The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a video on preventing Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents. Accident Case Study: Unintended Consequences looks at why an aircraft flown by an experienced pilot struck a mountain at night and what pilots can do to avoid similar situations. “CFIT accidents are […]
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Illinois Congressman holds GA round table
PEORIA, Ill.— Congressman Darin LaHood hosted a General Aviation Round Table Aug. 23 at Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport (3MY) to discuss the transportation issues facing small airports, rural areas, and the GA community. “General aviation allows businesses to efficiently transport people, goods, and products across the nation, and is therefore responsible for $219 billion in […]
AOPA’s Bremerton Fly-In biggest yet
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) held the second of four AOPA 2016 fly-ins at Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) in Washington state on Aug. 19 and 20. The event drew more aircraft and attendees than any previous AOPA fly-in, according to association officials. “With more than 4,000 people and nearly 700 aircraft, the AOPA […]
Nall Report released
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) released the latest edition of the Joseph T. Nall Report, which provides the most comprehensive analysis of general aviation safety available. The latest edition includes data through 2013, the most recent year for which NTSB probable cause findings, aviation activity surveys, and other relevant data sets […]
AOPA and Jeppesen launch Captain Jepp Challenge
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Jeppesen launched the first of three Captain Jepp Challenges on July 26 at AirVenture. New challenges will launch in October and January, giving pilots the opportunity to participate and enter for a chance to win a gift card or trip to AirVenture 2017. Pilots should visit the Captain Jepp […]
Cirrus Aircraft awarded first Joseph T. Nall Safety Award
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has honored Cirrus Aircraft with the first annual Joseph T. Nall Safety Award. “Over the past decade Cirrus has earned one of the best safety records in the industry, and we are proud to acknowledge their work with the Joseph T. Nall Safety Award,” said […]
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. “This is the most significant legislative […]
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. According to AOPA officials, 42 Maryland businesses received awards, but only nine received the top-level Gold level award. “AOPA […]
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. Cindy Hasselbring, senior director of AOPA’s high school aviation initiative said, “AOPA’s scholarships are a great way to simultaneously grow the pilot community and teach young people the responsibility and skills that lead […]