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UAS not ready for civilian airspace, FAA says
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt says unmanned aerial systems aren’t ready for “seamless or routine use” in the civilian airspace system.
Additional Resources
Answers for Pilots: AOPA Medical Services Program
AOPA believes the health of general aviation depends on the health of our members. Pilots are a hearty breed, but even the heartiest among us can sometimes be grounded for medical issues. That’s why AOPA has created The AOPA Medical Services Program. This new effort has been designed to help pilots stay healthy, keep their medical certificates, and extend their flying years.
Engine and propeller
This course introduces pilots to engine and propeller operation and maintenance. Take the AOPA Air Safety Foundation course to find out more. It runs from 45 to 60 minutes.
AOPA Forums
Nearly 10,000 pilots share their insight and experiences in our fun, informative AOPA Forums. Join in the discussion with pilots from around the world or use the more than 500,000 posts to research a wide variety of flying topics. It's another benefit of AOPA membership! Read More >>
King Air 350ER crosses the pond, nonstop
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) has said one of its modified King Air 350ER (extended range) turboprop twins made a nonstop trans-Atlantic crossing.
San Diego museum inducts honorees
The San Diego Air and Space Museum will induct another class of aviation legends into its hall of fame Nov. 21.
TSA proposes security program for repair stations
FAA-certificated repair stations, whether in the United States or abroad, would have some new security measures to follow if a proposal by the Transportation Security Administration goes into effect.
A CJ4 is born
Cessna rolled the first production Citation CJ4 off the company’s Wichita, Kan., assembly line Nov. 17.
Lycoming offers more power for Mooneys
Lycoming Engines has come up with a program that lets owners of certain Mooneys swap out their Lycoming IO-360 engines for a new Lycoming IO-390-A3A6.
Penn Yan offers discounts
Penn Yan Aero, a leader in engine overhauls, is offering discounted pricing on its Superhawk 180 horsepower STC.
Unmanned CarterCopter could join the military
A company with a long history in developing unmanned aerial vehicles will license technology from Carter Aviation Technologies.
Emergency AD issued for TCM lifters
The FAA has issued an emergency AD for all Teledyne Continental Motors 240-, 360-, 470-, and 520-series reciprocating engines, effective immediately.
Power Flow tuned exhaust soon available on Bonanzas
Power Flow recently announced its plans to develop a tuned exhaust system for the Beechcraft Bonanza. The system marks the first time Power Flow has developed an exhaust for a six-cylinder engine.
