“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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Celebrity makes its way to museum
The North American F-86 Sabre, the celebrity to be honored at the Fargo Air Museum’s 16th annual Celebrity Dinner & Auction, has made the journey to Fargo with the help of community partners and volunteers.
Nominations open for 2025 General Aviation Awards
Submissions will be accepted until Dec. 13, 2024.
Distracted pilot fails to extend landing gear
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
Picture of the Day: Happy to help
Robert Stapleton submitted this photo and note: “Volunteers who helped out at the Alaska Aviation Museum’s 2024 Fly-By Festival gather in front of a Grumman Goose with a long history of flights by many pilots in Alaska. Despite overcast skies and rain the whole day, more than 500 folks attended the festival, which included aircraft fly-bys, exhibits, live music, food trucks, and a fundraiser raffle. Photo Courtesy of Phyllis Kilgore.”
The Mooney Anomaly
The two men behind the Mooney Anomaly hope the unique airplane will inspire people to conquer their fears and pursue their dreams.
New collaboration help pilots find avionics businesses
“This new service will help…pilots find an avionics shop in the United States through iFlightPlanner’s web-based platforms, including iFlightPlanner for AOPA, and mobile apps for iOS,” AEA officials said.
Cutter Aviation expanding at KPRC
Cutter Aviation is expanding the ramp space at its FBO at Prescott Regional Airport-Ernest A Love Field (KPRC) in Prescott, Arizona.
QAA’s Fort Lauderdale MRO facility certified by EASA
The facility, a part of Hartzell Aviation, focuses on general aviation accessories, principally magnetos and exhaust systems.