Pilots Say Fuel Exhaustion Common On T-210 Centurions

A Cessna T-210 that crashed in Wichita (KS) June 4th apparently ran out of fuel -- a problem that appears to be all too common with the popular single-engine aircraft.

Message To Lawmakers: Don't Mess With GA

AOPA is putting New York State on notice that the association will oppose ill-considered general aviation airport security measures now being contemplated by both the legislature and the executive branch. In a letter to New York Governor George Pataki, AOPA President Phil Boyer wrote, "We want to express our deep concern about any security initiatives being considered for New York's 145 public-use airports.... Our concern is that the state's action could diffuse federal efforts and be counterproductive to enhancing security, while at the same time damaging — perhaps permanently — the state's economy." That letter reinforces lobbying contacts by Craig Dotlo, AOPA's regional representative in New York.

Free, With Pictures!

A free, illustrated four-step method for VFR pilots to minimize their chance of a collision with terrain at night or when visibility suddenly lowers has been added to the AOPA Air Safety Foundation main Web page.

NOTAM: 4/5453 Issued: 06/15/2004 19:10 Effective: 06/16/2004 13:55 - 06/16/2004 17:40 State:  Facility: ZMA - MIAMI (ARTCC), FL. Type: VIP Description: TAMPA, FL. JUNE 16, 2004 LOCAL.

NOTAM: 4/5459 Issued: 06/15/2004 19:17 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: CO Facility: ZDV - DENVER (ARTCC),CO. Type: HAZARDS Description: MONUMENT, CO. 

NOTAM: 4/5445 Issued: 06/15/2004 18:00 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: CO Facility: ZDV - DENVER (ARTCC),CO. Type: HAZARDS Description: MONUMENT, CO.