GA Hit with Flurry of Burdensome Security Regulations
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:46:02 GMT
Acting on only a handful of the concerns put forth in late 2007 by EAA and other organizations, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced The Advance Information on Private Aircraft Arriving and Departing the United States final rule on Monday, November 17, with an effective date of December 18, 2008, and a compliance date of May 18, 2009.

EAA Calls on You to Comment on TSA Aircraft Security Proposal
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:46:02 GMT
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proposing new and sweeping security restrictions on general aviation aircraft.

EAA B-17 Tour Finishing Strong
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:46:02 GMT
With winter just about here, EAA's B-17 Aluminum Overcast is preparing for its final stops on the "Keep it Flying" tour before heading back to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for seasonal maintenance (and the B-17 Fantasy Flight Camp December 12-14).

FAA Adds 60 Days to Parachute Repack Interval
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:46:02 GMT
The FAA has extended the time period for mandatory inspection and repacking of reserve and emergency parachutes from 120 to 180 days.