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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 t...
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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 cri...
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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 ou...
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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 t...
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Fly2RV offers Super Bowl fly-in camping package
The Super Bowl is February 12, and even if you don’t have a ticket to the game, you can still fly to an airport near the Glendale, Arizona, stadium an...
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Good pilots have a habit of training
As the excitement of the new year fades into a routine, how can you develop a sustainable habit that improves your flying and helps you achieve your g...
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Blackhawk Aerospace sold to New State Aviation
Texas based aircraft performance upgrade company Blackhawk Aerospace announced it has sold its majority ownership to New State Aviation Holdings, the...
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11-blade propeller takes flight
German-based high-performance and noise reducing propeller systems manufacturer MT-Propeller performed the first test flight of its new 11-blade prope...
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Air Race Classic 2023 registration open
The Air Race Classic has opened its registration window for the 2023 cross-country air race.
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Former astronaut Walter Cunningham dies
Former astronaut Walter Cunningham, who flew into space on Apollo 7, died January 3 in Houston. He was 90.
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Restricted airspace expanded due to radiation
As the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) upgrades the Long Range Discrimination Radar located at Clear, Alaska, the restricted area (R-2206) protecting air...
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CubCrafters acquires Summit Aircraft Skis
Yakima, Washington-based CubCrafters, one of the leading manufacturers of backcountry aircraft, recently announced it has acquired Summit Aircraft Ski...