AOPA News http://www.aopa.org A daily general aviation news service from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Copyright 2008 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:33:00 EDT AOPA News http://www.aopa.org/images/rss/aopanews-tn.jpg http://www.aopa.org 'AOPA ePilot' Flight Training Edition The July 3, 2009, issue of the weekly email newsletter from AOPA. http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pilot/epilot/ft/2009/090703epilot.html Fri 3 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT 'AOPA ePilot' The July 3, 2009, issue of the weekly email newsletter from AOPA. http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pilot/epilot/2009/090703epilot.html Fri 3 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT Taking the sting out of the 150/152’s rudder AD The FAA has responded to an AOPA letter asking for an explanation of a June 17 airworthiness directive that addresses the Cessna 150/152 rudder assembly. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2009/090701cess.html Wed 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT Resolution would honor GA Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) has introduced a resolution in the House to recognize the contributions of the general aviation industry to the United States. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2009/090701forten.html Wed 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT Mass. transportation overhaul moves aeronautics to DOT An overhaul of the Massachusetts transportation system signed into law June 26 will replace the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission with an aeronautics division in the newly formed state Department of Transportation. http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/region/2009/090701mass.html Wed 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT NACO finalizes new chart distribution method The National Aeronautical Charting Office is changing the way it distributes aeronautical charts, effective Oct. 1, to meet budget goals. Pilots should notice little difference. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2009/090701chart.html Wed 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT GA pilots could influence security measure Members of Congress are calling on the Transportation Security Administration to formally work with the general aviation community to modify its controversial Large Aircraft Security Program. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2009/090630lasp.html Tue 30 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT Penn Valley Airport turns a new chapter Heritage Aviation has helped to reduce the debt of Penn Valley Airport in Selinsgrove, Pa., from $650,000 to $250,000, giving the once-threatened airport renewed hope for the future. http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/region/2009/090629pa.html Mon 29 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT