On April 17, 2015, a Cessna 421B pilot was forced to land on a highway, when first the left engine, then the right, lost all power during climb-out from Angelina County Airport (KLFK) in Lufkin, Texas. According to the NTSB report, the plane was “substantially damaged,” while one person sustained serious injuries and two others […]
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Video: Battle Creek Fly-In
Michigan’s W.K. Kellogg Airport will play host to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Fly-In in Battle Creek, Sept. 16 and 17. To help pilots prepare, AOPA has put together a fly-in procedures video and a pilot information packet. https://youtu.be/l5CvhUjh01M
AOPA launches ADS-B selector tool
With the FAA mandate for ADS-B Out approaching — it will be required by Jan. 1, 2020 in most airspace where a transponder is required today — aircraft owners need to understand the options. That’s why the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) put together an ADS-B selection tool to help GA aircraft owners determine the best solutions […]
AOPA releases video on preventing CFIT
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 […]
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 […]