published by kimberley on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 07:08
Lorraine Howerton, AOPA vice president of legislative affairs, urged members to contact their member of Congress, let them know that user fees are a bad idea—they are inefficient, expensive to administer, and can compromise safety—then politely ask them to join Congressmen Petri, Costello, Graves, and Barrow by signing the letter to the president opposing aviation user fees. The deadline to sign is Feb. 28.
published by kimberley on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 06:53
http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2012/120222flying-the-pacifi...
Pilot to circumnavigate world in Pipistrel motor glider
By Jim Moore
Matevž Lenarčič completed the longest over-water leg of his around-the-world journey on Feb. 22, landing on Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean after more than 15 hours in the air, crossing 1,984 nautical miles of trackless ocean in a single-engine motor glider.
published by kimberley on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 15:23
published by kimberley on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 15:05
published by kimberley on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 10:59
The FAA has issued a technical amendment correcting and clarifying three areas of a final rule published on Aug. 21, 2009, pertaining to pilot, flight instructor, and pilot school certification.
IFR currency rule unchanged, AOPA reports: If the pilot’s currency lapsed, but did so less than six calendar months ago, the pilot may reestablish currency, without taking an instrument proficiency check.
Clarification: IFR Currency Requirements
Notice Number: NOTC3489
published by kimberley on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 10:36
READ BELOW .... Do they really mean piston aircraft are exempt? Or those planes operating outside of controlled airspace? For now?
Why We Need Aviation User Fees
By Dana Hyde, Associate Director for General Government Programs, Office of Management and Budget
Thank you for signing the petition "Take Aviation User Fees Off the Table." We appreciate your participation in the We the People platform on WhiteHouse.gov and your concerns about user fees in a challenging economy.
published by kimberley on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 09:42
Available online at www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/. This first issue of 2012 explores some of the resources available to help you in your initial quest for pilot certification, as well as the lifelong quest to improve your aeronautical knowledge. Feature articles show you how to leverage the information power of aviation regulations and handbooks as well as provide tips to help prepare for your next checkride and find an aviation school that’s right for you. Check it out today!
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