1. N ATIONAL W ARBIRD O PERATOR C ONFERENCE

2. MARK BAKER AOPA President and CEO

3. p.3 Third-Class Medical Reform Regulatory Path 7 months into 90-day DOT review Completion date pushed back again—now end of February OMB will review next All reviews must be complete before public can comment Legislative Path New Congress = fresh start Strong bipartisan support PRB2 introduced this week Adds IFR, no HP restrictions, 6000 lbs, 5 pax plus pilot, up to 14,000’

4. p.4 FAA Funding NO $100 per-flight user fee for GA in latest White House budget FAA long-term funding package expires this year Reauthorization process has begun Representing GA interests at House T&I roundtable next week Will continue to work with Congress as process moves forward Reauthorization should give FAA: – Stable long-term funding – Smart spending priorities

5. p.5 ADS-B AOPA supports universal participation Cost must come down! 14 groups sent letter to Huerta outlining concerns Hopeful signs: – Manufacturers promising lower cost products soon – Working with FAA to streamline certification process and standards – FAA has addressed some technical issues

6. p.6 GA Stops and Searches—A Big Win! 50+ Reports Gained attention from media and Congress Met with Commissioner Completed top- down review Committed to changes in training, communications, use of local law enforcement, record keeping No new reports, but we are watching!

7. p.7 Small UAS Rule Good step toward safe integration See and avoid required Applies to UAS weighing 55 lbs or less, used in non-recreational operations Daytime, line-of-sight only Can’t fly above 500 feet or faster than 100 mph Must stay 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds Can operate in Class B, C, D airspace with prior ATC permission Pilots must be certified and pass a knowledge test every 2 years Aircraft must be registered and display an N number

8. p.8 AOPA Fly-Ins 2014 Inaugural year More successful than we dreamed More than 16,000 attendees Parked nearly 3,000 airplanes Let’s do it again! 2015 41 airports submitted proposals New seminars, social events May -Salinas, CA June - Frederick, MD Aug - Minneapolis, MN Sept - Colorado Springs, CO Oct - Tullahoma, TN

9. p.9 Rusty Pilots 18% are back to active flying Planning even more courses for 2015 Find a course or sign up to host one at AOPA.org Lapsed pilots want to fly Free program Credit for ground portion of flight review 2014 had 68 events in 33 states with more than 2,600 registrants

10. p.10 Reimagined Aircraft $65/Hour Proof of Concept Reverse the Rising Cost of Flying Easy to Own, Fun to Fly Proven Reliability Inspected, Overhauled, Modernized Ideal for Flying Clubs, Partnerships, Flight Schools Join us at aviation events, AOPA Fly-Ins to see them up close

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