Featured story: Up close with Phil Boyer
He is a tough man to pin down for a tête-à-tête. But AOPA Pilot Editor in Chief Tom Haines recently found a window of opportunity in Phil Boyer’s demanding day to talk to him about his work, his life, and his tenure as AOPA’s third president. Since 1991, Boyer has defined AOPA’s role in the aviation industry and on Capitol Hill. From the FAA Reauthorization Bill to no user fees, Boyer has testified on the Hill to preserve GA’s rights. You may even have met him in person at one of many hundred AOPA Pilot Town Meetings Boyer has held across the country. Now, witness Haines’ chat with Boyer.
Garmin's 696—bigger and better
AOPA Pilot Senior Editor Dave Hirschman compares the Garmin GPSMAP 696 to something bigger than a breadbox. Why? Well it is. But that did not deter Hirschman. He has flown with the portable box and loves it. With the addition of all U.S. instrument approach plates and en-route IFR charts this is one big, green machine. Although an electronic flight bag (current database and connection to the aircraft electrical system is required) can be described on paper, watch why the 696 is off the charts.
AOPA Pilot General Aviation Photography Contest
We asked—you delivered. Hundreds of stunning images poured into AOPA headquarters during the contest. Passion, a good eye, and the right timing resulted in stiff competition. AOPA Pilot editorial and art staffs had quite a task to narrow down the winners, but they persevered. Download a beautiful screensaver of the winning images and see a slide show of the runner-ups.
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Online Feature: Goodbye, Tempelhof
The famous German airlift airport closed October 31, 2008. Tempelhof was known as “Die Luftbrücke” (air bridge) during the Berlin blockade of 1948 and 1949, when Allied aircraft dropped food and supplies to the people of West Berlin—a city surrounded by Soviet territory during the Cold War. AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Tom Horne tells this historic airport’s remarkable journey. Auf Wiedersehen, Tempelhof.
Online Feature: AOPA’s Internet Flight Planner (AIFP)
AOPA recently launched its brand new flight planner—the AIFP. The beauty of the AIFP? It’s Internet based and it works on both PC and Macintosh computers. Check out this gem. It’s quick and intuitive.
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