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An Arctic adventure
Pilots explore Northwest Passage in floatplanes: Two Seattle pilots and their team have departed on a 10,000-mile circumnavigation of Canada to film a documentary. Take an exclusive first look at the stories and videos. [Read More]

Honoring the Extraordinary
Oregon aviation society inducts Boyer: The Oregon Aviation Historical Society has inducted AOPA President Phil Boyer into its Aviation Hall of Fame for "truly representing the best of those who have made a significant contribution to general aviation." [Read More]

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Buyers and sellers connect in classifieds: Looking for a deal on a headset? Or maybe you’re trying to find a classic airplane. Or even a vacation property close to an airport. You can find it all in our aviation classifieds. AOPA members can post ads for free. [See Classified Ads]

Essential Aerodynamics
Essential Aerodynamics online course: Getting a handle on aerodynamics doesn’t have to involve dry textbooks and dense equations. [Take the Course]

ADIZ training requirement fraught with problems

Any pilot who flies VFR within 60 nautical miles of the Washington, D.C., VOR/DME must complete the FAA’s one-time special awareness training online course or seminar by Feb. 9, 2009. The FAA’s mandate for training stems from an effort to reduce the number of Washington, D.C., Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) incursions.

Cash-strapped Grob looks for options

Grob Aerospace, the German manufacturer behind the all-composite Grob SPn twinjet, has declared bankruptcy.

‘Boys and Planes’ wins photo contest

Nolan and CJ Hash are getting an early start in aviation. They were the subject of a prize-winning photo in our monthly contest.

FAA weighs sport pilot rule changes

With some four years of real-world experience behind it, the FAA is zeroing in on proposed changes to the sport pilot rule.

Russian military action traps Epic prototype jet

Epic Aircraft of Bend, Ore., is experiencing firsthand the effects of the Russian incursion into Georgia.

Small knowledge testing centers lose certification

Under a new FAA policy, roughly 120 CATS and LaserGrade testing facilities across the country have lost their knowledge test administration privileges because they gave fewer than 25 tests last year. AOPA has requested that the FAA reverse its policy and immediately reinstate the testing centers’ privileges.