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AOPA News
December 18th, 2008

07/29/2010
TSA, DHS open dialogue with GA community on security
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole got a glimpse at the heart of general aviation at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., this week. The two met with AOPA and other GA associations and industry leaders to reaffirm their commitment to solve GA security issues and maintain an open dialogue with the industry.


07/29/2010
A pilot’s eye: EAA AirVenture 2010
Take a look at the show from the eyes of an aviator in AOPA’s online photo gallery. For a unique perspective, view our top picks in this slide show.


07/29/2010
Individual California CFIs are not subject to costly reg
As the Aug. 1 implementation deadline for California's Private Postsecondary Act of 2009 looms, AOPA has been working with state legislators to delay the effective date and revise the law. The association has been reviewing the current law and seeking clarification on who is actually affected by the new requirements.


07/28/2010
Airport master plan updates finally approved for Venice
After three years of debate, the Venice City Council passed a motion to approve and file an updated Airport Layout Plan with the FAA for Venice Municipal Airport on Florida’s Gulf Coast.


07/28/2010
Remos under the microscope
AOPA's 2010 Fun to Fly Sweepstakes airplane, a Remos GX light sport aircraft, is prominently displayed beside AOPA's Big Yellow Tent at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis - and as a result, it's receiving a lot of scrutiny from members and other passersby.


07/28/2010
Indiana restricted area to expand
Despite opposition from AOPA and others, the FAA has issued a final rule to expand Restricted Area R-3404 in Crane, Ind.


07/28/2010
New online weather site offered by Baron
Baron, the company that brings you Baron WxWorx and XM Weather, now offers Baron QuikLink at prices ranging from $14.99 per month to $49.99 per month.


07/28/2010
EPA confirms: No lead ban deadline looms on avgas
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed July 27 that it has not set a deadline for the removal of lead from avgas - and that it will coordinate closely with industry stakeholders in the development of a solution to the issue.


07/28/2010
GA advocacy groups stand united on avgas issue
The general aviation community is on the path to finding a viable solution to the problem of leaded avgas - together - association heads assured type clubs and the press in a briefing at EAA AirVenture July 27.


07/28/2010
Wisconsin Aviation Week celebrates AirVenture
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle issued a proclamation dubbing July 26 through Aug. 1 "Wisconsin Aviation Week." The move coincides with EAA AirVenture, where pilots from across the world converge on Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis.

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