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We are thrilled that you are considering flying to an AOPA Fly-In. To best accommodate the large number of visiting aircraft, AOPA arrival and departure procedures are non-standard. This podcast will let you know what to expect. our PIC and Outreach staff as we discuss the most important details. For more information, visit http://www.aopa.org/fly-in

With BasicMed set to go into effect May 1st 2017, you’ll need to be ready to take full advantage of the new regulations. Listen to AOPA staff Gary Crump, Director, Medical Certification Services, Jared Allen, Legal Services Plan Attorney, and Ferdi Mack, Senior Manager, Pilot Information Center discuss the details of BasicMed; who can fly under the rules, what qualifying pilots need to do, and which aircraft qualify. Brought to you by AOPA Pilot Protection Services (PPS)

On January 10th 2017, FAA Michael Huerta announced the release of the new medical rules for recreational flying activities, called BasicMed. Gary Crump and Ferdi Mack as they discuss the high points of the new rules. For more information, check out the following resources: AOPA's latest article on the subject https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2017/january/10/faa-releases-final-rule-for-third-class-medical-reform FAA final rule on Basic Med https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/media/final_rule_faa_2016_9157.pdf FAA advisory circular 68-1 on Basic Med https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_68-1.pdf

Kat Swain, AOPA's Sr. Director of UAS, along with Jared Allen, AOPA Legal Services Plan attorney; Ferdi Mack, Manager of AOPA's Pilot Information Center; Paul Feldmeyer, Aviation Technical Specialist; Justin Barkowski, AOPA Director of Regulatory Affairs; and Rune Duke, AOPA Director of Gov’t Affairs, Airspace & Air Traffic for a discussion of the new and 14 CFR Part 107 FAA regulations on small drone operations. For more details, check out our June 21 2016 article here: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/june/21/faa-releases-small-drone-rules

The FAA has published a final rule changing the way student pilot certificates will be issued. AOPA's staff as they discuss the new requirements. For more information, refer to: News article @ AOPA: http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2016/January/14/FAA-finalizes-rule-on-student-certificates Federal , final rule: https://www.federal.gov/articles/2016/01/12/2016-00199/student-pilot-application-requirements AOPA chart comparing old vs. new requirements: http://.aopa.org/advocacy/160114_Student_Pilot_Certificates_Final_Rule_Chart.pdf?_ga=1.262710796.1623229658.1345041002

In this episode, Sr. Aviation Technical Specialists Rodney Martz and Mark Milkovitz discuss some of the popular areas in which aircraft owners might consider upgrades, as well as the related effects on aircraft valuation.

With the recent discussions concerning possible changes with respect to US-Cuba travel restrictions, we have started to receive s asking whether GA travel to Cuba is now a possibility. As of today, nothing has changed, but this podcast discusses what we know now as well as what we might expect in the future. Also check out our Cuba tab on our Caribbean travel page for updates @ http://www.aopa.org/Flight-Planning/Caribbean

Rick Gardner, AOPA's representative for the Bahamas and Director of Aviation Services, Caribbean Sky Tours, s us to discuss the benefit of having your airplane with you during your visit to the Bahamas. Check out The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism webpage @ http://www.bahamas.com For more information, check out our Bahamas travel page @ http://www.aopa.org/Flight-Planning/Bahamas , as well as AOPA's Forums page on Bahamas and Caribbean travel at http://forums.aopa.org/forumdisplay.php?f=17

In this episode, AOPA's Pilot Information Center staffers Craig Brown, Adam Williams, and Paul Feldmeyer discuss common pilot questions and pitfalls regarding currency, endorsements, iPads, and insurance subrogation.

Gary Crump, AOPA's Director of Medical Certification, stops by to explain some of the common questions and pitfalls associated with the FAA MedXPress application process for pilots. For more information, check out the medical section of our website at http://www.aopa.org/Pilot-Resources/Medical

In this episode, we share a few clips from our recent hour long webinar on aircraft purchasing. Listen in to hear Tom Haines, AOPA Sr. Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, AOPA Pilot, along with Rodney Martz, Sr. Aviation Technical Specialist, AOPA Pilot Information Center, discuss aircraft purchasing details. You can view the webinar in its entirety at http://tinyurl.com/purchase14

Adam Meredith, President of AOPA Aviation Finance, discusses the basics of obtaining financing for your dream aircraft. For more information, check out http://finance.aopa.org/

David Oord, AOPA's Manager of Regulatory Affairs, explains the changes to airline transport pilot certification and flight regulations. Benét Wilson posted a related article on AOPA's website, which can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/lym65or

Bill Snead, President of AOPA Insurance Services, explains the nuances of aircraft insurance, including details pertaining to insurance for flying clubs. For more information, check out http://www.aopa.org/Pilot-Resources/Flying-Clubs and http://insurance.aopa.org/