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AOPA’s 1977 Sweepstakes Piper Archer II is getting a fresh engine! Follow along as the old engine comes out and the Archer gets a major upgrade, including new magnetos, accessories, and engine mounts.

If you are an AOPA member, you are automatically entered* for a chance to win. And when you make a voluntary donation* to AOPA’s Aviation Advocacy Fund, you’ll receive an additional automatic entry and help fuel the advocacy that protects pilots every day. Visit https://aopa.org/sweeps to enter today!

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*No purchase or contribution necessary to enter or win. A purchase or contribution will not improve your chances of winning. Open to 50 U.S. states (+DC), Canada (excluding Quebec), Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, age 18 years or older (or at least the age of majority as legally mandated by the entrant's jurisdiction of residence if greater than 18) at date of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Ends at 11:59 PM ET on 12/31/27. To enter and view official rules, including entry instructions, fast entry periods, alternate methods of entry for all chances mentioned above and more, visit https://aopa.org/sweeps. Sponsor: AOPA.
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Follow AOPA Features Editor Alicia Herron as she practices running landings and quick stops in an R22 with Rogue Aviation CFI John Alvarado.

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The DTA JP1 uses hybrid-electric propulsion to offer more usable range than many similar aircraft. The JP1 can be flown by the pilot, or autopilot. It has many safety features including eight rotors for redundancy and a full airframe parachute system. The French design recently came to the United States and the company is offering pre-orders.

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Rogue Labs is bringing helicopter training into virtual reality with its Flight Sight app for Apple Vision Pro. Pilots can practice maneuvers, and experience flying the helicopter in an immersive virtual environment that could help save time and money on flight training.

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The legendary F-117 Nighthawk has a new home at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

Nicknamed “The Overachiever,” this particular aircraft is the only F-117 to have flown combat missions in all four major conflicts involving the stealth fighter.

AOPA takes a closer look at the aircraft’s remarkable history, groundbreaking stealth technology, and journey from military service to museum display.

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The legendary F-117 Nighthawk has a new home at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

Nicknamed “The Overachiever,” this particular aircraft is the only F-117 to have flown combat missions in all four major conflicts involving the stealth fighter.

AOPA takes a closer look at the aircraft’s remarkable history, groundbreaking stealth technology, and journey from military service to museum display.



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Rob Collings, President of the American Heritage Museum, talks about the museum’s beautifully restored PBY-5A Catalina at EAA AirVenture 2026.
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Red Bull pilot Luke Czepiela walks us through his Bull's Eye Landing and expresses how Americans should be grateful for their vast freedom to fly in the United States.

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Meet Red Raptor, a specially modified AirCam designed for the challenges of flying in the Mountain West. Bernie Fullenkamp walks us through the upgrades that make his airplane uniquely suited for high-density-altitude and backcountry flying.

The airplane has twin turbocharged Rotax 914 engines, constant-speed propellers, and a full enclosure for winter flying.
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