Feeding the Delta
Senior Editor Dave Hirschman discovers how essential agricultural pilots are to the U.S. farm economy—
and what kind of demanding workdays these dedicated pilots take on each day in this online video. Watch the video >>
IFR activity on an upswing
Cincinnati, Ohio’s Aviation Research Group/U.S., Inc. (ARGUS) tracks all IFR arrivals and departures in the Unites States—including Alaska and Hawaii—and it observed signs of economic recovery.
Premier IA carries message of hope for military families
There is a special place in Santa Claus’ heart for America’s military families. In fact, Santa took some time out from last-minute toy-making at the North Pole to spread holiday cheer at military facilities.
GA manufacturers hoping for stability
Top executives in the aircraft manufacturing industry are cautiously hopeful that the economic downturn has reached the bottom.
Aero Club celebrates 100 years
The Aero Club of Pennsylvania celebrated its 100-year anniversary at a gala reception at the Desmond Hotel outside of Philadelphia on Dec. 15.
Air camping association launches
Don Abbott’s fond memories of aerial camping trips with his daughter long ago have led the Florida-based entrepreneur to launch a new venture: the American Air Campers Association.
Joy of giving keeps annual Holly Run alive
Bundled in colorful coats, mittens, and caps, about 40 children braved the cold Dec. 12 on Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay near mainland Virginia to greet Santa Claus.
FAA to preserve needed ground-based approaches
The FAA recently announced that it will defer canceling 22 instrument ground-based approaches based on comments from AOPA and pilots.
AOPA again responds to ‘USA Today’
When USA Today ran two articles on Dec. 14 questioning FAA expenditures at GA and small commercial airports, AOPA President Craig Fuller responded immediately. “Priority and value are not necessarily the same thing.”
January 2010 AOPA Pilot Features
Security TFRs
AOPA Featured Pictures
Upcoming Community Flying Events
- FLYABOUT Documentary Film Screening | Dec. 22 - Wellsville, NY
- Hot Dog Fly-In | Dec. 26 - Batavia, OH
- FLYABOUT Documentary Film Screening (free) | Dec. 27 - Hammondsport, NY
- The Tampa Bay Aviator's Ball | Dec. 31 - Jan. 01 - St.Petersburg, FL
- The Aviators' Ball Celebration [ABC] | Dec. 31 - Jan. 01 - St. Petersburg, FL
- 1st Saturday Aviation Program and Pancake Breakfast | Jan. 02 - Lawrenceville, GA,USA
- EAA Chapter 614 Pancake Breakfast | Jan. 02 - Pineville, LA
- 2010 Olympic Games Airspace Symposium | Jan. 05 - Spokane, WA
- 2010 Olympic Games Airspace Symposium | Jan. 06 - Kennewick, WA
- Seaside Balloon Fest | Jan. 08 - Jan. 10 - New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Never Again Podcasts
- Dark instrument panel: On a clear winter day, I departed Burlington, North Carolina, for Jackson County Airport at the western edge of the state for a visit with my fiancée. I had just reached cruising altitude at 6,500 feet and engaged the autopilot for what I thought would be a smooth, comfortable, VFR flight. Then I felt a slight tremor in my A-36 Bonanza and glanced at the instrument panel. To my astonishment, it was completely dark. There wasn’t a single light or flicker anywhere. …
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