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What's New in Review — 2004

Thursday, December 30, 2004

• AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 53 ‡
• AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 53 ‡
• News release — Going strong and growing stronger, AOPA looks back on 2004
• News release — Anticipated holiday flight restrictions limited
• News release — AOPA's TV ads promoting general aviation are effective
• Notices of proposed rulemaking
  • 2004-NE-17-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-15 — Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Ketchikan, AK Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-24 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Beluga, AK Text | PDF ‡
• Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
• News release — U.S. high-altitude reduced vertical separation to take effect

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

• Aviation subject report: Glass Cockpit Technology ‡
• News release — Sport Pilot PTS available online
• News release — Last chance to 'Win-A-Twin'!
• Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules — update ‡
• Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards — update (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
• Airman Knowledge Test Guide: Inspection Authorization — update (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

Tuesday, December 28, 2004

• Aviation subject report: ATC Communications — update ‡
• Aviation subject report: Night Flying — update ‡
• AOPA's Guide to Flying Careers — update ‡
• AOPA's Guide to Reducing the Cost of Flying — update ‡
• It's Your Airport — update (requires Adobe Reader)
• What Is General Aviation? — update (requires Adobe Reader)
• Trip reports from Mexico — update ‡
• Trip reports from the Bahamas — update ‡
• Aviation subject report: Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) — update ‡
• News release — FAA to extend comment period on North Carolina SUA proposal at AOPA's request
• News release — AOPA answers turbine pilots' TAWS questions
• News release — All I want for Christmas is my medical

Monday, December 27, 2004

• Air Traffic Services brief: U.S. Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (DRVSM) — update
• Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards
  • Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider, and Flight Instructor (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Airship, Balloon, and Flight Instructor (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Weight Shift Control, Powered Parachute, and Flight Instructor (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
• Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-20 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; McGregor, MN Text | PDF ‡
• AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

Thursday, December 23, 2004

• AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 52 ‡
• AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 52 ‡
• News release — TFRs downgraded after AOPA intervention
• Airman Knowledge Test Questions: Sport Pilot Instructor/Examiner — update ‡
• News release — An electronic glideslope to your airport, today!
• Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
• Advisory circulars — update ‡
• Airport taxi diagrams — update
• U.S. Terminal Procedures — update ‡

Wednesday, December 22, 2004

• News release — AOPA helps save Pittsburgh-area airport
• Federal Aviation Regulations Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations — update ‡
• Airworthiness Directive 2004-26-01 — Eagle Aircraft (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Model Eagle 150B Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 93-ANE-07-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors (Formerly Bendix) S-20, S-1200, D-2000, and D-3000 Series Magnetos Text | PDF ‡
• Postcards Online — update ‡
• Regulatory brief: Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs)
• News release — Boyer helps FAA honor Florida 'master pilots'
• News release — Defense Department wants to stop publishing aviation charts
• News release — AOPA upgrades medical certification services for members
• Regulatory brief: TSA Flight Training Security Rule — update
• AOPA's Guide to TSA's Alien Flight Training/Citizenship Validation Rule — update

Tuesday, December 21, 2004

• News release — AOPA teams with states to promote GA security
• News release — AOPA's Airport Watch helps nab con man in Kansas
• Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
  • Part 25: Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes
  • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
• Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-12 — Revision of Class E Airspace; Kotzebue, AK Text | PDF ‡
• Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-16 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Angoon, AK Text | PDF ‡

Monday, December 20, 2004

• News release — Alien training/citizenship validation rule hits everyone today
• News release — Strong advocate of AOPA's Airport Watch to leave Homeland Security
• AOPA's Flight Planning Guide — Alaska — update ‡
• Airworthiness Directive 2004-25-51 — Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech Models 45 (YT-34), A45 (T-34A, B-45), and D45 (T-34B) Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
• AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: December Twin Comanche status report
• AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

Friday, December 17, 2004

• News release — Santa stumped?
• Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft — update
• News release — President Bush signs intelligence overhaul bill
• Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
• Notices of proposed rulemaking
  • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-11 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mifflintown, PA Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 04-ANM-11 — Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Burns, OR Text | PDF ‡
• News release — AOPA reaches out to general public with TV ad campaign

Thursday, December 16, 2004

• AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 51 ‡
• AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 51 ‡
• News release — Importance of GPS to GA is affirmed by Bush
• Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
• Airworthiness directives
  • 2004-25-22 — Great Lakes Aircraft Company, LLC, Models 2T-1A-1 and 2T-1A-2 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • 2004-25-17 — LETECKÉ ZÁVODY Model L 23 SUPER--BLANIK Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • 2004-25-16 — Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Part Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 Fuel Regulator Shutoff Valves (Formerly Owned by ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation) Text | PDF ‡
  • 2004-25-15 — Raytheon Aircraft Company, Model 390, Premier 1 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
• Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules — update ‡

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

• Proposed releases of airport property — update
• AOPA's Guide to TSA's Alien Flight Training/Citizenship Validation Rule — update
• Final rules
  • Airspace Docket No. 2004-ASW-16 — Establishment to Class E Airspace; Mount Vernon, TX Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 2004-ASW-15 — Establishment to Class E Airspace; Melbourne, AR Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 2004-ASW-14 — Modification to Class E Airspace; Mena, AR Text | PDF ‡
• Government Accountability Office report: Air Traffic Control: FAA's Acquisition Management Has Improved, but Policies and Oversight Need Strengthening to Help Ensure Results (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
• Aircraft registration database — update ‡

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

• News release — Kerik's loss could be a GA pilot win
• News release — GAO report praises government/industry efforts to secure GA airports
• News release — FAA grounds T-34 fleet
• Aviation subject reports
  • Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) — update ‡
  • 61.56 "The Flight Review" — update ‡
  • Notams and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) — update ‡
  • Winter Flying — update ‡
• Final rules
  • Docket No. 30432; Amdt. No. 452 — IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Docket No. 30431; Amdt. No. 3111 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
• On Capitol Hill — update

Monday, December 13, 2004

• Regulatory brief: T-34 wing spar issue — update
• Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 2004-ASW-11 — Modification of Restricted Areas 5103A, 5103B, and 5103C, and Revocation of Restricted Area 5103D; McGregor, NM Text | PDF ‡
• Notices of proposed rulemaking
  • 2004-CE-38-AD — Airworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders Text | PDF ‡
  • 2004-CE-36-AD — Airworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders Text | PDF ‡
• Government Accountability Office report: General Aviation Security: Increased Federal Oversight Is Needed, but Continued Partnership With the Private Sector Is Critical to Long-Term Success (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
• AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

Saturday, December 11, 2004

• News release — DHS nominee Kerik withdraws from nomination

Friday, December 10, 2004

• News release — AOPA says pilots flying in United States don't need SIC pilot type rating
• News release — Powerful senator calls Meigs destruction an "abomination"
• Regulatory brief: T-34 wing spar issue — update
• AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡
• January 2005 AOPA Pilot
  • Feature of the Month: "How Low Do They Go?"
    — "Defining Airspace"
    — "Mission: Possible"
  • "President's Position: My Thanksgiving"
  • "Safety Pilot: Wrecked wreck"
  • Web links
  • "Budget Buys: Amicable Aeronca Chief" ‡
  • "A Performance Bonanza" ‡
  • "A Pilot's Perfect Panel" ‡
  • "Eagle Works" ‡
  • "Turbine Pilot: Taking the Risk Out" ‡
  • "Airframe & Powerplant: Getting a Better Signal" ‡
  • "Wx Watch: Escaping the Frozen Zone" ‡
  • "Wx Briefs" ‡
  • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
  • "Hangar Talk" ‡
  • "AOPA Action" ‡
  • "AOPA Action in California" ‡
  • "California Flying: Big nuggets in Auburn" ‡
  • "Answers for Pilot: Winter wise" ‡
  • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
  • "Pilot Products: Forward Vision FLIR" ‡
  • "Test Pilot" ‡
  • "Never Again: Failure to flight check" ‡
  • "Pilots: John Nils Nordstrom" ‡
  • "Letters" ‡
  • "Waypoints: Fixing the notam system" ‡
  • "Proficient Pilot: Around the world, chapter two" ‡
  • "Pilotage: Making it big time" ‡
  • "Pilot Counsel: Makes and models" ‡
• AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes monthly winners — update
• Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-19 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Tracy, MN Text | PDF ‡
• Airman Knowledge Test Questions: Sport Pilot Instructor/Examiner — update ‡

Thursday, December 09, 2004

• AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 50 ‡
• AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 50 ‡
• Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
• News release — Land-use battle heats up near Texas airport
• Airworthiness directives
  • 2004-25-04 — Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, and M20J Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • 2004-24-11 — Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo-Discus Gliders Text | PDF ‡
• "Never Again Online: Empty!" December 2004
• News release — National intelligence bill means future pilot certificates with photos

Wednesday, December 08, 2004

• News release — Boyer underscores importance of airspace access, security during NAAA Annual Convention
• Aviation subject report: 61.56 "The Flight Review" — update ‡
• News release — AOPA pushes for better GA access in Indiana military airspace proposal
• Aviation subject report: Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) ‡
• Proposed releases of airport property — update

Tuesday, December 07, 2004

• News release — FAA budget cuts spare GA programs
• Medical subject report: Specifications for Neurological Evaluation — update ‡
• Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-AWA-07 — Modification of Control Areas 1143L and 1146L Text | PDF ‡

Monday, December 06, 2004

• News release — Chicago claims it was forced to use federal funds to destroy Meigs
• News release — Boyer shows international aviation leaders value of GA
• Airworthiness Directive 2004-24-10 — Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-3 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
• Final rules
  • Airspace Docket No. 04-ANE-33 — Amendment to Class D Airspace; Springfield/Chicopee, MA Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-74 — Establishment of Jet Route 187, and Revision of Jet Routes 180 and 181; MO Text | PDF ‡
• AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

Friday, December 03, 2004

• News release — ePilot to unveil next AOPA sweepstakes airplane
• On Capitol Hill — update
• News release — Former NYC top cop to head homeland security
• News release — Drunk flying not an issue, despite new Pennsylvania legislation
• Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-ANM-09 — Proposed Revision of Federal Airways V-2, V-257 and V-343; MT Text | PDF ‡
• FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡

Thursday, December 02, 2004

• AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 49 ‡
• AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 49 ‡
• News release — Arlington Airport racetrack proposal dies
• Regulatory brief: Raytheon (Beech) Carry-Through Spar Cracks — update
• Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
• Advisory Circular 21-23B: Airworthiness Certification of Civil Aircraft, Engines, Propellers, and Related Products Imported to the United States (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
• Airworthiness Directive 2004-24-04 — Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) (RRC) Models 250-C30R/3, -C30R/3M, -C47B, and -C47M Turboshaft Engines Text | PDF ‡

Wednesday, December 01, 2004

• Aviation subject report: Logging Pilot in Command (PIC) Time — update ‡
• Aviation subject report: Foreign Pilot Certificate Validation — update ‡
• Airworthiness Directive 2004-24-08 — Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, B, L, L-1, L-3, and L-4 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
• Aviation subject report: Aircraft Lighting — update ‡

Tuesday, November 30, 2004

• News release — AOPA helps in fight for Athens (Greece) airport
• News release — Homeland security chief resigns
• News release — AOPA opens 2005 Karant journalism competition
• Aviation subject report: Winter Flying — update ‡
• AOPA's Guide to TSA's Alien Flight Training/Citizenship Validation Rule — update
• Final rule; Docket No. 30430; Amdt. No. 3110 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
• Notices of proposed rulemaking
  • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-67 — Proposed Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; and Modification of Class E5 Airspace; Independence, KS Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-68 — Proposed Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; Lawrence, KS Text | PDF ‡
• Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
  • Part 25: Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes
  • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations

Monday, November 29, 2004

• Airman Knowledge Test question banks — update ‡
• Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
• Airworthiness directives
  • 2004-24-02 — Ostmecklenburgische Flugzeugbau GmbH Model OMF-100-160 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • 2004-24-01 — Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • 2004-23-17 — Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., Model M20M Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • 2004-23-16 — McCauley Propeller Systems Five-Blade Propeller Assemblies Text | PDF ‡
  • 2004-23-15 — MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
• Final rules
  • Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-9 — Amendment to Restricted Areas 2932, 2933, 2934, and 2935; Cape Canaveral, FL Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-14 — Revision of Class E Airspace; Sunriver, OR Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-22 — Establish Class D Airspace; Provo, UT Text | PDF ‡
• Notices of proposed rulemaking
  • 2004-CE-33-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. Model 750XL Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-11 — Proposed Establishment of VOR Federal Airway 623 (V-623) Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 04-ANM-08 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace, Mariposa, CA Text | PDF ‡
• Aviation Maintenance Alerts: November 2004 (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
• FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
• How to obtain an operations waiver from the TSA — update
• AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

Thursday, November 25, 2004

• Postcards Online — update ‡
• AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 48 ‡
• AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 48 ‡

Wednesday, November 24, 2004

• News release — AOPA president delivers on Expo promise
• News release — No new user fees, GA programs funded

Tuesday, November 23, 2004

• News release — GAO recommends user fees for pilot examiners, inspectors

Monday, November 22, 2004

• AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

Sunday, November 21, 2004

• AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡
• December 2004 AOPA Pilot
  • Feature of the Month: "AOPA Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Home Stretch"
  • "AOPA Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors List"
  • "President's Position: The November election"
  • "Safety Pilot: Weather forecast"
  • Web links
  • "A-Mazing Views" ‡
  • "The View From Here" ‡
  • "AOPA Expo 2004: Maximum Expo-sure" ‡
  • "All in One" ‡
  • "What's Up With WAAS?" ‡
  • "Me, Myself, and I" ‡
  • "A GA Family Adventure" ‡
  • "Airframe & Powerplant: Lights On!" ‡
  • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
  • "Hangar Talk" ‡
  • "AOPA Action" ‡
  • "AOPA Action in California" ‡
  • "California Flying: Quincy in Plumas County" ‡
  • "Project Pilot" ‡
  • "Answers for Pilots: Time to buy?" ‡
  • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
  • "Pilot Products: The Savvy Owner seminars" ‡
  • "Test Pilot" ‡
  • "Never Again: Unavoidable ice" ‡
  • "Pilots: Cliff Fleming" ‡
  • "Letters" ‡
  • "Waypoints: If only" ‡
  • "Proficient Pilot: Around the world, chapter one" ‡
  • "Pilotage: Memorizing the fine print" ‡
  • "Pilot Counsel: The 'biennial' flight review" ‡

  Friday, November 19, 2004

  • AOPA's Guide to Flying Careers — update ‡
  • Multiengine Aircraft vs. Single-Engine Aircraft — update ‡
  • News release — Interim procedures for student sport pilot applications
  • Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
    • Part 25: Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • News release — AOPA fights for Minnesota's Crystal Airport
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-66 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Boone, IA Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, November 18, 2004

  • AOPA's Guide to Reducing the Cost of Flying — update ‡
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 47 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 47 ‡
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: November Twin Comanche status report
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — AOPA advocacy stalls threat to Georgia airport
  • News release — AOPA participates in Florida airports/flight training study
  • Government Accountability Office reports
    • Air Traffic Control: FAA Needs to Ensure Better Coordination When Approving Air Traffic Control Systems (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
    • Aviation Safety: FAA Needs to Strengthen the Management of Its Designee Programs (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

  Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  • News release — FAA amends 'Flight Plan' to include numerous AOPA recommendations
  • Trip reports from Mexico — update ‡

  Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  • News release — Boyer, Cebula meet with top Homeland Security officials
  • News release — AOPA opposes racetrack near Arlington, Washington, airport
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-65 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Lexington, MO Text | PDF ‡
  • Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft — update

  Monday, November 15, 2004

  • News release — Sport pilot knowledge test questions now available
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • AOPA's Guide to TSA's Alien Flight Training/Citizenship Validation Rule — update
  • News release — Confusion reigns over TSA flight training rule
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30429; Amdt. No. 3109 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡
  • Aircraft registration database — update ‡

  Friday, November 12, 2004

  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-CE-32-AD — Airworthiness Directives; EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Model EA-300 and EA-300/S Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — AOPA to fight Crystal Airport closure plan

  Thursday, November 11, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 46 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 46 ‡
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes monthly winners — update
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — AOPA vigilance ensures grant protection will keep GA airports strong

  Wednesday, November 10, 2004

  • News release — AOPA donates $20,000 to ERAU Career Pathways Scholarship fund
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-64 — Proposed Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; Wichita Colonel James Jabara Airport, KS Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, November 09, 2004

  • News release — AOPA to seek changes to southern Indiana MOA proposal
  • News release — AOPA formally opposes Shaw Air Force Base airspace proposal
  • Meet the Aviation Services Team — update
  • AOPA's Guide to TSA's Alien Flight Training/Citizenship Validation Rule — update
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-23-02 — Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90, 99, 100, 200, and 1900 Series Airplanes, and Models 70 and 300 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-23-01 — Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-22-28 — Raytheon Aircraft Company Model B100 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Airman Knowledge Test Questions: Private Pilot Powered Parachute/Weight Shift ‡

  Monday, November 08, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 2004-ASW-13 — Modification to Class D Airspace; Alamogordo, NM Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2004-CE-31-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. Model GA8 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-CE-65-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 800B Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Airman Knowledge Test Questions
    • Sport Pilot ‡
    • Sport Pilot Instructor/Examiner ‡
  • Government Accountability Office Report: Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Airport and Airway Trust Fund Excise Taxes (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules — update ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, November 05, 2004

  • Trip reports from the Bahamas — update ‡
  • News release — Alert for stolen crop-dusting aircraft
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 13: Investigative and Enforcement Procedures — update ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-22-21 — GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • Regulatory brief: TSA Flight Training Security Rule — update
  • On Capitol Hill — update
  • Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft — update

  Thursday, November 04, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 45 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 45 ‡
  • News release — Local politics important to AOPA members, too
  • News release — AOPA to help TSA fix citizenship validation rule
  • AOPA's Guide to TSA's Alien Flight Training/Citizenship Validation Rule
  • News release — AOPA team battles to save Georgia airport
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡

  Wednesday, November 03, 2004

  • News release — Key policies, leaders likely to remain in second term
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-21 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Prospect Creek, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-22 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Red Dog, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-20 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Kulik Lake, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-17 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Annette Island, Metlakatla, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-23 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Seward, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-18 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Badami, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-19 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Haines, AK Text | PDF ‡
  • Medical subject report: Recertification Following Renal (Kidney) Transplant — update ‡
  • News release — Elections keep many friends of GA in office
  • News release — AOPA's power on Capitol Hill

  Tuesday, November 02, 2004

  • "Never Again Online: Lights out," November 2004
  • Advisory circulars — update ‡
  • Regulatory brief: TSA Flight Training Security Rule — update
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-22-13 — Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-22-11 — Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 P1, P2, T1, and T2 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, November 01, 2004

  • Aviation subject reports — update ‡
    • Winter Flying
    • Fuel for General Aviation Aircraft
    • Fire and Fire Extinguishers
    • Aircraft Airworthiness
    • Aircraft Corrosion
  • AOPA's A Pilot's Guide to Mountain Flying — update ‡
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • News release — Pilots, make your voice heard — vote!
  • Regulatory brief: TSA Flight Training Security Rule — update
  • Final rules; Docket No. 30428; Amdt. No. 3108 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-CE-28-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61: Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors — update ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Sunday, October 31, 2004

  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AWP-4 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Napa, CA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AWP-2 — Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace; Prescott, AZ Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-56 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Scribner, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-60 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Harvard, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-62 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Warrensburg, MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-55 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Oberlin, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-58 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Imperial, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-61 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Hartington, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-63 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Sedalia, MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-57 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Nebraska City, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-59 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Hastings, NE Text | PDF ‡
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-22-12 — MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 600N Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-21-08 — Cessna Aircraft Company Models 190, 195 (L-126A,B,C), 195A, and 195B Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-ANM-10 — Proposed Revision of VOR Federal Airway 208 Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
    • Part 25: Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
    • Part 150: Airport Noise Compatibility Planning
  • Aviation subject reports — update ‡
    • Flight Training Devices
    • ATC Communications
    • Winter Flying

  Saturday, October 30, 2004

  • AOPA's Guide to Flying Careers — update ‡
  • AOPA's Guide to Learning to Fly — update ‡
  • Aviation subject reports — update ‡
    • GPSs and Multifunction Displays (MFDs)
    • Night Flying
    • Turbine Pilot: Transitioning to Turbine Aircraft
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • News release — AOPA posts Expo videos for posterity

  Friday, October 29, 2004

  • News release — Citizenship check rule creates confusion
  • Regulatory brief: TSA Flight Training Security Rule — update
  • News release — Time change means more flying after dark: Be prepared

  Thursday, October 28, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 44 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 44 ‡
  • Aviation subject report: Runway Incursions — update ‡
  • Postcards Online — update ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Airport taxi diagrams — update
  • U.S. Terminal Procedures — update ‡

  Wednesday, October 27, 2004

  • News release — Pilots must act in political process, says Rep. Darrell Issa, AOPA member and pilot
  • News release — AOPA volunteers hear from elected official about saving airports
  • News release — L.A. Airport Police see firsthand the benefits of Airport Watch
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update

  Tuesday, October 26, 2004

  • AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡

  Monday, October 25, 2004

  • November 2004 AOPA Pilot
    • Feature of the Month: "A Star Is Born"
    • "AOPA Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: In-Flight Insights"
    • "Member Feedback"
    • "President's Position: ILS by satellite"
    • "Safety Pilot: Terrain Tactics: Going to Jackson"
    • Web links
    • "GA Entrepreneurs" ‡
    • "50 Years of the Cessna 310" ‡
    • "My Cessna 310" ‡
    • "Terrain Tactics: Hard Knocks" ‡
    • "Anderson-Greenwood AG-14: Fork-Tailed Cutey" ‡
    • "Fire in Flight!" ‡
    • "BRP's V300T Engine: First Impression" ‡
    • "Postcards: High Over Canada" ‡
    • "Fly Buddies" ‡
    • "My Life as a Freight Dog" ‡
    • "Terrain Tactics: On Display: Steering Clear: TAWS Laws" ‡
    • "Turbine Pilot: The Force Is With You" ‡
    • "Airframe & Powerplant: Making Modifications" ‡
    • "Wx Watch: Icing on the Web" ‡
    • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
    • "Hangar Talk" ‡
    • "AOPA Action" ‡
    • "California Action" ‡
    • "California Flying: Great weather, amazing variety" ‡
    • "Answers for Pilots: Terrain Tactics: The air up there" ‡
    • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
    • "Test Pilot" ‡
    • "Pilot Products: Garmin GPSMap 96 and 96c" ‡
    • "Never Again: No juice!" ‡
    • "Pilots: Jim Hagedorn" ‡
    • "Letters" ‡
    • "Waypoints: The grass menagerie" ‡
    • "Proficient Pilot: Nostalgia online" ‡
    • "Pilotage: Friendly flying" ‡
    • "Pilot Counsel: Recent-experience requirements" ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-21-05 — Kelly Aerospace Power Systems B-Series Combustion Heaters Models B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, and B4500 (Formerly Owned by JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation) Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30427; Amdt. No. 451 — IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 98-CE-17-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) Beech 200 Series Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-CE-29-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Eagle Aircraft (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Model Eagle 150B Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft — update
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Saturday, October 23, 2004

  • News release — Thousands help make AOPA Expo 2004 one of most successful ever
  • News release — AOPA senior management team outlines successes and goals
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Virtual Expo 2004

  Friday, October 22, 2004

  • News release — TSA head hears GA concerns from AOPA members
  • Regulatory brief: TSA Flight Training Security Rule — update
  • Virtual Expo 2004

  Thursday, October 21, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 43 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 43 ‡
  • News release — Luncheon recognizes journalists, civilian astronaut
  • News release — Blakey supports WAAS, opposes user fees
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-21-06 — deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II Airplanes and Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-AWP-5 — Establishment of Class D Airspace; Riverside March Field, CA Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — The curtain goes up today on AOPA Expo 2004
  • Government Accountability Office Report: Transportation Security R&D: TSA and DHS Are Researching and Developing Technologies, but Need to Improve R&D Management (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Virtual Expo 2004

  Wednesday, October 20, 2004

  • News release — Congress orders report from security agencies on reopening DC-3, Reagan National to GA
  • News release — TSA amends parts of new alien flight training rule
  • Medical subject report: Medical Certification Procedure for Substance Dependence or Abuse (Alcohol or Drugs) — update ‡
  • Virtual Expo 2004
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30426; Amdt. No. 3107 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 83-ANE-14-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. (formerly TRW Hartzell Propeller) Model HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, and HC-B5MP-3 Turbopropellers Text | PDF ‡
  • Aviation Maintenance Alerts: October 2004 (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

  Tuesday, October 19, 2004

  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes monthly winners — update
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: October Twin Comanche status report — update
  • Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft — update
  • News release — AOPA Expo returns to Long Beach, Calif., for 2004
  • News release — AOPA wants FAA "Flight Plan" improved for general aviation
  • News release — FAA says "no" to subsidizing commercial airline from airport revenues
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-54 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Dodge City, KS Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, October 18, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • News release — Stay ahead of the plane — plan your Expo arrival
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Saturday, October 16, 2004

  • Aircraft registration database — update ‡

  Friday, October 15, 2004

  • News release — FAA and TSA administrators, SpaceShipOne pilot featured at AOPA Expo 2004
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30425; Amdt. No. 3106 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, October 14, 2004

  • Regulatory brief: TSA Flight Training Security Rule — update
  • News release — Powerful House member calls on TSA to resolve difficulties in alien flight training rule
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 42 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 42 ‡
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • News release — Sport pilot program moves forward
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-21-02 — Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno- Produkcyjne Szybownictwa "PZL-Bielsko" Model SZD-50-3 "Puchacz" Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-21-01 — Hartzell Propeller Inc. (formerly Hartzell Propeller Products Division) Model HC-B5MP-3( )/M10282A( )+6 Five Bladed Propellers Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-20-10 — Valentin GmbH & Co. Taifun 17E Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-10 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Jonesville, VA Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2000-CE-38-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 90, 99, 100, 200, and 300 Series Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules — update ‡

  Wednesday, October 13, 2004

  • News release — Pennsylvania pilot is quarterly winner of ASF door prize
  • News release — FAA renews runway incursion program
  • News release — AOPA continues fight against "permanent TFRs"
  • AOPA Expo 2004 exhibitor list — update
  • News from the National Business Aviation Association 2004 convention — update ‡
  • News release — See the broad range of general aviation aircraft at AOPA Expo 2004
  • News release — NBAA opens convention with optimism, vigilance

  Tuesday, October 12, 2004

  • News release — N.C. congressman adds concerns over Cherry Point MOAs
  • AOPA Member Products: What's New — update
  • News from the National Business Aviation Association 2004 convention ‡
  • News release — Amid all the fun, AOPA Expo 2004 is also about education

  Monday, October 11, 2004

  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Saturday, October 09, 2004

  • AOPA General Aviation Trends report, second quarter 2004
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update

  Friday, October 08, 2004

  • News release — New ASF report breaks the ice on cold weather flying
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-53 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Hannibal, MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-51 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Harrisonville, MO Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — Air Force wants more airspace in Georgia, South Carolina
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • News release — AOPA Expo 2004 to fill the Long Beach Convention Center with more than 500 GA exhibits
  • FAA Order 8000-84: Procedures to Accept Industry-Developed Training for Light-Sport Repairmen (requires Adobe Reader)

  Thursday, October 07, 2004

  • AOPA's NASA ASRS Interactive Form ‡
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 41 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 41 ‡
  • News release — Boyer takes member concerns over alien flight training rule directly to Congress
  • News release — AOPA's resources in Congress
  • News release — DOE responds to AOPA concerns on Los Alamos Airport landfill project
  • Regulatory brief: TSA Flight Training Security Rule
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2004-CE-23-AD — Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-CE-26-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company, Model 390, Premier 1 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-CE-57-AD — Airworthiness Directives; LET a.s. Model Blanik L-13 AC Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — Senate passes bill that includes photo pilot certificates
  • News release — AOPA acts to block New Jersey photo ID bill
  • News release — FAA Administrator Marion Blakey will address pilot concerns at AOPA Expo 2004's opening general session in Long Beach, Calif.
  • News release — AOPA and Georgia work to prevent bird strikes
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules — update ‡
  • "Never Again Online: Yes, overconfidence!" October 2004

  Wednesday, October 06, 2004

  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: October Twin Comanche status report
  • News release — Mayor Daley tries to explain away FAA fines for Meigs destruction
  • News release — The little airplane that could
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-20-08 — MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model 500N and 600N Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 13: Investigative and Enforcement Procedures — update ‡

  Tuesday, October 05, 2004

  • On Capitol Hill — update
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-20-07 — Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, October 04, 2004

  • News release — SpaceShipOne wins X Prize
  • Aviation subject report: Airport Compliance, Improvement, and Trust Fund Information ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-52 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Lamar, MO Text | PDF ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Sunday, October 03, 2004

  • AOPA Expo 2004 exhibitor list — update

  Friday, October 01, 2004

  • News release — FAA to fine Chicago for destroying Meigs Field airport
  • News release — Pilots in Pacific Northwest need to keep an eye on Mt. St. Helens
  • News release — 1,100-plus Texas pilots now smarter about GPS
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AWP-6 — Establishment of Restricted Area 2507E; Chocolate Mountains, CA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ANM-12 — Proposed Revision of Jet Route 94 Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — Aviation security bill advances in House without Weiner amendment
  • News release — New Postcards Online feature Vermont, Mackinac Island, and Long Beach
  • News release — AOPA Expo returns to Long Beach, Calif., for 2004

  Thursday, September 30, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 40 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 40 ‡
  • News release — RVSM deadline approaches for flight above 29,000 feet
  • News release — FAA slips date for sport pilot student applications
  • News release — Boyer appeals directly to TSA chief to delay alien flight training rule
  • News release — Congressman Oberstar praises work of the AOPA Air Safety Foundation
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — AOPA acts to stave off tariff-induced avgas price increase
  • Airport taxi diagrams — update
  • U.S. Terminal Procedures — update ‡
  • Postcards Online — update ‡

  Wednesday, September 29, 2004

  • News release — Presidential debate closes Florida GA airports
  • News release — AOPA argues against unreasonable fee increases at Minneapolis GA reliever airports
  • News release — Remnants of Jeanne wreak havoc in Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
  • News release — Rutan is poised for a Monday space launch
  • FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-50 — Modification of Class D Airspace; and Modification of Class E Airspace; Joplin, MO Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 150: Airport Noise Compatibility Planning — update ‡

  Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  • News release — AOPA petitions to suspend parts of TSA alien training rule
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-07 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Teller, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-46 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Kennett, MO Text | PDF ‡
  • Aviation Maintenance Alerts: September 2004 (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

  Monday, September 27, 2004

  • News release — Hurricane Jeanne strikes same area as Frances
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, September 24, 2004

  • News release — Where do they stand on GA?
  • Aviation subject reports
    • Aircraft Airworthiness — update ‡
    • General Aviation Security — update ‡
    • Notams and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) — update ‡
    • Pilot Skills: Currency vs. Proficiency — update ‡
    • Thunderstorm Avoidance — update ‡
    • Turbine Pilot: Transitioning to Turbine Aircraft — update ‡
  • Advisory circulars — update ‡
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-49 — Modification Class E Airspace; Burwell, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-48 — Modification of Class D Airspace; and Modification of Class E Airspace; Salina, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-47 — Modification of Class E Airspace; St. Francis, KS Text | PDF ‡
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update

  Thursday, September 23, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 39 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 39 ‡
  • News release — AOPA raises concerns over TSA "alien training" rule
  • News release — AOPA concerned over impact of Los Alamos landfill project
  • News release — New York congressman agrees not to target GA after meeting with Boyer
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-12 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Merrill, WI Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-11 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Albert Lea, MN Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-16 — Proposed Revocation of Class E Airspace; Findlay, OH Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-18 — Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Mount Comfort, IN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-17 — Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Hibbing, MN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-13 — Proposed Modification of Class D Airspace; Grissom ARB, IN Text | PDF ‡
  • Transportation Security Administration Regulations Part 1552: Flight Schools ‡

  Wednesday, September 22, 2004

  • News release — Senate committee OKs new photo pilot certificates
  • October 2004 AOPA Pilot
    • Feature of the Month: "Turbine Pilot: Cessna Citation CJ3: Upping the Ante"
    • "First-Time Jet Pilot"
    • "AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Black Box Bonuses"
    • "President's Position: Speaking out"
    • "Safety Pilot: Landmark Accidents: Much More Than a Bad Day"
    • Web links
    • "Election 2004: Candidates Who Understand GA" ‡
    • "Build Me an Airplane: Cirrus: Constant Changing" ‡
    • "Beriev Be-103: From Russia With Love" ‡
    • "Tailored for Four" ‡
    • "Sport Pilot Lands" ‡
    • "Ready or Not" ‡
    • "Scanning for Traffic" ‡
    • "Turbine Pilot: Moving On Up" ‡
    • "Bill's T-Bone" ‡
    • "GA Under Glass" ‡
    • "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" ‡
    • "New Routing" ‡
    • "Airframe & Powerplant: Getting FAT" ‡
    • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
    • "Hangar Talk" ‡
    • "AOPA Action" ‡
    • "California Action" ‡
    • "California Flying: Weaverville" ‡
    • "Answers for Pilots: Middle-aged aircraft" ‡
    • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
    • "Test Pilot" ‡
    • "Never Again: Runway incursion" ‡
    • "Pilot Products: NACO charts on DVD, online" ‡
    • "Pilots: John Ball" ‡
    • "Letters" ‡
    • "Waypoints: Beating around the Bush" ‡
    • "Proficient Pilot: Look out below" ‡
    • "Pilotage: Charley's wrath" ‡
    • "Pilot Counsel: Seat belts and shoulder harnesses" ‡
  • News release — FAA agrees to new hazard study for Sikorsky Airport
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-19-09 — Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22- Series Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-45 — Modification of Class D Airspace; and Modification of Class E Airspace; Grand Island, NE Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-CE-21-AD — Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, September 21, 2004

  • News release — TSA issues alien training rule
  • Government Accountability Office Report: Air Traffic Control: System Management Capabilities Improved, but More Can Be Done to Institutionalize Improvements (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

  Monday, September 20, 2004

  • Final rule; Docket No. 30424; Amdt. No. 3105 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-CE-24-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Great Lakes Aircraft Company, LLC, Models 2T-1A-1 and 2T-1A-2 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 71: Designation of Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E Airspace Areas; Airways; Routes; and Reporting Points — update ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Sunday, September 19, 2004

  • News release — Boyer brings AOPA's Airport Watch message to key Midwest event

  Friday, September 17, 2004

  • News release — GAO sees little risk to nuclear power plants from GA
  • News release — Boyer visits Colorado, Arizona pilots during Pilot Town Meeting swing
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-19-04 — Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-44 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Fremont, NE Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, September 16, 2004

  • News release — Ivan marches on, bringing tornadoes and flooding
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 38 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 38 ‡
  • News release — AOPA warns Watsonville, California, about closing runway
  • AOPA Expo 2004
    • Exhibitor list — update
    • Product demonstrations
    • Other aviation groups meeting at AOPA Expo 2004
  • News release — Sport pilot student applications start November 15
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Aircraft registration database — update ‡

  Wednesday, September 15, 2004

  • News release — House aviation subcommittee advances aviation security bill
  • Aviation subject report: Aircraft Airworthiness — update ‡
  • AOPA Member Products: What's New — update

  Tuesday, September 14, 2004

  • News release — House passes AOPA-supported "good Samaritan" bill
  • News release — AOPA fights to stop Weiner bill in its tracks
  • News release — Legislation introduced to allow airshows near stadiums
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-18-12 — DG Flugzeugbau GmbH, Model DG-500MB Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-CE-01-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech 100, 200, and 300 Series Airplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, September 13, 2004

  • Trip reports from the Bahamas — update ‡
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, September 10, 2004

  • News release — AOPA's advocacy deters unwarranted restriction at Michigan airport
  • AOPA's 2004 Aviation Fact Card (requires Adobe Reader)
  • News release — GA security improved since September 11
  • AOPA Aviation Newsletters

  Thursday, September 09, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 37 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 37 ‡
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes monthly winners — update
  • News release — AOPA working the Hill to defeat ridiculous GA security bill
  • News release — AOPA forces changes in San Jose noise ordinance
  • News release — AOPA pushes for replacement crosswind runway for Martinsburg, W.Va.
  • AOPA Expo 2004 arrival procedures
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • "Never Again Online: Trapped on top," September 2004
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 71: Designation of Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E Airspace Areas; Airways; Routes; and Reporting Points — update ‡
  • News release — FAA agrees to take more comments on Cherry Point MOA proposal
  • News release — New Camp Pendleton airspace provides better GA access

  Wednesday, September 08, 2004

  • News release — President visits Florida
  • Trip reports from the Caribbean — update ‡
  • Advisory Circular 150/5345-44G: Specification for Taxiway and Runway Signs (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-SW-24-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, D1, and EC130 B4 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, September 07, 2004

  • Trip reports from Mexico — update ‡
  • News release — Tropical depression Frances threatens flooding, tornadoes for southeast U.S.
  • Aviation Maintenance Alerts: August 2004 (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

  Monday, September 06, 2004

  • News release — Tropical Storm Frances heading for Florida panhandle
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AWP-19 — Establishment of Restricted Area 2503D; Camp Pendleton, CA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AWP-03 — Amendment of Restricted Area 2306C, Yuma West, AZ Text | PDF ‡
    • Docket No. 30423; Amdt. No. 3104 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-03 — Proposed Revision of Colored Federal Airway; AK Text | PDF ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Sunday, September 05, 2004

  • News release — Frances pounds Florida

  Saturday, September 04, 2004

  • News release — Frances slows down but still a monster

  Friday, September 03, 2004

  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Federal Aviation Regulations
    • Part 1: Definitions and Abbreviations — update ‡
    • Part 21: Certification Procedures for Products and Parts — update ‡
    • Part 43: Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration — update ‡
    • Part 45: Identification and Registration Marking — update ‡
    • Part 61: Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors — update ‡
    • Part 65: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers — update ‡
    • Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules — update ‡

  Thursday, September 02, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 36 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 36 ‡
  • News release — Pilots can request extensions to temporary certificates online
  • News release — AOPA asks FAA to declare development near Sikorsky Airport a hazard
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-18-01 — Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co KG Models HO-V343 and HO-V343K Propellers Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-8 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Somerset, KY Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-CE-18-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Letecké Závody Model L 23 Super-Blanik Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Airport taxi diagrams — update
  • U.S. Terminal Procedures — update ‡

  Wednesday, September 01, 2004

  • News release — AOPA advocacy helps swing vote in favor of Witham Field
  • News release — Sport Pilot begins — Fly with 'driver's license medical'
  • News release — Cleveland air show will go on Friday

  Tuesday, August 31, 2004

  • News release — Moving day pushed back for San Diego pilots
  • Trip reports from Canada — update ‡

  Monday, August 30, 2004

  • News release — AOPA fights so that Cleveland air show can go on
  • News release — AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner tops 100,000 users
  • News release — Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes gets $5,000 bonus
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • AOPA Expo 2004 exhibitor list — update
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Sunday, August 29, 2004

  • News release — Two Embry-Riddle Prescott teachers killed in midair collision
  • Trip reports from Alaska — update ‡
  • Trip reports from Canada — update ‡

  Friday, August 27, 2004

  • Aviation subject report: Fuel for General Aviation Aircraft ‡
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • News release — Check for fuel before you fly in Northeast
  • News release — AOPA tells Florida voters the truth about Witham Field
  • Medical subject report: Special Issuance Procedure Following Pacemaker Implantation — update ‡
  • News release — Parents thank AOPA for saving UNC's Horace Williams Airport
  • News release — Republican convention brings airspace restrictions
  • News release — Boyer defends GA security in radio interview; study authors denounce inflammatory article
  • News release — Places to fly: Postcards Online
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-08 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Shungnak, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-09 — Revision of Class E Airspace; King Salmon, AK Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, August 26, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 35 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 35 ‡
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: September Twin Comanche status report
  • News release — TSA chief praises AOPA's Airport Watch, promises to