AOPA Pilot Magazine

By Bruce Williams

The labels “precision” and “nonprecision” for approaches annoy me.

By Kevin Knight

Composite propellers are made from a variety of robust materials melded together to reduce weight, increase performance, and eliminate undesirable traits associated with aluminum.

By Herb Hutchison

“All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure.”—Mark Twain

Since the first R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy was awarded to Hoover himself in 2016, the trophy has been presented annually to aviators who inspire a love of flight in others. Jared Isaacman accepted the honor on March 19, joined by other 2025 honorees who accepted their own awards from AOPA during a reception in the historic Terminal A Lobby at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

By Jim Coon

As an AOPA member, you understand general aviation is critical to our nation’s aviation system, facilitating everything from personal travel to business aviation, medical emergencies, agriculture, firefighting, flight training, and other missions—and private pilots are a vital part of this ecosystem.