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Setting Standards
AOPA pushes for affordable new technology: Thanks to AOPA’s leadership, general aviation is now on a more equal footing with the airlines when it comes to setting standards for the new avionics that will be part of air traffic control modernization. [Read More]
FAA Funding Debate
FAA funding bill stalls in Senate: The U.S. Senate on May 6 failed to garner enough votes to move the FAA funding bill forward. Meanwhile, members are upset about a White House veto threat. [Read More]
AOPA Fly-In and Open House
Premier East Coast event set for June 7: Bring your friends and family to Frederick Municipal Airport in Frederick, Md., to see the latest products, attend valuable seminars, and meet the AOPA staff. [Read More]
IFR Chart Challenge: ILS Approach
Are you up to the challenge? ILS approaches are normally pretty straightforward, but they can still throw you a curveball. See how well your chart knowledge measures up to this approach. [Take the Minicourse]
Top 3 fuel-saving techniques for pilots
A top concern among AOPA members is the rising cost of avgas. Although alternate fuel sources are being explored all over the world, it will be some time before any of them have a direct impact on general aviation.
Shipments down for piston, up for jet airplanes
The general aviation industry’s economy is either growing or softening depending on whether you fill up with Jet A or 100LL.
Diamond ready to launch its own diesel engine
Diamond Aircraft will announce specific plans by the end of May for the diesel engine it has developed under a consortium of three companies.
New reg on training devices exempts most schools
The FAA has created a new section of the federal aviation regulations to cover flight simulation training devices (FSTDs), but it won’t affect most general aviation training programs.
Commander production thwarted by economy
Commander Premier Aircraft Corp. is on the auction block after failing to find between $5 million and $10 million in financing needed to restart aircraft production.
Upcoming AOPA Events
AOPA National Events
- AOPA Fly-In and Open House, Frederick, Md. • June 7, 2008
- AOPA Expo 2008, San Jose, Calif. • November 6-8, 2008
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