If you haven't already, check out this page on the AOPA website. It contains a list of brand new light sport aircraft the staff tested and flew recently. The page lists several models including...

The AOPA Air Safety Foundation has just released a report that says student pilots and their instructors are actually less likely to have a fatal accident than already-certificated pilots The report...

You're out on an afternoon flight in an aircraft rented from your local FBO. Everything is going fine, you've had an enjoyable hour in the air, and it's time to land. You make your...

This is an organization worth supporting. Angel Flight America, a national network of seven autonomous regional members, arranges free flights transporting patients and their families in private...

I have to admit, I lust for one of these. If I ever get rich, which is doubtful, I'm going to buy one. Maybe its the glass cockpit, the elegant apportions, 310-horsepower engine that lets you...

That' what Mooney calls folks who own their aircraft. If you a such an animal, you probably are already a member of MAPA, the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association. MAPA is a service and support...

Mooney aircraft is in the midst of a 30 city "Freedom Tour," which it asserts is the most extensive tour in aviation history. The tour began back in January and culminates at the EAA...

There are a couple of Poker Runs coming up soon I want to mention. One is in McKinney, TX this Saturday (wait, that's tomorrow). It promises "fun, food, and flying and a chance to win some...

The Seattle Museum of Flight is offering a full day of fun activities for dads on father's Day, June 19. If you live in the northwest, this would be an awesome treat for any dad interested in...

Want a fun trip? The 10th Annual Berry Festival in Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse, PA, is a "community social" filled with good ol' banjo music, street entertainers, old-fashioned...

Yesterday I talked about Warbird Adventures training course in the T6-Texan. In doing some long overdue reading on the AOPA website I see where an AD has been issued on the plane designed to detect...

AOPA is supporting a measure that would protect volunteer pilots and charitable organizations such as Angel Flight America from liability lawsuits. In June 8 letters to the leaders of the House and...

Here's something fun to do if you ever get the chance. Warbird Adventures offers you the opportunity to fly in the premier fighter-trainer of WWII, the North American T-6 TEXAN. Over 70% of the...

Want to save on the price of a rental on your next family trip? You might try out this micro bike from Dahon, the Sweet Pea. This one is designed more for women and children. It's a bit small......

I don't have much information about this, but there is going to be a fly-in sponsored by the Sharop County Regional airport Authority Saturday, June 11, starting at 9:00 am at the Cherokee...

Tomorrow, June 4, AOPA is having a big party. It's their 15th annual fly-in and open house, and they promise to have something there for everyone. There will be something for everyone --- pilots...

The Tunica Air Races and airshow kicked off yesterday and I really, really Wanted to be there. But, it's not going to happen looks like. Though I'm not sure how the inclimate weather affected...

General aviation will once again have access to Ronald Reagan Washington National airport, but the complexity and expense of the restrictions is likely to limit GA use of the airport, according to...