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GE’s H80 Turboprop

Terry Humphrey has given many “on-wing” checkouts to pilots about to fly single-seat airplanes, and the General Electric H80 engine in the Thrush 510G agricultural aircraft makes his job especially easy.

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ERAU lands top spot in safety competition

For the second year in a row, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Ariz., flight team has won the top spot at the Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference.

Impressive competition results >>

Arthur Godfrey Aviation Foundation announces scholarships

New scholarship opportunities from the Arthur Godfrey Aviation Foundation seek to draw more young people into aviation.

$5,000 and $10,000 scholarships >>

Halfway around

Jack Wiegand stood admiring a panorama of islands in the Mediterranean Sea as he checked in from Greece via satellite phone on his flight to become the youngest pilot to fly around the world solo.

Around-the-world attempt >>

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AOPA Strategic Partner

Pilot detained, searched

A routine stop led to an extensive search of aircraft and occupants, a practice that may be becoming a (troubling) routine.

Reason for search a mystery >>

DTC DUAT supports AOPA’s Flying Clubs Initiative

DTC DUAT, the popular weather and flight planning information service, has stepped forward to support AOPA’s mission to protect the freedom to fly.

Support for Flying Club Initiative >>

GA safety focus of high-level talks

AOPA and other associations representing general aviation interests met May 13 with the FAA administrator and senior staff to discuss ongoing efforts to improve safety.

GA safety >>

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Aviation Events Calendar

Earth Day Fly In & Antique Aircraft Display   |   May 20 - La Verne, CA
WildBlue Aircraft Sales Ribbon Cutting/ World's Fastest Four Cylinder Comes to Kansas City   |   May 20 - Kansas City, ,USA
VOR Navigation for all Pilots   |   May 21 - St. Louis/Maryland Heights, MO
Operating Lease Masterclass   |   May 21 - May 23 - Alexandria, VA
Bonanzas to Oshkosh Texas Advanced Formation Clinic   |   May 22 - May 26 - Denison, TX
Inaugural Meeting of the IMC Club Lehigh Valley Chapter   |   May 22 - Allentown, PA
B-17 Rides   |   May 22 - Port Clinton, OH
B-17 'Field Mess' Welcome Dinner   |   May 22 - Mukilteo, WA
Fly-In & Airshow No.6   |   May 24 - May 25 - Ranger, TX
"World's Smallest" Air Show   |   May 25 - May 26 - Llano, CA

Get dates and locations near you for ASI Safety Seminars and Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics.

SNEAK PEEK

AOPA's Beta Website Coming Next Week

Next week, AOPA will be transitioning to a redesigned website and a new membership management system in an effort to enhance your interaction with the association online. You’re invited to the sneak peek!

Take a tour today >>