The 2019 Flight Training Experience Survey garnered 1,876 recommendations for top CFIs and 972 for best flight school.
Briefings
Mexico to accept BasicMed pilots
Mexico joins The Bahamas in recognizing BasicMed.
All ADS-B rebates officially gone
All 20,000 rebates have been issued.
AOPA updates online Airport Directory
The ratings and reviews feature has been updated, along with a new kneeboard format.
FAA creates Women in Aviation Advisory Board
The board will be tasked with providing advice and recommendations to the FAA in supporting women’s involvement in aviation.
SUN ‘n FUN launches design contest for new Zenith 750
Submissions are being accepted until Nov. 15.
uAvionix gets FAA nod to test ADS-B-like solution for detect and avoid and remote identification of drones
Initial testing will be conducted in Bigfork, Montana, at uAvionix headquarters.
FAA completes final ADS-B milestone
ADS-B is now operational at air traffic control facilities across the country, including airports, Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities, and en route facilities.
More than 100 aircraft attend TBM convention
The convention featured educational sessions and speakers including Dick Rutan.









