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The Fight Against User Fees Is Not Over, Congressmen Say

Urge Supporters To Contact President, Representatives In Congress

Seven members of the House of Representatives attended a public meeting on Saturday, July 28 during AirVenture 2007 at Oshkosh to answer questions and discuss the next steps for the Aviation Reauthorization Bill. Six of the seven Representatives in attendance were members of the House Aviation Subcommittee.

A Speedy Cherokee 140? Believe It

Tinkerer Displays Modifications At AirVenture 2007

It started out innocently enough. Art Mattson bought a Cherokee 140 in 1991, and he quickly realized there were many airports he couldn't operate out of.

NTSB Prelim Says Simulated Emergency Turned Real For C-45H Pilots

Trouble Started Following Engine-Out Practice

A simulated engine-out exercise became very real for two pilots in a vintage Beechcraft C-45H two weeks ago, according to the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the resulting accident.

AOPA ASF Report Shows Glass Cockpits Offer Safety Benefits For Pilots

But Nothing Beats Vigilance And Good Judgement

Technologically advanced aircraft (TAA) have fewer accidents when compared to the overall general aviation (GA) fleet, according to an updated study published by the AOPA Air Safety Foundation this week. However, the pilot adovcacy group stresses no amount of technology can replace a pilot’s vigilance and good judgment.