Flying News

• General Aviation Safety has been added to the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) “Most Wanted List” as an area for improvement. Each year, hundreds of people (450 in 2010) are killed in GA accidents, and thousands more are injured. What's distressing is that the causes of GA accidents are almost always a repeat of the circumstances of previous accidents. Learn more.
  
  
• Review the top 10 causes for GA fatal accidents as identified from NTSB accident-report data.
  
  
• The FAA is taking a look at the current general aviation airport system in the U.S. to better describe and explain the many roles and functions these airports serve in their respective communities. The review, which began last fall, is focusing on infrastructure needs, based on the roles and functions of the airports. Learn more.
  

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Report on Heat Dangers

Reprinted with permission of FAA Aviation News

From the IFR pilot holding for a clearance, to the air show pilot waiting to perform, or to the glider pilot working a hot summer thermal, each is at risk from the heat and more importantly, from the danger of not drinking enough water.

Heat related problems can be as deadly to a pilot as the lack of oxygen. We seldom discuss heat problems and their effects on the ability of a pilot to control an aircraft in flight. Learn more.

Also, be sure to read Fill Up on Fluids.

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2011 Airshow Poll Results

We recently conducted a poll on whether or not you'll attend an airshow this year. Of those that responded, 37% said "YES", while 31% said "NO" and 31% were "NOT SURE".

Of those that plan on attending an airshow this year, 28% will attend one, 25% will attend two or three, and 24% plan on attending more than three.

Of the reasons cited for attending an airshow, 17% plan to watch the performances, 17% plan to browse the aircraft and flying-related items, 16% plan on shopping flying-related services (insurance, financing, real estate) and 16% plan on buying an aircraft.

Thanks to those of you who participated. Take IFA's new poll.

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Take IFA's Poll

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Aviation Insurance Designed for You

One of the huge advantages of your IFA membership is access to the IFA Aviation Insurance Program, an easy-to-use, reliable, affordable and competitive resource for your aviation insurance needs — whether you own an aircraft or rent one.

Our program represents all of the major aviation insurance markets so you only make one toll-free call (877-247-7762) or online visit, and your insurance needs will be taken care of quickly, professionally, and affordably by an experienced aviation insurance representative. Be sure to ID yourself as an IFA member!

Our program also has a new non-owner, renter’s insurance product that offers a discount for completion of a FAA Wings phase and will give a recurrent training credit for completing a FAA Wings phase on your owned aircraft policy.

Even if you already have coverage, it doesn’t hurt to see if you’re getting the best deal you can. Learn more and receive a no-obligation quote!

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Regulations for Border-Crossing Aircraft

by: Charlie Spence

General aviation aircraft flying across a border into or out of the U.S. have to meet 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 takeoff to or from a foreign port or place. This final rule became effective on December 18, 2008, and private aircraft pilots began complying with the requirements of this final rule on May 18, 2009. Learn more.

Review the FAA U.S. border crossing requirements.

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Save Up to 10% or More on Insurance

Along with all of the money-saving and meaningful IFA member discounts and benefits, we think we can also save you money on your auto insurance with these special discounts from MetLife Auto & Home®:

• Up to 10% automatic group discount
• Up to 20% tenure discount based on your years of membership with IFA
• Up to 12% superior driver discount just for maintaining an outstanding driving record
• Plus, get other bonus features. Read about additional benefits.

Learn how you can join IFA to take advantage of this benefit.

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Flying Humor

For the latest flying cartoon, click here.

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