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AOPA’s Flying Club Network Surpasses 400 Mark

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) campaign to grow the number of flying clubs in the United States reached a new milestone recently when the 400th club joined AOPA’s Flying Club Network. AOPA has also just … Continue reading →

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General Observations of AirVenture 2013

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

“Oh my gosh, how’d they do that?” by Harold Green This year EAA AirVenture, July 29 thru August 4, 2013, provided an opportunity to consider the impact of this event on General Aviation. I spent most of my two days … Continue reading →

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AOPA Announces New Focus On Grassroots Events In 2014

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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Minnesota Native Named AOPA President & CEO

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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Allow Me To Introduce Myself!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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Big Win Fuels Future Reforms…

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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AOPA Announces New Focus On Grassroots Events In 2014

Posted on September 10, 2013 by mwflyer

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, 2013, … Continue reading →

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AOPA’s Flying Club Network Surpasses 400 Mark

Posted on August 30, 2013 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) campaign to grow the number of flying clubs in the United States reached a new milestone recently when the 400th club joined AOPA’s Flying Club Network. AOPA has also just … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Native Named President & CEO Of AOPA

Posted on August 20, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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Surviving A Water Landing

Posted on July 21, 2013 by mwflyer

The first way to survive a water landing is not to land on water in the first place, but there are times that flying over water cannot be avoided, such as when air traffic control requests that you fly miles … Continue reading →

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