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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 Kirk Hawkins, CEO and founder of Icon Aircraft, has asked the FAA to issue a final decision by May 31 on his exemption request to increase the weight of his Icon A5 amphibious LSA by 250 pounds. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130523icon-seeks-faa-answer-by-may-31.html Thu, 23 May 2013 1:42:24 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130523icon-seeks-faa-answer-by-may-31.html Phoenix-based Airworthy AutoGas has announced plans to produce and distribute a high-purity, low vapor pressure, ethanol-free, 93AKI, premium unleaded auto gasoline this fall. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130523phoenix-company-plans-to-offer-aviation-autogas.html Thu, 23 May 2013 5:03:02 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130523phoenix-company-plans-to-offer-aviation-autogas.html AOPA wants the FAA to extend the comment period on a proposed data distribution policy that could impact the public's access to FAA data. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130523aopa-seeks-comment-extension-on-proposed-faa-data-poli.html Thu, 23 May 2013 1:09:16 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130523aopa-seeks-comment-extension-on-proposed-faa-data-poli.html FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta has written a letter to the general aviation community calling for care, caution, and training as the summer season begins. http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130523huerta-calls-on-aviators-to-take-care.html Thu, 23 May 2013 2:50:06 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130523huerta-calls-on-aviators-to-take-care.html Before you jump back into the air after a long winter and cold spring, it's wise to take some time to prepare your airplane for the busy flying season. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130523aircraft-maintenance-tips-spring-cleaning.html Thu, 23 May 2013 1:25:59 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130523aircraft-maintenance-tips-spring-cleaning.html Changes in how Cuba processes and charges for overflight permits will directly affect general aviation pilots. http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130523cuba-makes-changes-to-overflight-permit-fees.html Thu, 23 May 2013 8:49:53 EDT http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130523cuba-makes-changes-to-overflight-permit-fees.html Potential changes to military airspace in several parts of Oregon could affect general aviation pilots, who are being encouraged to weigh in. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130523public-meetings-set-in-oregon-as-air-force-considers-s.html Thu, 23 May 2013 8:29:15 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130523public-meetings-set-in-oregon-as-air-force-considers-s.html AOPA coverage of general aviation aircraft searches conducted by federal officials prompted similar reports, but the government has yet to explain the practice. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130523fresh-reports-of-aircraft-searches-cbp-has-little-to-s.html Thu, 23 May 2013 12:54:57 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130523fresh-reports-of-aircraft-searches-cbp-has-little-to-s.html The U.S. Army will delay using new restricted airspace in Virginia until the Washington sectional chart is published, which will include the new areas. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130523army-to-align-new-restricted-airspace-with-chart-cycle.html Thu, 23 May 2013 8:21:40 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130523army-to-align-new-restricted-airspace-with-chart-cycle.html Decommissioning of the vortac in Jackson, Miss., and the concurrent commissioning of a new vortac, requires airway changes but will not disrupt operations. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130522faa-finalizes-airway-changes-in-mississippi.html Wed, 22 May 2013 3:42:10 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130522faa-finalizes-airway-changes-in-mississippi.html AOPA on May 22 denounced an FAA plan to charge the Experimental Aircraft Association for the travel costs, per diem expenses, and overtime pay of the air traffic controllers it deploys to staff EAA AirVenture. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130522faa-plan-for-airventure-atc-user-fees-troubling.html Wed, 22 May 2013 7:05:11 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130522faa-plan-for-airventure-atc-user-fees-troubling.html While challenged by engine flight test problems and a struggling economy, the president and CEO of Honda Aircraft remains optimistic that his light jet will be the right airplane at the right time. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130522hondajet-ceo-confident-in-light-jet-market.html Wed, 22 May 2013 8:52:58 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130522hondajet-ceo-confident-in-light-jet-market.html Cruising over Honolulu at 3,000 feet, the Robinson R-22's engine suddenly quit. Quick action by the pilot saved lives, and the mechanic took responsibility. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130522mechanic-takes-responsibility-for-honolulu-emergency.html Wed, 22 May 2013 4:29:34 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130522mechanic-takes-responsibility-for-honolulu-emergency.html AOPA President and RTCA Chairman Craig Fuller will be speaking about the future of the airspace system at the RTCA 2013 Global Aviation Symposium June 5 and 6 in Washington, D.C. http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130522rtca-symposium-set-for-june-aopa-sponsors-app.html Wed, 22 May 2013 8:16:01 EDT http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2013/130522rtca-symposium-set-for-june-aopa-sponsors-app.html Imagine having yearlong access to a flight school's simulator for $120. That's soon to be a reality for pilots near Lock Haven, Pa., thanks to a new club formed by local flight school AvSport. http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130522flight-school-forms-simulator-club.html Wed, 22 May 2013 3:58:14 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130522flight-school-forms-simulator-club.html 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. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130521new-diamond-twin-makes-first-north-american-touchdown.html Tue, 21 May 2013 1:28:47 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130521new-diamond-twin-makes-first-north-american-touchdown.html 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. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130521commemorative-air-force-seeks-national-base.html Tue, 21 May 2013 12:26:06 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130521commemorative-air-force-seeks-national-base.html 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. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130521pilatus-unveils-pc-24.html Tue, 21 May 2013 3:38:14 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130521pilatus-unveils-pc-24.html 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. http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130521massive-tornado-devastates-oklahoma.html Tue, 21 May 2013 12:47:34 EDT http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130521massive-tornado-devastates-oklahoma.html 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. http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130520embry-riddle-lands-top-spot-in-safety-competition.html Mon, 20 May 2013 8:57:20 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130520embry-riddle-lands-top-spot-in-safety-competition.html The Challenger 350 expands the Bombardier Aerospace bizjet line with creature comfort and 3,200-nautical-mile range with eight passengers. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130520bombardier-announces-challenger-350.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:06:20 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130520bombardier-announces-challenger-350.html If you or one of your passengers suffers an injury while in your aircraft, medical payments coverage pays the medical expenses for those injuries. http://www.aopa.org/membership/articles/2013/130520are-you-covered-if-a-passenger-is-injured-in-your-airc.html Mon, 20 May 2013 9:45:11 EDT http://www.aopa.org/membership/articles/2013/130520are-you-covered-if-a-passenger-is-injured-in-your-airc.html 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. http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130520dynon-employees-launch-flying-club-with-homebuilt-glas.html Mon, 20 May 2013 9:58:53 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130520dynon-employees-launch-flying-club-with-homebuilt-glas.html AOPA members are passionate about the apps they love. The association highlights five more that pilots said they couldn't live without. http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130520aopa-members-offer-five-favorite-apps.html Mon, 20 May 2013 9:33:55 EDT http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2013/130520aopa-members-offer-five-favorite-apps.html A Boeing 737-900ER customized for opulent private travel and dubbed the Boeing Business Jet 3 was displayed for the first time in Geneva. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130520boeing-puts-bbj-3-on-display-at-ebace.html Mon, 20 May 2013 1:47:24 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130520boeing-puts-bbj-3-on-display-at-ebace.html 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. http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130520ifr-fix-rotate-or-the-river.html Mon, 20 May 2013 10:14:55 EDT http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2013/130520ifr-fix-rotate-or-the-river.html The official trailer for the new Disney movie "Planes" has been released. The 3-D animated movie will be screened at EAA AirVenture Aug. 2. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130520official-trailer-for-disneys-planes-released.html Mon, 20 May 2013 11:38:05 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130520official-trailer-for-disneys-planes-released.html Until May 18, little did Christopher Boyle know that the purchase of a $9 sectional would win him an airplane, but win he did. http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130520buy-a-sectional-win-an-airplane.html Mon, 20 May 2013 2:59:41 EDT http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2013/130520buy-a-sectional-win-an-airplane.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 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 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