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Aviation stories, local knowledge and adventures from the FLAL community.
A preserved collection of older aviation news. Repeated archive headlines are grouped; original article links remain available.
AOPA responds to PSI reimbursement decrease for third-party FAA test providers
In a November 18 letter, PSI, the FAA knowledge test contractor, informed third-party providers that a change in fee structure would significantly red...
United Aviate trains for upset recovery and prevention
United Aviate Academy in Goodyear, Arizona, the only flight training school owned and operated by a major U.S. airline, has partnered with Aviation Pe...
A dash from Spain to Norway
Two planned trips fused into one when a long streak of unusually favorable weather appeared in the forecast, resulting in over 24 hours in the air, fl...
Training and Safety Tip: Extra set of eyes
The most common type of pilot deviation for VFR pilots involves airspace violations. Losing situational awareness and entering airspace they are not a...
Flying for our future
Leading nonprofit conservation flying organization LightHawk is helping preserve ecosystems across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with its team...
FAA Weather Camera Network extends across the country
The FAA is expanding its Weather Camera Program to more locations across the country.
Wright’s original angle of attack indicator
Modern angle of attack indicators for general aviation were generally derived from sensors deployed first on commercial and military aircraft, yet to...
Southern crossroads with treats for every sense
Perched on the east bank of the Mississippi River, Memphis, Tennessee, is a crossroads in many senses of the word: a feast of flavor drawing on divers...
Final opportunities for scholarships in 2022
Safety and education are both vital to future of the aviation industry, which is part of the reason organizations are eager to invest in individuals w...
Congress moves to eliminate FAA LODA requirement
A national defense authorization bill passed by the U.S. House December 8 on a 350-80 vote includes language reflecting the advocacy work of AOPA that...
Florida club hosts annual vintage conveyance celebration
Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida, welcomed members and registered attendees to its four-day celebration of classic aircraft, automobiles, and yac...