Featured Stories
Realize the dream
Dreams do come true: Hear these lucky owners tell their stories of the ultimate dream—aircraft ownership. [Read More]
International flying
There’s a whole world out there: AOPA makes sure that you can navigate internationally with the latest information on the Caribbean, Canada, and Mexico. [Read More]
An Arctic adventure
Pilots explore Northwest Passage in floatplanes: Two Seattle pilots and their team have departed on a 10,000-mile circumnavigation of Canada to film a documentary. Take an exclusive first look at the stories and videos. [Read More]
Essential Aerodynamics
Essential Aerodynamics online course: Getting a handle on aerodynamics doesn’t have to involve dry textbooks and dense equations. [Take the Course]
McCain VP nominee has GA connections
Sen. John McCain’s surprise choice of running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska, has a positive association with general aviation. Considering that GA is the primary form of long-distance transportation in the forty-ninth state, it’s not surprising that Gov. Palin has taken a stand on the user fee issue.
FAA intends to reduce VOR network soon
The FAA has confirmed to AOPA that it is making plans to reduce the network of VORs across the country, beginning in 2010.
Young pilot puts his life on course
Thanks to the nudging of his girlfriend, Jeremy King went from turning a wrench on a grass strip to flying an airliner. Check out the first of this six-part series.
FAA needs to broaden support for GA, AOPA says
The FAA needs to show even greater support for general aviation than what is in a key short-term strategic planning document known as the FAA Flight Plan.
AOPA helps keep vintage aircraft flying
The FAA has issued a draft advisory circular, providing guidance on parts and materials substitutions needed to maintain the safety of old or out-of-production aircraft.
Glass retrofit options
When we began AOPA’s 2008 Get Your Glass Sweepstakes, the retrofit glass market for light pistons was basically empty. Now, just eight short months later, retrofit glass is everywhere, and options are being added all the time. Read this week’s sweepstakes update to learn what’s new on the market.
Upcoming AOPA Events
AOPA National Events
- AOPA Expo 2008, San Jose, Calif. • November 6-8, 2008
SECURITY TFRs
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AOPA Action
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ADIZ training rule angers and confuses members
AOPA members are both angry and confused about the new ADIZ training rule [...]
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ADIZ training requirement fraught with problems
Any pilot who flies VFR within 60 nautical miles of the Washington, D.C., VOR/DME [...]
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Small knowledge testing centers lose certification
Under a new FAA policy, roughly 120 CATS and LaserGrade testing facilities [...]
GA News
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How much do you know about medical issues?
Many people dread a visit to the doctor [...]
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A fuel-saving announcement from your ASI
The airspeed indicator can tell you a great deal [...]
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Pilot report: Mooney Acclaim Type S
Check out the story and video as AOPA Pilot Associate Editor Ian Twombly [...]
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