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News of the day
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AceCFI, a provider of online Flight Instructor Refresher Courses, abruptly vanished earlier this month, leaving many flight instructors in the middle of their renewal process. AOPA is offering its eFIRC course for free to members who were enrolled with AceCFI at the time of the closure, while King Schools is offering a discounted rate for displaced students.
| Full Story: AVweb (10/27) |
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Aviation Update
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Your AOPA membership plays a crucial role in our advocacy.
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Airport Focus
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The Dare County Regional Airport Museum in Manteo, N.C., has unveiled a temporary exhibit dedicated to aeronautical engineer Francis Rogallo, who designed the Rogallo wing, which led to the development of modern paragliders and hang gliders. The exhibit, featuring photos and artifacts from Rogallo's family and Kitty Hawk Kites, will run until December, after which parts will become a permanent display.
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International News
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The Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau in Japan has received its first Airbus Helicopters H160, marking the first firefighting configuration of the medium-twin helicopter. The aircraft is expected to enter service in 2026.
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Pilot Spotlight
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Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave used his rookie-year injury to pursue his dream of flying. During recovery, Musgrave attended ground school and flight training at Pilotsmith, earning his private pilot certificate and now working toward a commercial certificate. He aims to fly for Part 91 operators and potentially start a second career in aviation after football.
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 | An AOPA membership opens more doors to the sky.
Whether you are looking to accelerate training and education or be a part of a community just as passionate about general aviation as you, AOPA benefits pilots in many ways. AOPA membership provides access to our Pilot Information Center, crucial safety information, and much more! Learn more about what membership can do for you here. |
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Careers & Education
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The South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) in California has distributed $15,000 in scholarships to five students as part of its annual initiative to support aviation education. Each scholarship, valued at $3,000, is funded through community donations and events like the Food-Truck Fly-In. SCAPA emphasizes that all proceeds directly benefit students pursuing flight and maintenance training, reinforcing the organization's commitment to advancing general aviation through educational support.
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AOPA News
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Designated pilot examiner Natalie Bingham Hoover knows that some flights will be challenging but wouldn't have it any other way.
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ICYMI: The most popular stories from our last issue
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