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App Review

app of the weekDiscover new aviation apps or take a new look familiar ones each week, as AOPA eNewsletter and Social Media Editor Benét J. Wilson highlights five aviation apps that she believes might be of interest to the pilot community.

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International Flying

What you need to know when flying outside of the United States.

Alaska

Alaska is not an international destination for a U.S. citizen flying from the Lower 48, but those portions of the flight that overfly or land in Canada must comply with Canadian regulations. AOPA has divided flight information into two sections: one for flights that will land in Canada en route to Alaska, and the other for flights that will depart from a U.S. airport, overfly Canada without landing, and land at a U.S. airport.

Bahamas

With Grand Bahama International Airport less than 100 nautical miles from many airports along Florida’s east coast, the Islands of the Bahamas are a popular tourist attraction for many pilots. Learn what you need to do as pilot in command, what your aircraft needs, how to help your passengers, and more to ensure a fun, relaxing international flight.

canada international flying

Flying to Canada is a short hop for many pilots based along the northern U.S. border. For others, it’s a backcountry flying excursion for camping and fishing. Before you go, learn about Canadian regulations, U.S. Customs, Electronic Advance Passenger Information System, and more.

Mexico

Fly over beautiful scenery south of the border in Mexico, but don’t get caught off guard by new regulations. Find out about entry procedures, ELT requirements, air traffic control fees, and other information about flying internationally and specifically within Mexico.

News

Pilot Magazine

Visual Approach

Pilot Skip Gibbs regularly uses his Bonanza A36 to bring medical volunteers and supplies to remote areas of Mexico. Just before sunset, Gibbs was flying to the historic city of El Fuerte in the state of Sinaloa where LIGA International Flying Doctors of Mercy has been doing good works since 1934.

Jul 01, 2013

Video

Santa Fe airport

Take a look at the Santa Fe Municipal Airport from the lens of AOPA Live.

Jun 14, 2013

Article

AOPA seeks young pilot to send to France

It could be the perfect two-week getaway: a free trip to France to participate in the Tour Aerien Des Jeunes Pilotes. One American pilot between the ages of 18 and 24 will have the opportunity to fly in an air race in France from July 15 through 28.

Jun 06, 2013