process of completing requirements for the ASTM International LSA consensus standards to attain special light sport aircraft (S-LSA) status with the X-Air LS. The LS was displayed last week at the Sebring (Florida) Sport Aviation Expo. Priced at $46,900 and equipped with an ICom radio, Dynon engine monitor, and basic flight instrumentation, the X-Air LS is a low cost entry-level aircraft. For more information, visit www.X-AirLSA.com.

SPARROWHAWK III QUICK BUILD
Groen Brothers Aviation, Inc. announced that its American Autogyro Division is introducing the latest version of its SparrowHawk series of kit-built gyroplanes, the SparrowHawk III Quick Build. "Compared to our earlier versions, the new SparrowHawk III will significantly reduce the time and effort involved in building this fine aircraft," said GBA CEO David Groen. For more information, visit www.americanautogyro.com.

AIRCRAFT SPRUCE HAS INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT STRIPS
Aircraft Spruce and Specialty now offers instrument panel light strips for use in experimental aircraft. The flexible strips, which feature dimmable LEDs encased in resin, mount under glare shields for instrument panel lighting. They are available in red, white, or blue and can be trimmed to fit. The waterproof, shockproof light strips operate on 12-volt aircraft batteries, and have a service life of 10,000 hours. Learn more at www.AircraftSpruce.com, or call 877-477-7823.

SPORTY'S ELECTRIC TUG
Sporty's offers a cordless electric tug that will move most piston single and twin-engine aircraft. It features a castering rear wheel for maneuverability, with dual 16-inch wheels for traction. A manual winch pulls the aircraft, and a nose wheel stop bar is included. It has a 9000-lb towing capacity. Learn more at www.Sportys.com, or call 800-779-7897.