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First Flight Of New Eclipse, But Only The Wing?
The first piece of ONE Aviation’s EA700 is in the air
Going Direct: AOPA Picks A Fight: Why We‘re Rooting For The Good Guys
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 […]
EAA Begins TruTrak Autopilot STC Sales
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 […]
Photos Show Harvey Disaster Getting Worse
Aviation at the center of the destruction and the rescue operation
AOPA Files Complaints Over FBO Prices
After months of gathering data on FBO pricing practices, AOPA is taking action
NTSB Releases Fuel Management Safety Alert
The organization says pilot-caused fuel issues are a significant, preventable source of GA accidents
Texas Airports Devastated By Hurricane Harvey
Airport closures have complicated relief efforts at a time when the flood conditions make aircraft indispensable.
FAA Restructures Flight Standards Service
Regional divisions are out in favor of a more standardized structure
Going Direct: Nall Report Safety Report Card
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 […]