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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 support GA
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update
  • News release — Picking up the pieces
  • News release — FAA experiences delay in issuing airman certificates
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡

  Wednesday, August 25, 2004

  • News release — AOPA-backed demonstration program to help save airports
  • Trip reports from the Bahamas/Caribbean — update ‡
  • News release — Cheney's Pennsylvania bus tour today brings pop-up TFRs
  • Postcards Online — update ‡

  Tuesday, August 24, 2004

  • News release — Happy New Year!
  • News release — Quake-damaged Northway, Alaska, runway will finally be replaced
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-10 — Modification of Class D Airspace; Rochester, MN; Modification of Class E Airspace; Rochester, MN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-08 — Modification of Class D Airspace; Camp Douglas, WI Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-07 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Janesville, WI Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-05 — Modification of Class E Airspace; South Haven, MI Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-04 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Kalamazoo, MI Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-03 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Northwood, ND Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-02 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Georgetown, OH Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-01 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Urbana, OH Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-20 — Modification of Class D Airspace Area; Mount Clemens, MI Text | PDF ‡
    • Docket No. 30422; Amdt. No. 450 — IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, August 23, 2004

  • Trip reports from Mexico — update ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-17-04 — Grob-Werke Gmbh & Co KG Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30421; Amdt. No. 3103 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Regulatory brief: FAA proposed twin Cessna wing spar ADs — update
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, August 20, 2004

  • News release — FAA listens to users on 400-series Cessna wing spar cracks
  • Advisory circulars (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
    • 23.1419-2C: Certification of Part 23 Airplanes for Flight in Icing Conditions
    • 120-27D: Aircraft Weight and Balance Control
    • 120-83: Flight Deck Observer Seat and Associated Equipment
  • Aviation subject reports
    • Fatigue and the Pilot — update ‡
    • General Aviation Security — update ‡
    • Seaplane Rating — update ‡
  • Trip reports from Canada — update ‡
  • News release — AOPA to Stuart, Fla., residents — focus on facts, not fears
  • News release — San Diego pilots protest eviction notices
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-17-02 — Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90, 99, 100, 200, 300, and 1900 Series Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-CE-19-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules — update ‡

  Thursday, August 19, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 34 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 34 ‡
  • News release — AOPA pings Navy, FAA for "stealth" MOAs
  • News release — FAA takes modest step to improve special issuance medical process
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-16-15 — Eurocopter France Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N and N1, and SA-366G1 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-SW-47-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 155B and EC 155B1 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — N.Y. aircraft owners get tax break
  • News release — AOPA opposes rule that jeopardizes access to specialized repair services
  • News release — U.S. Navy wants even more airspace over central California
  • News release — Tennessee airport managers applaud AOPA's defense of general aviation

  Wednesday, August 18, 2004

  • Aviation subject report: Traveling With Children and Family — update ‡
  • AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡
  • September 2004 AOPA Pilot
    • Feature of the Month: "Cessna 206 Amphibian: Four-Wheel Water Wagon"
    • "AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: The Inside Job"
    • "President's Position: Listening to members"
    • "Safety Pilot: Practical standards"
    • Web links
    • "Movie Magic" ‡
    • "Incredible Journey" ‡
    • "No Flying T'day, Mate" ‡
    • "Loud & Clear" ‡
    • "Tuckered Out" ‡
    • "Postcards: Old Florida Charm" ‡
    • "Airframe & Powerplant: That First Annual" ‡
    • "Wx Watch: Fall Surprise" ‡
    • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
    • "Hangar Talk" ‡
    • "AOPA Action" ‡
    • "AOPA Expo" ‡
    • "California Action" ‡
    • "California Flying: Mendocino — the jewel of the northern coast" ‡
    • "Answers for Pilots: Convective medical sigmets" ‡
    • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
    • "Pilot Products: VTS Inc. aircraft systems software" ‡
    • "Test Pilot" ‡
    • "Never Again: Flying bump" ‡
    • "Pilots: Ray Noble" ‡
    • "Letters" ‡
    • "Waypoints: The glass is full" ‡
    • "Proficient Pilot: Inauspicious beginnings" ‡
    • "Pilotage: Smell the fish" ‡
    • "Pilot Counsel: Update on the pilot 'insecurity' rule" ‡
  • News release — Battle heats up over Bangor prohibited area
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • News release — General aviation security discussed at 9/11 hearing
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-CE-67-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Ostmecklenburgische Flugzeugbau GmbH Model OMF-100-160 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, August 17, 2004

  • Trip reports from Mexico — update ‡
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-AWP-4 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Napa, CA Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, August 16, 2004

  • News release — GA picks up after Charley
  • Trip reports from Canada — update ‡
  • News release — FAA responds to ADIZ confusion
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Saturday, August 14, 2004

  • Aircraft registration database — update ‡

  Friday, August 13, 2004

  • News release — Rave reviews for Air Safety Foundation's Runway Safety program
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-17-01 — Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, August 12, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 33 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 33 ‡
  • News release — Proof AOPA Airport Watch concept works
  • AOPA Expo 2004 exhibitor list — update
  • News release — Surprise — California aeronautics budget not raided
  • News release — Republican convention brings airspace restrictions
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • AOPA's Guide to Flying Careers — update ‡
  • Aviation subject reports
    • Aircraft Airworthiness — update ‡
    • 61.56 "The Flight Review" — update ‡
    • Night Flying — update ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2002-NE-33-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines Text | PDF ‡
  • FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control — update
    • Appendix A: Aircraft Information
    • Appendix B: Aircraft Information Helicopters/Rotorcrafts
    • Appendix C: Aircraft Information Specific Homebuilt/Experimental Aircraft

  Wednesday, August 11, 2004

  • News release — 80-octane avgas headed for extinction
  • News release — AOPA asks FAA to make WAAS widely available
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 03-AWP-15 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; California City, CA Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-10 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Jonesville, VA Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, August 10, 2004

  • Trip reports from the Bahamas/Caribbean — update ‡
  • Aeronautical Information Manual — update ‡
  • How to obtain an operations waiver from the TSA — update
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-16-08 — MD Helicopters Inc. Model MD900 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, August 09, 2004

  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes monthly winners — update
  • Regulatory brief: True unleaded alternative for 100LL needed for general aviation — update
  • Regulatory brief: FAA proposed twin Cessna wing spar ADs — update
  • News release — AOPA to protect member interests on UAV certification panel
  • AOPA Member Products: What's New — update
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30420; Amdt. No. 3102 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — AOPA chides governor for proposed restrictions
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, August 06, 2004

  • News release — AOPA files comments telling FAA to deny Navy request for prohibited airspace
  • News release — TSA issues reminder for pilots to be security conscious
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: August Twin Comanche status report
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update

  Thursday, August 05, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 32 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 32 ‡
  • News release — Congress makes sure FSS service levels continue
  • "Never Again Online: Lake mission," August 2004
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • News release — AOPA set to oppose Michigan tax increase
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 02-AEA-19 — Establishment of Restricted Areas 5802C, D, and E; Fort Indiantown Gap, PA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-08 — Amendment to Class E Airspace; La Junta, CO Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 25: Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes — update ‡
  • Airport taxi diagrams — update
  • U.S. Terminal Procedures — update ‡

  Wednesday, August 04, 2004

  • News release — AOPA adds support for San Jose aviation program
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2003-SW-37-AD — Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 369A, 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HS, 369HM, 500N, and OH-6A Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-SW-07-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, August 03, 2004

  • News release — FAA withdraws Montana restricted airspace proposal
  • News release — No TFRs for Kerry campaign
  • Trip reports from Canada — update ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations
    • Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules — update ‡
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations — update ‡
    • Part 125: Certification and Operations: Airplanes Having a Seating Capacity of 20 or More Passengers or a Maximum Payload Capacity of 6,000 Pounds or More; and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft — update ‡
    • Part 129: Operations: Foreign Air Carriers and Foreign Operators of U.S.-Registered Aircraft Engaged in Common Carriage — update ‡

  Monday, August 02, 2004

  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-15-22 — Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S- 61L, S-61N, S-61-NM, and S-61R Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-15-21 — Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-AWP-5 — Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; Riverside March Field, CA Text | PDF ‡
  • Trip reports from Canada — update ‡
  • AOPA's Guide to Aircraft Importing and Exporting — update ‡
  • News release — Aviation Explorer facility dedicated at AirVenture
  • News release — TSA considers flight restrictions after latest terrorist threat
  • AOPA Member Products: What's New — update
  • Aviation medical examiner database — update ‡
  • News from AirVenture Oshkosh 2004 — update ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, July 30, 2004

  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-15-19 — The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA- 46-500TP Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-15-18 — Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-15-15 — Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-401, AT- 401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT- 503A, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-15-11 — Eurocopter France Model EC155B and B1 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2004-CE-17-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-SW-51-AD — Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 600N Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — AOPA — A family affair
  • News release — AOPA meets with FAA to work toward resolution of sport pilot medical Catch-22
  • News release — AOPA Expo named one of the nation's top aviation attractions
  • 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 ‡
  • FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • Medical subject report: Responding to FAA Requests for Information ‡
  • News from AirVenture Oshkosh 2004 — update ‡

  Thursday, July 29, 2004

  • News from AirVenture Oshkosh 2004 — update ‡
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 31 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 31 ‡
  • News release — AOPA will oppose Outer Banks MOAs
  • News release — On the road again
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • AOPA Expo 2004 exhibitor list — update

  Wednesday, July 28, 2004

  • News release — Flight training devices don't need airline-style regulation, AOPA tells FAA
  • Medical subject reports
    • Intraocular Lens Implants/Cataract Surgery — update ‡
    • Acceptable Corrective Measures for Vision Acuity Photo Refractive Procedures — update ‡
    • Diabetes Specifications, Oral and Diet Controlled — update ‡
  • Regulatory brief: FAA proposes complex and costly flight simulator regulations — update
  • AOPA's A Pilot's Guide to Mountain Flying — update ‡
  • Aviation subject reports
    • Density Altitude — update ‡
    • GPSs and Multifunction Displays (MFDs) — update ‡
  • News from AirVenture Oshkosh 2004 — update ‡
  • News release — Members turn to AOPA for sport pilot answers
  • Transportation Security Administration Part 1507: Privacy Act-Exemptions ‡

  Tuesday, July 27, 2004

  • Advisory circulars — update ‡
  • News release — General aviation must be part of government aviation plan, AOPA says
  • Trip reports from Canada — update ‡
  • News from AirVenture Oshkosh 2004 — update ‡
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30419; Amdt. No. 3101 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner tutorial

  Monday, July 26, 2004

  • News release — Airport Watch is a counter-terrorism tool
  • News from AirVenture Oshkosh 2004 ‡
  • Trip reports
    • Canada — update ‡
    • Bahamas/Caribbean — update ‡
  • News release — DTC DUAT signs on as AOPA Expo 2004 Platinum Sponsor
  • Light sport aircraft spotter's guide
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Sunday, July 25, 2004

  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Trip reports from the Bahamas — update ‡

  Friday, July 23, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Medical subject reports
    • Recertification Following Prostate Cancer ‡
    • Removal of Color Vision Restriction — update ‡
  • AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡
  • News release — 9/11 Commission finds little fault with general aviation
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-15-01 — Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 390 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-NE-50-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-B3TN- 5( )/ T10282( ) Propellers Text | PDF ‡
  • Aviation Maintenance Alerts: July 2004 (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • News release — Postcards Online — places to fly
  • News release — AOPA counters call for permanent N.Y. airspace restrictions
  • AOPA's Member Guide to Being Sport Pilot Ready (requires Adobe Reader)

  Thursday, July 22, 2004

  • Regulatory brief: Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft Final Rule — update
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 30 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 30 ‡
  • News release — N.Y. security bill resurrected at last moment
  • August 2004 AOPA Pilot
    • Feature of the Month: "Lancair Columbia 400: Uncompromised Performance"
    • "AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Safety First"
    • "What's V_MC?"
    • "President's Position: Modernizing flight service"
    • "Safety Pilot: Going bump in the night"
    • Web links
    • "Mountain Time" ‡
    • "Rookie on the Mountain" ‡
    • "Incursions R Us" ‡
    • "Spitfire for 2" ‡
    • "Build Me an Airplane: Kansas Born" ‡
    • "The Leavenworth Link" ‡
    • "Having the Heart to Fly" ‡
    • "It's All in the Details" ‡
    • "The Great Airplane Bank Robbery" ‡
    • "The Flap About Flaps" ‡
    • "Turbine Pilot: Shake, Rattle, and Roll" ‡
    • "The Next-Generation Instrument Rating" ‡
    • "How It FITS" ‡
    • "AOPA Project Pilot 10-Year Anniversary: A Whole New World" ‡
    • "On Display: Avoiding Terrain: Garmin's GPSMap 296" ‡
    • "Airframe & Powerplant: Monitoring the Healthy Engine" ‡
    • "Letters" ‡
    • "Waypoints: Fragile forecasts" ‡
    • "Proficient Pilot: Water wings" ‡
    • "Pilotage: Avion du jour" ‡
    • "Pilot Counsel: Unapproved parts" ‡
    • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
    • "Hangar Talk" ‡
    • "AOPA Action" ‡
    • "California Action" ‡
    • "California Flying: Sleepy San Martin" ‡
    • "Answers for Pilots: Dog days of summer" ‡
    • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
    • "Never Again: Incident at Sullivan Lake" ‡
    • "Test Pilot" ‡
    • "Pilot Products: Jeppesen Skybound USB" ‡
    • "Pilots: Joe F. Edwards" ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — School moves closer to Oxnard Airport
  • News release — Twin Cessna hearing Aug. 18 in Kansas City

  Wednesday, July 21, 2004

  • Pilots' Guide to Getting Back Into Flying — update
  • News release — North Carolina university to continue operating Horace Williams Airport
  • News release — Don't become a "target of interest" around Boston
  • Aviation subject report: Notams and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) — update ‡
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-32 — Proposed Modification of Restricted Areas 3601A and 3601B; Brookville, KS Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, July 20, 2004

  • News release — New Sport Pilot rule announced; AOPA is ready to answer your questions
  • U.S. General Accounting Office Report: Aviation Safety: Better Management Controls Are Needed to Improve FAA's Safety Enforcement and Compliance Efforts (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

  Monday, July 19, 2004

  • Bureau of Customs and Border Protection Annual User Fee Decal Request — Aircraft (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • Trip reports from Canada — update ‡
  • News release — OMB releases Sport Pilot rule back to FAA
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, July 16, 2004

  • News release — Airport defense highlights West Coast Pilot Town Meeting swing
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Aviation subject reports
    • ATC Communications — update ‡
    • Fear of Flying — update ‡
    • Notams and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) — update ‡
    • Traveling With Children and Family — update ‡
  • Aircraft registration database — update ‡

  Thursday, July 15, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 29 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 29 ‡
  • News release — Win-A-Twin bound for AirVenture
  • News release — Sport Pilot out next week?
  • News release — Dumbbells and flares....
  • News release — Robinson Helicopter shows economic value of GA to community
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-43 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Fairbury, NE Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2004-CE-13-AD — Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-CE-16-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 190, 195, 195A, and 195B Airplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Wednesday, July 14, 2004

  • AOPA Expo 2004 exhibitor list — update
  • Air Traffic Services brief: A76 Process: A Congressionally Mandated Competitive Sourcing Study of the Flight Service Station (FSS) Program — update
  • News release — AOPA fights residential development on Long Beach airport
  • News release — American Bonanza Society and AOPA team to resolve spar web cracking problem

  Tuesday, July 13, 2004

  • Regulatory brief: Raytheon (Beech) Carry-Through Spar Cracks
  • News release — FAA issues Piper control wheel AD
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: July Twin Comanche status report — update
  • AOPA General Aviation Trends report, first quarter 2004
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-14-21 — Stemme GmbH & Co. Models S10, S10-V, and S10-VT Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-14-20 — The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30418; Amdt. No. 3100 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 36: Noise Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification — update ‡

  Monday, July 12, 2004

  • News release — Florida governor protects airport by vetoing bill
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, July 09, 2004

  • Trip reports from Mexico — update ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-14-12 — The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32- 301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, July 08, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 28 ‡
  • News release — "Stop harassing GA," says AOPA; Congress "gets it"
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 28 ‡
  • News release — Alaska safety advocate Tom Wardleigh dies
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-6 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Dayton, TN Text | PDF ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Airport taxi diagrams — update
  • U.S. Terminal Procedures — update ‡
  • News release — Tennessee governor signs aviation tax relief bill
  • News release — FAA denies DOD prohibited airspace requests
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-8 — Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Somerset, KY Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-10 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Nulato, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-11 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Alpine Airstrip, Nuiqsut, AK Text | PDF ‡

  Wednesday, July 07, 2004

  • News release — AOPA says school and airport don't mix
  • News release — ADIZ confusion leads to hearing
  • "Never Again Online: Annual nightmare," July 2004
  • News release — Boyer defends GA on national radio show
  • Medical Certification Tips to Know Before You Go — update ‡
  • FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations
    • Part 25: Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes — update ‡
    • Part 36: Noise Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification — update ‡

  Tuesday, July 06, 2004

  • News release — U.S.-European agreement on GPS good news for GA pilots

  Monday, July 05, 2004

  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, July 02, 2004

  • News release — Fly safely, fly responsibly
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes monthly winners — update
  • News release — New Jersey pilot is quarterly winner of ASF door prize
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-13-01 — Dowty Aerospace Propellers Type R321/4- 82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4-82-F/13 Propeller Assemblies Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-09-05 — Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, and 551 Airplanes Text | PDF; Correction Text | PDF
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-42 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Columbus, NE Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-9 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Beaver, AK Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations — update ‡
    • Part 135: Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft — update ‡

  Thursday, July 01, 2004

  • Pilots' Guide to Getting Back Into Flying — update
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 27 ‡
  • News release — GA aircraft aren't "killing machines"
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 27 ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Contacting Your Elected Representatives: A Citizen's Guide — update
  • News release — Listen live to Phil Boyer this Tuesday on Ken Hamblin radio show
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Federal Aviation Regulations
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations — update ‡
    • Part 137: Agricultural Aircraft Operations — update ‡

  Wednesday, June 30, 2004

  • News release — Mandatory carbon monoxide detectors would have little effect on safety
  • Regulatory brief: Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule — update
  • News release — No UAV close encounters
  • News release — FAA mandates software upgrade for some Apollo GPS units

  Tuesday, June 29, 2004

  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Aircraft manufacturers — update ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-13-20 — Aircraft Equipped With Garmin AT, Apollo GX Series Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation Units With Software Versions 3.0 through 3.4 Inclusive Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30417; Amdt. No. 449 — IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, June 28, 2004

  • News release — AOPA to oppose Bangor (Washington) prohibited area
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30416; Amdt. No. 3099 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AWA-7 — Proposed Establishment of Prohibited Area 51, Bangor, WA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-22 — Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; Provo, UT Text | PDF ‡
  • Aviation subject reports — update ‡
    • Night Flying
    • GPSs and Multifunction Displays (MFDs)
    • Notams and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
  • News release — Illinois mayor saves airport
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, June 25, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • News release — AOPA Expo returns to Long Beach, Calif., for 2004
  • Trip reports from Mexico — update ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-13-05 — Eurocopter Deutschland Model MBB-BK 117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-1 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, June 24, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 26 ‡
  • In their own words: Rutan and Melvill talk about space flight ‡
  • Meet the Aviation Services team — update
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 26 ‡
  • AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • July 2004 AOPA Pilot
    • Feature of the Month: "Liberty XL2: Give Me Liberty"
    • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: "In the Prop Shop"
    • "President's Position: Mentoring"
    • "Safety Pilot: Beware the Dark Side"
    • Web links
    • "Into the Valley of Fire" ‡
    • "Turbine Pilot: Bombardier Challenger 300: No-Surprise Super-Midsize" ‡
    • "Air Bags Come to Aviation" ‡
    • "AOPA Expo 2004: Everything New in the Air" ‡
    • "Details, Details" ‡
    • "On Display: Bright Companion: Lowrance AirMap 1000" ‡
    • "Airframe & Powerplant: No Power Needed" ‡
    • "Wx Watch: History of a High" ‡
    • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
    • "Hangar Talk" ‡
    • "AOPA Action" ‡
    • "California Action" ‡
    • "California Flying: Camping out at the airport" ‡
    • "Answers for Pilots: Think Canada" ‡
    • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
    • "Pilot Products: Monroy ATD-300 Traffic-Watch" ‡
    • "Test Pilot" ‡
    • "Never Again: Gone fishing" ‡
    • "Pilots: Richard Bodycombe" ‡
    • "Letters" ‡
    • "Waypoints: The grab bag theorem" ‡
    • "Pilotage: Boys to the Bahamas" ‡
    • "Proficient Pilot: Finesse is best" ‡
    • "Pilot Counsel: The 9/11 notam" ‡
  • News release — If you build it, GA will come
  • News release — AOPA fixes ADIZ glitch
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-SW-04-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — ASN volunteers learn new skills at third regional conference
  • Postcards Online — update ‡
    • Bend, Oregon ‡
    • Iowa City, Iowa ‡
    • Lexington, Kentucky ‡

  Wednesday, June 23, 2004

  • On Capitol Hill — update
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • AOPA Expo 2004 exhibitor list — update
  • Aviation subject report: Attention Aircraft Owners: Is Your Registration at Risk of Being Canceled? — update ‡
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-41 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Chardron, NE Text | PDF ‡
  • FAA Practical Test Standards
    • Parachute Rigger — update (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
    • Aviation Mechanic: Powerplant — update (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
    • Aviation Mechanic: Airframe — update (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
    • Aviation Mechanic: General — update (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

  Tuesday, June 22, 2004

  • News release — GA safety, TFRs focus of General Aviation Coalition meeting with FAA
  • News release — AOPA President Phil Boyer lauds SpaceShipOne effort
  • AOPA General Aviation Trends report, fourth quarter 2003
  • News release — AOPA fights state-imposed GA security measures
  • News release — AOPA asks FAA to protect Tulare (California) airport
  • News release — AOPA to security officials: Stop making GA the scapegoat!

  Monday, June 21, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-40 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Lexington, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-39 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Broken Bow, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-08 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Norfolk, VA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-06 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Norfolk, VA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-07 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Richmond, VA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-09 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Richmond, VA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-04 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Trinidad, CO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ANM-04 — Amendment to Class D Airspace; Ogden, Hill Air Force Base, UT Text | PDF ‡
  • FAA Airmen Knowledge Test Questions — update ‡
  • Transportation Security Administration Part 1520: Protection of Sensitive Security Information — update ‡
  • Trip reports — update ‡
    • Bahamas
    • Mexico
    • Alaska
  • News release — More evidence charity / sightseeing rule is unneeded
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, June 18, 2004

  • News release — General aviation healthy, Boyer tells Pilot Town Meetings
  • News release — FAA issues ADIZ transponder notam
  • Aviation subject reports — update ‡
    • ATC Communications
    • Fear of Flying
    • Notams and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
    • Thunderstorm Avoidance
  • AOPA's An Aircraft Owner's Guide to Aircraft Leasing — update ‡
  • AOPA's Guide to Learning to Fly — update ‡
  • News release — New or replacement certificate a click away

  Thursday, June 17, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 25 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 25 ‡
  • U.S. General Accounting Office Report: Federal Aviation Administration: Plan Still Needed to Meet Challenges to Effectively Managing Air Traffic Controller Workforce (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-12-11 — Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-05 — Revision of Class E Airspace; Kipnuk, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-04 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Allakaket, AK Text | PDF ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡

  Wednesday, June 16, 2004

  • News release — AOPA's Real-Time Flight Planner gets better
  • News release — FAA ignores AOPA, jeopardizes access to specialized repair services
  • News release — New noise standards hurt safety, small businesses
  • News release — AOPA acts to protect Titusville, Florida, airport
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: June Twin Comanche status report — update

  Tuesday, June 15, 2004

  • News release — Positive security message to city leaders
  • AOPA's Guide to Learning to Fly — update ‡
  • News release — FAA extends AOPA's drug testing exemption for charity sightseeing flights
  • News release — ASF introduces free terrain avoidance plan
  • News release — Winners already in AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30415; Amdt. No. 3098 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Aircraft registration database — update ‡

  Monday, June 14, 2004

  • Aviation subject report: Fatigue and the Pilot — update ‡
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-12-10 — Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (Formerly Hamilton Standard Division) Model 568F Propellers Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-12-06 — Eurocopter France Model EC 155 B and B1 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-38 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Wayne, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 2003-ANE-104 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Manchester, NH Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AWP-7 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Beckwourth, CA Text | PDF ‡
  • Advisory Circular 60-25F: Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes for Airman Knowledge Testing ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
    • Part 139: Certification of Airports
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes monthly winners — update
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, June 11, 2004

  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-11-12 — Alexander Schleicher Model ASW 27 Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-11-10 — Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno- Produkcyjne Szybownictwa "PZL-Bielsko" Model SZD-50-3 "Puchacz" Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-19 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Greencastle, IN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-18 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Ashtabula, OH Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-04 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Cooperstown, NY Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-5 — Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Goldsboro, NC Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-21 — Establishment of Class D Airspace; St. Cloud, MN; Modification of Class E Airspace; St. Cloud, MN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-28 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Scottsbluff, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-05 — Amendment to Restricted Area 6604 (R-6604); Chincoteague Inlet, VA Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ASW-11 — Proposed Modification of Restricted Areas 5103A, 5103B, and 5103C and Revocation of Restricted Area 5103D; McGregor, NM Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 02-ANM-16 — Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Wray, CO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-11 — Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Albert Lea, MN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-12 — Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Merrill, WI Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-09 — Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; King Salmon, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-8 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Shungnak, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-07 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Teller, AK Text | PDF ‡
  • Aviation subject report: Aircraft Registration — update ‡
  • News release — AOPA's new, improved Flight Training Web site
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 24 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 24 ‡

  Thursday, June 10, 2004

  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — House appropriators fund AOPA Airport Watch's 866/GA-SECURE
  • News release — Instrument approach charts from AOPA get faster, sharper
  • News release — AOPA opposes DLS runway drag strip plan

  Wednesday, June 09, 2004

  • News release — Alaska protects back-country airstrip aides
  • News release — California lawmakers take up general aviation issues
  • News release — Congressman and AOPA member Sam Graves holds pilot event
  • News release — N.J. Assembly to vote on bill limiting airport expansion
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • News release — Government action mirrors AOPA recommendation on grounded air tanker fleet
  • News release — AOPA draws line in New York sand
  • News release — Free ASF runway safety flash cards popular with CFIs, pilots
  • AOPA Expo 2004: Advance registration
  • News release — FAA joins AOPA's efforts to educate D.C.-area pilots on flight restrictions

  Tuesday, June 08, 2004

  • News release — Ninety-Nines chapter sets record using ASF Pinch-Hitter® course
  • News release — FAA to implement Alaska restricted airspace despite AOPA opposition
  • Aviation Maintenance Alerts: June 2004 (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
    • Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
    • Part 139: Certification and Operations: Land Airports Serving Certain Air Carriers

  Monday, June 07, 2004

  • News release — FAA sets flight restrictions over southern California
  • Air traffic links — update ‡
  • Advisory circulars
    • 150/5200-35: Submitting the Airport Master Record in Order to Activate a New Airport (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
    • 150/5345-27D: FAA Specification for Wind Cone Assemblies (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Saturday, June 05, 2004

  • News release — 14th annual AOPA Fly-In and Open House shrugs off weather, hosts thousands
  • News release — Peruvian aviation historical academy honors AOPA's Boyer
  • News release — Rain doesn't dampen enthusiasm
  • AOPA Expo 2004: Seminars and Events
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-11-06 — Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-11-05 — Eurocopter France Model EC 130 B4 and AS 350 B3 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-06-51 — Boeing Defense and Space Group Model 234 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations
    • Part 25: Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes — update ‡
    • Part 36: Noise Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification — update ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-CE-10-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Grob-Werke Gmbh & Co KG Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — AOPA Fly-In and Open House gets under way

  Friday, June 04, 2004

  • News release — AOPA hosts high-ranking FAA official
  • Regulatory brief: FAA Proposes Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft Rule — update
  • News release — G-8 Summit will mean flight restrictions along southeastern U.S. coast

  Thursday, June 03, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 23 ‡
  • News release — Tips for pilots arriving at 14th annual AOPA Fly-In and Open House
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 23 ‡
  • News release — Sport Pilot rule back to OMB
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — AOPA urges N.C. general assembly to strengthen IGX protections
  • News release — AOPA stands up for pilots in Melbourne, Fla.
  • News release — AOPA efforts win dedicated airport funds from S.C. legislature
  • "Never Again Online: Dangerous space," June 2004
  • News release — Senate leader on Intelligence calls on the FAA to produce ADIZ report
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update

  Wednesday, June 02, 2004

  • News release — AOPA Air Safety Foundation's "Maneuvering Flight" now available as a Seminar-in-a-Box
  • News release — AOPA's Boyer shares cockpit with top Senate Democrat
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • News release — Meteorlogix helps pilots get to AOPA Fly-In
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-SW-39-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 P1, P2, T1, and T2 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, June 01, 2004

  • AOPA Member Products: What's New — update
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AWP-02 — Revision of Federal Airway 137 Text | PDF ‡
    • Docket No. 30414; Amdt. No. 3097 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, May 31, 2004

  • News release — AOPA says "thank you" to those who serve
  • News release — Final preparations under way for 14th annual AOPA Fly-In
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, May 28, 2004

  • AOPA Expo 2004 exhibitor list — update
  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House exhibitor list — update
  • News release — AOPA remembers S.C. Johnson, member and true friend of GA
  • News release — TSA chief urges pilots to be extra cautious during time of "clear and present danger"
  • News release — Picture yourself on the cover of AOPA Pilot at AOPA Fly-In
  • AOPA's Fly-in & Open House: Weather — FlightBrief provided by Meteorlogix
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-03 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lynchburg, VA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-34 — Modification of Class E Airspace; McCook, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-36 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Ogallala, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-37 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Wahoo, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-35 — Modification of Class E Airspace; North Platte, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ASW-03 — Modification of Restricted Area 5115, NM; and Restricted Areas 6316, 6317, and 6318, TX Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-1 — Establishment of Restricted Area 2204, Oliktok Point; AK Text | PDF ‡
  • Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft links — update
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-11-04 — Eagle Aircraft (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd Model Eagle 150B Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 03-AWP-03 — Proposed Amendment of Restricted Area 2306C, Yuma West; AZ Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, May 27, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 22 ‡
  • News release — New Piper issues mandatory service bulletin for some 2004 models
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 22 ‡
  • Postcards Online — update ‡
    • Santa Barbara, California ‡
    • Grand Forks, North Dakota ‡
    • Nantucket, Massachusetts ‡
  • News release — Powerful House Transportation chairman says efforts to close Buchanan Field should stop
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — Lawmakers approve two laws boosting general aviation

  Wednesday, May 26, 2004

  • News release — Lawmakers endorse AOPA-backed fuel tax fix
  • Regulatory brief: FAA proposed twin Cessna wing spar ADs — update
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-CE-11-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Model B100 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — FAA withdraws costly twin Cessna AD proposals
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • News release — FAA adds regulatory teeth to AOPA's Kent State University Airport protection efforts

  Tuesday, May 25, 2004

  • News release — AOPA credit card takes some of the sting out of avgas prices
  • Regulatory brief: FAA Policy Requires Random Drug Testing Program for Pilots Conducting Charity Sightseeing Flights — update
  • News release — Save money and support GA at the same time at AOPA Fly-In
  • Final rule; Modification of Class E Airspace; Mosby, MO Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, May 24, 2004

  • Advisory circulars — update ‡
  • FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • AOPA's Fly-in and Open House: Seminar schedule — update
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-CE-48-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-3 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, May 21, 2004

  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • News release — AOPA Air Safety Foundation: Committed to general aviation safety
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-10-15 — GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-10-14 — Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming), Direct-Drive Reciprocating Engines Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-10-08 — Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Model ASH 25M Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-10-07 — Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 2004-ASW-09 — Establishment to Class D Airspace; Denton, TX Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 2004-ASW-08 — Establishment to Class E Airspace; Clayton, NM Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 2004-ASW-07 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Galliano, LA Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2004-CE-06-AD — Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH, Model DG-500MB Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-NE-53-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, and Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc. Propellers Text | PDF ‡
  • Tips on Buying Used Aircraft — update ‡
  • Aviation subject reports — update ‡
    • Density Altitude
    • GPSs and Multifunction Displays (MFDs)
    • Pilot Skills: Currency vs. Proficiency
  • News release — AOPA going strong at 65

  Thursday, May 20, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 21 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 21 ‡
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: May Twin Comanche status report — update
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — Revenue at Addison Airport should benefit pilots
  • News release — AOPA presses for aircraft tax relief in R.I., N.Y.
  • News release — Hat in the Ring Society a driving force behind ASF
  • News release — Eleven hours of learning at AOPA Fly-In and Open House
  • FAA Form 8050-26: Termination of Lease (requires Adobe Reader)
  • Transportation Security Administration Part 1520: Protection of Sensitive Security Information — update ‡

  Wednesday, May 19, 2004

  • AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡
  • News release — Possible reprieve in sight for Chapel Hill airport
  • June 2004 AOPA Pilot
    • Feature of the Month: "Courtesy Cars, Humbly Yours"
    • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: "One Packed Panel"
    • "President's Position: NWA vs. private planes"
    • "Safety Pilot: GPS — Going beyond 'Direct-To'"
    • Web links
    • "Kitbuilt-Bush Fun" ‡
    • "Big Brother Watches Over" ‡
    • "Parlez-vous Français?" ‡
    • "Checklist Flows" ‡
    • "Turbine Pilot: Sovereign Power" ‡
    • "Turbine Pilot: Too Hot to Handle" ‡
    • "On Display: The Right Stuff" ‡
    • "Extreme Makeover" ‡
    • "A 'New' Airplane for the Price of a Used Car" ‡
    • "Postcards: A River Runs Through It" ‡
    • "Wx Watch: Non-Frontal Passage" ‡
    • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
    • "Hangar Talk" ‡
    • "AOPA Action" ‡
    • "California Action" ‡
    • "California Flying: California noise police" ‡
    • "Answers for Pilots: Don't sweat it" ‡
    • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
    • "Pilot Counsel: FAA paperwork requirements" ‡
    • "Pilot Products: ASA Instrument Refresher" ‡
    • "Test Pilot" ‡
    • "Never Again: Talk to somebody" ‡
    • "Pilots: Joseph Ceo" ‡
    • "Letters" ‡
    • "Waypoints: High fliers" ‡
    • "Pilotage: An owner's education" ‡
    • "Proficient Pilot: Hooray for Hollywood!" ‡
  • EAA AirVenture Oshkosh notam (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-6 — Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Dayton, TN Text | PDF ‡
  • U.S. General Accounting Office Report: Federal Aviation Administration: Challenges for Transforming Into a High-Performing Organization (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

  Tuesday, May 18, 2004

  • AOPA Expo 2004 exhibitor list — update
  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House exhibitor list — update
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30413; Amdt. No. 3096 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, May 17, 2004

  • News release — TSA's new GA airport security guidelines — real test is how they're applied
  • News release —AOPA's Airport Watch
  • News release — AOPA is part of search for avgas replacement
  • Aircraft registration database — update ‡
  • Medical subject report: Motion Sickness — update ‡
  • Regulatory brief: FAA Issues Change to Field Approval Policy — update
  • Federal Aviation Regulations
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations — update ‡
    • Part 135: Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft — update ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, May 14, 2004

  • News release — Come to Fly-In — go home a winner
  • News release — Sometimes the media get it right
  • Regulatory brief: T-34 Wing Spar Issue — update
  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House: Tour AOPA
  • News release — AOPA regional reps — on the front lines in the states
  • AOPA's Guide to Flying Careers — update ‡
  • Aviation subject reports — update ‡
    • Windy Flight Operations
    • GPSs and Multifunction Displays (MFDs)
    • Pilot Skills: Currency vs. Proficiency
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations — update ‡

  Thursday, May 13, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 20 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 20 ‡
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: May Twin Comanche status report — update
  • News release — AOPA opposes giant Ferris wheel near Teterboro
  • News release — AOPA interjects facts into Orlando TV station's GA airport security story
  • News release — Powerful congressman weighs in for AOPA members on sightseeing rule
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Advisory circulars (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
    • 91-63C Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs/TFR)
    • 120-82 Flight Operational Quality Assurance
    • 150/5100-19C Guide for Airport Financial Reports Filed by Airport Sponsors
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update
  • News release — AOPA goes to bat for Kent State Univ. Airport

  Wednesday, May 12, 2004

  • News release — FAA reopens public comment on New Orleans Lakefront privatization proposal
  • Regulatory brief: Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule — update
  • FAA-H-8083-25: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge — update ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-SW-03-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L-1 and 206L-3 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — GA airport security stories make for great TV ratings — and headaches

  Tuesday, May 11, 2004

  • News release — General Aviation Coalition quizzes TSA chief
  • News release — Fighting an unjust rule
  • News release — AOPA makes its case at FAA meeting on charity sightseeing rule
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-31 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Kimball, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-30 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Superior, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-29 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Tekamah, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-27 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Oshkosh, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-26 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Minden, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-25 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Holdrege, NE Text | PDF ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-09-30 — Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 1900C Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-06 — Proposed Amendments to Class E Airspace; Norfolk, VA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-07 — Proposed Amendment to Class E Airspace; Richmond, VA Text | PDF ‡
  • Aviation Maintenance Alerts: May 2004 (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

  Monday, May 10, 2004

  • News release — AOPA supports airspace change at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
  • Tips on Buying Used Aircraft — update ‡
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes
    • Monthly winners — update
    • Contributors — update
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, May 07, 2004

  • AOPA Member Products: What's New — update
  • Medical subject reports — update ‡
    • FAA Recertification Procedure for Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Certification Guidelines for Pilots with Musculoskeltal Conditions
    • FAA Certification Standards for Hearing
    • Hypertension
    • FAA Certification with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Related Conditions
    • Special Issuance Procedure: Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus
  • News release — Win-A-Twin grand prize gets ready for AOPA Fly-In
  • News release — President Bush on the road in Iowa and Wisconsin
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-09-02 — Glasflugel—Ing. E. Hanle Model GLASFLUGEL Kestrel Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡

  Thursday, May 06, 2004

  • News release — TSA suspends "pilot insecurity rule"
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 19 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 19 ‡
  • News release — AOPA comes to the defense of Arizona airport
  • "Never Again Online: Mission critical," May 2004
  • News release — AOPA Air Safety Foundation's annual Nall Report shows GA accidents down
  • News release — AOPA backs bill to reduce Ohio aircraft registration tax
  • News release — AOPA working to prevent Tennessee aviation fuel tax hike
  • News release — FAA maps out long-term plan for enhanced satellite navigation
  • AOPA Air Safety Foundation 2003 Nall Report: Accident Trends and Factors for 2002 (requires Adobe Reader)
  • International operations: Obtaining visas for the United States, Mexico, and Canada ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡

  Wednesday, May 05, 2004

  • Medical subject reports — update ‡
    • Medical Certification Procedure for Substance Dependence or Abuse (Alcohol or Drugs)
    • Specifications for Psychiatric and Psychological Evaluation — Substance Abuse/Dependence
    • Checklist for the Alcoholism Special Issuance Procedure
    • Heart Arrhythmia
    • Cardiovascular Evaluation Specifications
    • Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder(ADD/ADHD) FAA Certification Policy
    • Special Issuance Authorization Procedure: Coronary Artery Disease, Angina Pectoris, Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction), Coronary Bypass Surgery, Angioplasty, Stent
    • Recertification Procedure Following Carotid Endarterectomy
    • Diabetes Specifications, Oral and Diet Controlled
    • Protocol for Stress Echocardiography
    • FAA Policy for Medication Usage
    • FAA Review of Cardiomyopathy
    • FAA Status Reports: Just What Are They?
    • FAR 61.53: Prohibition on Operations During Medical Deficiency
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-09-07 — Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 1900, 1900C, 1900C (C-12J), and 1900D Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30412; Amdt. No. 448 — IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-CE-35-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart GROB Luft--UND Raumfahrt GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN ASTIR, G103A TWIN II ACRO, and G103C TWIN III ACRO Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — See all that personal aviation has to offer at AOPA Fly-In and Open House
  • Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
    • Part 25: Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes
    • Part 139: Certification and Operations: Land Airports Serving Certain Air Carriers
    • Part 158: Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs)

  Tuesday, May 04, 2004

  • News release — FAA says "No" to Massachusetts anti-noise group
  • Advisory circulars — update ‡
  • News release — Bush campaign bus tour rolls into Ohio
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30411; Amdt. No. 3095 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, May 03, 2004

  • AOPA Expo 2004 exhibitor list — update
  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House exhibitor list — update
  • News release — AOPA to file comments on giant Ferris wheel
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-09-03 — HPH s. r. o. Models Glasflügel 304CZ, 304CZ-17, and 304C Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-08-17 — Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-08-16 — NARCO Avionics Inc. AT150 Transponders Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-5 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Paola, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-03 — Revision of Class E Airspace; Platinum, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-02 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Wales, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-21 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Moberly, MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-24 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Gothenburg, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-23 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Cozad, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-22 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Chappell, NE Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-04 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Cooperstown, NY Text | PDF ‡
  • FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Helicopter, and Powered Lift (Effective October 1, 2004) (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
    • Part 11: General Rulemaking Procedures
    • Part 99: Security Control of Air Traffic
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, April 30, 2004

  • News release — Bush road trip will cause pilots logistical nightmare
  • News release — Boyer to MAC: Don't dismantle model airport system to appease NWA
  • News release — AOPA goes to the source; hosts meeting for ASN volunteers in California
  • News release — AOPA takes Airport Watch message to law enforcement leaders

  Thursday, April 29, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 18 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 18 ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — Boyer warns Minn. Gov. against excessive airport fee increases
  • News release — AOPA tells FAA MOA proposal needs to be changed

  Wednesday, April 28, 2004

  • News release — AOPA pledges support for local efforts to keep Calif. airport open
  • News release — AOPA calls for new study to preserve Eugene, Ore., runway

  Tuesday, April 27, 2004

  • News release — Start planning for the 14th annual AOPA Fly-In and Open House June 5
  • News release — AOPA's Boyer to address Twin Cities airport commission

  Monday, April 26, 2004

  • News release — IAOPA meets universal issues facing general aviation pilots head-on during 22nd biennial World Assembly

  Friday, April 23, 2004

  • News release — AOPA Member Products gets online makeover
  • News release — ASF offers big savings on safety videos and other products
  • Aviation subject reports — update ‡
    • Choosing a Flight School and an Instructor
    • Aviation Loans and Scholarships
  • How to obtain an operations waiver from the TSA — update
  • News release — Looking for a new destination? Try "Postcards Online"
  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House fly-in procedures
  • Buyer's Guide to Handheld GPS — update
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes monthly winners — update
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-08-10 — Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinders Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-08-12 — Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Models Ventus-2a, Ventus-2b, Discus-2a, and Discus-2b Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2004-CE-04-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90, 99, 100, 200, 300, and 1900 Series Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-CE-56-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Valentin GmbH & Co. Taifun 17E Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, April 22, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 17 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 17 ‡
  • News release — East Coast pilots get first close-up look at ADS-B
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Frequently asked medical certification questions — update ‡
  • AOPA Expo 2004 exhibitor list — update
  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House exhibitor list — update
  • AOPA Member Products — update

  Wednesday, April 21, 2004

  • News release — AOPA tells FAA, "Don't mandate large N numbers"
  • News release — FAA moves ahead with new restricted airspace in Louisiana
  • News release — FAA seeks changes to Class C airspace in Manchester, N.H.
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-08-15 — Goodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. TAWS8000 Terrain Awareness Warning System Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-08-14 — Glasflugel Models Mosquito and Club Libelle 205 Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-08-13 — BURKHARDT GROB LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 Twin ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, G103 TWIN III ACRO, and G103 C Twin III SL Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-16 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Mount Comfort, IN; Revocation of Class E Airspace; Indianapolis-Brookside, IN; Modification of Legal Description; Indianapolis-Terry, IN Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2003-CE-68-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno- Produkcyjne Szybownictwa "PZL-Bielsko" Model SZD-50-3 "Puchacz" Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-10 — Proposed Modification of Class D Airspace; Rochester, MN; Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Rochester, MN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-07 — Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Janesville, WI Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-08 — Proposed Modification of Class D Airspace; Camp Douglas, WI Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, April 20, 2004

  • Regulatory brief: FAA proposed twin Cessna wing spar ADs — update
  • Regulatory brief: Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule — update

  Monday, April 19, 2004

  • News release — Sun 'n Fun a huge success for AOPA
  • News release — "No justification" for proposed charity/sightseeing rule, AOPA tells FAA
  • News release — AOPA hosts Chinese delegation studying GA regulations
  • Aviation subject reports — update ‡
    • Bird/Wildlife Strikes
    • Thunderstorm Avoidance
    • Pilot Skills: Currency vs. Proficiency
  • Medical subject report: Motion Sickness ‡
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-3 — Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; and Modification of Class E5 Airspace; Muscatine, IA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-19 — Modification of Class C Airspace, Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines; IA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-3 — Establishment of Class D and E Airspace, Amendment of Class E Airspace; New Smyrna Beach, FL Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AWA-8 — Proposed Revision to the Class C Airspace Area, Manchester; NH Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-4 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Allakaket, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-05 — Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Kipnuk, AK Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 25: Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes — update ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Sunday, April 18, 2004

  • News release — Panel earns high marks

  Saturday, April 17, 2004

  • News from Sun 'n Fun 2004 — update ‡

  Friday, April 16, 2004

  • AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡
  • News release — Texas pilot is quarterly winner of ASF door prize, a Sporty's handheld transceiver
  • May 2004 AOPA Pilot
    • Feature of the Month: "Weekend Currency"
    • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: "Paint Perfect"
    • "President's Position: Presidential TFRs"
    • "Safety Pilot: Near misses with boomers"
    • Web links
    • "2003 AOPA Annual Report: Members Mean Clout" ‡
    • "2003 AOPA Air Safety Foundation Annual Report: Leader in Safety Education" ‡
    • "Six-Pack to Go" ‡
    • "Enter the Entegra" ‡
    • "Which Way Now?" ‡
    • "Postcards: Flying TV" ‡
    • "Turbine Pilot: VLJs and You" ‡
    • "Saying Goodbye" ‡
    • "Going Public" ‡
    • "Slow Down and Take It Easy" ‡
    • "A Walnut vs. a Coconut" ‡
    • "Airframe & Powerplant: Fuel System Basics" ‡
    • "Wx Watch: Storm Season Insights" ‡
    • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
    • "Hangar Talk" ‡
    • "AOPA Action" ‡
    • "California Action" ‡
    • "California Flying: Will Concord move its airport?" ‡
    • "Answers for Pilots; Convective surprises" ‡
    • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
    • "Pilot Products: Peltor Series 7000 Sport LE headset" ‡
    • "Test Pilot" ‡
    • "Never Again: Dogged distraction" ‡
    • "Pilots: Tony Markl" ‡
    • "Letters" ‡
    • "Waypoints: Can't we all get along?" ‡
    • "Pilotage: Recurrent rite of passage" ‡
    • "Proficient Pilot: It's good to be king" ‡
  • News from Sun 'n Fun 2004 — update ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-07-25 — Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-B5MP- 3C/M10876K Propellers Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — Sun 'n Fun visitors ogle "Win-A-Twin"
  • News release — FAA bows to pressure, grants AOPA petition for public meetings on charity/sightseeing rule
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-01 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Akhiok, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-26 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; King Cove, AK Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2003-CE-53-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Model ASW 27 Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-CE-58-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH & Co. Models S10, S10-V, and S10-VT Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-74 — Proposed Establishment of Jet Route 187 and Revision of Jet Routes 180 and 181; MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-05 — Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace: South Haven, MI Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-04 — Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Kalamazoo, MI Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-03 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Northwood, ND Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-01 — Proposed Modification of class E Airspace; Urbana, OH Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations — update ‡
  • AOPA's Guide to Flying Careers — update ‡
  • Aviation subject reports — update ‡
    • GPSs and Multifunction Displays (MFDs)
    • Logbooks and Logging Time

  Thursday, April 15, 2004

  • News release — AOPA contributes to Florida Air Museum's efforts
  • News release — AOPA members meet staff at Sun 'n Fun
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 16 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 16 ‡
  • News release — AOPA focusing efforts to move stalled South Carolina bill
  • News release — AOPA involvement helps save Chicago-area airport
  • News release — AOPA warns Illinois budget proposal could be disastrous
  • News release — AOPA defends GA against USA Today call for user fees
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News from Sun 'n Fun 2004 — update ‡
  • Airport taxi diagrams — update
  • Aircraft registration database — update ‡

  Wednesday, April 14, 2004

  • AOPA Expo 2004
  • News release — Win-A-Twin next stop — the avionics shop
  • News release — Airport Watch: Improving weather calls for increasing vigilance
  • News release — Affected business illustrates flaws in charity/sightseeing proposed rule
  • News from Sun 'n Fun 2004 — update ‡

  Tuesday, April 13, 2004

  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • News from Sun 'n Fun 2004 ‡
  • News release — AOPA says Pentagon needs to explore alternatives to permanent restrictions
  • News release — AOPA on hand for Sun 'n Fun kick-off
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 01-ANM-11 — Amendment to Class E Airspace; Yakima, WA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-1 — Amendment of Class D and E4 Airspace; Homestead, FL Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 02-ANM-11 — Revision of Class E Airspace; Kalispell, MT Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-01 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Washington, DC Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-02 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia Text | PDF ‡
  • How to obtain an operations waiver from the TSA — update

  Monday, April 12, 2004

  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House exhibitor list — update
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2004-CE-02-AD — Airworthiness Directives; deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II Airplanes and Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-CE-65-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 800B Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 135: Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft — update ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, April 09, 2004

  • News release — AOPA's Boyer takes members' biggest concerns to Capitol Hill
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-4 — Revocation of Restricted Area 2938, Horseshoe Beach; FL Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2004-CE-05-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-401, AT- 401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT- 503A, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-CE-08-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-CE-66-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno- Produkcyjne Szybownictwa "PZL-Bielsko" Model SZD-50-3 "Puchacz" Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, April 08, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 15 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 15 ‡
  • News release — AOPA, MBNA unveil new credit card — with a twist
  • News release — How would you like your sweeps?
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • "Never Again Online: Gravity waves: A pilot's perspective," April 2004
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update
  • News release — Twin Cessna owners — phone home!
  • Trip reports from the Bahamas/Caribbean — update ‡
  • News release — "FIRCs for Everyone" takes off
  • News release — FAA proposes mandatory software upgrade for some GPS units

  Wednesday, April 07, 2004

  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AWP-7 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Beckwourth, CA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-02 — Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Georgetown, OH Text | PDF ‡
  • Aviation Maintenance Alerts: April 2004 (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

  Tuesday, April 06, 2004

  • Pilot's Guide to Medical Certification — update ‡
  • News release — Boyer takes key AOPA member concerns to congressional leaders

  Monday, April 05, 2004

  • News release — Production begins for newest ASF safety seminar on using GPS
  • Regulatory brief: Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule — update
  • Advisory Circular 120-81: Whistleblower Protection Program (Air Carrier)
  • News release — SBA Office of Advocacy calls for withdrawal of charity/sightseeing NPRM
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, April 02, 2004

  • News release — AOPA's Boyer, NWA's Anderson meet to discuss GA
  • News release — AOPA Pilot writers, editors bring GA perspective to AEA convention
  • News release — Just two more weeks 'til AOPA Day at Sun 'n Fun
  • News release — Seeing is believing; AOPA Online has picture proof of amazing Pilot article
  • Final rules
    • Docket No. 30409; Amdt. No. 3093 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-1 — Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; and Modification of Class E5 Airspace; Farmington, MO Text | PDF ‡
  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House exhibitor list — update

  Thursday, April 01, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 14 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 14 ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 99: Security Control of Air Traffic — update ‡
  • News release — "Where's the report?" AOPA asks Congress
  • News from the 2004 Aircraft Electronics Association Convention and Trade Show ‡

  Wednesday, March 31, 2004

  • News release — AOPA hosts first-ever regional summit for its airport volunteers
  • News release — AOPA fighting runway closure at Eugene, Oregon
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-06-10 — AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-06-04 — Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S- 76 A, B, and C Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-CE-52-AD — Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA- 46-500TP Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • U.S. General Accounting Office report: Aviation Security: Improvement Still Needed in Federal Aviation Security Efforts (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Regulatory brief: FAA proposed twin Cessna wing spar ADs — update
  • News release — AOPA and other GA advocates call for withdrawal of charity/sightseeing NPRM
  • Regulatory brief: Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule — update

  Tuesday, March 30, 2004

  • News release — Meigs Field — one year later
  • News release — Comply with the intent of Congress, AOPA tells TSA

  Monday, March 29, 2004

  • News release — AOPA backs win-win solutions for military restricted airspace in Georgia, Calif.
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: April Comanche status report
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Sunday, March 28, 2004

  • News release — Win-A-Twin grand prize facelift under way

  Friday, March 26, 2004

  • News release — Congress, AOPA keep pressure on FAA over charity/sightseeing rule
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-06-09 — The Lancair Company Models LC40-550FG and LC42-550FG Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-091 — Revocation of Class D Airspace Area; Chicago, IL Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — 21 days and counting: AOPA Day at Sun 'n Fun is coming!
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2003-SW-40-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC155B and B1 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 95-SW-30-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AWP-19 — Establishment of Restricted Area 2503D, Camp Pendleton; CA Text | PDF ‡
  • FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡

  Thursday, March 25, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 13 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 13 ‡
  • Regulatory brief: FAA Proposes Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft Rule — update
  • News release — Sport Pilot rule makes U-turn in rulemaking process, now back at FAA
  • News release — AOPA urges caution as Fla. airport authority considers moving airport
  • News release — AOPA fights for GA tax break in New York
  • News release — AOPA, FAA warn Kentucky funds transfer may violate state, federal laws
  • News release — AOPA helps derail two anti-pilot measures in Maryland
  • Medical subject reports — update ‡
    • Medical Records Required for FAA Review
    • Oral and Diet-Controlled Diabetes Specifications
    • Special Issuance Procedure: Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Postcards Online ‡
    • Catalina Island, California ‡
    • Austin-Fredericksburg-Lockhart, Texas ‡
    • Tangier Island, Virginia ‡
  • Welcome to AOPA Pilot — update

  Wednesday, March 24, 2004

  • News release — Aviation notable Miller suffers serious auto accident
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-06-05 — Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, March 23, 2004

  • Medical subject report: 61.15 Offenses Involving Alcohol or Drugs — update ‡
  • Aviation subject reports — update ‡
    • GPSs and Multifunction Displays (MFDs)
    • Turbine Pilot: Transitioning to Turbine Aircraft
    • Thunderstorm Avoidance
    • Pilot Skills: Currency vs. Proficiency
    • Notams and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
    • Night Flying
    • Aviation Colleges and Universities
    • ATC Communications
  • News release — NTSB: 2003 general aviation accident rate essentially unchanged
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-25 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Kwigillingok, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-24 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ruby, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-22 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Juneau, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-2 — Establishment of Class E Airpsace; Jamestown, KY Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-21 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lexington, TN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-20 — Amendment of Class D, E2 and E4 Airspace; Columbus Lawson AAF, GA, and Class E5 Airspace; Columbus, GA Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations — update ‡
    • Part 158: Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) — update ‡

  Monday, March 22, 2004

  • Advisory Circular 23-16A: Powerplant Guide for Certification in Part 23 Airplanes and Airships — update ‡
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • AOPA Expo 2004 hotels and travel information
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, March 19, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House exhibitor list
  • News release — Help ASF create its next seminar — Practical Weather Flying
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30408; Amdt. No. 3092 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 02-ANM-06 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Aspen, CO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-07 — Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Lexington, OR Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, March 18, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 12 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 12 ‡
  • News release — AOPA's Boyer to meet with NWA CEO
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-CE-51-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90, 99, 100, 200, and 1900 Series Airplanes, and Models 70 and 300 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Aviation Maintenance Alerts: March 2004 (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 25: Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes — update ‡

  Wednesday, March 17, 2004

  • News from Heli-Expo 2004 — update ‡

  Tuesday, March 16, 2004

  • News release — AOPA tells Congress opening Reagan National only part of the job
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update
  • AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡
  • News release — Meeting at Pentagon contributes to further reduction in Puget Sound TFRs
  • News from Heli-Expo 2004 ‡

  Monday, March 15, 2004

  • April 2004 AOPA Pilot
    • Feature of the Month: "Memories of an Adventure"
    • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: "Powering Up"
    • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: "Insurance Issues"
    • AOPA's Centennial of Flight Sweepstakes: "Waco Winner"
    • "Return to Norman's Cay"
    • "President's Position: Stop the noise"
    • "Safety Pilot: First-flight fiascos"
    • Web links
    • "Frasca Forward" ‡
    • "New Piper Seminole: Lord of the Light Twins" ‡
    • "The Aerial Jockey" ‡
    • "Flight of a Falcon" ‡
    • "Selling Your Airplane" ‡
    • "Where's the Throttle?" ‡
    • "No-Wake Zones" ‡
    • "Postcards: Flying the Black Hills of South Dakota" ‡
    • "Ready to IFR?" ‡
    • "Flying a 172" ‡
    • "Turbine Pilot: Distracted" ‡
    • "Airframe and Powerplant: The Healthy Engine" ‡
    • "Wx Watch; Skirting Sparks" ‡
    • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
    • "Hangar Talk" ‡
    • "AOPA Action" ‡
    • "California Action" ‡
    • "California Flying: Gold, ghosts, and Old Hangtown" ‡
    • "Answers for Pilots: Sticker shock" ‡
    • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
    • "Pilot Counsel: The General Aviation Revitalization Act" ‡
    • "Test Pilot" ‡
    • "Never Again: Watching over me" ‡
    • "Pilot Products: NavAirWx" ‡
    • "Pilots: Tim Ellison" ‡
    • "Letters" ‡
    • "Waypoints: What, me scared?" ‡
    • "Proficient Pilot: Oh, the places he's been!" ‡
    • "Pilotage: Scratching an itch" ‡
  • Regulatory brief: Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule — update
  • Regulatory brief: Lycoming Crankshaft Retaining Bolt AD Expands — update
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-05-29 — Eurocopter France Model EC 155B Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-05-28 — Eurocopter France Model AS 365 N3 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-05-24 — Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines Text | PDF ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Saturday, March 13, 2004

  • Aircraft registration database — update ‡

  Friday, March 12, 2004

  • News release — Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: "What's in it for me?"
  • Regulatory brief: T-34 wing spar issue — update
  • News release — AOPA efforts win relief for pilots at Kansas airport
  • Meet the winners of a Waco ride — update
  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House seminar schedule — update
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-18 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Cassville, MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-17 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Johnson, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-16 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Gideon, MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-11 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Des Moines, IA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-10 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Cedar Rapids, IA Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, March 11, 2004

  • News release — Congress to hear directly from pilots on charity/sightseeing rule, even if FAA won't
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 11 ‡
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 11 ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — AOPA, T-34 Association seek alternatives to grounding T-34 fleet
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2001-SW-33-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, SA- 365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, SA-366G1 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — Baltimore FSDO officials present "Good Friend" Award to AOPA
  • News release — AOPA to keep close watch on twin Cessna ADs

  Wednesday, March 10, 2004

  • Advisory Circular 33.90-1: Initial Maintenance Inspection (IMI), 14 CFR §33.90, Test for Turbine Engines (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-05-23 — Eurocopter France Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2004-CE-03-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, March 09, 2004

  • News release — Possible ATC privatization effort put on ice
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-CE-57-AD — Airworthiness Directives; LET a.s. Model Blanik L-13 AC Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, March 08, 2004

  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House seminar schedule — update
  • U.S. General Accounting Office report: Aviation Security: Factors Could Limit the Effectiveness of the Transportation Security Administration's Efforts to Secure Aerial Advertising Operations (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-17 — Modification of Class D Airspace; Rapid City, SD Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-05 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Hamilton, MT Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-13 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Excelsior Springs, MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-9 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Iowa City, IA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-14 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Festus, MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-15 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Fulton, MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Docket No. 30407; Amdt. No. 447 — IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
    • Docket No. 30406; Amdt. No. 3091 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2002-CE-23-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 and 208B Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, March 05, 2004

  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-12 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Charleston, MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-7 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Hays, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 2003-ASW-4 — Amendment to Class D Airspace; Cannon Air Force Base, NM Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 2003-ASW-3 — Amendment to Class D Airspace; Altus AFB, OK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 2003-ASW-2 — Amendment to Class D Airspace; Little Rock AFB, AR Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 2003-ASW-1 — Amendment to Class E Airspace; Angel Fire, NM Text | PDF ‡
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Notice of proposed rulemaking; Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-14 — Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Sunriver, OR Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — AOPA represents GA pilots at ATC summit meeting

  Thursday, March 04, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 10 ‡
  • News release — AOPA pressure helps change field approval process
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 10 ‡
  • News release — FAA's Baltimore FSDO honors AOPA for airspace education efforts
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — AOPA to pilots: Check your notams!
  • News release — AOPA working closely with Congress to preserve backcountry airstrips

  Wednesday, March 03, 2004

  • "Never Again Online: Muted frequency, muted readback," March 2004
  • AOPA General Aviation Trends report, third quarter 2003
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-05-02 — AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd. Models N22B, N22S, and N24A Airplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, March 02, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Aviation subject report: GPSs and Multifunction Displays (MFDs) — update ‡
  • Advisory Circular 120-80: In-Flight Fires (requires Adobe Reader) ‡

  Monday, March 01, 2004

  • News release — AOPA calls for changes to Kansas MOA proposal
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-05-01 — Bombardier Inc. Model Otter DHC-3 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, February 27, 2004

  • News release — FAA to hold meetings on proposed twin Cessna ADs

  Thursday, February 26, 2004

  • News release — Boyer gives AOPA International a member perspective
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 9 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 9 ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations, National Transportation Safety Board Part 830, and Transportation Security Administration Regulations — update
  • News release — The other shoe drops; Navy wants "permanent TFR" turned into prohibited area
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30405; Amdt. No. 3089 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Airspace Docket No. 03-AWA-5 — Proposed Establishment of Prohibited Area P-50; Kings Bay, GA Text | PDF ‡

  Wednesday, February 25, 2004

  • Pilot/Controller Glossary — update ‡
  • News release — AOPA raises red flag over Louisiana restricted airspace
  • Aeronautical Information Manual — update ‡
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-15 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Southeast, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-8 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Larned, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-6 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Neodesha, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-4 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Parsons, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-2 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Clinton, MO Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-01 — Proposed Amendment to Class E Airspace; Washington, DC Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-3 — Proposed Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; and Modification of Class E5 Airspace; Muscatine, IA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-5 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Paola, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-21 — Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; St. Cloud, MN; Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; St. Cloud, MN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-20 — Proposed Modification of Class D Airspace; Mount Clemens, MI Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-02 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Wales, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-03 — Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Platinum, AK Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — TSA to hold public meeting on proposed repair station security regulations

  Tuesday, February 24, 2004

  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House
    • Seminar schedule
    • Hotels and travel
  • News release — AOPA provides significant support to Mass. aerobatic pilots
  • News release — FAA reopens comment period on costly flight simulator regulation
  • Regulatory brief: FAA proposes complex and costly flight simulator regulations — update
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Comanche status report
  • Advisory circulars
    • 43-210: Standardized Procedures for Requesting Field Approval of Data, Major Alterations, and Repairs (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
    • 183-35K: Airworthiness Designee Information (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-03-01 — Air Cruisers Company Emergency Evacuation Slide/Raft System Text | PDF ‡
  • FAA Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control — update
    • Appendix A: Aircraft Information
    • Appendix B: Aircraft Information Helicopters/Rotorcrafts
    • Appendix C: Aircraft Information Specific Homebuilt/Experimental Aircraft

  Monday, February 23, 2004

  • AOPA Regional Affairs — update
  • Aviation subject report: FAA Enforcement — update ‡
  • News release — FAA factors AOPA concerns into final air carrier airport rule
  • FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, February 20, 2004

  • News release — AOPA's Boyer gets warm reception amid Alaska's Big Chill
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • News release — FAA "virtual" public meeting on charity/sightseeing rule now under way
  • News release — AOPA takes GA airport security message to Capitol Hill

  Thursday, February 19, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 8 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 8 ‡
  • AOPA Fly-in & Open House
  • News release — IAOPA to hold biennial World Assembly in Toulouse, France, 20-25 April 2004
  • News release — AOPA fights to protect Twin Cities reliever airport system
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — New Jersey guarantees airport's status with buyout
  • News release — Georgia House passes strong, AOPA-supported airport protection bill
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2002-SW-25-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-1 — Proposed Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; Farmington, MO Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-3 — Proposed Establishment of Class D and E Airspace, Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; New Smyrna Beach, FL Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-1 — Proposed Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Homestead, FL Text | PDF ‡
  • Airport taxi diagrams — update

  Wednesday, February 18, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • News release — AOPA: South Carolina bill greatly benefits GA airports
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Contributors — update
  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-04-01 — Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-7, PC- 12, and PC-12/45 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-03-32 — The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA- 46-500TP Airplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, February 17, 2004

  • AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡
  • March 2004 AOPA Pilot
    • Feature of the Month: "Coast to Coast II"
    • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: "All Slicked Up"
    • "President's Position: Misinformed media"
    • "Safety Pilot: The driving fallacy"
    • Web links
    • "Cessna 182T: Setting the Standard" ‡
    • "Datalink Roundup: Weather to Go" ‡
    • "Chilling Effect" ‡
    • "Education Is the Key" ‡
    • "Black Holes" ‡
    • "Turbine Pilot: Step-Up Standards" ‡
    • "Turbine Pilot: Half-Fast" ‡
    • "My Retirement" ‡
    • "Medical Certification Help" ‡
    • "Airframe and Powerplant: New Company, Old Name" ‡
    • "Wx Watch: The Frontal Model" ‡
    • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
    • "Hangar Talk" ‡
    • "AOPA Action" ‡
    • "California Action" ‡
    • "California Flying: Seaplanes over San Francisco" ‡
    • "Answers for Pilots: Windy operations" ‡
    • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
    • "Pilot Counsel: Commercial operations and the private pilot" ‡
    • "Test Pilot" ‡
    • "Never Again: A run of gulls" ‡
    • "Pilot Products: Whelen LED beacon light" ‡
    • "Pilots: Keith Darrow" ‡
    • "Letters" ‡
    • "Waypoints: Lose/lose" ‡
    • "Pilotage: 'Soon come'" ‡
    • "Proficient Pilot: Good old days?" ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2003-CE-59-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Models Ventus-2a, Ventus-2b, Discus-2a, and Discuss-2b Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-CE-61-AD — Airworthiness Directives; BURKHARDT GROB LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 Twin ASTIR, G103 Twin II, G103 Twin III ACRO, and G103 C Twin III SL Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-CE-62-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Models Mosquito and Club Libelle 205 Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Airmen Knowledge Test questions — update ‡

  Monday, February 16, 2004

  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Saturday, February 14, 2004

  • Aircraft registration database — update ‡

  Friday, February 13, 2004

  • News release — Help put some paint on the AOPA Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes plane
  • News release — Congressional opposition to charity/sightseeing proposed rule gathering strength
  • Aviation subject report: Fatigue and the Pilot ‡
  • Hypertension evaluation worksheet (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-03-27 — Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, and L1 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
    • Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
    • Part 129: Operations: Foreign Air Carriers and Foreign Operators of U.S.-Registered Aircraft Engaged in Common Carriage
    • Part 135: Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft
    • Part 139: Certification and Operations: Land Airports Serving Certain Air Carriers

  Thursday, February 12, 2004

  • News release — Waco winner readies for first flight
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 7 ‡
  • Airports where Airport Support Network volunteers are needed — update
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 7 ‡
  • Advisory circulars
    • 20-147: Turbojet, Turboprop, and Turbofan Engine Induction System Icing and Ice Ingestion (requires Adobe Reader)
    • 120-68C: Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996, As Amended (requires Adobe Reader)
  • News release — South Dakota governor repeals state's pilot registration
  • News release — AOPA honors GA friend in Florida state legislature
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
    • Part 1: Definitions and Abbreviations
    • Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
    • Part 125: Certification and Operations: Airplanes Having a Seating Capacity of 20 or More Passengers or a Maximum Payload Capacity of 6,000 Pounds or More; and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft
    • Part 135: Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft
    • Part 139: Certification and Operations: Land Airports Serving Certain Air Carriers

  Wednesday, February 11, 2004

  • News release — AOPA tells Atlantic City mayor to preserve Bader Field
  • News release — FAA grants AOPA demand for investigation into Meigs closure
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-03-29 — Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. Models FU24-954 and FU24A-954 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-CE-64-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Model ASH 25M Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, February 10, 2004

  • Regulatory brief: Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule — update
  • News release — Jerome Lederer, AOPA charter member and aviation safety pioneer, dies
  • FAA-H-8083-25: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Trip reports from Mexico — update ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Eurocopter Deutschland Model MBB-BK 117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-1 Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — FAA acts on AOPA concerns about cost to update GPS databases
  • News release — FAA lifts flight restrictions over Valdez, Alaska

  Monday, February 09, 2004

  • FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Centers (requires Adobe Reader) — update ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Sunday, February 08, 2004

  • News release — AOPA surprises winner of Centennial of Flight Sweepstakes Waco UPF-7 biplane during "interview" on learning to fly

  Friday, February 06, 2004

  • News release — Small Business Administration listening to concerns about charity/sightseeing rule
  • Regulatory brief: Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule — update
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • Final rules
    • Docket No. 30404; Amdt. No. 3089 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
    • Docket No. 30403; Amdt. No. 3088 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-CE-54-AD — Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡

  Thursday, February 05, 2004

  • News release — No user fees in White House budget proposal
  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 6 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 6 ‡
  • Aviation subject report: Business Justification — update ‡
  • Aviation subject report: Pilot Skills: GPSs and Multifunction Displays (MFDs) — update ‡
  • "Never Again Online: Smoke on final," February 2004
  • Aviation subject report: Pilot Skills: Currency vs. Proficiency — update ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — First time ever, AOPA Day at 2004 Sun 'n Fun
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 02-AAL-09 — Modification and Revocation of Federal Airways; AK Text | PDF ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2003-CE-60-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel--Ing. E. Hanle Model GLASFLUGEL Kestrel Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 2003-ANE-104 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Manchester, NH Text | PDF ‡

  Wednesday, February 04, 2004

  • News release — AOPA takes fight for backcountry airstrips to new level
  • News release — Baltimore/Washington ADIZ added to new charts
  • Advisory Circular 120-51E: Crew Resource Management Training (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Aviation Maintenance Alerts: February 2004 (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-CE-63-AD — Airworthiness Directives; HPH s.r.o. Models Glasflü gel 304CZ, 304CZ-17, and 304C Sailplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
    • Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
    • Part 135: Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft
    • Part 145: Repair Stations

  Tuesday, February 03, 2004

  • News release — Airport advocates, AOPA win big in Maryland
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-10 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Lawrenceville, VA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-06 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Philadelphia, PA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-10 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Polson, MT Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-22 — Removal of Class E Airspace; New Port Richey, FL Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-19 — Establishment of Class D and E Airspace; Olive Branch, MS and Amendment of Class E Airspace; Memphis, TN Text | PDF ‡
  • Aviation subject report: Notams and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) — update ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-10 — Proposed Modification and Revocation of Restricted Areas 3007A, B, C, D, and E; Townsend, GA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-16 — Proposed Revision of VOR Federal Airway V-537 Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-01 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Akhiok, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-26 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; King Cove, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 02-ANM-08 — Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Blanding, UT Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-2 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Jamestown, KY Text | PDF ‡

  Monday, February 02, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • News release — AOPA stalls New Jersey background check bill
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, January 30, 2004

  • News release — AOPA advocacy makes it easier to add GPS to panel
  • Aviation subject report: Multi-Engine Aircraft vs. Single-Engine Aircraft — update ‡
  • News release — The Waco Experience — Gearing up for the giveaway
  • News release — AOPA's Boyer to be keynote speaker for Great Lakes Aviation Conference
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡

  Thursday, January 29, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 5 ‡
  • News release — AOPA's Boyer tells TSA it's time to give pilots due process
  • News release — Massive government spending bill holds many benefits for GA
  • News release — FAA to hold meetings on proposed twin Cessna ADs
  • News release — AOPA ASN volunteer leading the charge to save D.C.-area airport
  • Aviation subject report: How to Respond to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 5 ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — Boyer thanks Washington Senator Murray for TFR help
  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-02-03 — Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — AOPA meets with local pilots in Panama City, Fla., on new airport proposal
  • News release — Members of Congress speak out against Calif. airport closure

  Wednesday, January 28, 2004

  • Advisory Circular 20-138A: Airworthiness Approval of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Equipment (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • News release — FAA to continue current DUAT briefings
  • News release — Super Bowl flight restrictions published
  • Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
    • Part 11: General Rulemaking Procedures
    • Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules
  • Trip reports from the Bahamas — update ‡

  Tuesday, January 27, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2001-SW-15-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109C, A109E, and A109K2 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2002-CE-57-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, and 411A, and 414A Airplanes; Notice of Public Meeting Text | PDF ‡
  • Regulatory brief: Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule — update
  • Regulatory brief: FAA proposed twin Cessna wing spar ADs — update
  • Federal Aviation Regulations Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations — update ‡

  Monday, January 26, 2004

  • News release — Congressman supports AOPA call for charity/sightseeing public meetings
  • News release — Dual instruction safe, but ASF study spotlights two areas of concern
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, January 23, 2004

  • News release — "Waco 352 en route to..."
  • General Aviation and Homeland Security — update
  • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: Comanche restoration update
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • News release — AOPA's 2004 Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes is the association's first-ever twin-engine restoration project

  Thursday, January 22, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 4 ‡
  • News release — AOPA's Tunstill honored for Albert Whitted Airport save
  • News release — FAA, security officials approve permanent use of AOPA-proposed ADIZ relief
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 4 ‡
  • News release — Important member of congressional aviation committee says GA airports are secure
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • News release — What to do when the press calls
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-07 — Revision of Restricted Area 2202C, and the Establishment of Restricted Area 2202D; Big Delta, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-16 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Calverton, NY Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — Central Texas airport sites narrowed to three; public comment sought

  Wednesday, January 21, 2004

  • Air Traffic Services Brief: A76 Process: A Congressionally Mandated Competitive Sourcing Study of the Flight Service Station (FSS) Program — update
  • News release — AOPA's new Real-Time Flight Planner usage tops all expectations
  • News release — ASF offers extra incentives for Flight Instructor Refresher Course
  • Final rule; Docket No. 30402; Amdt. No. 446 — IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2003-SW-23-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, a Division of Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U and 230 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡

  Tuesday, January 20, 2004

  • AOPA Pilot back issue indexes — update ‡
  • February 2004 AOPA Pilot
    • Feature of the Month: "The Bears of Winter"
    • AOPA's Win-A-Twin Sweepstakes: "Win-A-Twin Comanche"
    • "President's Position: A new year"
    • "Safety Pilot: Cirrus safety"
    • Web links
    • "Turbine Pilot: Heavy-Duty Cruiser" ‡
    • "Budget Buys: Mister Ugly Finds Happiness" ‡
    • "Alan and Dale's Excellent Idea" ‡
    • "Turbine Pilot: Flying Through Claudette" ‡
    • "Crunch Time" ‡
    • "But I'm Afraid of Flying ..." ‡
    • "PilotSpeak" ‡
    • "Airframe and Powerplant: The College of Powerplant Knowledge" ‡
    • "Guide to Member Services" ‡
    • "Hangar Talk" ‡
    • "AOPA Action" ‡
    • "California Action" ‡
    • "California Flying: Palm Springs playground" ‡
    • "Project Pilot Update" ‡
    • "Answers for Pilots: Taxes on your taxiing" ‡
    • "Pilot Briefing" ‡
    • "Pilot Counsel: Insurance and airworthiness" ‡
    • "Test Pilot" ‡
    • "Never Again: Wind minimums" ‡
    • "Pilot Products: Lowrance AirMap 500" ‡
    • "Pilots: James Fallows" ‡
    • "Letters" ‡
    • "Waypoints: Good luck" ‡
    • "Proficient Pilot: Attitude problems" ‡
    • "Pilotage: Aviation's endless debate" ‡
  • News release — Tonight's State of the Union address means major restrictions

  Monday, January 19, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡
  • Aircraft registration database — update ‡

  Friday, January 16, 2004

  • News release — And the winning number is ...
  • News release — FAA issued TFR notam for next Tuesday's State of the Union address
  • News release — AOPA e-mail newsletters partner with Flyguides to spotlight great places to fly
  • Regulatory brief: Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule — update
  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡

  Thursday, January 15, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 3 ‡
  • News release — Boyer blasts CBS for slanted GA security story
  • News release — AOPA members incensed by CBS Evening News story
  • News release — FAA refuses to meet people it will put out of business
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 3 ‡
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-20 — Proposed Amendment of Class D, E2, and E4 Airspace; Columbus Lawson AAF, GA, and Class E5 Airspace; Columbus, GA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-21 — Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lexington, TN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-4 — Proposed Revision of VOR Federal Airway V-521 Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-16 — Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Mount Comfort, IN; Proposed Revocation of Class E Airspace; Indianapolis, IN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-18 — Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Ashtabula, OH Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-19 — Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Greencastle, IN Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-22 — Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Juneau, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-24 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ruby, AK Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-25 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Kwigillingok, AK Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rule; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-100 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Springfield, MO Text | PDF ‡

  Wednesday, January 14, 2004

  • Airworthiness Directive 2004-01-13 — Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 1900, 1900C, and 1900D Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
  • Final rules
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-99 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Marysville, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-98 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Fort Scott, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-97 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Colby, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-96 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Clay Center, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-95 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Chanute, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-93 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Beloit, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-92 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Anthony, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-91 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Iowa Falls, IA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-90 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Independence, IA Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-79 — Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; and Modification of Class E5 Airspace; Hutchinson, KS Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-76 — Modification of Class E Airspace; Plattsmouth, NE Text | PDF ‡
    • Docket No. 30401; Amdt. No. 3087 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Text | PDF ‡
  • How to obtain an operations waiver from the TSA — update
  • News release — AOPA renews call for FAA to "talk to pilots" about proposed charity/sightseeing rule
  • General Aviation and Homeland Security — update
  • News release — CBS GA airport security story one-sided, unfair, says AOPA
  • Regulatory brief: T-34 wing spar issue — update
  • Aviation subject report: High-Altitude Flying — update ‡

  Tuesday, January 13, 2004

  • Airworthiness directives
    • 2004-01-14 — Eurocopter France Model EC130B4 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-01-10 — Eurocopter Deutschland Model MBB-BK-117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-1 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2004-01-09 — Eurocopter France Model AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-26-14 — Kidde Aerospace Part Number (P/N) 898052 Hand-Held Halon Fire Extinguishers Text | PDF ‡
  • News release — AOPA, congressman honored for efforts to reduce Puget Sound TFRs
  • News release — AOPA, T-34 type club press FAA for more time on airworthiness concern
  • Notices of proposed rulemaking
    • 2003-CE-55-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-SW-32-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • 2003-SW-29-AD — Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC 130 B4 and AS 350 B3 Helicopters Text | PDF ‡
    • Airspace Docket No. 03-ASW-02 — Proposed Modification of Restricted Areas 3801A, 3801B, and 3801C, Camp Claiborne, LA Text | PDF ‡
  • Aviation Maintenance Alerts: January 2004 (requires Adobe Reader) ‡
  • Federal Aviation Regulations — update ‡
    • Part 1: Definitions and Abbreviations
    • Part 23: Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category Airplanes
    • Part 33: Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines
    • Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules
    • Part 121: Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
    • Part 125: Certification and Operations: Airplanes Having a Seating Capacity of 20 or More Passengers or a Maximum Payload Capacity of 6,000 Pounds or More; and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft
    • Part 135: Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft
    • Part 145: Repair Stations
  • Meet the Aviation Services department team — update

  Monday, January 12, 2004

  • Frequently asked weather theory questions — update ‡
  • Regulatory brief: FAA Proposes Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft Rule — update
  • Medical subject report: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) ‡
  • AOPA's Airport eDirectory database update ‡

  Friday, January 09, 2004

  • News release — Security notams canceled
  • News release — What's up with the Waco?
  • News release — Threat level lowered to "yellow," but airport security concerns still high
  • News release — Pentagon TFRs shrink in Washington, Utah, Oregon and Hawaii
  • News release — AOPA weighs in on DXR tree issue
  • Proposed releases of airport property — update
  • News release — AOPA pressure forces change to moored balloon experiment

  Thursday, January 08, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 2 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 2 ‡
  • News release — GA part of the security solution, Boyer tells new TSA head
  • News release — AOPA Insurance Agency welcomes New Year with lower renters' rates
  • Regional weekend weather outlook ‡

  Wednesday, January 07, 2004

  • News release — "Don't subsidize airlines with airport revenues," AOPA tells FAA
  • News release — FAA proposes AD for Garmin Mode S transponders
  • News release — AOPA says to FAA, "Protect this Montana airstrip!"

  Tuesday, January 06, 2004

  • News release — AOPA files FAA complaint against Pompano Airpark restrictions

  Monday, January 05, 2004

  • News release — AOPA priorities in 2004
  • News release — Strength in numbers; AOPA membership up sharply in 2003

  Thursday, January 01, 2004

  • AOPA ePilot, Volume 6, Issue 1 ‡
  • AOPA ePilot Flight Training Edition, Volume 4, Issue 1 ‡

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