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A Lesson Learned the Hard Way
AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker tells us why numbers aren't always what they seem.
NAS Report Confirms 100LL Unleaded Replacement Complexities
The National Academy of Sciences on Jan. 12 released a report that studied how to reduce lead emissions and exposure from aviation fuel.
ATP Flight School Forms Pilot Pathway With Frontier Airlines
ATP, with one of the world's largest flight training fleet with factory-new Garmin G500- equipped Piper Archers and Seminoles, and technologically advanced Cessna 172s reliably maintained by ATP safety-focused maintenance centers - has now formed a pilot-hiring alliance with Frontier Airlines.
Opening The Gateway To Aviation Careers
Annamarie Buonocore sits down with Pete Parker of Pathways to Aviation a Reno, Nev.-based program has coached hundreds of young people into aviation degree programs and careers.
AOPA's Baker Continues Role On FAA Drone Committee
AOPA's President & CEO Mark Baker has been appointed to another two-year term on the FAA's Drone Advisory Committee.
Piper Wing Spar Airworthiness Directive To Take Effect On Feb. 16
The FAA announced the airworthiness directive (AD) regarding wing spars on certain models of Piper PA-28 and PA-32 will take effect Feb. 16, 2021.
AirVenture 2021 Planning Continues - Advance Tickets On Sale
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, which will be held July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, continues in the planning and organizing mode. A
Terrafugia Announces FAA Special Light-Sport Airworthiness Certificate
Terrafugia, Inc. announced on Jan. 26 that it has reached a significant milestone by obtaining an FAA Special Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) airworthiness certificate for its Transition roadable aircraft.
AERO 2021 To Be Held In The Summer
AERO 2021 has been postponed until the Summer due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Hartzell Awarded Stc For Talon Prop On Two-Seat Extra 300L Prop, Spinner, STC Paperwork Now Available
Hartzell Propeller recently received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its specially designed three-blade high-performance Talon prop
EAA AeroEducate Initiative Helps Young People Explore And Cultivate Aviation Interest
AeroEducate, the newest youth aviation initiative from EAA, will bring an interactive, educational, and engaging experience to young people ages 5 to 18 beginning in 2021.
THE COMFORT OF SOUP: STAY-AT-HOME FAVORITES
Columnist Stuart J. Faber shares his love of cold weather and love of stay at home favorite: soup.
Bell Certifies New Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring Device
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced on Jan. 13 the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Installation of QuantiFLY, a new aircraft communication unit (ACU) powered by Truth Data
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There's a lot of homebuilts for sale with prices that are, I think, way out of line. One of the popular rich boy toys these days is the AirCam on amphibious float.
Safe landings
Since the dawn of aviation safety, S much has been researched and compiled by psychologists and aviation safety experts regarding human factors in aviation. Broadly, the discipline embraces human perceptions, processes, responses, and certain environmental conditions that affect humans and influence outcomes of incidents and accidents.
Rapid Progress On Supercub For Alaska Airmen's Raffle
Steve Williams, owner of Acme Cub, reports that he will have no problems meeting the April 15 deadline for completion of the Supercub he is building for the Alaska Airmen's Annual Raffle.
The National Aviation Hall Of Fame's 2020 Spirit Of Flight Award To Be Presented To The American Rocketry Challenge
The Board of Trustees of the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) announced on Jan. 19 that its coveted 2020 Spirit of Flight Award will be presented to the American Rocketry Challenge.
AOPA Announces Changes To Life Insurance Plans
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has announced that MetLife 1S the new carrier for AOPA-sponsored life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance programs
Roth To Serve As Acting Secretary Of The Air Force
John P. Roth will serve as the Acting Secretary of the Air Force as of Jan. 20, until the President nominates and the Senate confirms a permanent replacement.
Avid Pilot Wins AOPA Rv-10 Sweepstakes Airplane
Aaron Benedetti, a 10-year AOPA member from Livermore, California, is the winner of AOPA Sweepstakes RV-10 airplane.