AOPA Regional Managers - Eastern
Eastern Region
Craig Dotlo, Regional ManagerE-mail: craig.dotlo@aopa.org All airport related issues should be sent to ASN@aopa.org. |
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2012 Issues
- May 10, 2012 - Wind turbines cause safety, access concerns for airports
- May 1, 2012 - Politician's bid to close Pa. airport growing costly
- April 27, 2012 - G-8 Summit to add extra TFR to DC area
- April 25, 2012 - Safety cited for NJ runway project
- April 17, 2012 - Students heading to national design challenge finals
- April 11, 2012 - Maryland luxury tax fails, for now
- April 11, 2012 - Northeast airway modifications set
- March 28, 2012 - Maryland urged to defeat luxury tax
- March 22, 2012 - Teterboro's Dalton departure updated
- March 1, 2012 - State steps up to cover federal airport grant gap
- February 23, 2012 - Wind farm could be hazard to VFR flights
- February 22, 2012 - Maryland luxury tax targets 'planes'
- February 9, 2012 - Aviators find receptive audience in Connecticut legislature
- February 2, 2012 - Northeast airways slated for modification, replacement
- January 19, 2012 - Baltimore airpark faces closure bid
2011 Issues
- December 20, 2011 - Maine tax repeal quickly reaps rewards
- December 1, 2011 - FAA updates Washington, D.C., flight rules course
- November 16, 2011 - New notam issued for Leesburg operations
- October 20, 2011 - Pennsylvania aircraft tax exemption clears committee
- September 8, 2011 - Politics trumped safety, Ohio pilots group says
- August 10, 2011 - 10-day TFR over Martha's Vineyard (pdf)
- July 25, 2011 - Willow Grove, Pa., airspace now uncontrolled (pdf)
- July 19, 2011 - FAA modifies TEB's Dalton departure
- July 14, 2011 - Rhode Island balloonists get a lift
- July 7, 2011 - NH establishes aeronautical fund
- June 22, 2011 - Rhode Island issues revised aeronautics regulations
- June 15, 2011 - GA-friendly budget repeals notorious Maine use tax
- June 9, 2011 - Hartford pilots look back at tax battle, forward to Summit
- June 7, 2011 - Historical designation opposed for Cape May airport
- May 31, 2011 - GPS testing in Maryland prompts FAA flight advisory
- May 13, 2011 - TSA: Letter to Baltimore-D/C. area instructors 'voluntary'
- May 4, 2011 - Connecticut budget prevents 'devastating' blow to GA
- April 28, 2011 - Pilot wins four-year battle over $26,000 fine
- April 20, 2011 - GPS testing in Maryland prompts FAA flight advisory
- April 14, 2011 - Approval expected for Katama Airpark expansion
- April 12, 2011 - Pa. town urged to take back anti-airport stand
- March 24, 2011 - New York lawmakers adopt aviation resolution
- March 16, 2011 - Proposed Philadelphia Class B redesign too complex
- March 16, 2011 - Bill would protect balloon operators from amusement tax
- March 16, 2011 - New Hampshire honors general aviation
- March 15, 2011 - Zelienople, Pa., urged to withdraw 'flawed' airport leases
- March 2, 2011 - Pilots and FAA hold dialog on Leesburg flight deviations
- March 2, 2011 - Connecticut governor's tax bills take aim at GA
- February 16, 2011 - Meeting to curb Leesburg Maneuvering Area deviations set
- February 3, 2011 - Mass. aircraft tax exemption repeal returns, now in House
- January 6, 2011 - Aircraft use tax repeal effort relaunched in Maine
2010 Issues
- December 1, 2010 - Pilot meetings set on Philadelphia Class B airspace changes
- November 18, 2010 - Pilots need to curb Leesburg Maneuvering Area violations
- November 11, 2010 - Pilots learn about trends at Aviation Safety Day
- November 4, 2010 - New England officials learn about airport advocacy
- October 28, 2010 - Bill would create N.H. state aeronautical fund
- October 27, 2010 - Proposed R.I. aeronautics regulations exceed authority
- October 21, 2010 - Officials see jobs in coming Frederick tower
- October 19, 2010 - ASN volunteers gather at Frederick
- October 6, 2010 - Proposed deactivation of V-284 in NJ opposed
- September 22, 2010 - End urged to tree removal delays at Easton/Newnam
- September 8, 2010 - TFR to be over NYC for upcoming U.N. General Assembly
- August 12, 2010 - GA experts join state leaders at W.Va. conference
- July 20, 2010 - W.Va. gov. announces bid for Senate seat
- June 24, 2010 - Aviation sales-tax exemption flies in Rhode Island
- June 22, 2010 - Long Island helicopter rule could set dangerous precedent
- June 10, 2010 - Cleveland airspace redesign has little impact on GA
- June 9, 2010 - Jail time for carrying a passenger?
- June 2, 2010 - Take pride in your airport, get involved
- May 20, 2010 - Recognition in Vermont to aid fight for GA
- May 20, 2010 - Advocacy day promotes GA on Beacon Hill
- April 26, 2010 - Cleveland airspace proposal addresses GA concerns
- April 22, 2010 - Mass. aircraft sales tax exemption on track to remain law
- April 20, 2010 - Proposed noise-based ban not founded on noise study
- April 20, 2010 - Help Wright brothers get off the ground
- March 31, 2010 - New York event highlights importance of GA
- February 18, 2010 - Vermont proclaims value of GA
- February 18, 2010 - Citizens stand up for community airport
- February 18, 2010 - N.H. lawmakers mull dedicated aviation funds in next budget
- February 10, 2010 - Advisory board to increase involvement in Maine aviation
- February 4, 2010 - Inset charts available for New York City SFRA
- February 4, 2010 - How to 'land' a Cessna 172 in a schoolyard
- January 28, 2010 - Aviation could be ‘economic pillar’ of N.J. tourist hub
- January 21, 2010 - New Jersey law regulates wind power
- January 13, 2010 - Ohio airport gets reprieve
- January 7, 2010 - 'General Aviation Appreciation Month' opens 2010 in W.Va.
- January 7, 2010 - Lorain County closure would flout federal obligations
