FAA staffers say that notifying ATC or Flight Service about poor or missing signals will help them stay abreast of possible problems. The airline wants to give employees time to be with their families to enjoy the New Year festivities. Traditionally, Virgin Atlantic does not fly on Christmas, but this will be a first for New Year's Eve. Yet another reason to swear by your Swiss Army Knife. Victorinox is offering 20 lucky 15-21 year olds partial scholarships to Flight Training Adventure summer camps.
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