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When it comes to fighting against FBOs that overcharge for fuel, it always seemed like a fight the little guys like us couldn’t win. Good news. Sometimes member organizations make a fuss about something because it makes the members happy, and sometimes they do because they think it will encourage change, even if the growling […]

For aircraft owners looking for a less-expensive autopilot option, EAA subsidiary EAA STC, LLC has begun selling STCs for TruTrak’s Vizion autopilot. TruTrak got Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the FAA for installation of the Vizion in select Part 23 aircraft earlier this spring. At the moment, the Vizion is available for Cessna 172 models […]

Fascinating facts about aviation training

Aviation at the center of the destruction and the rescue operation

After months of gathering data on FBO pricing practices, AOPA is taking action

The organization says pilot-caused fuel issues are a significant, preventable source of GA accidents

Airport closures have complicated relief efforts at a time when the flood conditions make aircraft indispensable.

Regional divisions are out in favor of a more standardized structure

It looks and sounds good, but what do the numbers really mean. Earlier this week, the AOPA Air Safety Institute released its Joseph T. Nall Report, which details the safety picture of the most recent year for which there is complete data. This year it was 2104, and the news is good. Accidents were down […]

Anyone who has ever piloted an aircraft appreciates Virgin Atlantic’s catchy slogan of the early 2000s: You Never Forget Your First Time. Flying is magical. It’s one of those rare experiences that exceeds the hype of its depiction in movies and video games. As an operatic tenor, I always say flying is one of the […]