Tag Archives: AOPA

Michigan Governor Appoints GA Pilots To Aeronautics Commission

Posted on August 3, 2011 by mwflyer

by Bill Blake, AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative Peter Kamaranien of Grand Ledge, Michigan, owner of GrandAir Aviation, Inc. at Abrams Municipal Airport, and J. David VanderVeen of Clarkston, Michigan, who is the director of Central Services for Oakland County, … Continue reading →

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EAA Supporting GA Operator Groups Going to Court to Protect BARR

Posted on June 28, 2011 by mwflyer

Responding to industry’s request, legal fund offers avenue for supporting the battle WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 22, 2011 – Leading organizations representing general aviation (GA) operators today moved ahead with a court challenge to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) decision to … Continue reading →

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AOPA’s Political Action Committee… How it works & why it is important.

Posted on June 11, 2011 by mwflyer

by Craig Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Like most multifaceted organizations, AOPA is made up of a number of divisions that specialize in serving our members in specific ways, allowing each division to develop the expertise, … Continue reading →

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Signs GA Is Getting Stronger!

Posted on June 11, 2011 by mwflyer

I attended the “Michigan Legislative Aviation Day” in early March hosted by the Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA), and the Michigan Association of Airport Executives (MAAE). The day started with representatives of all the aviation interests attending receiving a legislative briefing … Continue reading →

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Elections Matter!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by mwflyer

by Craig Fuller – President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association As a friend of mine likes to say, “Elections matter.” Even when our own political representatives aren’t on the ballot, the fact is, who gets elected and how … Continue reading →

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News From AOPA Summit!

Posted on November 11, 2010 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman LONG BEACH, CALIF. – If you are not one of the more than 10,000 pilots expected to attend the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) Summit at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, November … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes Regional Representative For AOPA Receives Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

Posted on October 21, 2010 by mwflyer

GALENA, ILL. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has presented AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative Bill Blake with the “Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award” for completing 50 consecutive years of safe, accident-free flying. FAA Great Lakes Regional Administrator Barry Cooper … Continue reading →

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