Survey finds concern over aircraft wings
Owners of a few aircraft models subject to airworthiness directives should be well aware of the FAA’s concern about wing spar integrity, but the issue could eventually affect many more.…
Cleveland airport under closure threat
The city of Cleveland has commissioned two separate studies that will investigate the economic impact and alternative land use development opportunities for a closure and repurpose of Burke Lakefront Airport,…
Aircraft Maintenance: Understanding oil analysis
In my previous article, I explained how oil filter inspections provide us with objective data and established guidelines to act on. Oil analysis, on the other hand, is all about…
AOPA calls for DOT rule to include FBO transparency
While considerable progress has been made with industry acceptance of the Know Before You Go program, developed to assist pilots in their preflight planning by providing online transparency of all FBO…
Aircraft Maintenance: Understanding oil analysis
In my previous article, I explained how oil filter inspections provide us with objective data and established guidelines to act on. Oil analysis, on the other hand, is all about…
AOPA calls for DOT rule to include FBO transparency
While considerable progress has been made with industry acceptance of the Know Before You Go program, developed to assist pilots in their preflight planning by providing online transparency of all FBO…
Notam outage halted air traffic
An overnight failure of the FAA system that distributes notices to air missions snarled air travel on January 11, and left pilots unable to access critical information before flight. A…
Notam outage halted air traffic
An overnight failure of the FAA system that distributes notices to air missions snarled air travel on January 11, and left pilots unable to access critical information before flight. A…
Donors step up again for 2022 You Can Fly Challenge
Furthering AOPA initiatives that promote and protect general aviation, AOPA members and the GA community rose to the challenge in 2022, raising more than $3.1 million and unlocking an additional…
Training and Safety Tip: Speak up
Communicating with air traffic controllers can be intimidating, especially for students and rusty pilots. Fortunately, we have some useful tools at our disposal.