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1 day ago · Civil Air Patrol was conceived in the late 1930s by aviation advocate Gill Robb Wilson, who foresaw general aviation's potential to supplement America's military operations. With the help of New York Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia , in his capacity as then-Director of the Office of Civilian Defense , CAP was created with Administrative Order 9 ...
Apr 15, 2024 · An array of aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s storied history will be on display over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during a spectacular commemoration of the numerous contributions the GA industry provides to our nation. The celebration will coincide with AOPA’s eighty-fifth anniversary in May 2024.
May 2, 2024 · The association was founded in 1939 with the mission of protecting the freedom to fly. That same year, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed National Aviation Day into law, recognizing the value general aviation was bringing to the nation and ushering in a new golden era of general aviation, AOPA officials said.
May 1, 2024 · A jet engine is a type of reaction engine, discharging a fast-moving jet of heated gas (usually air) that generates thrust by jet propulsion. While this broad definition may include rocket, water jet, and hybrid propulsion, the term jet engine typically refers to an internal combustion air-breathing jet engine such as a turbojet, turbofan ...
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Apr 29, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration: A Historical Perspective, 1903-2008. FAA Historical Chronology. 1926-1996. 1997-2012. 2013-2021. 2022-April 2024. FAA Historical Publications in Print.
Apr 29, 2024 · SVO: The Path Toward Autonomous Aviation. Simplified vehicle operations (SVO) is one of many near-term technologies that offer exciting potential for business aviation. However, acceptance and certification of such systems will require evolutions in current technology and regulations – and redefining the interaction between pilots and their ...
Apr 30, 2024 · Unpacking general aviation’s complex path to a fully unleaded future. In 2003, climate advocacy group Friends of the Earth sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns about the leaded fuels used by the majority of piston-powered general aviation (GA) aircraft, and asking the agency to promptly issue a ...
