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Help save 18 backcountry airstrips in Utah
General Aviation News May 4, 2024 | 10:09 amThe Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has put out a call to action for pilots to submit positive comments on the Bureau of Land Management's plan for the Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) in Utah, which would effectively close 16 backcountry[…]
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Hemlock Films’ Kara White nominated for an Emmy
General Aviation News May 4, 2024 | 09:09 amKara White of Hemlock Films has been nominated for a Best Director Emmy Award in the category of Short/Long Form — Post Produced.
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New AOPA video content just for you
AOPA General Aviation News May 3, 2024 | 17:09 pmFly with AOPA is about to evolve, along with our other video content.
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Textron Aviation expands parts distribution facility
General Aviation News May 3, 2024 | 10:09 amWith the addition of 180,000 square feet of space, the facility is better equipped to serve the company’s global customer base with increased parts storage and faster shipping for both new and existing Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, according to Textron[…]
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The Importance of Aircraft Renters Insurance for Pilots
AOPA General Aviation News May 3, 2024 | 04:00 amEmbarking on the journey to become a pilot is an exhilarating experience filled with challenges and triumphs. Flight schools play a crucial role in shaping the skills of aspiring aviators, providing them with the necessary knowledge and hands-on experience to[…]
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FAA advises Lake Amphibian spar inspections
AOPA General Aviation News May 2, 2024 | 19:55 pmThe FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin regarding potential cracks that can develop in the wing structures of certain aircraft produced by Revo Inc., which include several Lake and Colonial brand amphibious models.
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Flying unleaded fuel forward
AOPA General Aviation News May 2, 2024 | 19:36 pmOn May 11, a 1966 Beechcraft Baron C55 with avgas in the right tank and the first unleaded alternative to avgas approved by the FAA in the left wing will join around 60 aircraft in an aerial parade over Washington,[…]
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Tornado struck GA side of Omaha
AOPA General Aviation News May 2, 2024 | 14:21 pmAmple warning from the National Weather Service saved many lives in tornado outbreaks on April 26 and April 27, though five people were killed and more than 100 injured in Oklahoma, Iowa, and Nebraska, where one tornado ravaged hangars and[…]
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Drop-in unleaded replacement for 100LL expected to be approved in late 2025
General Aviation News May 2, 2024 | 13:09 pmA fleet wide approval for an unleaded fuel for general aviation is expected in the third quarter of 2025.
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May declared general aviation month
General Aviation News May 2, 2024 | 12:07 pmDozens of elected officials across the U.S. have issued formal declarations celebrating general aviation in honor of the National Celebration of General Aviation D.C. Flyover.
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