“Imposing new landing fees at public, not-for-profit airports, intended to deter operations that provide the lifeline for these airports seems illogical and will ultimately have safety consequences for pilots, and may violate federal grant assurances. Moreover, there may be additional legal issues with how these fees are being set, implemented, and collected,” said AOPA Southern Regional Manager Stacey Heaton.
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Another video released in Taming the Twin series
The fourth video in the series “Taming the Twin: Engine Failure During Cruise,” reviews the process of identifying, verifying, troubleshooting, and securing the failed engine.
Real Pilot Story: Crossed wires
In “Real Pilot Story: Crossed Wires,” commercial pilot and CFI Greg Soter reflects on an emergency landing near Birdseye, Utah, in June 2013, after discovering an electrical fire in the back of the Cessna 172 he was flying.
Taming the Twin: Engine Failure During Takeoff
“Planning a multiengine takeoff involves being prepared for and responding to an engine failing on takeoff,” said ASI Vice President of Operations Paul Deres. “Taming the Twin: Engine Failure During Takeoff covers a typical multiengine takeoff briefing and reviews single-engine performance charts that help with critical preflight calculations such as accelerate-stop distance and climb performance with one engine inoperative.”
AOPA Presents debuts
The new series, AOPA Presents, premiered with “Wings of the Iditarod,” the story of the pilots who helped enable the iconic Alaskan race.
New leader for AOPA Air Safety Institute
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has appointed Mike Ginter, a general aviation advocate and retired Naval aviator, to head its Air Safety Institute.
Next video in Taming the Twin series released
“Taming the Twin: Single-Engine Operations examines the relationship between a multiengine airplane’s controllability and performance,” said ASI Vice President of Operations Paul Deres. “Controllability is paramount for safety during single-engine operations. Therefore, to safely fly a multiengine airplane, pilots must have a thorough understanding of how to maintain aircraft control if one engine fails.”
Oklahoma teachers soar to top spot
For the third year in a row, Oklahoma has maintained its top spot in the country with 116 schools scheduled to begin teaching the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s “You Can Fly” high school curriculum for the 2024-2025 school year.