The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association recently bestowed flight training awards on flight schools and CFIs across the country, including General Aviation News’ own William E. Dubois.
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New documentary ‘Hops Across The Rockies’ premieres
The documentary follows FlyteCo Brewing founder Eric Serani, who demonstrates how general aviation flights across the Rocky Mountains enable his business to pick up hops and brew the freshest beer possible.
New video delves into twin Cessna crash
Accident Case Study: Deadly Disorientation recreates the tragic events that led a twin Cessna to crash into a neighborhood in Santee, California, killing the pilot and one person on the ground.
Longtime pilot and businessman named AOPA chairman
Hauslein has been an AOPA member since 1987 and has held a private pilot certificate since 1996.
GA accidents and flight hours up, while fatal accidents continue downward trend
“Pilot-related accidents remain around 70%, with loss of control events continuing to be the leading causal factor and weather-related accidents remaining highly lethal,” Air Safety Institute officials said.
Video captures the safety culture of the Titan Aerobatic Team
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video in its Peak Performance video series, featuring ASI Senior Vice President Mike Ginter as he flies with the Titan Aerobatic Team at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
Online course aims to rekindle passion for flying
The online course covers the use of VFR flight following, sectional charts, pilot-controlled airport operations, and other aspects of flying for fun that can be forgotten after spending a few years on flight decks, according to AOPA officials.
Air Safety Institute releases early analysis of SR22 crash
On Sept. 28, 2024, a Cirrus SR22 crashed at First Flight Airport (KFFA) near the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Sadly, the aircraft’s pilot and all four passengers perished in the accident.
Last video in Taming the Twin series released
In collaboration with Sporty’s Pilot Shop, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released the last of five videos in its Taming the Twin series on how to safely operate a multiengine airplane.