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Inside the beltway
What's the latest news out of Washington, D.C., and how will it affect your flying? Get an "inside the beltway" briefing on the current status of aviation legislation from AOPA Legislative Affairs online ( www.aopa.org/advocacy/). In addition to weekly updates, you'll find special reports on significant current issues such as GA small-business relief legislation, the backcountry landing strip access act, and the aviation budget process. You can also link to information from AOPA's technical and operations specialists, AOPA's air traffic services and technology staff, and AOPA's regional representatives. And if you'd like to contact your elected representatives in Washington, guidelines and resources are available. If you aren't sure whom to contact, a link provides you with your area's representatives based on your zip code.
Good news for renters
Under a new agreement with AIG Aviation, qualified AOPA members can receive a 10-percent renewal discount on their renter's insurance. AOPA members who have a renter's policy through AIG Aviation and have been loss- and violation-free for the current policy year will be eligible for the 10-percent discount on renewal. The policy must be renewed within 30 days after policy expiration. "It's our way of rewarding those pilots who keep a clean flying record and maintain this important coverage. Every pilot who rents or borrows aircraft should have this coverage. An FBO's insurance policy typically does not cover the renter," said Greg Sterling, executive vice president and general manager of AOPA Insurance Agency . "Even if you are covered under the FBO policy for liability, the limit may not be adequate, and relying upon the insurance coverage of someone else is a risky proposition at best. The new discount is designed to recognize the value of our repeat customers and make it more affordable for all pilots to maintain the critical non-owned coverage they need. It's just one more way AOPA is committed to making sure you and your family are protected every time you fly," Sterling added.
Additional information may be obtained by calling 800/622-2672 or visiting AOPA Insurance Agency's website.
AOPA Air Safety Foundation
"Know Before You Go"
New airspace restrictions, including temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ), and special flight restricted zones, have become common since September 11, 2001. Penalties for unauthorized incursions in these new areas are severe.
The AOPA Air Safety Foundation's newest online safety education program, "Know Before You Go — Navigating Today's Airspace," takes a detailed look at the different kinds of airspace restrictions a pilot could encounter on his or her next flight. The bright, interactive program also offers helpful hints for flight planning in the new security-sensitive environment.
As always, ASF reminds pilots to include notams in preflight planning, including to:
- Check all notams before every flight.
- Print the latest notams before your flight and carry them with you.
- Monitor 121.5 MHz when not in contact with ATC.
To sign up for the free ASF online course, "Know Before You Go," visit the ASF Web site www.aopa.org/asf/online_courses/know_before/).
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