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Copyright 2012 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:14:00 EDT http://www.aopa.org/images/rss/whatsnew-tn.jpg http://www.aopa.org New scholarship opportunities from the Arthur Godfrey Aviation Foundation seek to draw more young people into aviation. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130517arthur-godfrey-aviation-foundation-announces-scholarsh.html Fri, 17 May 2013 1:25:30 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130517arthur-godfrey-aviation-foundation-announces-scholarsh.html Wheeling, Ill.-based Ground Effect Advisors has chosen 10 finalists to win a scholarship with more than $3,500 worth of products and support to start a flying club. http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130517finalists-chosen-for-flying-club-scholarship.html Fri, 17 May 2013 1:36:55 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130517finalists-chosen-for-flying-club-scholarship.html The FAA does not publish an official list of medications that are considered appropriate for aviation activities. But AOPA has one. http://www.aopa.org/info/certified/pilot-protection-services/archives/2013/130517gary-the-list-that-doesnt-exist.html Fri, 17 May 2013 7:28:55 EDT http://www.aopa.org/info/certified/pilot-protection-services/archives/2013/130517gary-the-list-that-doesnt-exist.html The University of Maine at Augusta is enrolling students for its new bachelor of science degree in aviation for the fall 2013 semester. http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130517u-of-maine-augusta-offers-aviation-bachelors-degree.html Fri, 17 May 2013 1:49:53 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130517u-of-maine-augusta-offers-aviation-bachelors-degree.html Michael G. Whitaker, whose resume includes service as a major airline executive, board member, and consultant, is President Barack Obama's pick to serve as FAA deputy administrator. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130516airline-executive-appointed-as-faa-deputy-administrato.html Thu, 16 May 2013 11:52:49 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130516airline-executive-appointed-as-faa-deputy-administrato.html A routine stop led to an extensive search of aircraft and occupants, a practice that may be becoming a (troubling) routine. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130516pilot-detained-searched-for-mysterious-reasons.html Thu, 16 May 2013 10:24:10 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130516pilot-detained-searched-for-mysterious-reasons.html Beechcraft Corp. is moving full steam ahead with its product line of Bonanzas, Barons, and King Airs, and showed off its revamped manufacturing operation in Wichita, Kan., May 15 to AOPA President Craig Fuller and AOPA Vice President of Advertising Carol Dodds. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130516beechcraft-takes-aopa-executives-behind-the-scenes.html Thu, 16 May 2013 5:20:02 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130516beechcraft-takes-aopa-executives-behind-the-scenes.html AOPA and other associations representing general aviation interests met May 13 with the FAA administrator and senior staff to discuss ongoing efforts to improve safety. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130516ga-safety-focus-of-high-level-talks.html Thu, 16 May 2013 12:42:06 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130516ga-safety-focus-of-high-level-talks.html Jack Wiegand checked in from Greece via satellite phone on his flight to become the youngest pilot to fly around the world solo. http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130516almost-halfway-around.html Thu, 16 May 2013 10:59:28 EDT http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130516almost-halfway-around.html DTC DUAT, the popular pilot-weather and flight-planning information service, has stepped forward to support AOPA's core mission to protect the freedom to fly. http://www.aopa.org/membership/articles/2013/130516dtc-duat-supports-aopas-flying-clubs-initiative.html Thu, 16 May 2013 8:52:05 EDT http://www.aopa.org/membership/articles/2013/130516dtc-duat-supports-aopas-flying-clubs-initiative.html Questions about loran, microwave landing systems, and direction finding would be more fitting for Barry Schiff's popular "Test Pilot" trivia column in "AOPA Pilot" than on FAA knowledge exams. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130515faa-asked-to-remove-outdated-knowledge-test-questions.html Wed, 15 May 2013 3:46:13 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130515faa-asked-to-remove-outdated-knowledge-test-questions.html Aviation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul businesses in Colorado are now eligible for the state's existing $1,200-per-new-employee income tax credit for aircraft manufacturing firms. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130515colorado-passes-tax-credit-bill-that-helps-mros.html Wed, 15 May 2013 4:39:17 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130515colorado-passes-tax-credit-bill-that-helps-mros.html 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. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130515faa-decides-to-keep-bridgeport-vor.html Wed, 15 May 2013 3:33:17 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130515faa-decides-to-keep-bridgeport-vor.html The FAA, citing a risk of structural failure, has adopted an airworthiness directive requiring inspection of certain Twin Commander Aircraft LLC models. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130515faa-fast-tracks-twin-commander-ad.html Wed, 15 May 2013 4:48:10 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130515faa-fast-tracks-twin-commander-ad.html The FAA has completed a feasibility study of maintaining the Runway 1 localizer/DME at the Bettles, Alaska airport, concluding that the navaid will be decommissioned on the occasion of a critical failure. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130515critical-failure-would-decommission-bettles-alaska-loc.html Wed, 15 May 2013 11:21:56 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130515critical-failure-would-decommission-bettles-alaska-loc.html Mandatory use of International Civil Aviation Organization flight plans has expanded to include all border crossings, even if only an overflight. http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130515icao-flight-plan-now-required-for-all-border-crossings.html Wed, 15 May 2013 4:55:59 EDT http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130515icao-flight-plan-now-required-for-all-border-crossings.html Teens enrolled in Melbourne, Fla.-based Wings of Grace Ministries received free flight training and real-world life lessons. http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130515ministry-offers-teens-free-flight-lessons.html Wed, 15 May 2013 3:19:03 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130515ministry-offers-teens-free-flight-lessons.html The U.S. Air Force has changed the dates it requested to establish a temporary military operations area in central Wisconsin to Aug. 6 through 16. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130514air-force-changes-dates-times-for-wisconsin-training.html Tue, 14 May 2013 4:02:33 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130514air-force-changes-dates-times-for-wisconsin-training.html A McDonnell Douglas DC-9 (aka VC-9) tricked out for VIP transportation, including the president, is on the auction block, with bids starting at $50,000. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130514dc9-with-a-presidential-pedigree-on-the-block.html Tue, 14 May 2013 2:37:42 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130514dc9-with-a-presidential-pedigree-on-the-block.html High school students in Saline, Mich., and Canby, Minn., are the winners of a nationwide aviation design challenge competition that will give them an action-packed summer vacation. http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130514summer-of-their-lives-mich-minn-teens-to-build-glasair.html Tue, 14 May 2013 4:19:09 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130514summer-of-their-lives-mich-minn-teens-to-build-glasair.html Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed a law May 13 that provides tort liability protection for private owners of aviation landing facilities. The existing law was amended by adding "aviation at non-public use airports" to the existing recreational use statute. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130514oklahoma-governor-signs-recreational-aviation-bill.html Tue, 14 May 2013 2:27:46 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130514oklahoma-governor-signs-recreational-aviation-bill.html Pilots transiting Philadelphia's Class B airspace will need to become familiar with airspace changes that go into effect on July 25. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130514faa-finalizes-rule-modifying-philadelphia-class-b-airs.html Tue, 14 May 2013 3:48:31 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130514faa-finalizes-rule-modifying-philadelphia-class-b-airs.html Tidewater Flying Club, based out of Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, was formed in 1967 to promote and encourage interest in airplane operation and ownership for the benefit of its members. http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130514tidewater-flying-club-offering-low-cost-flying.html Tue, 14 May 2013 2:19:15 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130514tidewater-flying-club-offering-low-cost-flying.html The T-6 deal is not as lucrative as the contract Beechcraft Corp. lost to Embraer for a light attack version, but will keep the production line going through 2015. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130514beechcraft-inks-210-million-deal-for-t6-trainers.html Tue, 14 May 2013 3:32:50 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130514beechcraft-inks-210-million-deal-for-t6-trainers.html A long-awaited supplemental type certificate is now available for Beechcraft Bonanza owners who wish to install Avidyne's DFC90 autopilot in conjunction with Aspen avionics. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130514avidyne-secures-stc-for-dfc90-bonanza-installations.html Tue, 14 May 2013 2:48:16 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130514avidyne-secures-stc-for-dfc90-bonanza-installations.html A pilot's logbook is the official record of their flights. It also serves as a personal diary of what we've learned and where we've been. Most of us hold on to that first paper logbook we received when we started our flying journey. But now, developers have brought the logbook online, with more features than paper versions. http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130514five-more-logbook-apps.html Tue, 14 May 2013 10:01:43 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130514five-more-logbook-apps.html Makers of general aviation aircraft logged a nearly $1 billion increase in billing for the first three months of the year, a 32-percent increase in total billing over the first quarter of 2012. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130514gama-reports-increase-in-aircraft-shipments.html Tue, 14 May 2013 2:06:42 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130514gama-reports-increase-in-aircraft-shipments.html Navy launches unmanned aircraft from catapult http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130514navy-launches-unmanned-aircraft-from-catapult.html Tue, 14 May 2013 4:49:29 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130514navy-launches-unmanned-aircraft-from-catapult.html 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. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130514faa-rule-modifies-nashville-class-c-airspace.html Tue, 14 May 2013 4:09:01 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130514faa-rule-modifies-nashville-class-c-airspace.html Pilots can win prizes, see new locales, and sharpen their flying skills under the South Carolina Aviation Association's new ambassadors program. http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130514program-encourages-pilots-to-fly-to-all-59-sc-airports.html Tue, 14 May 2013 5:17:42 EDT http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130514program-encourages-pilots-to-fly-to-all-59-sc-airports.html An instrument-rated pilot who mostly flies VFR completes an instrument proficiency check on May 2. Almost six months later, the pilot tracks courses, flies three or four instrument approaches, holds, and performs other required IFR "tasks and iterations" to prepare for a flight six days later. Is IFR currency an issue? http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130513ifr-fix-tasks-and-iterations.html Mon, 13 May 2013 11:40:08 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130513ifr-fix-tasks-and-iterations.html Need a good night's sleep? Before taking medication to help you fall asleep, consider the type of medication, potential aeromedically adverse side effects, and any underlying medical condition. http://www.aopa.org/info/certified/pilot-protection-services/archives/2013/130513gary-faas-take-on-sleep-medications.html Mon, 13 May 2013 12:33:06 EDT http://www.aopa.org/info/certified/pilot-protection-services/archives/2013/130513gary-faas-take-on-sleep-medications.html