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‘Except when necessary’
Trent Palmer’s attorney said he is not optimistic the NTSB will reconsider (as requested) its March 30 decision rejecting Palmer’s argument that he wa...
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Showers of scholarships
Students headed for careers in the aviation industry should apply for these scholarships with funds set to arrive as the fall 2023 semester starts.
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Training and Safety Tip: The double-edged sword of wind
Whether we’re flying a small trainer or a large airliner, the wind plays a critical role in navigation as well as our aircraft’s performance.
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JackRabbit Micro e-bike makes getting around easy
Usability, weight, portability, and rideability are the four top categories when I evaluate bicycles that I plan to take with me in a general aviation...
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Aircraft Maintenance: Digging deep for a poisonous gas leak
A remarkable thing happened while we were testing the airplane at the beginning of our annual inspection. The Lightspeed Delta Zulu headset we were te...
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Best school, instructor revealed at Redbird Migration
A Texas flight school and an Iowa-based instructor were named the national winners of the 2023 AOPA Flight Training Experience Awards during Redbird M...
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Pilot Short Story: Stuck on a Feeling
In this Pilot Short Story produced by the AOPA Air Safety Institute, a pilot must make a split-second decision: either abort his takeoff or continue t...
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Baker to speak at Beech Bash in the Bluegrass
Beechcraft owners looking for a fun weekend getaway should check out the second annual Beech Bash in the Bluegrass in western Kentucky. AOPA President...
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AOPA slams County of Santa Clara’s unsafe, discriminatory fuel practices
AOPA and its co-complainants submitted a scathing response to the California county of Santa Clara amid the ongoing 100LL fuel ban dispute, citing vio...
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FAA Pilot Records Database enforcement campaign coming
The FAA said it would soon begin an enforcement campaign for operators not in compliance with the agency’s new Pilot Records Database (PRD) requiremen...
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AOPA Foundation named charter champion
The AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Curriculum is making a difference in a South Carolina high school—and beyond.
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Visiting the canal that shrank the world
You might not think of it this way, but Panama, and its capital, Panama City, are critical links between North and South America.