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Aero Friedrichshafen
IAOPA joined AOPA-Germany and Switzerland as exhibitors at the major European general aviation exposition, Aero Friedrichshafen, 13-16 April 2011, to show more than 30,000 show visitors the good work the AOPA community performs for general aviation. The large AOPA exhibit space provided a natural meeting place for European AOPA members and gave show attendees from a variety of countries the opportunity to interact with AOPA representatives. IAOPA-Europe and IAOPA secretariat representatives conducted a number of meetings with European aviation associations, government organizations, and manufacturers to form coalitions and discuss issues beneficial to European AOPA members. IAOPA-Europe Senior Vice President Martin Robinson noted, “Aero provided a great opportunity to discuss issues of mutual interest with the major general aviation players from around the world and to educate them regarding our positions and gain consensus regarding them. It was time well spent.” AOPA-Russia Chairman Vladimir Turin noted, “Perhaps the most important change introduced is the concept of uncontrolled airspace, never officially recognized in the past. But the idea of class G seemed so foreign to the Russian CAA they introduced a special authorization for pilots desiring to fly in uncontrolled airspace. To get this authorization, pilots must receive special different training and have this recorded on their pilot certificate. While additional training is never a bad idea, AOPA-Russia requested the Ministry of Transport remove the rule. We feel that this new authorization suggests that our pilot certificates do not meet basic ICAO standards. Additionally, the new rule was issued without following proper rulemaking procedures. The mere existence of such authorization hints that pilot certificates issued by Russia are not fully ICAO compliant—i.e., current certificate holders require additional training just to fly very basic VFR in uncontrolled airspace.”

World Assembly arrangements
Arrangements for the 26th IAOPA World Assembly to be held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, 10-15 April 2012, are proceeding well. AOPA-South Africa is planning an excellent series of events to complement the three days of discussions and planning that form the centerpiece of the assembly. AOPA-South Africa will provide details regarding the assembly via a dedicated website within the month. AOPA-South Africa Chairman Koos Marais says, “We are planning a memorable assembly, worthy of the IAOPA 50th anniversary celebration.”

IAOPA on Airspace Infringements
In April the Eurocontrol institution Skybrary published a number of articles regarding airspace infringement, targeting general aviation operators as one of the primary groups causing these violations. The IAOPA Secretariat responded to Eurocontrol, EASA, and ICAO as follows: “Presentation like this unfairly indict airspace users operating VFR. According to this and similar articles, infringements are primarily the fault of the general aviation pilot. While there is some truth in this, more fundamental issues form the root cause of infringements: overclassification of airspace segments—the imposition of closely controlled airspace (Classes A, B, C) in areas where only a mandatory transponder area or listeningwatch zone on a common ATC frequency

would be sufficient, slows the system and does little to achieve improved safety; incredibly complex TMA configurations actually facilitate infringements, the Zurich TMA is a prime example. The complexity of this TMA was acknowledged by the State since they devised a training CD to familiarize GA pilots with the area; inadequate notification of airspace configuration changes, especially because of untimely, overly complex, and poorly distributed notam; little or no user consultation with GA groups during the ANSP/State design/re-design process. Or, the consultation is perfunctory and insubstantial. “General aviation organizations educate their constituents regarding the need to be aware of closely-controlled airspace, but the changing nature and amount of this airspace is often difficult to stay ahead of. Airspace infringements will be measurably reduced when the above factors are addressed in a sincere and substantive manner. While the European Action Plan for Airspace Infringement Risk Reduction was introduced with significant publicity, little substantive action from States and ANSPs is apparent.”

Support your AOPA
AOPAs around the world promote and act as advocates for general aviation and aerial work activities. This is only possible through the support and input of their members. If you are not a member, contact your local AOPA for membership information. IAOPA world affiliates are listed on the back of this page.

Russian airspace changes
AOPA-Russia and other organizations have received news that significant changes would be made to the airspace structure that would benefit GA operations.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011

AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011
Contents
President’s Position
Hangar Talk
AOPA Media
AOPA Action
Letters
Waypoints
Proficient Pilot
Safety Pilot
License to Learn
Pilot Counsel
Fly Well
Pilot Briefing
Rally GA: Walking the Walk
Crossover Classic Sweepstakes: The Ultimate Skylane
There’s No Place Like Home
Field of Dreams
Fleeting Beauty
Affair of the Heart
Timeshare for Aircraft Owners
Dogfight: Say It Right
Avionics: Reality Show
Pilot Products: Heavy Tugs, Cool Air
Never Again
Fly-Outs
Fly by wire
Pilots
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Contents
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - 3
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - President’s Position
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Hangar Talk
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - AOPA Media
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - AOPA Action
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Letters
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Waypoints
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - 27
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Proficient Pilot
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - 29
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Safety Pilot
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - 31
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - License to Learn
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - 33
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Pilot Counsel
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - 35
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Fly Well
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Pilot Briefing
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Rally GA: Walking the Walk
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Crossover Classic Sweepstakes: The Ultimate Skylane
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - There’s No Place Like Home
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Field of Dreams
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Fleeting Beauty
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - 80
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Affair of the Heart
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - 86
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Timeshare for Aircraft Owners
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Dogfight: Say It Right
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - 94
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Avionics: Reality Show
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - I1
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - I2
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Pilot Products: Heavy Tugs, Cool Air
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Never Again
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Fly-Outs
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Fly by wire
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2011 - Pilots
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