Archives: AOPA

SOARING THROUGH CEILINGS

Posted on March 25, 2019 by mwflyer

Inspiring and supporting women pilots… “No borders, just horizons-only freedom” – Amelia Earhart by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue In the early twentieth century, Amelia Earhart defied the odds when she … Continue reading →

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AOPA Air Safety Institute Releases Newest Accident Case Study

Posted on February 17, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) released another episode in its popular Accident Case Study video series. The latest video details the plight of … Continue reading →

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Strength In Numbers Still Effective Tool In Winning Battles!

Posted on February 13, 2019 by mwflyer

by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager for Government Affairs  & Airport Advocacy / Great Lakes / AOPA Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue      The old saying “Strength in Numbers” is still very valid. In mid-November 2018, a bill … Continue reading →

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Innovation Is In Our DNA

Posted on February 13, 2019 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Powered flight is one of if not the greatest innovations in the history of humanity. For thousands of years, people looked at birds and wondered … Continue reading →

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AOPA Announces 2019 Regional Fly-In Locations

Posted on February 13, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 FREDERICK, MD – In celebration of its 80th Anniversary, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host three grand, two-day fly-ins for the 2019 season. Returning to two of our favorite fly-in … Continue reading →

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AOPA 80th Anniversary Book Now Available!

Posted on February 12, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is commemorating its 80-year history by releasing the book “Freedom to Fly: AOPA and the History of General Aviation in America,” filled … Continue reading →

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AOPA Makes Major Industry Announcements At Carbondale Fly-In

Posted on December 29, 2018 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue Armed with a nationally acclaimed aviation program, the students and faculty of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, provided the enthusiasm, leadership and energy the Aircraft Owners & … Continue reading →

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NASAO Conference, AOPA Fly-In, NBAA-BACE & State Legislative Matters

Posted on December 27, 2018 by mwflyer

by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager / Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy / Great Lakes Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue In the last two months, I have been crossing the United States attending various events and conferences … Continue reading →

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Our Saving Grace… A legacy for tomorrow’s pilots

Posted on December 27, 2018 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 I’ve been a pilot for more years than I’d care to count, and in that time I’ve been privileged to meet some of the most … Continue reading →

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AOPA’s Game Plan For Bringing Down The Cost of Flying

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue Any good coach knows the best teams are made up of a strong offense and defense, and that’s exactly how AOPA continues to succeed at … Continue reading →

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