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NEWS
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| FAA issues special airworthiness bulletin for Piper wing spar issues |
| The FAA issued a special airworthiness information bulletin for Piper PA-28 and PA-32 aircraft that outlines findings from an airworthiness directive following a fatal 2018 crash and subsequent interim airworthiness directive. The accident killed a commercial pilot and designated pilot examiner during a practical test. It was found to be caused by fatigue cracks in the lower spar cap. The interim AD calls for a one-time inspection of certain lower spar cap bolt holes to determine the number of cracks present in the fleet.
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| FSANA survey finds increased examiner fees |
| Practical test applicants can expect to pay at least $650 for a private pilot, instrument pilot, or commercial pilot practical test in the United States, according to the most recent survey conducted by the Flight School Association of North America. Not surprisingly, examiner fees have risen over the last several years. The survey also found that examiners are upping their game when it comes to accepting payment for checkrides. Instead of just "cash or check," a greater percentage of examiners that responded to the survey now accept digital forms of payment such as Venmo, and also accept payment through the flight training provider. The complete survey is available online.
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| AFTA gives flight schools data you can use |
| Did you know that, when your flight school is enrolled in the AOPA Flight Training Advantage program, you get important and useful information about student and instructor performance? It’s true. You’ll get a quick glimpse of all your students and their progress, and a high-level view of your instructors’ teaching and flying hours. From your flight school dashboard, you can get a quick overview of key performance statistics for your students and instructors. AFTA is free for flight instructors, flight schools, and current AOPA members. Learn more information or sign up here.
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| AOPA files complaint to reverse California county fuel ban |
| AOPA has filed a formal complaint with the FAA suggesting the decision by officials in Santa Clara County, California, to ban the sale of higher-octane fuel causes a safety issue for pilots and violates federal rules and regulations. The filing was made on behalf of transient and tenant users of Reid-Hillview and San Martin airports who are unable to access 100LL for retail purchase or self-fueling. FAA records for Santa Clara airports indicate a significant number of general aviation operations for the most recently reported 12-month period: 209,314 at Reid-Hillview and 33,166 at San Martin.
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| AOPA, COPA call for BasicMed acceptance |
| AOPA and the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) called on Canada’s Ministry of Transport to allow pilots from the United States to enter Canadian airspace while flying under BasicMed. Canada is one of the most popular international destinations for U.S. general aviation pilots. AOPA and COPA made a similar request in 2021.
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