Resolving to get back into the cockpit after flying hiatus
Blogger and pilot Dale Smith writes about his journey back into the cockpit after a 12-year hiatus from flying. He says that finding the right instructor is a key part […]
Transportation Infrastructure Committee sends small-airplane bill to House
The Small Airplane Revitalization Act, which calls for the Federal Aviation Administration to streamline the approval process for safety advancements, was sent to the House of Representatives after a unanimous […]
Response from Senator Klobuchar Regarding Tower Closures
Recently, Randy Corfman, president of the Minnesota Pilots Association, contacted Amy Klobuchar, Senator from Minnesota, regarding the proposed closure of the tower at Anoka County-Blaine airport (KANE). What follows is […]
Minnesota Author Signs Copies of “The Oranges Are Sweet”
Paul Sailer, author of “The Oranges Are Sweet”, spent a few moments with Randy Corfman, President of MNPilots, at a book signing in Park Rapids, Minnesota, last weekend. Paul, an […]
Federal agency silent so far June 19, 2013 By Jim Moore Customs and Border Protection agents have been operating well within U.S. borders in recent years. Department of Homeland Security […]
As Backlash Grows, FAA Is Planning ‘Extensive’ Special Event User Fees
June 10, 2013 Extremely Unpopular and (Potentially Illegal) FAA Plans Could Create Serious trouble For Huerta and Senior Staff For the few weeks that recent FAA financial demands have been […]
If a VFR pilot’s worst nightmare is to blunder into solid clouds, armed only with basic instrument flying skills, a similarly scary scenario awaits the instrument pilot who bets on […]
Secret program to stop pilots with no probable cause needs to stop. By Robert Goye /Published: Jun 04, 2013 Photo by James Tourtellotte via Customs and Border Patrol Enlarge Photo […]
EAA Members – Act Now! Less Than 24 Hours to Support Senate Letter to FAA June 3, 2013 For the past two weeks, we’ve been telling you that there may […]
FAA’s plan for AirVenture ATC user fees ‘troubling’
By AOPA Communications staff AOPA on May 22 denounced an FAA plan to charge the Experimental Aircraft Association for the travel costs, per diem expenses, and overtime pay of the […]
