WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s leading general aviation associations today forcefully opposed user fees for GA flights proposed in President Barack Obama’s proposal for addressing the nation’s deficit and job crises. The Aircraft Electronics Association, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, the Helicopter Association International, the […]
AOPA to launch new regional manager program
In the first significant change in its field representation program in decades, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will create a new team of seven full-time regional managers, whose focus will be on building government relations and strong local aviation communities. To augment the efforts of these regional managers, AOPA will refocus its existing […]
A tale of two airports
A recent story in the Santa Monica Daily Press compares Santa Monica Airport (SMO) with North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), which receives similar complaints from neighbors. It’s a good read and well worth getting about 3/4 of the way down, when the reporter says this: “In 2009, general aviation pilots logged just under 24 million […]
Avidyne unveils ‘multi-touch’ capability
Avidyne revealed that multi-touch capability will be included with its recently-announced IFD540 GPS/Navigation/Communication system. Multi-touch allows pilots to gesture using two or more fingers on the touch screen to scroll and zoom the map range setting in and out. “In addition to all the great features we announced at the introduction of the IFD540, multi-touch […]
Deadline for 2012 GA Awards fast approaching
The deadline for applications for the 2012 General Aviation Awards Program (GAAP) is Sept. 30. Begun in 1963, the GA Awards program has evolved into a joint program between the aviation industry and the FAA to recognize excellence in four categories: Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year, Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year, FAASTeam Representative […]
New engine to debut at Reno
Representatives of Superior Air Parts and AC Aeronautical will introduce at this week’s Reno Air Races the new 230 hp, four-cylinder XP-408 Advanced Competition (AC) engine for the high-end experimental aircraft market. “Superior has always led the industry in introducing emerging technologies that advance the performance, efficiency and reliability of piston aircraft engines beyond what […]
Women in Aviation at AOPA Summit
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have partnered for the third year to create “Women’s Wing” at the AOPA Aviation Summit, Sept. 22-24, in Hartford, Connecticut. For 2011, Women’s Wing will again be in the midst of activity in Booth #1146 in the Exhibit Hall. The Women’s Wing, […]
Spin safety quiz now online
The AOPA Air Safety Institute now offers a free safety quiz on stalls and spins. Officials say pilots should take the quiz, then find a qualified instructor to demonstrate the newly acquired knowledge.
Aviation history flies into the I-X Piston Power Show
Get a sense of aviation history with a B-17, B-25 and other warbirds at the I-X Piston Power Show, slated for Sept. 30-Oct. 2, in Cleveland, a showcase of cars, bikes, and planes — all things piston powered. Featured at the show will be the B-17 “Memphis Belle,” as well as the B-25 “Martha Jean,” […]