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What economy? CEO private jets take off
in Sox First, on June 11, 2009
Despite unemployment in the US reaching 9.4% and foreclosure rates topping 300,000, as reported by Bloomberg , it's heartening to see some things don't change. Pay perks for chief executive officers, despite their abysmal performance, are soaring with reports that more are taking to u...
Radio Communication in Today's Airspace Event
in The Aviation Weblog, on January 6, 2007
... The FAA Safety Team and AOPA Air Safety Foundation have scheduled a "Say It Right!" communication seminar for Monday, January 22, 2007, in Mesa , Arizona. The event starts at 7 p.m....
Mountain Flying Online Course
in The Aviation Weblog, on August 6, 2005
... the range.
If you're planning to do some mountain flying too you might want to check out the AOPA Air Safety Foundation's Mountain Flying web page. It's an online course that teache...
Aircraft Rental Insurance
in The Aviation Weblog, on July 29, 2005
... the damages.
I suspect there are many companies that offer rental insurance, but I recommend AOPA's .
At any rate, check with you FBO to find out if their insurance covers the planes or i...
AOPA Reopens Member Forums
in The Aviation Weblog, on July 17, 2005
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AOPA has reopened its forums (discussion boards) for members. If you've ever wanted to ask someone about the best place to get a $100 hamburger , or if you're looking to learn new...
Congress Steps in on DC Security Issue
in The Aviation Weblog, on July 14, 2005
...d airspace by GA aircraft is worth taking some serious, yet overly broad steps.
According to the AOPA website , two amendments to the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill were filed ...
Plan Your Flight Completely Online
in The Aviation Weblog, on July 11, 2005
...#39;t you agree? One resource I've found that helps me immensely with flight planning is AOPA's real-time flight planner. With it you can plan your flight completely online. It involves...
To Go or Not to Go, That is the Question
in The Aviation Weblog, on July 8, 2005
I got a chance to fly yesterday, a business trip, on a short jaunt from my hometown to a location about an hour away. I'm a fair-weather pilot and there were some remnants of tropical storm Cindy still lingering, but the weather briefer indicated all was well so I made the decision to go. Boy...
Airport Security is Our Responsibility
in The Aviation Weblog, on July 6, 2005
... do to help prevent what, next time, might not be an error in judgment or childish mischief.
The AOPA has partnered with the TSA to create a program called Airport Watch. Think of it as neighbor...
Light Sport Aircraft on AOPA Website
in The Aviation Weblog, on June 30, 2005
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If you haven't already, check out this page on the AOPA website. It contains a list of brand new light sport aircraft the staff tested and flew recently.
The page lists several models includ...
How Safe is Learning to Fly?
in The Aviation Weblog, on June 27, 2005
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The AOPA Air Safety Foundation has just released a report that says student pilots and their instructors are actually less likely to have a fatal accident than already-certificated pilots
The re...
Aircraft Rental Insurance
in The Aviation Weblog, on June 27, 2005
...ly welcome to contact your local agent to see if aircraft rental is covered. However, I do know the AOPA has its own insurance company formed especially for the purpose of insuring aircraft, includi...
FAA Issues Emergency AD for T-6s
in The Aviation Weblog, on June 14, 2005
...bout Warbird Adventures training course in the T6-Texan. In doing some long overdue reading on the AOPA website I see where an AD has been issued on the plane designed to detect and correct fatigue ...
AOPA Supports 'good Samaritan' bill
in The Aviation Weblog, on June 13, 2005
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AOPA is supporting a measure that would protect volunteer pilots and charitable organizations such as Angel Flight America from liability lawsuits.
In June 8 letters to the leaders of the House ...
AOPA's 15th Annual Fly-In and Open House
in The Aviation Weblog, on June 3, 2005
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Tomorrow, June 4, AOPA is having a big party. It's their 15th annual fly-in and open house , and they promise to have something there for everyone.
There will be something for everyone --- p...
Reagan National to Reopen to GA
in The Aviation Weblog, on June 1, 2005
...plexity and expense of the restrictions is likely to limit GA use of the airport, according to the AOPA .
An AOPA representative attending a meeting with the Transportation Security Administration ...
Sheaffer Not GA Poster Boy
in The Aviation Weblog, on May 23, 2005
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In an effort to rebuild general aviation's bismirched reputation the AOPA ran a full-page ad in USA Today and Roll Call. ( Click here to download a full-size copy of the ad in PDF for...
FAA Suspends Sheaffer's License
in The Aviation Weblog, on May 23, 2005
...res establish that you lack the qualifications necessary to hold an airman certificate."
The AOPA indicates that Schaeffer hired a Washington DC attorney to represent him as he will likely app...
AOPA Reaction to Incursion Incident
in The Aviation Weblog, on May 12, 2005
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I wonder what went through the mind of AOPA exec Phil Boyer when that Cessna 150 which entered restricted airspace over the Capitol in DC landed at their airfield in Fredrick, Maryland?
Here...
Private Plane Enters Restricted Capitol Airspace
in The Aviation Weblog, on May 12, 2005
... on flight following? Did they not read the TFRs about flying near the capitol?
According to the AOPA website , their problem other than being both DUMB and STUPID was they didn't do proper fli...
Seminar-in-a-Box Program
in The Aviation Weblog, on May 10, 2005
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The AOPA Air Safety Foundation offers a aviation safety program called Seminar-in-a-Box . It's an all-in-one kit designed to help local pilots conduct their own quality safety seminars.
Th...
Flying Seaplanes
in The Aviation Weblog, on May 4, 2005
...body of water either. Did you know there are more than 179 public-use seaplane bases across the US? AOPA has updated its Seaplane Flying subject report to provide members with more information about...
Bill to Shut Down NWS Service to Pilots
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 27, 2005
...ncourage your Senator to speak out against this bill. It's not good for general aviation.
The AOPA is standing firm in their opposition to the bill as well....
AOPA Online Safety Center
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 26, 2005
... want to be a more knowledgeable, safer pilot don't you? One resource I'd recommend is the AOPA Online Safety Center .
With flying season kicking into high gear, this site offers seven free...
AOPA Sweepstakes Winner Earns Multi Rating
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 24, 2005
...cause he just earned his multiengine land rating Friday afternoon.
Wilbanks was the winner of the AOPA Sweepstakes . His prize, a 1965 Piper Twin Commanche . Now, he can fly it on his own. Congrats...
'Glacier Girl' is Grand Champion
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 18, 2005
...tatus for its restoration and a special Phoenix award for the effort required to make it so.
[Via AOPA website ]...
Sun 'n Fun Wraps Up Today
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 18, 2005
...Next year, perhaps I can get down there and do that. It's a shame that we had to depend on the AOPA website to keep us updated. I guess it was a case of "you had to be there."
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AOPA at Sun 'n Fun
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 14, 2005
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This is a photo of AOPA's sweepstakes plane , the Commander 112, unveiled with its cool prop! If you want some coverage of Sun 'n Fun , you'll have to get it at the AOPA site ...
Sun 'n Fun Arrival Procedures
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 14, 2005
...es you'll want to be aware of.
They really do need a blog! Guess I'll go check out the AOPA site for updates....
AOPA Covers Sun 'n Fun
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 12, 2005
...OK, so maybe I was a bit hasty in my criticism of Sun 'n Fun for not having a blog. AOPA to the rescue!
While they don't have a blog per se (and why is that I might add), they are provid...
Flight Design CT
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 9, 2005
... contest between companies to see who will be the first to deliver a new airplane .
See the AOPA's Light Sport Aircraft section to learn more about his class of aircraft....
AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 28, 2005
...f your plotter and putting fresh batteries in your electronic E6B, don't forget to brush up on AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner --- a free service that more than 120,000 members have used to ...
Should Cell Phones Be Allowed in the Cockpit?
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 27, 2005
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AOPA is telling the FCC that cell phone use in the cockpit by GA pilots should be allowed, and now.
The FCC is considering changing its ruling. I'd like to know what you think. Sho...
TFR Over Pensacola on 18th
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 17, 2005
The FAA has begun issuing notams restricting flight in the Pensacola and Orlando, Florida areas during President Bush's planned visit on Friday, March 18. Based on information from the FAA, the president is expected to be in Orlando Friday afternoon.
Expect TFRs for Bush Travels
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 11, 2005
...ver the president goes and smaller ones for the vice president.
To keep up to date on TFRs, check AOPA's TFR Web page .
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TFR Over Memphis Due to Presidental Visit
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 10, 2005
...er the Memphis area. Here's the notam...
FAA TO ESTABLISH TFR OVER MEMPHIS ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY AOPA is sending this message to advise pilots in and near Memphis, Tennessee, that the FAA has issue...
FAA Withdraws Proposal on Plastic Pilot Certificates
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 8, 2005
...an see what a huge hassle it would be to have to require photos, similarly to drivers licenses. The AOPA has been pushing for photos on certificates for years now, and with Congress in their corner I ...
Guard the Throttle
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 2, 2005
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Here's a good tip from AOPA's flight training website -- it has to do with guarding the throttle during take-offs, landings, and maneuvers such as slow flight and stall entries.
What do...
Be A Pilot Nets Nearly 33,000 Pilot Prospects in 2004
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 2, 2005
...at was involved. If you're just now looking into taking lessons, I recommend it along with the AOPA Flight Training website as places to go....
AOPA in Tiff with FAA Over Navaid Decision
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 2, 2005
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The FAA is considering decommissioning some VORs in the Northeast due to airport construction. AOPA has issued a letter to FAA commissioners calling into question that decision.
The letter s...
AOPA Flight Training
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 28, 2005
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I mentioned the AOPA Flight Training website in an earlier post, but wanted to talk more about it briefly. If you've been wanting to learn to fly, or are already a student pilot, the AOPA Fl...
Join the AOPA
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 28, 2005
...ining in 2003, one of the first things I did was join the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The main reason was because they have a kickin' student pilot website .
It's a con...
AOPA Online Gallery
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 26, 2005
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One of my favorite haunts on the internet is the AOPA online gallery . It contains hundreds of photos of all types of general aviation aircraft , professional quality photos too!
I enjoy do...