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Processing of 121.5/243 MHz Emergency Beacons to be TERMINATED on February
1, 2009 - The International Cospas-Sarsat Program, a program that uses a satellite
constellation to relay distress alerts to search and rescue authorities, announced
at its 25th Council Session that it plans to terminate satellite processing of
distress signals from 121.5/243 MHz emergency beacons on Feb. 1, 2009. Mariners,
aviators, and individuals using emergency beacons will need to switch to those
operating at 406 MHz if they want to be detected by satellites. For the complete
story, click here.
(Webmaster
Note:) For great satellite pictures and lots of addition information, be sure
to click on the Cospas-Sarsat link. Released
11/03/00 - Posted 11-16-0)
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The
Culpeper Swift Wing Leader, Steve Roth, announced that the Culpeper Swift
Wing is now listed on the National Swift Web Site ( Swift Web Site ) on the page,
Regional Swift Wings(Note
that the listing is linked to the Culpeper Aviation Site). Because this is the
newest Wing in several years, a lot of Swifters will be clicking into the CAS
Site. (Posted 10-17-0)
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NOTAM- Berryvale Airport:
Berryvale airstrip, located 5 miles west of Culpeper Airport is a private
grass airstrip for the owners of those properties surrounding the airstrip and
their invited guests. We would solicit your help and cooperation in not
using the airstrip for practice approaches or landings. Our problem
is our consideration for adjoining neighbors and insurance liability and we know
you all understand that. Thank you for your cooperation, keep safe and good
flying to you all. (Berryvale Home Owners Association)
(Posted 7-18-99)