AOPA Seven Zero

AOPA reaches a new milestone this year as the association turns 70, or “seven-zero” in aviation speak. To help celebrate that achievement, AOPA has compiled a short history and unveiled a new look and logo.

AOPA Seven Zero

Fly in for inauguration

‘Safe skies, good neighbors’

Hudson landing offers important lessons for GA

Pilots seeing images of US Airways Flight 1549 floating in the Hudson River probably shared three thoughts: those pilots did everything right; I hope I could do it right if I ever had to; I hope I never have to.

Aviation gets $3 billion in stimulus package

Aircraft stimulus package Plans for a proposed economic stimulus package will include money for aviation infrastructure, specifically for airport improvements.

Expert calls for ‘negotiations’ on TSA plan

Large Aircraft Security Proposal About 300 people turned out on a sub-zero day in Chicago to voice their concerns regarding the TSA’s proposed Large Aircraft Security Program.

Inauguration restrictions to affect entire Mid-Atlantic

Preinauguration TFR The FAA has issued numerous airspace restrictions for inauguration-related events beginning Jan. 17 and continuing through the inauguration on Jan. 20.

AOPA trades Fly-In for flying out

AOPA Fly-in This year AOPA will trade its annual one-day fly-in for a whole year of fly-outs—bringing AOPA and its staff to pilots and prospective pilots nationwide.

Pilots enthusiastic about safety effort at North Las Vegas

Some 400 area pilots, including numerous members of the Clark County Aviation Association, attended a Jan. 14 safety seminar put on by the AOPA Air Safety Foundation.

Airworthiness concern process key asset for GA industry

AOPA has requested the airworthiness concern process be included in the revised Airworthiness Directive Manual to give pilots more access to the FAA during the process.

Aviation infrastructure spending creates jobs, spurs innovation

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, N.C., provides a real-world example of the jobs, technical training, and innovation that can come from aviation infrastructure investments. During a recent visit to GSO, AOPA President Craig Fuller told the North Carolina Aerospace Executive Forum that aviation investments should be part of any federal economic stimulus package.