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EAA Testifies Before NTSB On Air Show Safety

Posted on February 17, 2012 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – EAA President and CEO Rod Hightower and EAA Vice President of Industry and Regulatory Affairs, Sean Elliott, testified before the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) during a hearing on air show and air race safety on January … Continue reading →

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Major Changes At EAA Intended To Help Reshape Organization To Better Fulfill Mission

Posted on February 17, 2012 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower announced January 12, 2012, changes in the organization, which he believes will allow the 170,000-member organization to better fulfill its mission to grow participation in aviation. As part of a long-term strategic plan, … Continue reading →

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Bryan Budds Named Manager of AOPA Great Lakes Region

Posted on February 17, 2012 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) created seven (7) new, full-time regional manager positions to better build strong local GA communities and strengthen the organization’s relationships with state and local governments across the country. AOPA has … Continue reading →

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North Dakota Airspace Plan Raises Concern At AOPA

Posted on February 17, 2012 by mwflyer

A proposal to create new restricted airspace in North Dakota for training of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) raises more questions than it answers, undermines safety, and would set a dangerous precedent in creating additional restricted airspace for use solely by UAS, … Continue reading →

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