Tag Archives: Mark Baker

The fear factor… Public perceptions about safety are our business

Posted on January 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 Pre-Coronavirus, global air travel was at an all-time high. Between 8,000 and 20,000 aircraft could be flying at any given moment. In the United States … Continue reading →

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Turning the Calendar… Thanks for your support in this difficult year

Posted on November 24, 2020 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine (online) – December 2020/January 2021 issue As we enter December, the final chapter of this tumultuous year, I can’t say I am sad to see it go. With … Continue reading →

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Cabin fever A prescription to get out and fly

Posted on September 25, 2020 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2020 issue Smooth air, cooler temperatures and the striking beauty of fall foliage make October one of my favorite months. While I have been able to get … Continue reading →

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AOPA Cancels September Fly-In In Rochester, New York

Posted on July 26, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue As the country anticipated the re-opening of most activities following the early COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, AOPA has worked hard to maintain the viability of its Rochester, New York fly-in, September 11-12, 2020, … Continue reading →

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FAA To Extend Pandemic SFAR Beyond June 30

Posted on July 23, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The FAA has a rule in the works to extend for a second time airman medical certificates that expired during the coronavirus pandemic and then had their expiration dates extended to June … Continue reading →

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The more things change

Posted on July 23, 2020 by mwflyer

Amid challenges to aviation, resiliency is a constant by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The human body is incredibly resilient. With the ability to respond to a variety of changing environments, … Continue reading →

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Baker To Participate In FAA Virtual GA Town Hall

Posted on June 10, 2020 by mwflyer

AOPA President Mark Baker will join FAA Administrator Steve Dickson and industry leaders for a virtual General Aviation Town Hall on June 18 to discuss GA’s recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic along with ways pilots can get … Continue reading →

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AOPA President Livestreams To Members During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on June 1, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue FREDERICK, MD – Realizing that his members may be wondering what they can or cannot do during the current Coronavirus Pandemic, and what the future holds for general aviation, AOPA President and … Continue reading →

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An industry rallying together… General Aviation responds to the pandemic

Posted on June 1, 2020 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue The last time I cleared TSA, breezed past a sea of travelers, and patiently waited for my airline flight to board from Gate A34, I … Continue reading →

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FAA Eases Pilots’ Medical Certificate Policy In Light of Coronavirus

Posted on March 27, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in midwestflyer.com – March 27, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2020) – The FAA took decisive action on March 26 to protect pilots whose livelihoods faced further disruption, in the form of expiring certifications, during the global coronavirus pandemic. … Continue reading →

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