AOPA Association News
Free AOPA memberships available for active-duty military
Aviation eBrief | May 29, 2012
AOPA is honoring the service of active-duty military members by offering them a complimentary one-year membership in AOPA. The association has engaged in military outreach in the past few months, and already has many military members in its ranks. From military to recreational flying and beyond, AOPA wants to equip military members with the tools to safely achieve all their aviation goals. AOPA Online.
Studying for a written exam?
Aviation eBrief | May 29, 2012
Save $29 with American Flyers Free 300+ page Learning Guide! These textbooks are guaranteed to help you pass your Knowledge and/or Flight Test. Take a look at all of the discounts and special offers from leading aviation and non-aviation companies available through the AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts Program.
Nominate pro-GA-airport officials for AOPA recognition
Aviation eBrief | May 25, 2012
AOPA is launching an effort to recognize mayors and members of city councils and county commissions for keeping general aviation airports top of mind when allocating resources, presiding over zoning hearings, and implementing ordinances. AOPA Online.
Rental car discounts offered by Avis
Aviation eBrief | May 25, 2012
Take a week off and save $35 on a weekly rental with Avis! Don't miss out on all of the discounts and special offers from leading aviation and non-aviation companies available through the AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts Program.
GA Caucus hits NPS air-tour regulation
Aviation eBrief | May 24, 2012
Leaders of the House General Aviation Caucus in Congress are working to block a provision in the Highway Reauthorization bill that would give the National Park Service unprecedented regulatory authority over air tour operators overseen by the FAA. AOPA Online.
Aviation tax exemption passes Pennsylvania House
Aviation eBrief | May 23, 2012
The Pennsylvania House passed a bill to exempt aircraft purchases and maintenance from the state's 6% sales tax in action supporters said would return jobs and competitiveness to the state's aviation industry. AOPA Online.
Need a flight bag?
Aviation eBrief | May 23, 2012
AOPA members get exclusive 10% savings on Sporty's Mission Flight Gear Bag! You will be amazed by all of the discounts and special offers from leading aviation and non-aviation companies available through the AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts Program.
Flight hours up, accidents down in 2010
Aviation eBrief | May 22, 2012
The combination of increased flight activity and fewer accidents added up to lower noncommercial accident rates in both airplanes and helicopters in 2010, according to a preliminary report issued May 16 by the Air Safety Institute. The accident rates of commercial GA flights -- charter, crop-dusting, and external load operations conducted for pay -- maintained the improvements seen over the past five years. AOPA Online.
Wing spar cap inspections required for C210s
Aviation eBrief | May 22, 2012
A direct-to-final-rule airworthiness directive issued May 21 requires one-time inspections of the wings' lower main spar caps on Cessna 210, P210, and T210 model airplanes. AOPA Online.
Incursions put focus on special-use airspace awareness
Aviation eBrief | May 21, 2012
Following several recent incursions into restricted areas in Arizona, AOPA is joining with the Air Force to raise the awareness of pilots of the flight-planning needs, and collision avoidance and situational awareness requirements of flying in or near airspace shared by military and civilian aircraft. AOPA Online.
WingX special offer for AOPA members
Aviation eBrief | May 21, 2012
AOPA members receive 15% on a one-year WingX Pro7 Synthetic Vision Subscription. WingX Pro7 includes VFR and IFR en route and approach charts, in-flight weather and traffic, and unique dual screen display. Check out all of the discounts and special offers from leading aviation and non-aviation companies available through the AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts Program.
Is that an F-16 off your wing? Beware TFRs near DC, Chicago
Aviation eBrief | May 18, 2012
If you are flying near Chicago or the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area between May 18 and 21 and spy an F-16 or a Black Hawk off your wing, you're in big trouble. The FAA has issued notams restricting flight in both areas for the G8 and NATO summits. AOPA Online.
Hot topics
Aviation eBrief | May 17, 2012
One new program that has created a lot of buzz among AOPA members is the new Pilot Protection Services. Members enrolled in the program benefit from the advice and assistance available through AOPA's Legal Services Plan, as well as access to a variety of other services that can help you protect both your pilot and medical certificates. AOPA Online.
Pilots: Use extreme caution near G8, NATO summit TFRs
Aviation eBrief | May 16, 2012
The FAA will issue notams establishing 30-nautical-mile-radius temporary flight restrictions near Washington, D.C., and Chicago for the G8 and NATO summits, respectively. Both TFRs will have 10-nm-radius no-fly zones and extend from the surface up to 17,999 feet msl. The G8 Summit TFR will be in effect on May 18 and 19, and it will reach into the Washington, D.C., metropolitan airspace. The NATO Summit TFR will be in effect May 19 through 21 and be centered over downtown Chicago. Pilots should check notams before flight and check for updates as the TFRs can change with little notice.
TFR violations hamper efforts to ease restrictions
Aviation eBrief | May 16, 2012
General aviation pilots are required to brief every flight fully, including a check of notams. Yet the federal government still expends significant resources responding to violations of temporary flight restrictions. AOPA Online.
FAA revises flight-data blocking rules
Aviation eBrief | May 15, 2012
After a mandate from Congress last year, the FAA had to reverse a policy of publicly disseminating private aircraft flight data; now it is going a step further by publishing new procedures that would give owners and operators broader control over their flight information's disclosure. The agency will accept comments on its notice of proposed process until June 8. AOPA Online.
Aircraft Spruce offers gift card to members
Aviation eBrief | May 15, 2012
Get a $10 off gift card from Aircraft Spruce! Check out all of the discounts and special offers from leading aviation and non-aviation companies available through the AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts Program.
Tennessee aviation legend dies
Aviation eBrief | May 14, 2012
Evelyn Bryan Johnson, the legendary Tennessee flight instructor and designated pilot examiner better known to her many students over the years as "Mama Bird," died May 10 after a period of declining health. Johnson was 102.
First pilot completes Redbird's experimental training
Aviation eBrief | May 14, 2012
Pilots pursuing advanced training and ratings regularly use full-motion flight simulators; some gain type certificates in sims having never flown the actual aircraft. How would that training format translate to primary instruction? Redbird Flight Simulations is putting an experimental training program to the test at its headquarters in San Marcos, Texas. AOPA Online.
Save on car rentals with Alamo
Aviation eBrief | May 14, 2012
Save up to 25% on your next rental with Alamo! Don't miss out on all of the discounts and special offers from leading aviation and non-aviation companies available through the AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts Program.
Bonanzas' future, experimental training lead new Web show
Aviation eBrief | May 11, 2012
Team coverage of the Hawker Beechcraft bankruptcy -- and what it means to aircraft owners -- lead AOPA's new weekly Web show of general aviation news, "AOPA Live This Week." Produced to the highest standards of broadcast television, the show will highlight important developments in aviation and the lighter side. The 30-minute show also highlights Redbird's experimental simulator training program, and the implications of a decision by European aviation officials to effectively end the longstanding practice of honoring pilot certificates earned in the United States. AOPA Live This Week.
Medical exemption petition comments pass 1,250
Aviation eBrief | May 11, 2012
The FAA has received more than 1,250 comments on the request by AOPA and the Experimental Aircraft Association to provide pilots who fly recreationally the option of becoming educated on medical self-assessment and using a driver's license as the baseline for their health in lieu of obtaining a third class medical certificate. AOPA Online.
Exclusive offer on Spidertracks S3 tracking unit
Aviation eBrief | May 11, 2012
When AOPA members order a Spider S3, they can receive $100 off the retail price, normally $995, and free shipping. This is a limited time offer for AOPA members only. Take a look at all of the discounts and special offers from leading aviation and non-aviation companies available through the AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts Program.
Napa Valley welcomes aviators to AOPA Aviation Roundtable
Aviation eBrief | May 10, 2012
The relaxed environment of Napa Valley coupled with food, flying, and fellowship among aviators attracted members of the AOPA President's Council and Hat in the Ring Society to an AOPA Aviation Roundtable recently to discuss the state of the association and general aviation. AOPA Online.
Seminars bring pilots together in name of safety
Aviation eBrief | May 10, 2012
Tips for communicating with air traffic control and preventing accidents have proven popular with pilots: Air Safety Institute Safety Seminars covering these topics are reaching 300 to 600 pilots per seminar with potentially life-saving information. AOPA Online.
Save on aviation supplies at PilotMall.com
Aviation eBrief | May 10, 2012
You can receive $10 off your first purchase of $100 or more at PilotMall.com! Check out all of the discounts and special offers from leading aviation and non-aviation companies available through the AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts Program.
Idaho backcountry access in spotlight
Aviation eBrief | May 09, 2012
Aviation advocates in Idaho want pilots to scale back the use of four backcountry airstrips designated as emergency airfields under a federal wildlife area management plan. AOPA Online.
Think like a pilot
Aviation eBrief | May 09, 2012
Pilots strive to minimize risk before flights, so why do some think and act differently when it comes to their health? The pilot population is aging, and both men and women should begin periodic screening colonoscopies at age 50 with repeat studies every five to 10 years, depending upon the findings. AOPA Online.
Five Situations Where Your AME Can Make the Call
Aviation eBrief | May 08, 2012
Did you know that there are five medical conditions that your AME doesn't have to defer to the FAA prior to granting medical certification? That's a fact that can make your path as an aviator easier to navigate if you develop one of these conditions. AOPA Online.
Aviation Design offers discount to members
Aviation eBrief | May 08, 2012
AOPA members receive 10% off all interior services from Aviation Design. You'll be amazed by all of the discounts and special offers from leading aviation and non-aviation companies available through the AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts Program.
New post at AOPA to lead effort to boost pilot population
Aviation eBrief | May 07, 2012
As the pilot population continues to dwindle, AOPA and others in the industry are working together on numerous fronts to help reverse that trend and ensure a vibrant future for general aviation. To support its efforts, AOPA is searching for a leader to head the association's new center that focuses on advancing the pilot community. AOPA Online.
EAA AirVenture 2012 slated for July 23 to 29
Aviation eBrief | May 07, 2012
The 2012 EAA AirVenture will be held July 23 to 29 in Oshkosh, Wis. More than 540,00 visitors are expected for the event, which will also showcase more than 800 exhibitors. Experimental Aircraft Association.
Two new discounts for AOPA members
Aviation eBrief | May 04, 2012
As the AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts Program enters its seventh month, two more companies have stepped forward to provide valuable discounts to AOPA members. New offers, provided as a free, core membership benefit available to all AOPA members, include 20 percent off Pilot Chews and free shipping on orders more than $50, and a $30 discount from FAST (Flight and Aircraft Services Tracking) following a 60-day free trial. AOPA Online.
Will Big Oil bring back an airport?
Aviation eBrief | May 04, 2012
Revitalizing a dormant general aviation airport doesn't happen every day, but a surge in oil industry activity in North Dakota has raised that hope in one community -- and pilots can help make it happen. AOPA Online.
Student in experimental training program solos
Aviation eBrief | May 03, 2012
After completing 34 hours of training in full-motion and crosswind flight simulators at Redbird Skyport, Bahamas Methodist Habitat Executive Director Abraham McIntyre transitioned to a Cessna 172. He successfully soloed a week later and will be completing the rest of the requirements to take the private pilot checkride. Find out how he felt during the first solo. AOPA Live.
AOPA Italy reverses government luxury tax on private aircraft
Aviation eBrief | May 03, 2012
The Italian Senate and House have passed a measure that repealed a luxury tax on aircraft owners or operators of private aircraft who spend more than 48 hours in the country. AOPA Online.
IAOPA generates significant resolutions at World Assembly
Aviation eBrief | May 02, 2012
The International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations recently held its biennial World Assembly in Stellenbosch, South Africa, to discuss current and emerging challenges confronting the world's general aviation community. AOPA Online.
We've got your back
Aviation eBrief | May 02, 2012
After months of analysis and design work that included surveying more than 1,000 members, AOPA is launching Pilot Protection Services (PPS) so that you can take your pilot-in-command status to a higher level by taking more control over your flying future. AOPA Online.
Administration to pursue aviation "surcharge"
Aviation eBrief | May 01, 2012
The Obama administration defended its fiscal 2013 budget proposal for a surcharge of $100 per flight, insisting to general aviation supporters in Congress that user fees would generate $10 billion over 10 years and spread costs "more equitably." AOPA Online.
AOPA releases updated online media guide
Aviation eBrief | May 01, 2012
With the explosion of online and cable outlets and a constant 24/7 news cycle, the media are desperately seeking juicy news stories to "feed the beast," as reporters call it. General aviation is always an attractive target, especially when it comes to local airports. AOPA Online.
AOPA members get discount on hangars
Aviation eBrief | May 01, 2012
Worldwide Steel Buildings offers a 10% discount to all AOPA members toward the purchase of a new hangar. AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts.
Sign up for Aviation eBrief
