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 […]
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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 […]
AOPA Fly-In succeeds despite the rain
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association leadership and membership both turned out in impressive numbers despite rainy weather for the year’s first regional fly-in at Michael J. Smith Field in Beaufort, N.C., May 20-21. AOPA President Mark Baker brought the top members of the management team from the association’s headquarters at Frederick, Md., for the fly-in and […]
Video on engine failure released
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video aimed at helping pilots prepare for engine failure. Engine Out! From Trouble to Touchdown reviews how to tackle an engine failure in a single-engine aircraft.“Flying is a safe and rewarding activity and an engine failure is very rare, but […]
Picture of the day: Rusty no more
OK, it’s not a beautiful plane flying through a majestic sky, but maybe something just as cool: A no-longer Rusty Pilot. Mike Vidal sent in this photo, explaining: “Just got myself re-certifed having completed my biennial after 13-plus years of not flying. Thank you Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for the Rusty Pilots seminar […]
Missionary pilot wins AOPA sweepstakes plane
WAXHAW, NC — Eric Peterson, a missionary pilot who has operated search-and-rescue, disaster relief, and humanitarian flights for almost 40 years, was awarded the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association 2015 You Can Fly Sweepstakes top prize, a Reimagined Cessna 152, at a surprise presentation March 22 in North Carolina. “Eric exemplifies the very best attributes of […]
AOPA launches leadership lunches
FREDERICK, Md. – On March 10 from 12 to 1 p.m., the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will launch the first of a series of quarterly leadership lunches at the AOPA National Aviation Community Center (NACC) at Frederick Municipal Airport. AOPA President Mark Baker will introduce Frederick Mayor Randy McClement, the featured speaker, and […]
Elliott Sanders to receive AOPA award
California general aviation advocate Elliott Sanders has been named the 2015 winner of the Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) highest honor for individuals. It is presented annually to those who have made the most significant contributions to the advancement of general aviation, which characterized the life of Laurence […]