The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has honored Cirrus Aircraft with the first annual Joseph T. Nall Safety Award. [Read more…]
Third class medical reform reality
On July 15, general aviation changed forever.
That’s when President Barack Obama signed into law an FAA authorization extension that includes third class medical reform.
“Medical reforms are now the law, and that’s a big win for general aviation,” said Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Mark Baker. [Read more…]
AOPA receives workplace wellness award
FREDERICK, Maryland — The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) received the Gold Level Wellness at Work Award from Van Mitchell, secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, at a ceremony held June 10. [Read more…]
Applications now open for $156,000 in flight training scholarships
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has opened applications for three different flight training scholarship programs that will award more than $156,000. [Read more…]
AOPA Fly-In succeeds despite the rain
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association leadership and membership both turned out in impressive numbers despite rainy weather for the year’s first regional fly-in at Michael J. Smith Field in Beaufort, N.C., May 20-21. [Read more…]
First AOPA Fly-In of the year this weekend
The first Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Fly-In of the year will be held May 20-21 in Beaufort, N.C., at Michael J. Smith Field (KMRH). [Read more…]
Video on engine failure released
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video aimed at helping pilots prepare for engine failure.
Engine Out! From Trouble to Touchdown reviews how to tackle an engine failure in a single-engine aircraft. [Read more…]
Elliott Sanders to receive AOPA award
California general aviation advocate Elliott Sanders has been named the 2015 winner of the Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) highest honor for individuals. [Read more…]
AOPA Air Safety Institute releases video aimed at collision avoidance
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video aimed at informing pilots about how to avoid midair collisions. Collision Avoidance: See, Sense, Separate helps pilots to know when and where most midair collisions occur, as well as steps to reduce the risk, officials note. [Read more…]
AOPA updates logo
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has updated its brand as part of ongoing efforts to build the pilot community, including a new logo and tag line: “Your freedom to fly.” [Read more…]