Smmer is a time for journeys and exploration. With warmer weather and a slightly slower pace to life, summer is the ideal time to try something new. That may be especially true if you are a new or student pilot, when the longer days or a summer vacation can mean more time in the air learning new skills and venturing to new places.
You can explore aviation without even leaving your desk—although it’s not quite as much fun. Still, I hope you’ll take a few moments to explore some of what’s new, or possibly new to you, here at AOPA.
AOPA Airports and AOPA Internet Flight Planner
These online tools will make planning your flight easier, more informative, and more enjoyable. Whether you are looking for the best fuel prices, a top-notch airport restaurant, or a place to camp with your airplane, you can search AOPA Airports to find your perfect summer destination. You’ll also find other vital information such as airport diagrams, approach charts, and photographs that can make an airport look and feel familiar the very first time you land there. All of this information is linked to the AOPA Internet Flight Planner; you can research and plan your flight in one easy step.
AOPA Live
More than 200,000 people in 160 countries have already visited our streaming video channel to watch exclusive segments focusing on everything from the latest aviation products to behind-the-scenes pieces from some of your favorite magazine articles to interviews with key decision makers and even a few celebrities.
You’ll find lots of content from Sun ’n Fun and plenty more to come from EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Check out the latest programs online where we add new videos regularly.
GA Caucus members in the community
AOPA is hosting community events all around the country and inviting members of the House and Senate general aviation caucuses to take part. I hope you’ll come to an event when we’re in your area.
These gatherings are a great opportunity to get more engaged with aviation, meet fellow pilots, and tell your senator or congressman why general aviation is important. A few weeks ago we held the first of these events in Iowa, and Sen. Charles Grassley came out to speak and listen to the pilots from his state. The event was a big success, so watch for an e-mail invitation from me when we come to your part of the world.
Communication tools
I hope you receive AOPA ePilot Flight Training edition, our weekly newsletter that appears in your mailbox each Friday. I also encourage you to try Aviation eBrief, our free daily electronic newsletter that gives you aviation-related news gathered from hundreds of news sources. More than 200,000 subscribers are now receiving Aviation eBrief; I hope you’ll join them.
AOPA Store
AOPA merchandise is a great way to tell the world that you're a pilot. Shirts, hats, and a newly expanded selection of other merchandise is now available online.
Learn more about these tools, services, and products by visiting AOPA Online. Have a great summer!
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