GA News Today
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.
Pilatus unveils PC-24
Calling it a "super versatile jet," Pilatus on May 21 introduced its new, $8.9 million PC-24 twinjet at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exposition in Geneva.
Commemorative Air Force seeks national base
Based in Texas with dozens of warbirds and volunteer wings operating around the country, the Commemorative Air Force now plans to build a national attraction.
New Diamond twin makes first North American touchdown
The first North American delivery of a Diamond DA42-VI occurred May 7. The aircraft features some 21 aerodynamic improvements that save some 88 pounds and boost maximum cruise speed to 197 knots true.
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.
Bombardier announces Challenger 350
The Challenger 350 expands the Bombardier Aerospace bizjet line with creature comfort and 3,200-nautical-mile range with eight passengers.
Embry-Riddle lands top spot in safety competition
For the second year in a row, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, Ariz., flight team has won the top spot at the Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference.
Buy a sectional, win an airplane
Until May 18, little did Christopher Boyle know that the purchase of a $9 sectional would win him an airplane, but win he did.
IFR Fix: Rotate, or the river?
Even a comfortable home airport can turn unforgiving if you arrive before you're ready, uncertain that you can reconfigure with your customary prompt precision.
Boeing puts BBJ 3 on display at EBACE
A Boeing 737-900ER customized for opulent private travel and dubbed the Boeing Business Jet 3 was displayed for the first time in Geneva.
Dynon employees launch flying club with homebuilt Glasair
Seven employees at Woodinville, Wash.-based Dynon Avionics who formed the Swamp Creek Flying Club have finished building a Glasair Sportsman under its Two Weeks To Taxi program and have begun flying.
More News
- Official trailer for Disney’s ‘Planes’ released
- Finalists chosen for flying club scholarship
- Arthur Godfrey Aviation Foundation announces scholarships
- Airline executive appointed as FAA deputy administrator
- Pilot detained, searched for mysterious reasons
- Beechcraft takes AOPA executives behind the scenes
- ICAO flight plan now required for all border crossings
- FAA fast-tracks Twin Commander AD
- Ministry offers teens free flight lessons
- FAA finalizes rule modifying Philadelphia Class B airspace
- GAMA reports increase in aircraft shipments
- Avidyne secures STC for DFC90 Bonanza installations
- Beechcraft inks $210 million deal for T-6 trainers
- Tidewater Flying Club: Offering low-cost flying, ownership
- Five more logbook apps
- Navy launches unmanned aircraft from catapult
- DC-9 with a presidential pedigree on the block
- Program encourages pilots to fly to all 59 SC airports
- IFR Fix: ‘Tasks and iterations’
- DOT: Contract towers will remain open
Product News
AOPA Releases New Versions of Flight Planning Tools
You asked, we listened. Guided by member feedback and suggestions, AOPA has recently released new versions of our flight planning tools, FlyQ EFB and FlyQ Web Flight Planner.
AOPA Releases New Versions of Flight Planning Tools
You asked, we listened. Guided by member feedback and suggestions, AOPA has recently released new versions of our flight planning tools, FlyQ EFB and FlyQ Web Flight Planner.
FreeFlight offers ADS-B Out transponder for FL180 and above
NextGen avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems introduced an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Mode S transponder for flights in Class A airspace at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas March 5.
