by Mark R. Baker, President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Last year AOPA tried something really different. Instead of a big annual convention, we decided to host a…
Questions Answered About the Role & Qualifications of Safety Pilots
by Greg Reigel Attorney At Law © February 2015. All rights reserved. If you are an instrument rated pilot, you know that you have to be “current” in order to…
FAA Pilot Currency Rules & Regulations
by Harold Green, CFII I was recently asked what it takes to stay current according to the FAA. My immediate reaction was: “That’s simple.” Well, no it really isn’t. Just…
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Email your questions to Pete@Flymilwaukee.com Q: In your opinion, what are the “best” models of the major airframe manufacturers? A: Each manufacturer has made models for very…
Paulisms by Paul Poberezny
(September 14, 1921 – August 22, 2013) Paul H. Poberezny founded the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in 1953 and spent a significant part of his life promoting aviation and fighting…
Letter from Aarsvold
Dear Dave: It is true that we all play a part in runway incursions. Hopefully, we can all play a part in avoiding them. At non-tower controlled airports, I have…
Letter from O’Lena
Dear Dave: I enjoy reading about how others use their airplane. Your story about John Matson in the Aug/Sept. 2014 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine struck a chord with me….
A Prediction: Lower Fuel Prices Equal Increase In Flight Hours
by Dave Weiman When fuel prices hit an all-time high in recent years, pilots were flying less, which resulted in reduced fuel sales, aircraft maintenance, aircraft sales, flight training, and…
AOPA’s Mark Baker Receives Legacy Award At Living Legends of Aviation Ceremony
FREDERICK, MD – Mark Baker, president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), was awarded the ‘Harrison Ford Legacy in Aviation Award’ Friday during the 12th annual Living Legends…
AOPA Announces 2015 Fly-In Plans
New locations, activities will highlight grassroots gatherings celebrating general aviation FREDERICK, MD. – Building on the popularity and success of its inaugural events, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)…