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North Dakota Airspace Plan Raises Concern At AOPA
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
Posted in All Headlines, February/March 2012, Headlines
Tagged AOPA, Unmanned Aircraft
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Taking Local To The Next Level
by Craig L. Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association When people think of AOPA, they most often think of Washington, D.C. That’s not too surprising. After all, our headquarters is just north of the city and we … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Columns, February/March 2012, From AOPA Headquarters, Guest Editorial
Tagged Airports, AOPA, aviation, Craig Fuller
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AOPA – More Engaged At Grassroots Level Than Ever Before
As announced at the AOPA Summit in September 2011, AOPA will be committing more resources to working at the regional, state, and local levels to address issues facing the aviation industry. Although we realize that what happens in Washington affects … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA Great Lakes Report, Columns, February/March 2012
Tagged AOPA, aviation, Bill Blake, Bryan Budds
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Consulting Dr. Google…
by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. Aviation Medical Examiner Professor Emeritus and Clinical Professor Department of Family Medicine University of Wisconsin – Madison …at least that’s what we call it in the clinic when we go to the Internet when we … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, February/March 2012, High On Health
Tagged AOPA, aviation, Dr. John Beasley, FAA
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General Aviation Industry Prepares For An Unleaded Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally begun the regulatory process required by the Clean Air Act that may ultimately result in standards mandating the industry’s transition to unleaded aviation gasoline (avgas). The EPA has issued an … Continue reading
Posted in Dec 2011/Jan 2012, Sections
Tagged AOPA, Avgas, Aviation Gasoline, EAA, GAMA, Low Lead Avgas, NATA, NBAA
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Blackhawk Tech A&P Program Suspended!
JANESVILLE, WIS. – The Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician Program has been suspended for at least one year following the 2012 summer semester. Approximately 70 supporters of the program attended the school board meeting held November … Continue reading
10 Planes To Miminiska
by Dave Weiman Seven years ago when my neighbor and I started flying to Canada, we were hopeful that such a trip would interest others. To be successful, we felt that the destination had to be to a remote location, … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, Dec 2011/Jan 2012, Destinations, Features
Tagged aircraft, AOPA, Canada, Canadian Fishing, Dave Weiman, EAA, eAPIS, ETA, fishing, ForeFlight, Joe Pichey, Miminiska Lodge, Pickle Lake, pilot, Pilots, plane, Ted Colins, Wilderness North
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Appreciating What We’ve Got
by Craig Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association It’s that time of the year when we take stock of the things we’re grateful for, consider the achievements of the past 12 months, and prepare for the year … Continue reading
Blackhawk Tech A&P Program Suspended!
JANESVILLE, WIS. – The Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Aircraft Technician Program has been suspended for at least one year following the 2012 summer semester. Approximately 70 supporters of the program attended the school’s board meeting held … Continue reading
GA Rally In South Dakota
PIERRE, SD – Over 100 workers, state and local officials and aviation enthusiasts gathered August 31, 2011, in Pierre, South Dakota for a general aviation (GA) rally. The event, held at Mustang Aviation, was organized by GAMA with support from … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, June/July 2011, Sections
Tagged AOPA, aviation, Dennis Daugaard, EAA, GAMA, John Thune, Mustang Aviation, NATA, NBAA
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