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FIRCED AGAIN, 2020 STYLE
Columnist Ed Wischmeyer accomplishes a lot during the Thanksgiving holiday.

New AOPA Weather Available Online And Via AOPA App
AOPA members can access the new mobile-friendly AOPA Weather and iFlightPlanner for AOPA via the AOPA app as long as you are connected to the internet.

AOPA High School Aviation Stem Symposium Goes Virtual
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s sixth-annual High School Aviation STEM Symposium presented last month as a live-stream sponsored by the U.S. Air Force was as engaging and informative online as it was during in- person sessions.

Exciting New Hotel Openings
Columnist Stuart J. Faber takes a look at some exceptional hotel openings to take a look at as soon as travel opens up again.

San Diego Air & Space Museum Providing Online Educational And Inspirational Experiences And Gift Shopping
Looking for the perfect gift or memento for the aviation or space exploration enthusiast in your life? The Gift Shop at the San Diego Air & Space Museum is now open.

FAA Moving Forward To Enable Safe Integration Of Drones
The FAA has announced the availability of and requests comments on proposed airworthiness criteria for the Zipline International Inc. Model Zip UAS Sparrow unmanned aircraft system (UAS), along with nine other drones.

Lightning II Showcased At Lockheed Martin Space And Air Show
Organizers of the Lockheed Martin Space and Air Show where faced with a daunting task of scheduling a public air show during a pandemic and doing it safely.

Using Aviation To Help Veterans Adjust To Civilian Life
One Alaska veteran believes aviation can give other veterans a chance at a new life and help stem the tragic suicide rate among his peers.

Flying into Writing
Columnist Eric McCarthy discusses 2020, with pandemic, fires, hurricanes, floods – a year like no other. For many the disruption to “normal” life has been profound.

Last New O'hare Runway Commissioned – Virtually
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport saw the opening of its last new runway, 9C-27C. Due to the COVID-19 PANdemIC, however, it was unlike their previous runway openings

GAMA Publishes Third Quarter 2020 Aircraft Shipments And Billings Report
GAMA’s third quarter reports shows that while the industry has shown its resilience, it will likely once again face stiff headwinds from the resurgent pandemic.

Female Fighter Pilots Test Modified ATAGS “G-Suit”
Five fighter pilots from various squadrons tested a modified version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit. The modified ATAGS, which is the latest advancement in female aircrew fitment, was flight tested at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. October 26-30, 2020.

Scott “Intake” Kartvedt: Solo Pilot Flying To Honor All Who Serve
Recently for Scott “Intake” Kartvedt, life came full circle as a stunt pilot for the upcoming film, Top Gun: Maverick.

GAMA Welcomes Expanded Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement On Pilot Training
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) commends the signing of two new annexes to the EU-U.S. Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement on Cooperation in the Regulation of Civil Aviation Safety.

FAA, European Commission Agree To New Areas Of Collaboration
The FAA and the EC signed four decisions to the U.S.-EU Safety Agreement.

BACK TO THE BASICS-Continuing to Focus on What’s Important —to All of Us
Aviation has not been immune to the Covid-19 crisis, but despite the difficulties in ours and related industries, AOPA has remained resilient.

In Flight USA Magazine Partners with BizAvJets, Inc. to Launch QuarterlyBizAvJets USA Magazine
San Mateo, CA––Nov. 5, 2020––In Flight USA Magazine is proud to announce its new partnership with BizAvJets, Inc., a Las Vegas-based business aviation social media marketing firm. The two organizations have joined forces to create BizAvJets USA Magazine, a quarterly version

The Story Of Skyview Aviation
As 2020 comes to a close and we approach the holidays, it is time to pay tribute to the general aviation businesses that give so much to their local

Aviation Groups Seek New Pandemic Relief From FAA
OPA and six other aviation organizations asked the FAA to grant pilots and flight instructors new two-month grace periods

In Flight USA's 36th Anniversary Meets With Exciting Opportunities
As we celebrate our 36th anniversary here at In Flight USA, I wanted to take this time to share some exciting updates with you. These new collaborations and offerings can help you further your message and learn more about general and business aviation.