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In 2016, AOPA awarded a refurbished Cessna 150 to the newly formed Nate Abel Flying Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The club's members nicknamed it "Tweety," and it became a frequent training aircraft for aspiring aviators. bit.ly/3So33Wv
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In their role as choreographers of the sky, one factor air traffic controllers consider is adequate aircraft separation when wake turbulence may create a safety concern. bit.ly/4uZZ4y8
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Michael Bremner is calling on fellow pilots to raise awareness of elder abuse by circling a local landmark or monument. He plans to circle the famous piers in Santa Monica and Huntington Beach, CA, on June 15 to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. bit.ly/3QlzHri
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The Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) has introduced an update for foreign-registered aircraft. Effective May 13, AFAC now requires that every flight receive prior authorization from its central office in Mexico City before it can operate. bit.ly/4umc6oi
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The FAA has asked the city of Mesa, Arizona—the airport sponsor of Falcon Field—to delay implementation of landing fees that local flight schools say would cost them and their students millions of dollars per year. bit.ly/4e0aYlz
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2025 wasn’t just a good year for AOPA and general aviation. It was a defining one. We are in one of the most exciting times in GA history and have seen major records broken this year that will define GA’s future. bit.ly/4umja49
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FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the FAA dislikes the practice of using ADS-B to charge fees to pilots in a Senate Aviation Subcommittee hearing. bit.ly/4wZJROU
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A new Florida law will transfer control of the Naples Airport Authority board from city appointees to Collier County voters—a change that could benefit general aviation. bit.ly/4ux34pj
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A flight doesn’t end when the propeller stops turning. Just as you do a preflight inspection to ensure all is well with the airplane before you launch, a postflight inspection ensures that you leave the airplane in the condition you found it in. bit.ly/430r08G
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Has backcountry flying – and STOL's popularity – peaked? bit.ly/4nTIhtH
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It’s golden hour, and I’m soaking in the details of tailwheel and tricycle gear versions of the Rans Aircraft S–21 Outbound—which Rans refers to as “trikes”—when I notice a curious hole in the vertical stabilizer. bit.ly/49WB1Y8
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Iridium Communications is acquiring the remaining stake in Aireon, bringing the world’s only space‑based ADS‑B surveillance system fully under its control in a move the company says will define the next era of global aviation safety. bit.ly/4uflMla
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The flight training community has long recognized that when a student is struggling with a maneuver, the problem is usually a weakness in a precursor skill, rather than anything to do with the maneuver at hand. bit.ly/49DMNXh
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As drones and other airborne traffic add to traditional bird strike risks, pilots face a growing challenge during the most critical phases of flight. A new iPhone app aims to provide real-time detection of hazards before they come into view. bit.ly/4uLy1G4
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AOPA joins the aviation community in mourning Hal Shevers’ passing on May 12. Shevers built a legacy for generations—generations who will continue to benefit from his lifelong emphasis on flight training and entrepreneurship. bit.ly/4tyPVuR
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AOPA Board Chairman Luke Wippler provided an update after this week’s annual member meeting, where he pledged transparency and openness, and encouraged all pilots to help strengthen the future of AOPA.
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Wind affects airplanes in flight as soon as they leave the ground, so pilots must constantly adjust their heading accordingly to maintain their desired track over the ground. bit.ly/4uudWDX
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When University of ND aviation student and instrument-rated private pilot Spencer King disclosed an anxiety diagnosis to the FAA, he expected paperwork, not more than 500 days of waiting and thousands of dollars spent trying to get back into the cockpit. bit.ly/4dw3TbS
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Not so long ago, the very words “mental health” were taboo in the pilot community. Pilots worked from the assumption, not entirely unfounded, that admitting to any kind of struggle would put an end to their flying days. bit.ly/3P5Fv7z
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Aviation was never a given for Xyla Foxlin, but it always called to her. bit.ly/4topjwt
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