Although some student pilots start learning to fly before they drive, many have been driving for years and find that when it comes to flying, they have to overcome habits that don’t transfer. bit.ly/3W5K5nC

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Aero Friedrichshafen was the venue for a couple of interesting new developments possibly impacting the U.S. market, the most prominent among them announced by Tecnam Aircraft, Diamond Aircraft, and Elixir Aircraft. bit.ly/3UoYbPH

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Three times during decades of flying, I committed to parachute lessons, always reneging at the last minute as I saw no reason to jump out of a perfectly good airplane.
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Smoothly and effectively slowing an airplane after landing involves more than just your toes—your brain also plays a critical role. It is up to you to size up the situation and apply the proper braking pressure. bit.ly/3JgF0kG

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Deal of the day: Ranger Bottles are 35% off! Use promo code RANGER35 at checkout TODAY (April 16) ONLY! bit.ly/3UgZoIB

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Big smiles, big celebrations, and another year of sky’s-the-limit aviation excitement marked the fiftieth Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida. bit.ly/4aAWV1r

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While the FAA offers extensive guidance for airport administration policy, particularly in terms of airport compliance, all too often there is much left to interpretation by both airport sponsors and airport users.
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It's time for spring cleaning! Or spring restocking. Either way, get 40% off everything using code SPRING40! bit.ly/3vXbxJk

“What’s the weather like tomorrow?” my mother asked, casting her gaze out the hospital room window. I hadn’t been flying for a few weeks as I had been totally consumed with the recent, rapid decline of her health. bit.ly/4ajZZPf

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Swing by the AOPA campus at SUN n' FUN (April 9-14) and say hello to our AOPA Ambassadors whether you have a specific question or want to learn more about what we do! More info: bit.ly/3J6Vf3M

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This March marked the running of the fifty-second Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, crossing nearly 1,000 miles of Alaska wilderness. While each team races alone, a volunteer squadron provides air support in Cessna Skywagons.
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An aircraft door or window popping open in flight can be shocking and surprising, but it is usually not as big a deal as the movies and popular media would like you to believe. bit.ly/43x0vXT

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Pilots may encounter impacts to air traffic and airport operations, as well as the necessity for prior permission required (PPR) reservations, along the path of totality of the April 8 solar eclipse. bit.ly/3J1m3m1

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Van's Aircraft presented a plan to reorganize the company over three years. Subject to court approval in May, the reorganization would allow Van's to continue building and selling current models—and a new backcountry aircraft. bit.ly/4aKms8h

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The FAA formed a Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee to address barriers that prevent pilots and ATC from disclosing and seeking care for mental health issues. The ARC's 24 recommendations have been published: bit.ly/49tRNe1

Call it a practice. Call it a dress rehearsal. Call it a complete success.
Read the full story about the National GA Flyover happening on May 11 over Washington D.C. bit.ly/4a8BbtF
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Witness the heart-wrenching tale of a father and son as they confront the treacherous Mamulique Pass in the AOPA Air Safety Institute's newest Real Pilot Story. bit.ly/3vzPMPL

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AOPA members receive an exclusive discount for SUN ‘n FUN tickets (April 9-14). Save $30 on a weekly ticket, or $5 on a daily ticket! Just enter AOPA481 in the discount code box at checkout. Purchase tickets here: flysnf.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/a…

Airline pilot hiring remains stronger than pre-2022, but with record-breaking hiring over the last two years and ongoing industry challenges, the number of pilots hired in the first months of 2024 is trending downward. bit.ly/491ZCaX
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