03 Aug 2014 Flyout Poll
Close your eyes, point on the map and get ready to spread your wings. VASI is putting together a fly out event and we're taking a poll to see where you want to go. The event, open to the public, is just a way for people...
Author: Editor
02 Aug Is Your Plane Open For Business?
According to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), "Businesses across the country have realized that general aviation can provide a competitive advantage." Small businesses, and particularly small business owners and the self-employed with frequent travel needs may see productive results in GA travel. There are...
22 Jul AOPA Report: DHS In Disarray
The current and ongoing investigation by AOPA into the mysterious rash of GA pilot detentions by Customs and Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security officials - at gunpoint - reveals a completely dysfunctional governmental agency in total disarray, lacking any accountability or managerial oversight....
30 Jun AOPA building case against customs
The Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have responded to AOPA with a call from the Freedom of Information Office, promising to explore the delay in responding to AOPA’s letter to acting Customs Commissioner Thomas S. Winkowski. AOPA had demanded answers as to...
18 Jun CBP Changes Overflight Policy
In an e-mail blast to aviation users, CBP writes, Good morning, Yesterday we announced changes to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Southern Border Overflight Exemption process. These changes won’t affect all private aircraft flyers, but for those that utilize a Southern Border Overflight Exemption, the...