Dear American Flyer® Subscriber,

We hope that you’ve enjoyed flying throughout 2008. We greatly appreciate and thank you for your interest, support and participation in IFA and realize that it is you that makes our organization a success. Happy holidays and safe and fun flying in 2009!

New Regulations for Border-Crossing Aircraft

by Charlie Spence, Aviation Writer and IFA Member

General aviation aircraft flying across a border into or out of the United States will have to meet new security requirements under regulations developed by the Department of Homeland Security. They call for submitting passenger manifests and other information at least 60 minutes prior to take-off to or from a foreign port or place. Learn more about the advance notice of arrival and what information it should contain...

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Winter Flight Safety

by H. Dean Chamberlain
Reprinted with permission from FAA Aviation News

In preparing for winter flights, all pilots should remember what survival experts have said for years. Pilots should always carry a survival kit appropriate to the conditions along their route of flight and to always dress to be able to walk home in the conditions in or over which they will be flying. The same is true of all passengers onboard. A winter survival kit may be a good "best practice”. Read more about winter flight safety...

Learn more about getting your aircraft ready for winter ops...

Learn more tips on winter flying...

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Carbon Monoxide: A Hidden Killer

by Paul Engstrom, Aviation Writer and IFA Member

There are good reasons why carbon monoxide deserves a prominent place in the Hall of Blame when it comes to insidious general-aviation hazards. Does this mean pilots are at the mercy of carbon monoxide? No. But it does mean paying special attention to the “P” word — prevention. Read more about the danger of carbon monoxide...

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IFA Gifts for You — Gulf Coast Certificate and FLYING Magazine

Show your passion for flying with a personalized IFA Platinum Visa® Card that comes with a $25 Gulf Coast Avionics gift certificate after your first card use¹ and a complimentary one-year subscription to FLYING magazine². This card offers you exceptional flexibility, purchasing power and exclusive benefits that other cards just can’t match.

Plus $25
Gulf Coast Avionics Gift Certificate¹

Just look at these benefits:

• Low Fixed Introductory APR
• No Annual Fee
• $25 Gulf Coast Avionics Gift Certificate After First Card Use¹
• Complimentary One-Year Subscription to FLYING Magazine²
• Credit Line up to $50,000
• Internet Account Access
• 100% Fraud Protection — Online and Off
• Auto Rental and Travel Accident Insurance
• Choice of Three Attractive Flying-Related Card Designs
• Personalization of Your Card with your own N#/aircraft model, pilot certificate/ratings — or have your flying club name embossed below your name
• Support IFA at no cost to you

And remember that every time you use your card, you’ll be helping IFA fulfill its mission of promoting and improving the safety, growth, affordability and fun of flying. Apply today!

View Terms and Conditions.

Securely apply online.

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¹ After the first purchase, balance transfer or use of a convenience check with your I Fly Platinum Visa Card, Barclays Bank Delaware will share your name and address with I Fly America in order to fulfill your $25 Gift Certificate to Gulf Coast Avionics. Your gift certificate will be sent to you within 8 to 10 weeks upon receipt of this information. This offer is available only to applicants who are permanent residents of the United States, with the exception of the state of Iowa and Puerto Rico.

² After the first purchase, balance transfer or use of a convenience check with your I Fly Platinum Visa Card, Barclays Bank Delaware will share your name and address with I Fly America in order to fulfill your one-year subscription of FLYING magazine. Your one-year complimentary subscription will begin within 8 to 10 weeks after receipt of this information. FLYING magazine offer is available to U.S. residents only, with the exception of the state of Iowa and Puerto Rico.

The IFA Platinum Visa is available to applicants who are permanent residents of the United States, with the exception of the state of Iowa and Puerto Rico.

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Deep Vein Thrombosis and Travel

by Alex Wolbrink, M.D.
Reprinted with permission from FAA Aviation News

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a clot, or thrombus, typically forms in a deep vein in a leg. People with a DVT may notice pain and swelling in the leg where the clot has formed, though smaller clots may not cause any symptoms. The major problem occurs when a part of the clot breaks off and flows to the lungs. This condition, called a Pulmonary Embolus (PE), can cause severe injury or death. DVTs are known to occur in about 1 out of 1,000 people in the general population from all causes. Learn about the cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention of DVT...

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Exciting Garmin GPS Offer for IFA Members

As a fellow flyer, we thought that you'd like to know about the new and exciting Garmin GPSMAP-696. Click here to check out its amazing features. This new top of the line portable retains all the top features of the industry leading GPSMAP-496.

And best of all, as an IFA member, when you purchase your Garmin GPSMAP-696 through Gulf Coast Avionics, you'll receive UPS second day shipping for only a $1.¹ Or, you can choose ground shipping for only a penny.²

Order today by calling 800-474-9714 or click here and remember to use the promo code RG080220 for your special $1 UPS second day shipping. ¹

¹ $1 shipping offer available to IFA members for second day shipping only.
² $.01 shipping offer available on all Garmin aviation portables (48 states only).

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Thank you for your IFA membership and/or subscription to The IFA American Flyer®. Remember, by using the money-saving benefits offered through IFA, you save money while helping I Fly America to continue to promote flying safety, affordability, growth, and fun!