Alaska officials target reckless bush pilots
Alaska officials push safety programs to curb bush pilot risk amid vast air reliance. The FAA aims to cut Alaska crashes 20 percent by 2008, focusing on pilot training, cockpit tech, tower upgrades, and passenger education, while confronting bush pilot syndrome and a large recreational flyer base.
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Museum director says new National Museum of the American Indian seeks dialogue
Washington AP The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian opens Sept 21 and aims to bridge the long troubled history between American Indians and nonnatives. Director W. Richard West Jr. notes the exhibit will confront the Indian Holocaust while showcasing enduring cultures across the Americas and Canada. The five story 250000 square foot building will host three inaugural exhibitions and 8000 artifacts, with a plan to digitize the 800000 object collection for widespread access and educational use.
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