Tag Archives: AOPA

Creator of International Women’s Aviation Event Honored With AOPA’s “Let’s Go Flying Award”

Posted on October 22, 2011 by mwflyer

HARTFORD, CONN. – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association honored Mireille Goyer of Delta, B.C., Canada, with the 2011 Let’s Go Flying Award at ceremonies September 24 during the AOPA Summit for her worldwide efforts to draw women into aviation. … Continue reading →

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FAA Administrator Not Pleased With GA Accident Rate…. Has Ordered Study To Change Testing Standards

Posted on October 22, 2011 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman HARTFORD, CONN. – FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt told pilots and aircraft owners at the AOPA Summit, September 23, 2011, that he is concerned with the rising accident rate in general aviation, and has initiated a study to … Continue reading →

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AOPA Summit 2011… Learning From The Past, Looking To The Future

Posted on October 21, 2011 by mwflyer

by Jack Elliott Schapiro HARTFORD, CONN. – Those who believe the old adage that you can’t mix business and pleasure are obviously not AOPA members, who have attended one of the organization’s annual “Summit” events. Going back to the days … Continue reading →

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AOPA Upgrades Legal Services Plan

Posted on October 20, 2011 by mwflyer

by Gregory J. Reigel Attorney At Law As you may know, one of the benefits you can add onto your AOPA membership is membership in the Legal Services Plan (LSP). Recently, AOPA upgraded the LSP to a two-tiered structure – … Continue reading →

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FAA Administrator Not Pleased With GA Accident Rate…. Has Ordered Study To Change Testing Standards

Posted on September 23, 2011 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman HARTFORD, CT – FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt told pilots and aircraft owners at the general session at the AOPA Summit, September 23, 2011, that he is concerned with the rising accident rate in General Aviation, and has  … Continue reading →

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GA Rallies In South Dakota With Senator Thune & Governor Daugaard

Posted on September 1, 2011 by mwflyer

PIERRE, SD, August 31, 2011 – Over 100 workers, state and local officials and aviation enthusiasts gathered today in Pierre, South Dakota for a general aviation (GA) rally. The event, held at Mustang Aviation, was organized by the General Aviation … Continue reading →

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AOPA’s John Baker Grew Up In Midwest Aviation Family

Posted on August 25, 2011 by mwflyer

John Lee Baker, the president of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) from 1977 through 1990, died March 11 at his home in Angier, N.C. Baker, a Nebraska native and the son of a pilot, served as a U.S. … Continue reading →

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Dusting Off The Cobwebs

Posted on August 25, 2011 by mwflyer

by Craig Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association The weather is warming up, at last, and that means flying season is upon us. Because I am fortunate enough to fly for business as well as pleasure, and … Continue reading →

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Part III What Can We Do Nationally To Recruit & Retain Pilots?

Posted on August 6, 2011 by mwflyer

In previous issues of Midwest Flyer Magazine, CFII Jim Hanson began a discussion on “Student Starts & Pilot Retention,” which he wrote prior to the release of findings from research conducted by the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA). Many … Continue reading →

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A Gathering Of Aviators

Posted on August 3, 2011 by mwflyer

by Craig Fuller – President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association There are few things more rewarding than trading stories and sharing experiences with people who really understand. So there’s nothing like getting together with your fellow aviators at … Continue reading →

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