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AOPA Launches Redesigned Internet Flight Planner

Also Invites Prospective Pilots To "Let's Go Flying!"

At the last general session meeting of AOPA Expo 2008 on Saturday, there was far more news to report than the passing of the torch -- er, Jepp bag -- from outgoing President Phil Boyer to Craig Fuller. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association also announced the substantially upgraded AOPA Internet Flight Planner, as well as a new program intended to attract new pilots into the cockpit.

Boyer Gets Water Salute On Arrival For Expo At SJC

Retiring AOPA President Surprised By Special Honor

Flying into San Jose International Airport for the 2008 AOPA Expo last Saturday, outgoing President Phil Boyer was honored with a water cannon salute.

Socata Ends TBM 850 Tour At AOPA Expo 2008

2008 Demo Tour Concludes In San Jose This Week

Socata culminated its 2008 demonstration tour for its TBM 850 turboprop with a graceful finish at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's 2008 Meeting & Convention in San Jose, CA.

Boyer Passes The Torch At 2008 AOPA Expo's Third Day General Session

Incoming AOPA President Craig Fuller Takes The Reins

Chairman of AOPA's Board of Trustees Bill Trimble led off the third and final General Session of the 2008 AOPA Expo Saturday, praising outgoing AOPA President Phil Boyer's vision and accomplishments during his 18 years of service.

ANN Thanks AOPA Expo 2008 Sponsor: Piper Aircraft

Piper Helps Bring ANN's Special Coverage of AOPA Expo 2008 To YOU -- Booth 1613, Static Display

FMI: www.piper.com, NBAA Booth 1613, Static Display

ANN Major Sponsor, Diamond A/C, Helps Show The World AOPA Expo 2008

Visit Diamond Aircraft (and See The SVT Equipped DA40-XLS and D-Jet) At AOPA Expo Booth 335 and Static Display Area FMI: www.diamondair.com, or stop by Booth 335 or Aircraft Static Display Area to see the complete Diamond piston lineup (DA20, DA40CS, DA40XLS, DA42 L360) as well as mockups of the D-JET and DA50. The D-JET Sim will be available to "test-fly."