Born to a flying family, the AOPA Flight Training Experience Award national winner for best instructor of the year prioritizes professionalism and takes pride in the success of his students. The best flight school in the country, meanwhile, is back on top—propelled by the strength of its teamwork and culture.
Changes to CFI renewals, security procedures, currency requirements, and elective training went into effect in 2024. If you’re actively instructing or maintaining your privileges, be sure you understand how these changes affect you.
Cirrus Aircraft may nullify warranties for aircraft that use unleaded General Aviation Modifications Inc. G100UL fuel, the world’s largest piston aircraft manufacturer said in a service advisory published June 19.
Whether it’s flying in the local pattern or discovering new adventures in far-flung places, AOPA Pilot staff rely on tried-and-true items that we’ve come to know and love.
A small Indiana firm is chipping away at an ambitious goal: completely replacing leaded avgas worldwide in five years. Swift Fuels LLC currently produces UL94, an unleaded avgas suitable for low-compression piston aircraft engines. The company is also testing a higher-octane fuel it calls 100R designed for the entire piston fleet including turbocharged and high-compression engines.
For many, the past few years have been as tumultuous as any period in their lifetimes. Given the major challenges the world has faced with health, security, and financial stability, general aviation has fared remarkably well. More pilots are active now than at any point in nearly 40 years; student starts are up; and the airplane market is strong. And at the center of it all has been AOPA, protecting your freedom to fly.