A broad coalition of general aviation organizations led by AOPA joined forces to improve GA safety, asking every pilot to set aside time in the coming months to take in online content curated to serve every kind of flying.
Challenge yourself to fly well without the visual aids and other assistance that modern avionics and iPads provide, and you'll be unflappable if the tech ever fails.
The FAA continues to encourage pilots to report laser strikes, and prosecutors continue to charge individuals with a crime punishable by up to five years in federal prison.
AOPA helped formulate and continues to support the adoption of 24 recommendations issued in April 2024 by the FAA Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an extension of the state’s sales tax exemption for aircraft maintenance into law on March 19. As a result, most aircraft owners will continue to save hundreds of dollars per year through June 30, 2030.
Most pilots have dealt with issues or concerns with notams, including confusing content—or the system going down altogether (as happened again for a few hours on March 22). Everyone is more than ready for something better.
Garmin announced a remote-mounted carbon monoxide detector compatible with select Garmin avionics, and expanded audio panel functionality now built into the GTR 205/GTR 205x com radio—features that are also available via software retrofit.
More than a dozen aviation associations will join AOPA in launching the National Pause for General Aviation Safety on April 1 at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida.
