Tag: AOPA

Helicopter Association International and Aviation Industry Tell Senate Caps Harm Veterans

Helicopter Association International (HAI), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) all have signed a joint written statement for the record to the US Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, warning that draft legislation to amend the Post 9/11 … Continued

Aviation Scholarships in 2014

Flight students! Here are a few aviation scholarships as featured by the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) and Helicopter Foundation International. Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance and the Arizona Business Aviation Association  are offering a $3,000 scholarship for tuition at an Arizona college or university. Applicants must be enrolled in an aviation degree program. Applications are due … Continued

General Aviation Pilot Protection Act

AOPA Supports Bill To Redefine Third Class Medical Requirements The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) expressed enthusiastic support for a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today that would give the FAA 180 days to redefine its Third Class Medical requirements and allow greater access for pilots to fly. The General Aviation … Continued

AOPA.org Honors Service with Free Memberships for Active Duty Military

Veterans Day offers a reminder of the service and sacrifice of America’s military personnel.  AOPA announced their offer in May as part of an effort to reach out to members of the military and support their flying goals. The association offers resources for pilots of all stripes, whether they fly recreationally or for the military. … Continued

Guidance Aviation is joined by AOPA, Jeppesen, Cirrus, Sennheiser, iFlightPlanner

Prescott, AZ., September 27, 2012 – Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona has recently been joined by aviation industry leaders to promote education and aviation.  The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Cirrus Aircraft, Jeppesen, Sennheiser and iFlightPlanner have all recently submitted their support for Think Global Flight ( www.thinkglobalflight.org ), the effort Guidance Aviation began … Continued

GA Newsletter, AOPA Covers ThinkGlobalFlight.org

If you haven’t received your copy of the latest Guidance Aviation newsletter, here’s the link to the April 2012 issue:  http://myemail.constantcontact.com/GA-News–April-2012.html?soid=1104658967579&aid=AiGEWj81ZEs While you’re online, have you thought about converting your paper editions of AOPA publications to digital? We have! The AOPA digital editions are beautiful, and they use a lot LESS paper!  Check out page 40 … Continued

TFR – Wednesday, Jan 24, 2011 – PHOENIX

Special Airspace Bulletin – Note: TFRs change frequently.  Pilots should obtain a briefing before every flight.      ——————————————————————- FAA TO ESTABLISH TFR OVER PHOENIX, AZ ON WEDNESDAYA notam has been issued that will restrict flight in the area during President Obama’s planned visit. ==> 35 NM RADIUS TFR 10 NM RADIUS NO-FLY ZONE 10 … Continued

TFR – Wednesday, Jan 24, 2011 – Las Vegas

Special Airspace Bulletin –  NOTE: TFRs change frequently, pilots should obtain a briefing before every flight.  ——————————————————————- FAA TO ESTABLISH TFR OVER LAS VEGAS, NV BEGINNING WEDNESDAYA notam has been issued that will restrict flight in the area during President Obama’s planned visit. ==> 30 NM RADIUS TFR 10 NM RADIUS NO-FLY ZONE AFFECTED PUBLIC … Continued

Replacing the Third Class Medical with the Driver’s License: Good or Bad?

On September 24, 2011 we shared with you the story in EAA news about the EAA and the AOPA getting together to petition the FAA to replace the third class medical with the driver’s license.See: http://guidanceaviation.blogspot.com/2011/10/eaa-aopa-petition-faa-to-replace-third.html Some see the Third class medical process as a nuisance, while others think its not a burden at all.Members of the AOPA have … Continued