‘We kept doing the missions’
The FAA granted and expedited a regulatory exemption that AOPA sought on behalf of pilots flying supplies to West Maui for humanitarian relief in the wake of the devastating recent wildfires in Hawaii.
Charting changes highlight mountain passes
Flying through mountain passes can be tricky, particularly when the weather keeps you below ridge tops and confined to lower terrain. To help with crossing mountainous areas, major passes are charted as a visual aid on sectional charts. Sometimes, however, the pass is buried deep in a mountain range, and navigating to the pass can […]
Caution urged on development plans near airports
Despite an abundance of pushback and risk, local governments that sponsor airports continue to make zoning and development plans that prioritize revenue over pilots and community members.
Training and Safety Tip: Refining steep turns
One of the common maneuvers that remains a challenge for private and commercial pilot applicants during their checkrides is the steep turn demonstration.
Back to Buckeye
AOPA is excited to announce its plan to return to the Buckeye Air Fair in Buckeye, Arizona, February 16 through 18, 2024.
ADS-B with diversity required in Canada Class A
Concerns voiced by aviation advocates including AOPA did not persuade the Canadian government to further delay a mandate for space-based ADS-B in Class A airspace effective August 10, though Nav Canada has established a process for aircraft not equipped with antenna diversity to request accommodation.
ADS-B with diversity required in Canada Class A
Concerns voiced by aviation advocates including AOPA did not persuade the Canadian government to further delay a mandate for space-based ADS-B in Class A airspace effective August 10, though Nav Canada has established a process for aircraft not equipped with antenna diversity to request accommodation.
Training and Safety Tip: I’ve got it, you’ve got it, who’s got it?
Student pilots and flight instructors frequently transfer aircraft control to and from each other. Sometimes, this handover can be botched, leading at best to a funny misunderstanding and, at worst, to an NTSB investigation.
King Air 260 Expedites Response Time
That’s Mission Critical: King Air 260 expedites response time for national demolition company
King Air 260 Expedites Response Time
That’s Mission Critical: King Air 260 expedites response time for national demolition company
