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FAA launches IFR Pilot Self-Briefing Course
As more pilots continue to rely on their devices over calling flight service for preflight weather briefings, the FAA has released another video cours...
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Remembering longtime GA advocate Steve Hedges
AOPA was saddened to learn of the death of Steve Hedges on September 6.
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FAA certifies new Avidyne IFD series operating system
Avidyne announced technical standard order approval and supplemental type certificate approval for its newest operating system software.
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Lightspeed Delta Zulu headset detects, adapts
The “next generation” aviation headset from Lightspeed pairs the manufacturer’s active noise reduction technology with industry-first safety and custo...
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Electric aircraft propulsion and how it works
Honeywell is collaborating with DENSO, a leading maker of automotive electric motors and controllers, to create a variety of electric propulsion syste...
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Apply for AOPA scholarships
The 2023 AOPA Foundation scholarship program opened September 5, with scholarships available for flight training, aircraft maintenance, and other avia...
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Training and Safety Tip: No sump-dumping
Most of us have done it or have watched another pilot do it: It’s high time we retrain our brains for how to handle the fuel we drain before flight.
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AOPA flight training experience survey now open
AOPA’s newly streamlined survey gives flight training students a chance to contribute to the aviation community.
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GENERAL AVIATION MOVES CLOSER TO AN UNLEADED FUTURE
FAA approves GAMI unleaded avgas STCs for entire GA piston fleet
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FAA approves unleaded fuel for piston fleet
The FAA signed on September 1 supplemental type certificates that allow General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s 100-octane unleaded fuel (G100UL) to be...
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GA moves closer to unleaded future
The FAA signed on September 1 supplemental type certificates that allow General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s 100-octane unleaded fuel (G100UL) to be...