AOPA News
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Caloundra Airport Saved
September 02, 2010
AOPA has praised the forward-thinking decision of Queensland Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, Mr Stirling Hinchcliffe, regarding the continued future of Caloundra Aerodrome.
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Regional Aviation Safety Forum
August 31, 2010
President AOPA Phillip Reiss attended the Regional Aviation Safety Forum hosted by CASA on Friday August 10 at Sydney Airport. Phillip congratulates CASA CEO John McCormick on his initiative in establishing this Forum, which will be held two or three times per year. The forum provided a great opportunity for open discussion about air safety concerns between aviation industry leaders and the regulator.
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Casino Airport requests AOPA members' help... AGAIN!
August 30, 2010
Members are requested to voice their concern over a newly proposed DA to allow regular drag racing on the airport. The original DA was rescinded after a large number of complaints were received, but this new DA has just come to our attention. If you are interested in reading the DA it is available here…
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Terminal Navigation Charges - AOPA Acts
August 16, 2010
AOPA director Allan Bligh attended the Airservices Pricing Consultative Committee on 28 July.
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AOPA Representatives Aid Members in South Australia
August 16, 2010
AOPA was recently contacted by a South Australian member who was concerned about a recent NOTAM (C0186/10) in relation to VFR flight planning within the Adelaide CTR.
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AOPA Weighs In To Support GA Revitalisation Plan
August 16, 2010
AOPA has joined forces with other GA leaders to support a General Aviation Rescue Plan.
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CASA announces streamlined AVMED recertification procedure
July 22, 2010
The endorsement on a medical certificate “renew by CASA only” has often resulted in unnecessary delay for pilots and controllers while waiting for CASA to process the information. CASA have recently announced the following change.
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Old Transponders vs New Secondary Terminal Radars
July 15, 2010
AOPA President, Phillip Reiss, assisted by Vice-President Andrew Andersen and Administration Manager, Jesse Dargan, recently met with CASA representatives regarding the forthcoming amendments to Airworthiness Directive RAD/47.
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AOPA invited to join Australian Aviation Spectrum Group
July 15, 2010
The Australian Aviation Spectrum Group (ASG) will provide a forum for the discussion, coordination and formulation of views…
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Drag Racing at Casino Airport
July 15, 2010
Hard-working AOPA director Peter Rejto has been in close contact recently with members affected by drag-racing at Casino airport.
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