AOPA Aviation Summit News
Online GA auction nets $250,000
The AOPA Foundation's first ever online auction closed Nov. 13 after raising more than $250,000 that will be used to support the organization's major initiatives.
Classic and modern: It's all at Airportfest
The old and the new blended seamlessly at Airportfest this week, as visitors to Long Beach/Daugherty Field got a chance to see a mix of aircraft dating from pre-World War II to today's sleekest business jets.
USMC officer honored for war zone ground school
AOPA on Nov. 11 presented the second annual Let's Go Flying Award to U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gabriel Glinsky for his efforts to organize and teach a ground school for his fellow unit members while on active duty in Afghanistan.
Oklahoma aeronautics director receives Hartranft Award
AOPA on Nov. 13 awarded its highest honor for government officials to Victor Bird, director of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. The Joseph B. "Doc" Hartranft Jr. Award is presented annually to an elected or appointed government official, whether federal, state, local, or foreign, who has made significant contributions to the advancement of general aviation. This year's presentation was made during a special awards program on the AOPA Live stage at AOPA Aviation Summit in Long Beach, Calif.
CA pilot recognized for efforts to protect Oceano Airport
A self-described "Mooney Girl" is this year's recipient of AOPA's Joseph Crotti Award for service to general aviation in California. Jolie Lucas, co-founder of the Mooney Ambassadors, was honored for her work to protect Oceano Airport in San Luis Obispo County.
Washington volunteer honored for saving community airport
AOPA on Nov. 13 awarded its highest honor for individuals to Marjy Leggett, a volunteer for AOPA's Airport Support Network, for her efforts to promote and protect her home airport, Vista Field in Kennewick, Wash. The Joseph P. Sharples Perpetual Award is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of general aviation. This year's presentation was made during a special awards program on the AOPA Live stage at AOPA Aviation Summit in Long Beach, Calif.
The Art of Aviation Photography
AOPA and the Art of Aviation Photography by Mike Fizer, AOPA Senior Photographer, and Chris Rose, AOPA Staff Photographer.
Out Islands offer pilots cash credit
Private pilots who fly to the Out Islands of the Bahamas and stay at a participating hotel for four nights can pocket up to $300 in instant savings in a promotion sponsored by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation and the Bahama Out Island Promotion Board.
Pilots rock Long Beach at block party
They were dancing in the street for the first ever block party at AOPA Aviation Summit. AOPA President Craig Fuller joined a rock and roll band on the stage set up in the middle of Long Beach's celebrated Pine Avenue to launch the aviation celebration.
Kings discuss getting 'busted by the database'
King Schools owners John and Martha King spoke on AOPA Live Nov. 13 about the day they were detained at gunpoint by Santa Barbara police because federal officials thought the Kings' Cessna 172 was stolen. It wasn't, but it did carry the same N number as a Cessna 150 stolen in 2002 from McKinney, Texas.
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