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Foundation names scholarship winners

Posted on May 21st, 2013 by

The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) has named the winners of its Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship and its Pioneers of Flight Scholarship. Please share: Continue Reading →

AOPA Foundation debuts ‘Giving Back’ grants

Posted on May 16th, 2013 by

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has established a new grant program for non-profit organizations doing charitable work through general aviation. Grants of up to $10,000 Continue Reading →

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The truth about flying in Alaska

Posted on May 15th, 2013 by

By REX GRAY I’ve heard it a lot — even made the same proclamation myself — “Flying in Alaska is different.” Okay, the truth: It’s not. Continue Reading →

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Utah backcountry pilot shelter in the works

Posted on May 14th, 2013 by

ESCALANTE, Utah — Support is growing for the construction of a backcountry pilot shelter at Escalante to be dedicated to Paul Bowmar, according to officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation. Continue Reading →

GAMA awards scholarships

Posted on May 14th, 2013 by

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has revealed the winners of two scholarships awarded annually to students who have excelled in or are pursuing aviation studies. Continue Reading →

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CAF launches search for new national HQ location

Posted on May 13th, 2013 by

Midland/Odessa, Texas — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) today unveiled plans to establish the CAF National Airbase at a major metropolitan area as part of a plan to increase the organization’s national profile. Continue Reading →

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Winners of Build A Plane contest named

Posted on May 12th, 2013 by

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane have named teams from Canby High School in Canby, Minnesota, and Saline High School in Saline, Michigan, as the winners of its nationwide Science, Technology, Engineering and... Continue Reading →

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New members named to NAFI board

Posted on May 9th, 2013 by

Illinois businessman Rick Todd and Congressman Sam Graves have joined the board of directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors. Continue Reading →

AOPA points out FAA’s flawed process in decision to close towers

Posted on May 7th, 2013 by

In a court filing Monday, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) called the FAA’s decision to close 149 contract control towers “arbitrary, capricious, and fundamentally flawed, leaving the safety and efficiency consequences largely unknown.” Continue Reading →

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SAFE expands member benefits

Posted on May 6th, 2013 by

The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently added eKneeboard and iFlightPlanner to its list of member benefits. Continue Reading →