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Join us for trusted resources, GA advocacy, and the stories that keep aviation flying. AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association) is your hub for trusted tools, news, and support in general aviation. From flight planning and aircraft ownership to advocacy and pilot community, we’re here to help you fly with confidence and connection at every step of the way.

09/24/2026

When the unexpected happens in the cockpit, the fundamentals can bring the picture back into focus.

In this ASI video, pilot Mary Kuehn shares the story of an IFR training flight that nearly took a dangerous turn when a Piper Arrow’s airspeed indicator began showing a rapid loss of speed.

Keeping calm, Mary remembered a key component of her instrument training and cross-checked the panel—identifying that the pitot tube was icing over and quickly addressing the problem. The lesson? No single instrument tells the whole story.

Watch Mary share the story of a flight she’ll never forget.
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09/23/2026

Radar Sweep | your general aviation news
- FAA proposes ending diabetes Special Issuance
- Bedford highlights ATC overhaul
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09/19/2026

AOPA Board Chairman Luke Wippler provided an update after this weekend’s special meeting of the members, where members voted unanimously to adopt proposed bylaws that advance the modernization of AOPA governance, empower members to nominate trustees, establish new qualifications to serve as trustees, implement trustee term limits, and establish electronic voting.

Her father gave her a love of flying. Shannon Russell carried it all the way to 32,059 feet MSL.After the loss of her fa...
09/18/2026

Her father gave her a love of flying. Shannon Russell carried it all the way to 32,059 feet MSL.

After the loss of her father, Russell chose to continue pursuing the passion they shared. That journey took her from South Africa to California and ultimately into aviation history when, last year, she broke the women’s altitude record that had stood since 1939.

Discover the story behind the record: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2025/november/24/born-to-fly-at-32000-feet

09/16/2026

Meet the Fuji LM-1, one of the rarest aircraft still performing at its full potential.

Built by Fuji Heavy Industries in 1956, the airplane combined licensed T-34 components with a newly designed four-seat cabin, creating a stable, capable aircraft believed to have been used for communications and aerial photography. And get this, fewer than 30 were ever produced.

Today, this rare airplane continues to fly with a new purpose. Owner Richard Woodward uses it to introduce Young Eagles to aviation, giving future pilots the chance to experience an aircraft that many aviation enthusiasts have never seen in person.

Stay ahead of the latest in aviation safety with Safety Insider, the new newsletter from the AOPA Air Safety Institute.G...
09/15/2026

Stay ahead of the latest in aviation safety with Safety Insider, the new newsletter from the AOPA Air Safety Institute.

Get early access to new videos and Accident Case Studies, the latest safety articles and accident data, plus timely insights to help you navigate seasonal safety risks.

Everyone can be a Safety Insider - whether or not they're an AOPA member. Click the link, scroll down, and click Subscribe.

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09/11/2026

For one week, the world's best came to compete at the 2026 World Aerobatic Championship, and AOPA was proud to serve as the lead sponsor.

This event brought together elite pilots, crews, volunteers, and spectators around a sport built on precision. AOPA was proud to help bring that community together and support a part of general aviation that continues to inspire people to look up.

We chatted with talent about what makes the high-energy spectacle so memorable.

09/09/2026

Some performances leave an impression long after the smoke clears.

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows joined the aerobatic festivities at Oshkosh with one of aviation's most recognizable demonstrations.

Flying the specially modified Hawk T Mk1, the Red Arrows combine breathtaking formation flying with their signature red, white, and blue smoke, creating a display that's as technically impressive as it is visually unforgettable.

Take another look at one of AirVenture 2026's standout performances.

One grand prize. Twenty-five more reasons to enter!The new AOPA Sweepstakes features 25 additional prizes from some of a...
09/04/2026

One grand prize. Twenty-five more reasons to enter!

The new AOPA Sweepstakes features 25 additional prizes from some of aviation's most trusted names. A Redbird TD2 simulator, a Breitling Professional Endurance Pro 44 watch, Garmin GDL 52 receivers, Lightspeed Zulu 4 headsets, Aircraft Spruce gift cards, and more.

Enter now for your chance to win the AOPA Sweepstakes Piper Archer or any one of 25 more prizes at: https://www.aopa.org/sweeps/

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NO PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Ends 12/31/27. See Official Rules and alternative method of entry at aopa.org/sweeps.

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