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…
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FAA Administrator Not Pleased With GA Accident Rate…. Has Ordered Study To Change Testing Standards
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…
AOPA Summit 2011… Learning From The Past, Looking To The Future
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…
AOPA Upgrades Legal Services Plan
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)….
FAA Administrator Not Pleased With GA Accident Rate…. Has Ordered Study To Change Testing Standards
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…
GA Rallies In South Dakota With Senator Thune & Governor Daugaard
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,…
AOPA’s John Baker Grew Up In Midwest Aviation Family
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…
Dusting Off The Cobwebs
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…
Part III What Can We Do Nationally To Recruit & Retain Pilots?
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…
A Gathering Of Aviators
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…
Michigan Governor Appoints GA Pilots To Aeronautics Commission
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,…
EAA Supporting GA Operator Groups Going to Court to Protect BARR
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…
AOPA’s Political Action Committee… How it works & why it is important.
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…
Signs GA Is Getting Stronger!
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…
Elections Matter!
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…