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Make Flight Reviews for CFIs Worthwhile

When you are a busy instructor, flying for yourself can be particularly enjoyable.

Meigs Field was the best way to fly into Chicago for GA pilots—before it was destroyed in March 2003. [Courtesy Friends of Meigs Field]

The Cautionary Tale of the Destruction of Meigs Field

It’s been more than two decades since then-Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley ordered large X’s carved into the runway, rendering it unusable.

Sales of Aviation License Plates to Begin in Florida Later This Year

Proceeds from the plate sales will help fund aviation education.

Aviation Coalition Pushes Back on Biden Fuel Tax Hike Plan

Groups sound the alarm about the government budget plan that they believe would harm U.S. aircraft-related businesses.

Respect the Darkness of the Black Hole Departure

The black hole departure can make takeoffs challenging and sometimes downright deadly but doesn’t receive the same amount of attention as the black hole approach.

Overall, reports suggest that flight training is getting safer. [Credit: Pixabay]

Is Flight Training Getting Safer?

The AOPA Air Safety Institute and Liberty University School of Aeronautics study delves into 20 years of statistics.

Mark Baker Announces Retirement From AOPA to Staff

The natural succession plan will take up to two years as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association looks for a new leader.

Comments From Aviation Associations Take on Pros and Cons of MOSAIC

As the period closed on Monday, several signatories backed EAA’s take and the FAA must address the proposal in light of ongoing quality and oversight issues at Boeing.

FAA Reauthorization Deadline Extended (Again) to March

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed a second extension of FAA authorization as lawmakers quibble over a contentious bill.

AOPA Safety Report Released

AOPA honors Richard McSpadden with renaming of annual study of accident reports.