Looking for Change? You Need to Make it Happen

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Each of us who wishes general aviation was better respected has the power to make that case publicly, outside the confines of the FBO, or the hangar. Every single one of us has the ability to let our candidates for public office know what we think, what we value, and what we’re looking for in a governor, senator, representative, or city councilman. Individually, we are many, but we are weak. And that is how we have traditionally presented our arguments – individually, and weakly. Collectively however, we are a power to be reckoned with. We can turn the tide if we apply ourselves as a unified machine, working toward a common goal.

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Edwards Allows One Day GA Event

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Edwards Air Force base in California welcomed almost 100 general aviation aircraft to the Flight Test Nation 2010 Lakebed Fly-In on Oct. 1. The fly-in marked the first time general aviation aircraft landed at base. Bill Koukourikos, Fly-In director, said the base wanted to “foster closer ties with the civilian aviation community and tell the…

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FAA Now Requires Re-Registration of Aircraft

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N-Numbers For Airplanes That Are Not Re-Registered Will Be Cancelledfaa

Get ready to pony up more paperwork … and fees … to register your airplane, and do it on a regular basis. The FAA has finalized a plan to require re-registration of all civil aircraft over the next three years, with renewal every three years after that. The FAA says the move will create a more accurate aircraft registration database.

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