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Report: Demand For Preowned Business Aircraft Peaked In September
FAA Reminder: Initial Drone Registrations About To Expire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding everyone whose drone registrations expire in December that the DroneZone is the FAA’s official website for registration.
Connecticut High School Has Multi-Use Bifold Stage And Amphitheater Door
The new $107 million Warren Harding High School in Bridgeport, Conn., has a multi-purpose Schweiss bifold liftstrap door measuring 34 feet, 8 inches by 20 feet.
New Pilots Increase During Pandemic
The pandemic lock-down has forced airlines and corporate flight departments to diminish airman employment opportunities and, like the Spanish Flu era, it appears to have awakened interest in aviation.
Canceled: The 2021 Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show
The 2021 Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show canceled due to concerns of public safety during pandemic.
FAA Encourages The Use Of Landing Lights For Increased Visibility
FAA is encouraging the use of Landing Lights to increase visibility.
Experimental, Amateur-Built Fatal Accident Total Drops Again, Below FAA Not-To-Exceed Goal
Safety totals for experimental amateur-built aircraft continued the decade- long improvement trend in 2020, as fatal accident totals finished below the Federal Aviation Administration not-to-exceed number
FIRCED AGAIN, 2020 STYLE
Columnist Ed Wischmeyer accomplishes a lot during the Thanksgiving holiday.
New AOPA Weather Available Online And Via AOPA App
AOPA members can access the new mobile-friendly AOPA Weather and iFlightPlanner for AOPA via the AOPA app as long as you are connected to the internet.
AOPA High School Aviation Stem Symposium Goes Virtual
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s sixth-annual High School Aviation STEM Symposium presented last month as a live-stream sponsored by the U.S. Air Force was as engaging and informative online as it was during in- person sessions.
Exciting New Hotel Openings
Columnist Stuart J. Faber takes a look at some exceptional hotel openings to take a look at as soon as travel opens up again.
San Diego Air & Space Museum Providing Online Educational And Inspirational Experiences And Gift Shopping
Looking for the perfect gift or memento for the aviation or space exploration enthusiast in your life? The Gift Shop at the San Diego Air & Space Museum is now open.
FAA Moving Forward To Enable Safe Integration Of Drones
The FAA has announced the availability of and requests comments on proposed airworthiness criteria for the Zipline International Inc. Model Zip UAS Sparrow unmanned aircraft system (UAS), along with nine other drones.
Lightning II Showcased At Lockheed Martin Space And Air Show
Organizers of the Lockheed Martin Space and Air Show where faced with a daunting task of scheduling a public air show during a pandemic and doing it safely.
Using Aviation To Help Veterans Adjust To Civilian Life
One Alaska veteran believes aviation can give other veterans a chance at a new life and help stem the tragic suicide rate among his peers.
Flying into Writing
Columnist Eric McCarthy discusses 2020, with pandemic, fires, hurricanes, floods – a year like no other. For many the disruption to “normal” life has been profound.
Last New O'hare Runway Commissioned – Virtually
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport saw the opening of its last new runway, 9C-27C. Due to the COVID-19 PANdemIC, however, it was unlike their previous runway openings
GAMA Publishes Third Quarter 2020 Aircraft Shipments And Billings Report
GAMA’s third quarter reports shows that while the industry has shown its resilience, it will likely once again face stiff headwinds from the resurgent pandemic.
Female Fighter Pilots Test Modified ATAGS “G-Suit”
Five fighter pilots from various squadrons tested a modified version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit. The modified ATAGS, which is the latest advancement in female aircrew fitment, was flight tested at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. October 26-30, 2020.
Scott “Intake” Kartvedt: Solo Pilot Flying To Honor All Who Serve
Recently for Scott “Intake” Kartvedt, life came full circle as a stunt pilot for the upcoming film, Top Gun: Maverick.