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The AOPA Air Safety Foundation issues its "Featured Product" on a regular basis. These topics are designed to offer pilots detailed information about the programs to be found on ASF's pages. Here's a list of all featured items.

Currently featured: Fly-In Safety: Sun 'n Fun Learn more about flying to Sun 'n Fun and profit from the resources for fly-in safety in general.

Say It Right! Radio Communication in Today's Airspace Ever heard a radio call that made you scratch your head—or worse yet, cringe? Most of us, at one point or another, have struggled to find the right words on the radio.		Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic Are you a flight instructor looking to fit your certificate renewal into a hectic schedule? The AOPA Air Safety Foundation has an FAA-approved, hassle-free renewal opportunity to meet your needs.

Pneumatic System Resources The pneumatic system is one of the most important systems in your airplane. Unfortunately, it's also one of the least understood. Check out this great pair of resources to improve your pneumatic system knowledge!		2006 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh If you're planning on going to Oshkosh, don't forget to visit AOPA's big, yellow tent. Our highly skilled staff will be there to answer any aviation-related question you might have, and the AOPA Win a Six in '06 sweepstakes airplane will be parked in front of the tent with the editors of AOPA Pilot magazine on hand to tell you everything about it.

GPS Resources Learn more in less time with this free, interactive online course. GPS is a great tool for pilots, but there's more to it than just the "Direct-To" button. This course offers a clear explanation of how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works and how you can use it to make your next VFR flight more efficient, enjoyable, and safe.		Fly-In Safety 2006 AOPA Fly-In and Open House AOPA's Fly-In and Open House is just around the corner! To make your planning easy, the AOPA Air Safety Foundation has compiled this helpful list of resources.

Weather Wise: Thunderstorms and ATC Learn about the new terms ATC uses to describe precipitation, what weather-radar services controllers can offer, and how to effectively communicate with ATC to avoid convective activity.		Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic for Everyone The AOPA Air Safety Foundation's In-Person Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic (FIRC) is available to everyone (pilots who have never held a CFI certificate) at a reduced price.

"Do the Right Thing: Decision Making for Pilots" Safety Seminar If there was one crucial skill that could cut your chance of having an accident by 75%, would you want to learn it? "Do the Right Thing: Decision Making for Pilots" takes direct aim at poor pilot judgment, the root cause of many—if not most—general aviation accidents.		The Last Five Miles This seminar focuses on techniques for making those last few miles before touchdown both safe and enjoyable. Learn about: Three good reasons to descend early...and one time when it would be a big mistake; when straight-in approaches can be both safe and legal; and more.

Mountain Flying This AOPA Air Safety Foundation training package will help you reach new and exciting destinations. You'll find useful tools to learn about the unique risks associated with mountain flying.	Download it! (PDF file — 588KB)	Joseph T. Nall Report This annual safety report presents an overview of the previous year's general aviation accident statistics, including trends and contributing factors.

Instrument Flying Resources Instrument flying can present challenges for even the most experienced pilot, so here are a few of the top instrument flying resources. Learn more about instrument regulations and procedures.		Mission: Possible — Navigating Today's Special Use Airspace Find useful tools to help you with special use airspace and military lights-out training, an operation now being conducted in select military operations areas (MOAs) across the country.

Decisions, Decisions: Share your Story ASF would like to thank all pilots who sent in a contribution. We appreciate your help. The deadline for contributions has now expired.		DVD: Maneuvering Flight — Hazardous to Your Health? Learn more about the leading cause of pilot fatalities — and how to keep yourself from becoming a victim — with this training DVD.