Flight Planning

News Archive

2009

• December 28, 2009 - Aircraft stolen from hangar at Frederick, Md., airport
• November 19, 2009 - Flight plan computer system fails
• November 10, 2009 - Experts give tips on keeping your medical
• October 22, 2009 - AOPA Weather makes planning a breeze
• September 24, 2009 - AOPA Online: new features won't work on Internet Explorer 6 and earlier
• September 17, 2009 - AOPA revamps Airport Directory Online
• September 10, 2009 - 2010 customs decals available online
• September 5, 2009 - Tips for flight service
• August 13, 2009 - Pilot plots trip to San Juan on AOPA Internet Flight Planner
• July 16, 2009 - Pilots encouraged to conduct preflight RAIM checks
• July 9, 2009 - Flying internationally: eAPIS demystified
• July 1, 2009 - Top 10 things pilots should know about FSS
• June 23, 2009 - Flying to Mexico? the game has changed
• June 17, 2009 - Bahamas sets up gateway FBOs
• June 8, 2009 - Weather Underground features TDWR
• May 20, 2009 - GPS outages may start in 2010
• May 18, 2009 - Download new AOPA Airports app on iPhone, iPod touch
• May 14, 2009 - Learn new international ops with online course
• May 1, 2009 - WingX now on iPhone
• April 24, 2009 - Airspace violations remind pilots to beware
• April 7, 2009 - New chart distribution method coming
• April 1, 2009 - Canadian Aviation Expo moves to Hamilton International
• April 1, 2009 - Detroit-bound for Final Four?
• March 10, 2009 - AOPA can help untangle changes to FAA medical application
• March 6, 2009 - NavMonster.com adds functionality
• March 5, 2009 - Charting meetings set, AOPA seeks more inclusion
• February 26, 2009 - Training needed for flying close to Washington, D.C.
• February 26, 2009 - Life after bypass surgery: A jumper gets back to his favorite pastime
• February 18, 2009 - Pacemakers: When your heart needs help
• February 12, 2009 - AOPA Internet Flight Planner gets an upgrade
• February 11, 2009 - Is your heart skipping beats? Love might not be to blame
• February 10, 2009 - FAA to establish presidential TFR over Chicago
• February 5, 2009 - FAA reminds Cessna operators to comply with seat AD
• February 4, 2009 - Don't stress it: Treadmill tests are your heart's friend
• January 28, 2009 - Super Bowl airspace restrictions affect wide area
• January 21, 2009 - Colds call for flying with care
• January 16, 2009 - Qref offers quick-reference checklists
• January 15, 2009 - Inauguration restrictions to affect entire Mid-Atlantic
• January 15, 2009 - AOPA Internet Flight Planner gets an upgrade
• January 12, 2009 - Lightning forecasts in the works
• January 12, 2009 - FAA proposes to cut weather forecasting stations

2008

• December 31, 2008 - D.C. airspace restricted during presidential inauguration
• December 22, 2008 - Make family flying fun
• December 22, 2008 - Into the deep FRZ
• December 18, 2008 - No TFR for Santa, but ADIZ access assured
• December 14, 2008 - D.C. ADIZ becomes federal regulation
• December 9, 2008 - Chart availability could be compromised in '09
• December 8, 2008 - Don't get caught by treacherous terrain
• December 4, 2008 - AOPA Internet Flight Planner ready to fly
• December 3, 2008 - Airlifts spread holiday cheer to children
• December 2, 2008 - Where to find falling fuel prices
• December 1, 2008 - Boyer explains impact of presidential TFRs
• November 26, 2008 - FAA to change charting agent policy
• November 25, 2008 - Home for the holidays
• November 17, 2008 - Fraud investigation leads to changes on medical application
• November 13, 2008 - WAAS approaches outnumber ILS, more promised
• November 12, 2008 - Active pilots invited to participate in traffic symbol study
• November 6, 2008 - New TAF format launched
• November 5, 2008 - TFRs still in effect for Obama
• November 3, 2008 - TFRs still in effect for McCain, Obama
• October 31, 2008 - Expo Test Article
• October 30, 2008 - Tempelhof to shut down
• October 2, 2008 - WAAS up?
• September 29, 2008 - Visit the Wright Brothers Memorial and AOPA Pilot Facility
• September 22, 2008 - Status of airports hit by Hurricane Ike
• September 18, 2008 - Flight restrictions over NYC for U.N. General Assembly
• September 18, 2008 - FAA plans to redesign Chicago Class B
• September 17, 2008 - Galveston airport demolished by Hurricane Ike
• September 15, 2008 - Houma-Terrebonne Airport picks up after Ike, Gustav
• September 15, 2008 - Hurricane cleanup: How to help
• September 11, 2008 - Ike takes aim at Houston
• September 10, 2008 - New T-route allows pilots to bypass Portland Class C
• September 10, 2008 - Mexican government now providing VFR charts
• September 9, 2008 - Civil Air Patrol on hurricane duty
• September 9, 2008 - Ike blows into Gulf
• August 26, 2008 - FAA system that processes IFR flight plans goes down
• August 21, 2008 - AIG Aviation doubles hurricane relocation coverage
• August 20, 2008 - Insurance firm doubles hurricane relocation coverage
• August 20, 2008 - Large TFRs in effect for political conventions
• August 13, 2008 - Take your time when going from sea to sky
• August 7, 2008 - AOPA, senators oppose Air Force's unwarranted airspace grab
• August 6, 2008 - Wind can't fool researchers
• July 31, 2008 - Young pilots give new medical duration a positive diagnosis
• July 24, 2008 - FAA issues flight advisories for political conventions
• July 24, 2008 - See you at Oshkosh!
• July 23, 2008 - Good news: FAA extends first, third class medicals
• July 17, 2008 - Medically Speaking: A second chance
• July 16, 2008 - Private plane seized, pilot fined for crossing border
• July 9, 2008 - Computer system predicts dangerous clouds
• July 7, 2008 - FAA releases radar video of F-16's close call with GA aircraft
• July 3, 2008 - FAA releases radar video of F-16's close call with GA aircraft
• July 2, 2008 - Fires affect dozens of CA airports
• June 25, 2008 - Pilots filing RNAV SIDS, STARS need to use ICAO flight plan
• June 19, 2008 - Switch to ICAO flight plan won't impact majority of GA ops
• June 12, 2008 - Proposed SUA could affect 20 airports in four states
• June 11, 2008 - Flying to Mexico? Check your ELT
• June 10, 2008 - Pilots getting special issuance medicals much sooner
• June 5, 2008 - FAA to chart contact frequencies for MOAs, restricted areas
• June 4, 2008 - Largest airports get 30-hour TAFs
• June 4, 2008 - Pilots beware: Restricted airspace to expand during AOPA Fly-In
• May 27, 2008 - Detailed taxi instructions to help reduce runway incursions
• May 23, 2008 - FAA's notam database crashes
• May 22, 2008 - New IFR flight plan forms required for large airports
• May 22, 2008 - More ways to save fuel
• May 22, 2008 - FAA prohibits pilots from flying while taking Chantix
• May 22, 2008 - Freeflight, Jeppesen team to update older IFR GPS receivers
• May 15, 2008 - FAA asked to consider working group for tracon consolidation
• May 14, 2008 - Top 3 fuel-saving techniques for pilots
• May 7, 2008 - Extra planning, flexibility a must for Bahamas trips
• April 17, 2008 - FSS gets ready for busy summer season
• April 17, 2008 - Flight schools, FBOs urged to inform pilots of D.C. ADIZ
• April 17, 2008 - Navy abandons study, pursues new plan for Super Hornets
• April 10, 2008 - FAA commits to paper on Texas tracon consolidation
• April 9, 2008 - F-16 scare prompts scrutiny
• April 3, 2008 - Make your Sun 'n Fun trip safe and easy
• April 2, 2008 - Risk study needed before FAA ditches direction finders
• April 2, 2008 - Will 'DC3' finally get traffic pattern ops?
• April 2, 2008 - AOPA Day at Sun 'n Fun just around the corner
• April 2, 2008 - AOPA asks for lower altitude on planned T-route
• March 25, 2008 - Pilot sentenced to jail for lying on medical application
• March 18, 2008 - FAA commits to resolve pilot concerns over tracon consolidation
• March 18, 2008 - Jeppesen to end updates for older IFR GPS receivers
• March 12, 2008 - AOPA petitions FAA to move waypoint outside D.C. ADIZ
• March 12, 2008 - ADIZ incursion leads to intercept, pilots urged to be vigilant
• March 12, 2008 - Turn theory to reality with practice maneuvers
• March 6, 2008 - Pilots must remain vigilant following ADIZ bust
• March 5, 2008 - AOPA opposes more MOAs in southern Mississippi
• February 28, 2008 - FAA mandates plastic pilot certificates
• February 28, 2008 - Refresh your airspace expertise before flying season
• February 21, 2008 - Get your airplane ready for flying season
• February 21, 2008 - Still plenty of improvement needed on FSS, report shows
• February 21, 2008 - FAA wants to shut down Alaska direction finders
• February 21, 2008 - MAP for GPS approach at Frederick lands you in D.C. ADIZ
• February 21, 2008 - TFR frequency to increase over Beale AFB
• February 21, 2008 - Enhanced loran offered as GPS backup
• February 21, 2008 - FAA certifies 1,000th WAAS approach
• February 21, 2008 - AOPA sees few GA benefits in ADS-B proposal
• February 21, 2008 - Pilots mount ADIZ education campaign at Leesburg
• February 14, 2008 - Good weather is on the way, be ready to fly
• February 14, 2008 - Canada's ELT mandate sparks concern among U.S. pilots
• February 14, 2008 - FAA commits to maintaining DUAT system
• February 13, 2008 - Do your homework for a great medical exam
• February 7, 2008 - FAA scrutinizes Northern Virginia pilots
• February 7, 2008 - Equipment failure disrupts flight service
• February 7, 2008 - Icing products get better with help from space
• January 31, 2008 - AOPA seeks lower altitude GPS routes in West
• January 30, 2008 - AOPA files comments opposing Bulldog MOA expansion
• January 30, 2008 - Bridge plans affect Kansas City downtown airport
• January 30, 2008 - Unmanned military aircraft to operate under advisory notam
• January 30, 2008 - Cherry Point, N.C., flight advisory notam
• January 24, 2008 - GA airport security under microscope as Super Bowl approaches
• January 23, 2008 - FAA weather cams to stay in Alaska
• January 16, 2008 - Ways to keep skills fresh over winter
• January 16, 2008 - D.C. ADIZ off limits during State of the Union address
• January 16, 2008 - FAA drops ball on Palm Beach Tracon consolidation
• January 16, 2008 - Special issuance renewals are easier than ever
• January 10, 2008 - Customs expands radiation screening to GA
• January 10, 2008 - FAA, Lockheed need to hear about flight service glitches
• January 9, 2008 - Bulldog MOA expansion back on table
• January 4, 2008 - West Palm Beach Tracon meeting rescheduled
• January 4, 2008 - California city pushes to rebuild 'dangerous' radio tower

2007

• December 28, 2007 - TFR over NYC for New Year's Eve
• December 27, 2007 - Pilots: Prepare for Super Bowl airspace restrictions
• December 27, 2007 - FAA makes local notams available online
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• December 5, 2007 - AOPA helps pilots make it home from Mexico
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• November 16, 2007 - Choosing the right AME smoothes medical certification
• November 15, 2007 - D.C. ADIZ east sector frequency changes
• November 14, 2007 - Air Force proposes temporary MOA in Alaska
• November 8, 2007 - Delays shorten for special-issuance medicals
• November 7, 2007 - AOPA opposes request to restrict more airspace in Indiana
• November 2, 2007 - Customs proposal impossible to comply with, pilots say
• November 2, 2007 - Don't get caught by earlier nightfall
• November 1, 2007 - IFR chart changes more involved than FAA expressed
• November 1, 2007 - Does your EFB have the right data?
• October 31, 2007 - FAA to retain needed instrument approaches
• October 25, 2007 - New drug for diabetics cleared for use by pilots
• October 25, 2007 - Be prepared when TFRs fire up
• October 25, 2007 - At AOPA's request, Marines warn pilots about upcoming military exercise
• October 25, 2007 - FAA to produce island charts
• October 22, 2007 - Are the right charts in your flight bag?
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• October 18, 2007 - Large TFRs over MD, DE, VA on Saturday
• October 17, 2007 - AOPA tells Army: No special-use airspace
• October 16, 2007 - AOPA medical team gets pilots back in air
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• October 11, 2007 - Voice your concerns about Colorado tracon consolidation
• October 10, 2007 - Flight service gets failing grade, AOPA tells Congress
• October 10, 2007 - TurboMedical preps pilot for FAA physical exam
• October 4, 2007 - FSS line goes down temporarily nationwide
• October 4, 2007 - Navigate the FSS system with AOPA's quick tips card
• October 1, 2007 - Be aware of the effects of night on your vision
• September 27, 2007 - Flying to AOPA Expo? Download fly-in procedures
• September 27, 2007 - NTSB releases final report on Crossfield crash
• September 26, 2007 - Take in the fall scenery, but don’t forget safety
• September 26, 2007 - Pilots point out flaws in passenger disclosure rule
• September 24, 2007 - FAA still stalling on producing island charts
• September 20, 2007 - Passport requirement looms for crossing border
• September 20, 2007 - TFRs over New York for U.N. General Assembly
• September 19, 2007 - Retain necessary approaches, AOPA tells FAA
• September 17, 2007 - AOPA tells FAA: No TFRs for amateur rockets
• September 17, 2007 - There's hope for pilots with serious medical conditions
• September 7, 2007 - Pilots' views on tracon consolidations vital