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Twirly Birds name Les Morris award recipient

Posted on March 3rd, 2013 by

Social helicopter pilot group, Twirly Birds, has named Jake Hart the 2013 Les Morris Award recipient. Hart’s aviation career has spanned 55 years and more than 15,000 hours in both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Please share: Continue Reading →

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AOPA president to step down

Posted on February 28th, 2013 by

In an unexpected move, Craig Fuller, president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has notified AOPA’s Board of Trustees of his intent to step down from his position. Continue Reading →

Mayors across Washington tout value of general aviation

Posted on February 28th, 2013 by

Mayors from 21 communities across Washington have joined town and city officials from around the country in recognizing the critical importance of general aviation to towns and communities. Continue Reading →

IMC Club partners with iFlightPlanner

Posted on February 28th, 2013 by

The IMC Club and iFlightPlanner have formed a new strategic partnership that will result in the availability of “enhanced resources for pilots who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of instrument flying proficiency,” according to officials. Continue Reading →

IAA March newsletter now online

Posted on February 26th, 2013 by

The March issue of the Idaho Aviation Association newsletter, The Flyline, is now online. Continue Reading →

RAF Winter newsletter online

Posted on February 25th, 2013 by

The Recreational Aviation Foundation has posted its Winter 2013 newsletter to its website. Continue Reading →

General aviation’s economic fuel offsets tax breaks

Posted on February 21st, 2013 by

Not long ago, President Barack Obama’s press secretary mentioned that the president wants to eliminate “subsidies to corporate jet owners.” It’s a politically popular line in tough economic times — but it’s wrong, says Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President... Continue Reading →

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JSfirm.com newest corporate member of Flying Musicians Association

Posted on February 21st, 2013 by

FORT WORTH, Texas — JSfirm.com is the newest corporate member of the Flying Musicians Association (FMA). Continue Reading →

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GAMA adds new members

Posted on February 20th, 2013 by

WASHINGTON, DC — The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved CubCrafters, SimCom, and Taylor-Deal Aviation as the association’s newest members. GAMA now has more than 80 member companies worldwide. Continue Reading →

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Dick Rutan to speak at AEA

Posted on February 20th, 2013 by

Dick Rutan, a pilot, entrepreneur and adventurer who made history in December 1986 after completing a nine-day, nonstop and nonrefueled flight around the world that established a flight-endurance record, will be the keynote speaker during the official opening at the... Continue Reading →