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Scheduled charter airline offers convenient, affordable travel
Southern Airways Express is a scheduled public charter company operating direct flights between Georgia's DeKalb Peachtree Airport and cities in neighboring states. "This is a private-plane-style flying experience for the general public," said business traveler Harold Sloves. Tickets are as low as $248 for a one-way direct flight to Destin, Fla. WXIA-TV (Atlanta)
(11/26)
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With respect to the general aviation airplane you most frequently fly, the attitude indicator consists of:
| An air-driven gyroscope |
 52.63% |
| An electronic indicator with glass display |
 21.88% |
| An electrically driven gyroscope |
 16.78% |
| The airplane does not have an attitude indicator |
 8.71% |
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Award-Winning WingX Pro7 adds IAP Routing — Another iPad First!
Select a DP, STAR, or an Instrument Approach Procedure and WingX Pro7 adds the waypoints to the route and moving map. WingX Pro7 won Aviation Consumer's "Best iPad App of the Year Award". Just $74.99 per year (30-day demo available). Web: hiltonsoftware.com Facebook: hiltonsoftware.com/fb |
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Lawyer boosts practice flying his own plane
Russ Klingaman, a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Milwaukee, has also been a pilot for more than 20 years. Now, a good portion of his flying time is devoted to business trips, but he says he also enjoys taking his family on trips in his Cessna 182. BizTimes Milwaukee
(11/24)
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FAA cracks down on unauthorized formation flights over stadiums
In the wake of a record-setting flyover of 49 Van's RVs at a Chiefs-Raiders game in Kansas City, Mo., sanctioned by the Federal Aviation Administration last year, light sport aircraft flyovers during major sporting events have become more popular. However, the FAA has issued several letters of investigation to pilots who participated in unauthorized flyovers. Flying online
(11/24)
Senators push FAA to finalize business-friendly UAV regs
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is leading efforts by a group of senators to push the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to complete regulations that would pave the way for commercial unmanned aerial vehicles. "These delays force manufacturers and operators who play by the rules to sit on the sidelines while they wait for approval, while others chance fines and operate without any certification from the FAA, which raises serious concerns about public safety," the senators wrote in a letter to the FAA. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model)/The Switch blog
(11/25)
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GET EXTRA PROTECTION FOR THE YEARS TO COME. Maintaining your life insurance takes time and patience to ensure maximum security, just like maintaining your aircraft. As an AOPA member you are eligible for affordable coverage with no aviation exclusions even after age 50. AOPA's 50+ Term Life Insurance. It's an easy choice. |
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Glamour Gooney, fly with Wagstaff
The DC-3 based at St. Simons Island, Georgia, has a long and colorful history. It landed a film role with John Travolta, and represented the iconic Douglas design on a world tour. This airplane's current owner continues to put it to work inspiring the next generation. Plus, a camera rides along with Patty Wagstaff (and you can too), and the how and why of staying on centerline. Watch AOPA Live This Week.
Celebrating 75 years of AOPA protecting the freedom to fly
November 2012 -- The Piper Aircraft Company celebrates its 75th anniversary.
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Machado training products added to AOPA Foundation auction
Thanks to a donation from Rod Machado, the AOPA Foundation's online auction now boasts a suite of training materials from Machado's Aviation Learning Center. The items include handbooks, workbooks, audiobooks, and DVDs; all feature that unique blend of humor and aviation knowledge for which Machado is well known. Proceeds from the auction, which closes Dec. 19, will support the foundation's ongoing efforts to preserve the future of general aviation. Bid on this and other items in the auction today!
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