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GA event brings pilots, members of Congress togetherThu, 2 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EDT
Oklahoma pilots talked about user fees, avgas, and more with AOPA President Craig Fuller and AOPA member U.S. Sen. James Inhofe during an Aug. 18 General Aviation Serves America community event at Wiley Post Airport in Oklahoma City.
New Mexico honors aviationThu, 2 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EDT
New Mexico relies on GA for businesses, tourism, aviation training, agricultural applications, and police and fire protection. Gov. Bill Richardson recognized the importance of aviation to his state by proclaiming September 2010 "Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month."
Kansas aviation brings $10 billion in economic activityThu, 2 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EDT
Aviation in Kansas has an ally in its state legislature; elected officials are working together to ensure that Kansas aviation stays strong. A bipartisan coalition awarded airports 25 grants, totaling $1.3 million, to focus on airport development, airport and pilot safety, and airport maintenance.
Pilots share thoughts, concerns with senatorThu, 2 Sep 2010 01:00:00 EDT
Why is general aviation important to you? An audience of 130 Denver-area pilots and aviation enthusiasts had an opportunity to share their answers with their senator Aug. 30 at a GA Serves America community event at Centennial Airport.
Calif. legislature sends flight school reg delay to governorTue, 31 Aug 2010 01:00:00 EDT
The California Assembly overwhelmingly passed legislation Aug. 31 that would impose a moratorium on costly new flight training regulations in the state. The Senate had already adopted the bill, which now goes to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Land-use measure passes California legislatureTue, 31 Aug 2010 01:00:00 EDT
California public-use airports would be assured the protection of an airport land-use commission under a bill passed by the state Assembly Aug. 30.
Aircraft financing program offers new lower ratesMon, 30 Aug 2010 01:00:00 EDT
The AOPA Aircraft Financing Program's goal is to get pilots into the aircraft of their dreams. To help make aircraft ownership more attainable, the program just lowered its rates to make monthly payments more affordable.
Avgas endangerment finding not ready for prime timeFri, 27 Aug 2010 01:00:00 EDT
There is not enough data nor is there a requirement for the Environmental Protection Agency to find that avgas represents an ?endangerment? under the Clean Air Act, and careful study is needed before any decision about an alternative to leaded fuel can be reached, a coalition of industry groups told the agency in formal comments submitted Aug. 27.
News articles syndicated from AOPA.