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AOPA, NAFI Tout Dual Membership
AOPA and NAFI on Nov. 7 launched a program to demonstrate to flight instructors the value in and importance of belonging to both organizations.
Sat, 7 Nov 09 16:48:14 EST
Pilots strongly urged not to fly Zodiac CH601XL, CH650
In the wake of a Nov. 6 accident involving a Zodiac CH601XL, the FAA issued a special airworthiness information bulletin recommending that before further flight the aircraft be brought into compliance with a forthcoming safety directive/safety alert from Aircraft Manufacturing & Design, which manufactures the airplanes. AMD will post the directive on its Web site.
Sat, 7 Nov 09 16:32:35 EST
Airportfest features Formula 1 racers
Two Formula 1 racers that competed in the forty-sixth annual National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nev., were on display at Peter O. Knight Airport during AOPA Aviation Summit's Airportfest.
Fri, 6 Nov 09 14:17:53 EST
NetJet union expects 495 pilot layoffs
The NetJets pilots union, the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots, has received notice that NetJets Aviation plans to furlough 495 pilots possibly in mid-January.
Fri, 6 Nov 09 10:13:14 EST
Omniflight helicopters adds flight data monitoring
Air medical services company Omniflight Helicopters Inc. and Appareo Systems LLC, a provider of lightweight flight data monitoring (FDM), flight operations quality assurance (FOQA) tools, and custom engineering services, announced that Omniflight has committed to adding Appareo’s Aircraft Logging and Event Recording for Training and Safety (ALERTS) system to a number of its aircraft.
Fri, 6 Nov 09 10:13:09 EST
Step back in time at Airportfest
Three vintage aircraft are on display at AOPA Aviation Summit's Airportfest - including the 1936 Lockheed 12A Electra Junior used in the movie "Amelia."
Fri, 6 Nov 09 14:18:20 EST
Piper names new president, team
Piper CEO Kevin J. Gould will assume the company’s presidency effective Dec. 1.
Fri, 6 Nov 09 10:13:03 EST
Remos dubbed 2010 sweeps airplane
The Remos GX is the first LSA to be AOPA’s sweepstakes aircraft, and it's sure to live up to its theme: "Fun to Fly."
Fri, 6 Nov 09 15:40:08 EST
Diamond dealer offers special edition DA40 XLS
Diamond dealer Premiere Aircraft Sales now offers the Diamond DA40 XLS Premiere Edition aircraft as seen at the AOPA Aviation Summit static display this week.
Thu, 5 Nov 09 19:25:08 EST
Night ops to continue at Burbank
The FAA ruled Nov. 2 that the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority could not ban night operations at Bob Hope Airport. AOPA had petitioned the FAA to reject the proposed ban.
Wed, 4 Nov 09 10:03:19 EST
AOPA to provide scholarship, membership to MTSU students
AOPA and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) have reached an accord to help students in the school’s burgeoning aviation program. The association will fund an annual scholarship worth $7,500, and will provide membership to every student in the aviation program.
Thu, 5 Nov 09 9:10:41 EST
PS Engineering updates original audio panel
PS Engineering on Nov. 4 announced a smaller, lighter version of the company’s original PMA6000 audio panel that includes a built-in four-place intercom.
Wed, 4 Nov 09 14:50:38 EST
Piper president resigns
Piper President John Becker resigned effective Dec. 1 as reported in an announcement to Piper employees from Piper official Steve Johnston.
Fri, 6 Nov 09 13:03:46 EST
Education, compatible land use called for at North Las Vegas
A North Las Vegas stakeholder group of aviation officials, pilots, and community residents formed by Nevada Senate Joint Resolution 3 submitted 13 recommendations to the state legislature Nov. 1 in an effort to increase safety at North Las Vegas Airport.
Tue, 3 Nov 09 10:08:23 EST
As deadline nears, GA groups seek future for training visa
When responsibility for the J-1 visa program shifts from the State Department to the Department of Homeland Security at the end of the year, the fate of the program--and the flight schools that depend on it--is still uncertain.
Tue, 3 Nov 09 18:52:45 EST
An Electra goes to the movies
Joe Shepherd and his Lockheed 12A Electra Junior landed a leading role in Amelia, logging more than 50 hours of flight time for the movie.
Wed, 4 Nov 09 20:14:31 EST
AOPA seeks to be ‘friend of court’ in jet-ban case
AOPA on Oct. 29 requested permission from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to participate as a friend of the court in an appeal by the city of Santa Monica, Calif., of an FAA decision that the city could not ban certain jet traffic at Santa Monica Airport.
Mon, 2 Nov 09 9:57:21 EST
'USA Today' does 'disservice' to readers in airport stories
Once again, "USA Today" is bashing funding for general aviation airports. AOPA President Craig Fuller has written to the editorial board of the newspaper regarding two articles published Nov. 2. While setting the record straight, Fuller also suggested, "Maybe USA Today's next big story will be that billions of dollars are being spent on roads used by privately owned cars instead of on improving bus terminals."
Mon, 2 Nov 09 11:12:48 EST
AOPA offers expertise on GA security
After some of its recent general aviation security proposals were met with opposition from pilots and legislators, the TSA is reaching out to industry groups to better understand concerns of the GA community.
Mon, 2 Nov 09 15:03:45 EST
Flying to Mexico
As the weather cools down over much of the United States, southern destinations take on a lot of appeal for pilots. AOPA receives numerous calls this time of year about flying to Mexico. Many pilots are confused about the complexities of border-crossing procedures - and questions about eAPIS continue. Nevertheless, if the beaches of the beautiful Mexican resorts or some of the other Mexican attractions call you south, go ahead and give in to your dreams - just be sure to do a thorough trip preparation first. Here is a summary of what you need to know.
Wed, 7 Oct 09 9:58:27 EDT
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Feed contents:
AOPA, NAFI Tout Dual Membership
AOPA and NAFI on Nov. 7 launched a program to demonstrate to flight instructors the value in and importance of belonging to both organizations.
Sat, 7 Nov 09 16:48:14 EST
Pilots strongly urged not to fly Zodiac CH601XL, CH650
In the wake of a Nov. 6 accident involving a Zodiac CH601XL, the FAA issued a special airworthiness information bulletin recommending that before further flight the aircraft be brought into compliance with a forthcoming safety directive/safety alert from Aircraft Manufacturing & Design, which manufactures the airplanes. AMD will post the directive on its Web site.
Sat, 7 Nov 09 16:32:35 EST
Airportfest features Formula 1 racers
Two Formula 1 racers that competed in the forty-sixth annual National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nev., were on display at Peter O. Knight Airport during AOPA Aviation Summit's Airportfest.
Fri, 6 Nov 09 14:17:53 EST
NetJet union expects 495 pilot layoffs
The NetJets pilots union, the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots, has received notice that NetJets Aviation plans to furlough 495 pilots possibly in mid-January.
Fri, 6 Nov 09 10:13:14 EST
Omniflight helicopters adds flight data monitoring
Air medical services company Omniflight Helicopters Inc. and Appareo Systems LLC, a provider of lightweight flight data monitoring (FDM), flight operations quality assurance (FOQA) tools, and custom engineering services, announced that Omniflight has committed to adding Appareo’s Aircraft Logging and Event Recording for Training and Safety (ALERTS) system to a number of its aircraft.
Fri, 6 Nov 09 10:13:09 EST
Step back in time at Airportfest
Three vintage aircraft are on display at AOPA Aviation Summit's Airportfest - including the 1936 Lockheed 12A Electra Junior used in the movie "Amelia."
Fri, 6 Nov 09 14:18:20 EST
Piper names new president, team
Piper CEO Kevin J. Gould will assume the company’s presidency effective Dec. 1.
Fri, 6 Nov 09 10:13:03 EST
Remos dubbed 2010 sweeps airplane
The Remos GX is the first LSA to be AOPA’s sweepstakes aircraft, and it's sure to live up to its theme: "Fun to Fly."
Fri, 6 Nov 09 15:40:08 EST
Diamond dealer offers special edition DA40 XLS
Diamond dealer Premiere Aircraft Sales now offers the Diamond DA40 XLS Premiere Edition aircraft as seen at the AOPA Aviation Summit static display this week.
Thu, 5 Nov 09 19:25:08 EST
Night ops to continue at Burbank
The FAA ruled Nov. 2 that the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority could not ban night operations at Bob Hope Airport. AOPA had petitioned the FAA to reject the proposed ban.
Wed, 4 Nov 09 10:03:19 EST
AOPA to provide scholarship, membership to MTSU students
AOPA and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) have reached an accord to help students in the school’s burgeoning aviation program. The association will fund an annual scholarship worth $7,500, and will provide membership to every student in the aviation program.
Thu, 5 Nov 09 9:10:41 EST
PS Engineering updates original audio panel
PS Engineering on Nov. 4 announced a smaller, lighter version of the company’s original PMA6000 audio panel that includes a built-in four-place intercom.
Wed, 4 Nov 09 14:50:38 EST
Piper president resigns
Piper President John Becker resigned effective Dec. 1 as reported in an announcement to Piper employees from Piper official Steve Johnston.
Fri, 6 Nov 09 13:03:46 EST
Education, compatible land use called for at North Las Vegas
A North Las Vegas stakeholder group of aviation officials, pilots, and community residents formed by Nevada Senate Joint Resolution 3 submitted 13 recommendations to the state legislature Nov. 1 in an effort to increase safety at North Las Vegas Airport.
Tue, 3 Nov 09 10:08:23 EST
As deadline nears, GA groups seek future for training visa
When responsibility for the J-1 visa program shifts from the State Department to the Department of Homeland Security at the end of the year, the fate of the program--and the flight schools that depend on it--is still uncertain.
Tue, 3 Nov 09 18:52:45 EST
An Electra goes to the movies
Joe Shepherd and his Lockheed 12A Electra Junior landed a leading role in Amelia, logging more than 50 hours of flight time for the movie.
Wed, 4 Nov 09 20:14:31 EST
AOPA seeks to be ‘friend of court’ in jet-ban case
AOPA on Oct. 29 requested permission from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to participate as a friend of the court in an appeal by the city of Santa Monica, Calif., of an FAA decision that the city could not ban certain jet traffic at Santa Monica Airport.
Mon, 2 Nov 09 9:57:21 EST
'USA Today' does 'disservice' to readers in airport stories
Once again, "USA Today" is bashing funding for general aviation airports. AOPA President Craig Fuller has written to the editorial board of the newspaper regarding two articles published Nov. 2. While setting the record straight, Fuller also suggested, "Maybe USA Today's next big story will be that billions of dollars are being spent on roads used by privately owned cars instead of on improving bus terminals."
Mon, 2 Nov 09 11:12:48 EST
AOPA offers expertise on GA security
After some of its recent general aviation security proposals were met with opposition from pilots and legislators, the TSA is reaching out to industry groups to better understand concerns of the GA community.
Mon, 2 Nov 09 15:03:45 EST
Flying to Mexico
As the weather cools down over much of the United States, southern destinations take on a lot of appeal for pilots. AOPA receives numerous calls this time of year about flying to Mexico. Many pilots are confused about the complexities of border-crossing procedures - and questions about eAPIS continue. Nevertheless, if the beaches of the beautiful Mexican resorts or some of the other Mexican attractions call you south, go ahead and give in to your dreams - just be sure to do a thorough trip preparation first. Here is a summary of what you need to know.
Wed, 7 Oct 09 9:58:27 EDT
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