83-year-old student pilot solos
Anne Osmer had never thought of learning to fly until just a few years ago. With time on her hands and a desire not to go meekly into her twilight years, the retired videographer began taking lessons. Read More >>
Fuller appointed to aviation technical boards
AOPA President Craig Fuller has been appointed to the board of directors and policy board of an organization charged with developing recommendations to lead American aviation into the future.
White House names nominee for FAA deputy administrator
President Barack Obama announced Dec. 7 that he plans to nominate transportation policy consultant Michael P. Huerta for the position of FAA deputy administrator.
Open flight school, open airport
Owners of North Andover Flight Academy expanded to a new location but had to reopen an airport to do so.
Senate committee discusses GA security
Members of the Senate Commerce Committee discussed GA security and how to incorporate industry input into security regulations during a Dec. 2 hearing about post-9/11 transportation security challenges.
Virgin unveils SpaceShipTwo
The spacecraft that may be the vehicle for the first commercial “spaceline” for suborbital space tourism flights was unveiled Dec. 7 in Mojave, Calif.
AOPA donates to Embry-Riddle scholarship fund
AOPA Air Safety Foundation President Bruce Landsberg presented a $30,000 check to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Dec. 3 on behalf of the association for the AOPA Career Pathways Scholarship fund.
TLC to feature sport pilot without arms Dec. 13
Inspirational speaker Jessica Cox, the first sport pilot without arms, will reach a national audience when she is featured on the hour-long special “Born Without Arms” on TLC, Sunday, Dec. 13, at 10 p.m. Eastern time.
AOPA seeks to expand Part 61 changes
While the FAA is proposing 16 changes to FAR Part 61, AOPA is recommending additional changes. Several of the proposals pertain to complex aircraft.
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