The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President & CEO Mark Baker has been appointed to another two-year term on the […]
AOPA partners with Ross Perot Jr. to provide high school aviation scholarships
In its continued effort to introduce future generations to opportunities in aviation, AOPA has joined with noted business leader and […]
Pilot buys aircraft to socially distance during COVID-19
Every pilot’s decision-making process for purchasing a new aircraft should be based on his or her own personal flying experience, […]
The best flight simulator apps for iPad (if you’re a pilot)
Mention “flight simulator” right now and most pilots will think of the new Microsoft Flight Simulator, which has been one […]
Transportation secretary, 5 top FAA officials resign
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao has announced that she would step down in reaction to the January 6 assault […]
FAA issues rule to support supersonic aircraft development
The testing of supersonic aircraft for safe and environmentally friendly use in civil aviation has taken a major step forward […]
Aviation groups press for third extension of pandemic SFAR
The special regulation the FAA issued in April 2020 and amended twice during the year to help pilots cope with […]
Video tip: How to use the ForeFlight map weather layers
Do you know the difference between base and composite radar reflectivity, enhanced vs. infrared satellite imagery, or how to interpret […]
Have a taco, watch a Waco being made
The signature dish from this new airport restaurant in Battle Creek, Michigan, is more than just a pronunciation guide, it’s […]
Move over, ‘Kermit’ and ‘Miss Piggy’
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Air Operations Center hangar with Lockheed WP–3D Orion “hurricane hunter” mainstays Kermit and […]