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Discover new aviation apps or take a new look familiar ones each week, as AOPA eNewsletter and Social Media Editor Benét J. Wilson reviews five aviation apps that she believes might be of interest to the pilot community. See the Archives >>
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Massive tornado devastates Oklahoma
After a massive tornado ripped through Oklahoma City and its suburbs on May 20, the FAA implemented a temporary flight restriction at the request of local police. Flights over the area would make it impossible for rescue crews to hear victims who might be trapped in rubble.
AOPA members offer five favorite apps
AOPA members are passionate about the apps they love. The association highlights five more that pilots said they couldn't live without.
Almost halfway around
Jack Wiegand checked in from Greece via satellite phone on his flight to become the youngest pilot to fly around the world solo.
FAA decides not to shut down Bridgeport VOR
The FAA has determined that decommissioning the Bridgeport, Conn., VOR used in a variety of instrument procedures, is not in the best interest of aviation.
ICAO flight plan now required for all border crossings
Mandatory use of International Civil Aviation Organization flight plans has expanded to include all border crossings, even if only an overflight.
FAA rule modifies Nashville Class C airspace
The FAA has published a final rule modifying the Nashville, Tenn., Class C airspace area despite AOPA's view that the change was not needed or justified.
