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Archives: October/November 2013
The SubSonex – When You Feel The Need For Speed!
by Woody Minar Sonex Aircraft, LLC of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, introduced the “SubSonex Personal Jet” at EAA AirVenture 2013 with a flight demonstration on July 29th. Sonex announced that refundable kit reservation deposits of $10,000 were being accepted for the personal … Continue reading
AirVenture 2013… Looking Back & Looking Forward!
by Jim LaMalfa Dave Weiman, Contributing Editor Standing at the main gates to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, July 29 thru August 4, one had to recognized and give thanks to the efforts of a young National Guard aircraft mechanic named … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Features, October/November 2013
Tagged AirVenture, Avidyne, B25, Bob Hoover, Cessna Aircraft Company, Chicago, Cirrus, Daher-Socata, Dave Weiman, EAA, EAA Young Eagles, Epic Aircraft, Flight Design, Ford Motor Company, Garmin avionics, Honda Aircraft Company, HondaJet aircraft, Jack Pelton, Jim LaMalfa, Kirby Chambliss, LSA, Michimasa Fujino-san, Paul H. Poberezny, PBY Catalina, Piper Meridian, RANS S20 Raven, Red Bull, Rotec, Sean D. Tucker, SkyReach "Bush Cat", warbirds, Yves “Jetman” Rossy
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AOPA Announces New Focus On Grassroots Events In 2014
FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has decided to suspend holding its annual Aviation Summit in favor of reaching more members “where they fly.” The AOPA Aviation Summit in Fort Worth, Texas, October 10 – 12, … Continue reading
Posted in All Headlines, AOPA, Headlines, October/November 2013
Tagged AOPA, Aviation Summit, Mark Baker
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Minnesota Native Named AOPA President & CEO
FREDERICK, MD – Mark R. Baker, a longtime general aviation (GA) pilot, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the world’s largest aviation association. Baker is only the fifth AOPA … Continue reading
Posted in All Headlines, AOPA, Headlines, October/November 2013, People
Tagged AOPA, Bill Trimble, Craig Fuller, Mark R. baker
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Allow Me To Introduce Myself!
by Mark Baker President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association I am excited to be AOPA’s new president, only the fifth in our association’s nearly 75-year history. I may be new to this role, but I’m definitely not new to … Continue reading
Busy Fall Ahead!
News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska & Iowa by Yasmina Platt Manager, AOPA Central Southwest Region Well, you’ve heard it! AOPA has a new President and CEO. I want to thank Craig Fuller for all … Continue reading
Big Win Fuels Future Reforms…
by Bryan Budds Manager, AOPA Great Lakes Region As we approach the end of the year, AOPA’s state advocacy team is reflecting on its successes around the country and is beginning to explore opportunities for the quickly approaching legislative sessions … Continue reading
New Procedures Cut Red Tape, No Ill Effects Anticipated
by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. I want to talk about four subjects, which I think will be of interest to airmen: CACI, stents, over-the-counter medication side effects, and MedXPress. CACI or Conditions AMEs Can initially Issue. These conditions previously required a … Continue reading
Where Can An IA Perform An Inspection?
by Greg Reigel A mechanic, who holds an Inspection Authorization (IA) certificate, recently asked me this question. Since the FAA issues the certificate, and the certificate itself doesn’t contain any geographic limitations, the mechanic thought the answer to the question … Continue reading
