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2013

April 10, 2013 - Talks seen opening Florida airstrip to public
April 5, 2013 - Pilots recommend radar apps
April 4, 2013 - Richmond International to discount fuel on NASCAR weekend
April 3, 2013 - North Carolina backs airport improvements
March 25, 2013 - Five instrument simulator apps
March 25, 2013 - Pilots wait hours to clear customs, cross border
March 19, 2013 - Five checklist apps
March 14, 2013 - Special Sun 'n Fun admission discounts for AOPA members
February 26, 2013 - Five more aviation apps you can't live without
February 26, 2013 - Caribbean Air Rally fosters island GA opportunities, skills
February 21, 2013 - Rome by air
February 21, 2013 - FlyQ Web flight planner now available
February 20, 2013 - Bendix/King's myWingMan adds AHRS
February 19, 2013 - Five weather apps
February 14, 2013 - Glacier glory
February 4, 2013 - Foreflight improves iPhone interface
January 23, 2013 - SkyVector launches world FBO directory
January 22, 2013 - Manage documents with Foreflight
January 22, 2013 - General apps
January 22, 2013 - O'Hare runways, taxiways being re-designated
January 17, 2013 - Inauguration prompts airspace restrictions
January 15, 2013 - Apps of the week: Submissions from developers
January 10, 2013 - First down: FAA notes airspace, airport rules for Super Bowl
January 8, 2013 - Top 10 tips for flying clubs
January 3, 2013 - Pilots submit favorite apps

2012

December 26, 2012 - Hilton Software releases WingX upgrade
December 21, 2012 - Editor's pick: Top 10 apps for 2012
December 10, 2012 - ‘Flight Training’ magazine chat’s featured apps
December 4, 2012 - Weight & Balance apps
November 26, 2012 - Radar apps
November 20, 2012 - App roulette
November 20, 2012 - Spread a little cheer
November 19, 2012 - FAA: No new flight plan requirements for GA ops
November 13, 2012 - Aviation apps you can't live without
November 9, 2012 - Improve your FlyQ
November 2, 2012 - Learn to fly apps
September 24, 2012 - Checking out on MedXPress as the paper form checks out
September 22, 2012 - Combs to complete 50-state odyssey in LSA
August 23, 2012 - Florida braces for hurricane strike
June 21, 2012 - Ohio Cub pilots were never really lost
June 14, 2012 - Air Race Classic teams gathering in Arizona
May 31, 2012 - Mexican ATC fees catching pilots off guard
May 31, 2012 - Island hopping GA style
May 23, 2012 - Rock your wings to Big Brother: Squawk, talk, file in TFR
May 17, 2012 - Pilot, Citation V speed travel for sick children
May 16, 2012 - Pilots sought for SC disaster drill
May 10, 2012 - Add up the reasons to fly
May 10, 2012 - 'Learn to Fly' events target future pilots
May 8, 2012 - UK prepares GA for Olympic games, restrictions
April 24, 2012 - Keep 'em Flying: Reformatories and history lessons
April 19, 2012 - Do you FlyQ?
April 18, 2012 - Forecasters credited with saving lives
March 24, 2012 - Good grits
March 23, 2012 - Huskies wind way to Florida
March 22, 2012 - Weather or not
March 22, 2012 - FAA eases special issuance burden
March 12, 2012 - Airline could save $25 in fuel for every mile not flown
February 29, 2012 - 'Pilot Getaways' acquires American Air Campers Association
February 23, 2012 - A big no-show: The mild whimper of 2011-2012
February 22, 2012 - Flying the Pacific on 93 gallons of fuel
February 10, 2012 - RunwayFinder to shut down citing costs
February 9, 2012 - Flying into the Big Game
February 9, 2012 - FAA marks GPS approach milestone
January 12, 2012 - Chart provider shuts down citing FAA changes
January 12, 2012 - Super Bowl expected to draw GA crowd

2011

December 28, 2011 - Winter may be snowbird's delight
November 29, 2011 - Indianapolis airports prepare for Super Bowl 2012
November 21, 2011 - Pilots should check for ForeFlight Mobile bug
November 4, 2011 - ForeFlight offers update, weather data
November 4, 2011 - 2012 'Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot's Guide' available
October 17, 2011 - AvConnect, WingX partner on iPad application
October 12, 2011 - Soaring returns to NC to mark centennial
September 13, 2011 - Dogs on the move
September 1, 2011 - Helicopters critical to Irene flood relief
August 30, 2011 - GA operations normalize after Irene
August 29, 2011 - Hard-hit Bahamas seek help from pilots
August 26, 2011 - FAA, airports, pilots all gird for Irene
August 24, 2011 - WSI provides Hurricane Irene updates
August 10, 2011 - Solar storms active, but normal
July 22, 2011 - METARs, TAFs on demand
July 22, 2011 - WingX adds synthetic vision
July 1, 2011 - NASA flights test air quality above I-95 in Maryland
June 13, 2011 - WSI upgrades Pilotbrief online
June 9, 2011 - Pilots help weather team gather storm-damage data
June 2, 2011 - States challenge pilots to fly, win prizes
May 17, 2011 - AOPA Airports debuts destinations search
May 6, 2011 - ForeFlight issues Mobile HD version 4
May 6, 2011 - Flight Guide iEFB goes georeferenced
April 25, 2011 - Bahamas and Caribbean Guide now available on iPad
March 14, 2011 - Bahamas extends exclusive travel discount for pilots
March 8, 2011 - ‘Bahamas Day’ event a draw for pilots
February 28, 2011 - FAA: NextGen to guide you 'gate to gate'
February 14, 2011 - Surface conditions close ice runway for season
January 27, 2011 - Bahamas: Escape to tropical beaches
January 14, 2011 - Notam corrects frequency error on Los Angeles terminal chart
January 5, 2011 - Med check
January 4, 2011 - AIFP 2.0 nearing release, available now as a beta

2010

December 28, 2010 - LSAs tackle the Bahamas
December 24, 2010 - New flight planner seeks to counter pilot patent concerns
December 22, 2010 - WSI: Talking about the weather
December 14, 2010 - AOPA Internet Flight Planner available, upgrade coming soon
December 2, 2010 - WSI nails seasonal hurricane forecast
November 30, 2010 - Early expiration set for Atlanta TAC, sectional
November 23, 2010 - Clarifying the charitable flying exemption
October 29, 2010 - Alert for AIFP Users—KORD
October 27, 2010 - ForeFlight offers group pricing
October 21, 2010 - TFR set for Las Vegas Oct. 22 through 23
September 16, 2010 - AOPA Weather: Now on iPad
September 9, 2010 - Make international travel simpler, AOPA tells DHS
September 1, 2010 - Hurricane preparations include protecting aircraft
August 19, 2010 - AOPA offers graphical TFR map, ends weekend e-mail alerts
August 19, 2010 - Satisfy your information needs at AOPA Airports
August 19, 2010 - AOPA enhances Weather 2.0, launches tutorial video
July 1, 2010 - FAA replaces D.C. SFRA notam
June 17, 2010 - New gateway for business flights to DCA
May 25, 2010 - Monterey preps for U.S. Open traffic
May 24, 2010 - TFR to require advance planning in Chicago area
May 19, 2010 - Enhancements made to AOPA Airports
May 12, 2010 - Find low fuel prices through AOPA Airports
April 30, 2010 - Testing to affect WAAS satellite May 3
April 22, 2010 - Refine your search in AOPA Airports
April 13, 2010 - WAAS satellite failure cuts signal to one
April 8, 2010 - SSRI policy gives six months to come forward
April 8, 2010 - Road and Runway Rally: Southbound, loaded up and flyin'
April 7, 2010 - D.C. airspace off-limits for nuclear summit
April 7, 2010 - Still need a plastic pilot certificate?
April 1, 2010 - Invitation to a fly-out!
March 30, 2010 - New version of AOPA Airports for BlackBerry released
March 23, 2010 - April security summit to restrict DC-area flights
March 18, 2010 - Pilots adjusting to loran’s demise
March 17, 2010 - New site encourages pilots to 'discover, fly, share'
January 25, 2010 - TFR near Puerto Rico enables UAS relief flights
January 5, 2010 - Air Journey launches eAPIS service

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 - Detroit-bound for Final Four?
April 1, 2009 - Canadian Aviation Expo moves to Hamilton International
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 - AOPA Internet Flight Planner gets an upgrade
January 15, 2009 - Inauguration restrictions to affect entire Mid-Atlantic
January 12, 2009 - FAA proposes to cut weather forecasting stations
January 12, 2009 - Lightning forecasts in the works

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 - FAA plans to redesign Chicago Class B
September 18, 2008 - Flight restrictions over NYC for U.N. General Assembly
September 17, 2008 - Galveston airport demolished by Hurricane Ike
September 15, 2008 - Hurricane cleanup: How to help
September 15, 2008 - Houma-Terrebonne Airport picks up after Ike, Gustav
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 - Freeflight, Jeppesen team to update older IFR GPS receivers
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 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 - Navy abandons study, pursues new plan for Super Hornets
April 17, 2008 - Flight schools, FBOs urged to inform pilots of D.C. ADIZ
April 17, 2008 - FSS gets ready for busy summer season
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 - AOPA Day at Sun 'n Fun just around the corner
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 asks for lower altitude on planned T-route
March 25, 2008 - Pilot sentenced to jail for lying on medical application
March 18, 2008 - Jeppesen to end updates for older IFR GPS receivers
March 18, 2008 - FAA commits to resolve pilot concerns over tracon consolidation
March 12, 2008 - Turn theory to reality with practice maneuvers
March 12, 2008 - ADIZ incursion leads to intercept, pilots urged to be vigilant
March 12, 2008 - AOPA petitions FAA to move waypoint outside D.C. ADIZ
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 - Pilots mount ADIZ education campaign at Leesburg
February 21, 2008 - FAA certifies 1,000th WAAS approach
February 21, 2008 - MAP for GPS approach at Frederick lands you in D.C. ADIZ
February 21, 2008 - Enhanced loran offered as GPS backup
February 21, 2008 - AOPA sees few GA benefits in ADS-B proposal
February 21, 2008 - TFR frequency to increase over Beale AFB
February 21, 2008 - FAA wants to shut down Alaska direction finders
February 21, 2008 - Still plenty of improvement needed on FSS, report shows
February 14, 2008 - FAA commits to maintaining DUAT system
February 14, 2008 - Canada's ELT mandate sparks concern among U.S. pilots
February 14, 2008 - Good weather is on the way, be ready to fly
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 - Bridge plans affect Kansas City downtown airport
January 30, 2008 - Cherry Point, N.C., flight advisory notam
January 30, 2008 - Unmanned military aircraft to operate under advisory notam
January 30, 2008 - AOPA files comments opposing Bulldog MOA expansion
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 - FAA drops ball on Palm Beach Tracon consolidation
January 16, 2008 - D.C. ADIZ off limits during State of the Union address
January 16, 2008 - Special issuance renewals are easier than ever
January 16, 2008 - Ways to keep skills fresh over winter
January 10, 2008 - FAA, Lockheed need to hear about flight service glitches
January 10, 2008 - Customs expands radiation screening to GA
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
December 20, 2007 -
December 5, 2007 - AOPA helps pilots make it home from Mexico
December 4, 2007 -
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 - FAA to produce island charts
October 25, 2007 - At AOPA's request, Marines warn pilots about upcoming military exercise
October 25, 2007 - Be prepared when TFRs fire up
October 25, 2007 - New drug for diabetics cleared for use by pilots
October 22, 2007 - Are the right charts in your flight bag?
October 18, 2007 -
October 18, 2007 - Large TFRs over MD, DE, VA on Saturday
October 17, 2007 - AOPA tells Army: No special-use airspace
October 16, 2007 -
October 16, 2007 - AOPA medical team gets pilots back in air
October 12, 2007 -
October 11, 2007 - Voice your concerns about Colorado tracon consolidation
October 10, 2007 - TurboMedical preps pilot for FAA physical exam
October 10, 2007 - Flight service gets failing grade, AOPA tells Congress
October 4, 2007 - Navigate the FSS system with AOPA's quick tips card
October 4, 2007 - FSS line goes down temporarily nationwide
October 1, 2007 - Be aware of the effects of night on your vision
September 27, 2007 - NTSB releases final report on Crossfield crash
September 27, 2007 - Flying to AOPA Expo? Download fly-in procedures
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