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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.

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Beechcraft takes AOPA execs behind the scenes

Beechcraft Corp. is moving full steam ahead with its product line of Bonanzas, Barons, and King Airs, and showed off its revamped manufacturing operation in Wichita, Kan., May 15 to AOPA President Craig Fuller and AOPA Vice President of Advertising Carol Dodds.

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DTC DUAT supports AOPA’s Flying Clubs Initiative

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

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FAA asked to remove outdated knowledge test questions

Questions about loran, microwave landing systems, and direction finding would be more fitting for Barry Schiff’s popular “Test Pilot” trivia column in AOPA Pilot than on FAA knowledge exams.

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Be one of the first to see AOPA’s new website and help us give it a thorough preflight as a beta tester before we launch. This will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with the new design, navigation, and search capability. Your valuable feedback will help us correct major glitches in the new website before it goes live.

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The Commemorative Air Force Airpower Tour | May 16 - May 19 - Birmingham, AL: Get inside the only flying B-29 "Fifi", a Beech C-45 Expediter, a North American P-51 Mustang & a North American AT-6 Texan on the Kaiser Aircraft ramp. Follow the signs from Airport Blvd. Presented by the Birmingham Aero Club, Kaiser Aircraft & the CAF. Noon to 6 pm on Thursday & 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Tours are $10 per person & $20 for Mom & Dad with the children. Book air rides on any of the aircraft through The CAF website on the Birmingham visit page. ( Web site )
Bonanzas to Oshkosh Texas Mini Clinic | May 17 - May 19 - Denison, TX: The session is oriented to introduce and/or polish formation flying at the B2OSH formation level with the secondary goal to prepare pilots for the advanced clinic. For pilots demonstrating readiness, we will introduce them to initial 4 ship procedures. Safety pilots should be available for the initial flights. Competent Bonanza piloting skills are necessary along with the "Requirements" listed below. Advanced 2-ship and 4-ship training sessions will be scheduled both days. ( Web site )
Spring Fly-in/Camp-in at Centre Airpark N16 | May 17 - May 19 - Centre Hall, PA: Come join us for the first annual Spring Fly-in/Camp-in at the Centre Airpark on May 17-19. This will be the same set up as our popular Fall fly-in with free camping starting Friday night, breakfast for $7 on Saturday, lunch at nearby private field, then back to N16 for a covered dish dinner, movie, and camp fire. Sunday breakfast at nearby restaurant and $5 Sloppy Joe Road Show for lunch. Beautiful country and great fellowship. Details at www.eaa1327.org. ( Web site )
Instrument Pilot / Instrument Inctructor | May 18 - May 19 - St. Louis/Chesterfield, MO: Weekend Intensive two day class for the FAA Instrument Pilot or Instrument Instructor written test. 16 hours of intensive training over two days to prepare for the written exam. Course Includes: Texts, Course Materials and Testing Fee. Professional Instructors from Gateway Flight Training. www.gatewayflighttrainingstlouis.com ( Web site )
Flight Instructor Refresher Course | May 18 - May 19 - South Saint Paul, MN: CFI renewal course. FAA approved 16 hour FIRC. ( Web site )
Warbirds Over Addison 2013 | May 18 - May 19 - Addison, TX: Cavanaugh Flight Museum's annual Warbirds Over Addison event will take place May 18-19, 2013. Watch vintage warbirds take to the skies of Addison at this family event. The Cavanaugh Flight Museum will fly many of its treasured WWII, Korean, and Vietnam-era airplanes. Guests can also enjoy aircraft on display plus a Sherman Tank demo. Warbirds Over Addison offers a piece of history that will interest every generation. Admission: Adults: $10 Children (4-12): $5 ( Web site )
2013 Warbirds Over Addison, May 18-19! | May 18 - May 19 - Addison, TX: See, touch, even fly in the region’s largest collection of historic aircraft at Warbirds Over Addison. Celebrate the history of flight as vintage warbirds take to the skies of Addison at this family event. The Cavanaugh Flight Museum will fly many of its treasured WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam-era airplanes including: the P¬?51 Mustang, AD-¬5 Skyraider, FM2 Wildcat, T-¬28B Trojan, P-40 Warhawk, and the flying debut of our FG-1D Corsair! ( Web site )
3rd Annual Rocky Mountain Light Sport Aircraft Expo | May 18 - May 19 - Denver, CO: The Rocky Mountain LSA Expo’s goal is to introduce General Aviation to those who’ve dreamed about it, showing them the options that Light Sport has to offer.
Day of Silvaire Disobedience | May 19 - All, ,World-wide: Not to be outdone, the Luscombe Silvaire fleet intends to meet the challenge put forth by the Swift owners during their Day of World Domination. We will document all our individual flights which occur on this day. Provide your name, aircraft, launch and landing zulu times, locations, and if possible, a small digital photo taken that day, for documentation purposes.
Fly In Breakfast | May 19 - Dansville, NY: Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup, Sausage, Eggs and Beverages. Adults $6 Kids 4-10 $3. Necessary flight crew of pre 1946 aircraft get free breakfast.

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