A coalition of 16 aviation organizations, including ARSA, AOPA, EAA, and GAMA, led a unified effort to oppose the interpretation.
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Experimental safety record at all-time best
Amateur-built aircraft fatal accidents have decreased 25% in the past decade, according to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Video: Line Up and Wait
Called “Line Up and Wait,” the nine-minute video looks at instances of pilots who were told to “line up and wait” but instead started their takeoff roll, leading to near-misses at airports around the country.
FAA opens applications for summer intern program
The FAA is accepting applications until Nov. 29, 2024, for the summer 2025 session of the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Intern Program.
The latest on the journey to unleaded avgas
“As the general aviation community works toward this goal, the role of aircraft owners cannot be overstated,” EAGLE officials said in the initiative’s latest update. “They are, after all, the ultimate end-users of any new fuel, and their buy-in will be critical to its success.”
Sporty’s introduces Quick Reference Tabs for FAR/AIM
Designed for pilots of all skill levels by flight instructors, the tabs help pilots access the information they need quickly, according to company officials.
Red Light, Green Light
What does a pilot with only a handheld radio do if this portable radio fails and there is a need to land at a Class D airport? The simple answer is use the still legal, although antiquated, light gun system.
FAA expands ATC training pipeline
The FAA has partnered with Tulsa Community College and the University of Oklahoma to launch the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), aimed at expanding the air traffic controller training pipeline.
Seller beware: What to do if there is an old lien on your airplane
When a reader advertised his Cessna 182 for sale in the classified advertising section of General Aviation News, he quickly found a buyer. But he also discovered a 55-year-old lien on the 182’s title that killed the deal.