The House and Senate have passed a short-term FAA funding extension that includes provisions for airline pilot training requirements. In addition to extending FAA funding through Sept. 30, the bill requires an airline transport pilot certificate in order to fly right seat on the airlines and additional training.
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As the Aug. 1 implementation deadline for California’s Private Postsecondary Act of 2009 looms, AOPA has been working with state legislators to delay the effective date and revise the law. The association has been reviewing the current law and seeking clarification on who is actually affected by the new requirements.
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Quest Aircraft Co. delivered nine amphibious Kodiacs to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The Kodiac is a 10-seat, 172-knot, single-engine turboprop aircraft, is designed for short-takeoff-and-landing ops.
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The Gathering of Eagles raised some $2.1 million for the EAA Young Eagles program, auctioning off everything from a custom Ford Mustang to trips to a weeklong pilot experience with aerobatic ace Sean D. Tucker.
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FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt put himself and his agency on the front line July 29 when he stood before hundreds who turned out for a “Meet the Administrator” forum at EAA AirVenture. With him was a surprise guest, U.S. DOT Secretary Ray LaHood.
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From “Why?” to “How to,” AOPA and the National Business Aviation Association will help pilots make the most of their light general aviation aircraft as business tools this fall at each group’s annual convention.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole got a glimpse at the heart of general aviation at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., this week.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed July 27 that it has not set a deadline for the removal of lead from avgas—and that it will coordinate closely with industry stakeholders in the development of a solution to the issue.
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august 2010 AOPA Pilot Features
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AirVenture | Jul. 25
- Aug. 01 - Oshokosh, WI
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Stop by the Big Yellow Tent at EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. AOPA will be hosting AOPA live and conducting live interviews with some of aviations finest. Find out about the year of Engagement and pledge to engage, visit the 2010 Sweeps Aircraft the Remos GX, get your questions answered by staff and much more. You won't want to miss any of the fun so be sure to stop by the Big Yellow Tent throughout the week!
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Pilot Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Darrell Issa | Aug. 20 - Oceanside, CA
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Please join Craig Fuller on Friday, August 20, 2010, for a Pilots' Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Darrell Issa at 6:00 p.m. at Oceanside Airport. We will discuss our successes on Capitol Hill and the current state of General Aviation, the GA Caucus and AOPA's year of engagement.
Please RSVP and direct questions/concerns to events@aopa.org. Be sure to include "CA" in the subject line if you plan to attend.
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Pilot Town Hall Meeting | Aug. 21 - Long Beach, CA
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Join Craig Fuller Sat., Aug. 21 at 10:00 am at Long Beach Airport/Daugherty Field (AirFlite FBO) for a Pilot Town Hall. He will discuss the year of engagement and provide updates from Capitol Hill and on the current state of GA. Hear plans for the November 2010 Aviation Summit in LB and meet with your fellow pilots from the region. Have a question? You'll have the opportunity to ask and meet Craig Fuller himself.
Ramp parking @ AirFlite FBO for $10 which will be waived with any fuel purchase
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Pilot Town Hall Meeting with Senator James Inhofe | Aug. 25 - Bethany, OK
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Join President and CEO Craig Fuller and Senator James Inhofe for a unique GA Serves America Event. Come show your support for GA and hear first hand about the events that are happening on Capitol Hill. Find out what you can do to support your freedom to fly, ask questions and hear about the current state of general aviation. The fun starts at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at Atlantic Aviation. Be sure to be there for this one of a kind event! Stay tuned for more details!
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Pilot Town Hall Meeting with Senator Mark Udall | Aug. 30 - Denver, CO
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Join President and CEO Craig Fuller and Senator Mark Udall for a unique GA Serves America Event. Come show your support for GA and hear first hand about the events that are happening on Capitol Hill. Find out what you can do to support your freedom to fly, ask questions and hear about the current state of general aviation. You won't want to miss this exciting event! The fun starts at 10:00 am- be sure to be there! Stay tuned for more details!
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FLYABOUT Documentary Film Screening | Jul. 24
- Jul. 31 - Oshkosh, WI
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Film will be shown at the Skyscape Theater of the Air Venture Museum all week. Flyabout is the heartfelt, personal story of a young woman who gets a pilot’s license and inspires her father to do the same. Together with him, she follows her dream to fly a plane around the continent of Australia. Her introduction to the Aboriginal Walkabout brings on the realization that piloting the plane won’t be the hardest part of the trip. Film duration: 74 min Q&A with filmmaker following presentations. ( Web site )
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"Pappy Boyington Field" film at AirVenture | Jul. 26
- Aug. 01 - Oshkosh, WI
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Pappy Boyington was the leader of the famed Black Sheep Squadron in the Pacific during WWII, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
"Pappy Boyington Field" tells the story of the grass-roots effort to honor this WWII Aviation Hero in the town of his birth, with a commemorative airfield naming.
The film will be shown as an entertainment event at the Skyscape Theater during the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010.
*check schedule for showtimes
( Web site )
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Oshkosh Days | Jul. 30
- Jul. 31 - Bay City, MI
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Oshkosh travelers-stop 8am to 8pm. 3800 ft paved main runway, PAPI lights at both ends, FREE food and drinks on the airport, Self-Serve 100LL at competitive price, sorry no jet fuel, Phillips XC and Aeroshell Oil available, WIFI, computer weather. Warbirds - Phillips 25w-60, Aeroshell Straight wt. Oil AT COST. Seaplanes - 3 water runways (only seaplane base in Michigan), new seaplane ramp S., 100LL at the ramp. Canadian Pilots - Call US Customs 8am to 4pm 989-695-2871, ask for entry at Clements.
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Renaissance Jet Fly-In | Jul. 31 - Carthage, NC
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Renaissance Jet is sponsoring a fly-in and bbq from noon until 4pm to encourage more general aviation usage of the Moore County Airport.
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Sporty's Saturday Hot Dog Fly-In | Jul. 31 - Batavia, OH
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Visit Sporty's, the World's Largest Pilot shop, and a must-see for every pilot. Each Saturday,all-year-round, free hot dogs are served from Noon to 2 pm to dozens of pilots who make the trip. Shop, eat and enjoy hangar talk with local and visiting pilots in the relaxed atmosphere of Clermont County Airport. ( Web site )
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5th Saturday Fly-In | Jul. 31 - Nashville, TN
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Hamburgers, Brats, and Live Music 11AM to 1PM
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Fifth Saturday Fly In/Fuel Farm Grand Opening | Jul. 31 - Cleburne, TX
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9am - 1pm, static display, door prizes, barbecue lunch, Texas Heat Wave Aerobatics
RC demonstration, treats for the kids ( Web site )
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Northwest Classics | Jul. 31 - Tillamook, OR
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Bring your civilian aircraft, warbird, classic car or hot rod. Event will feature pancake breakfast, live music, beer & wine garden, food and retail vendors, hourly drawings for great prizes and plenty of family-fun activities. Admission to the event is $5 per person, which includes museum admission. Registration is $5 per entry and includes admission. You may register online at www.tillamookair.com or the day of the event. For more information, call (503) 842-1130 or visit the museum's Website ( Web site )
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Longville Fly-In Pancake Breakfast | Aug. 01 - Longville, MN
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Fly-In and Car Show from 8 AM to Noon. Fuel discounted $.50 from price listed on Airnav.com (event weekend only). No charge for breakfast but good will offerings are encouraged. ( Web site )
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Balloon Federation of America, JR Balloonist Seminar | Aug. 01
- Aug. 04 - Great Barrington, MA
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The focus of the camps is to expose teens (ages 13-18) to different aspects to the sport of ballooning with a special emphasis on safety. By the end of the camp, we will have covered topics that are part of normal ground school to become a balloon pilot including weather, communications, balloon systems, federal regulations, emergency preparedness, maps and navigation. No expeirence is required
For more information please visit www.BFACamp.com or www.BFA.net or contact information
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