Bulletin Number 11 / 2014
1. AFW
Thousands of spectators attended the air show at Tatoi Military Airfield. Civil and military aircrafts of all short presented a unique view of modern aviation.
The presence of Vice President of IAOPA Mr Craig Spence and the AOPA EU Mr. Martin Robinson plus AOPA representatives from the European countries added an international taste in the event.
AFW is now the Greatest Aviation Show in South East Europe.
2. AOPA EU REGIONAL MEETING IN ATHENS
The European AOPA Meeting took place in Athens on September 27. The latest developments in EASA and forthcoming changes in General Aviation in Europe were presented to representatives of all European countries.
At the same time the head of European AOPA met with Ministers and Government officials to present difficulties with the General Aviation in Greece.
3. COST SHARING AND INTRODUCTORY FLIGHTS
Air clubs and Aircraft Training Organizations are now preparing to start cost sharing and introductory flights according to the new European regulation.
4. Cessna SID
AOPA is fighting latest HCAA technical order imposing compulsory implementation of the Cessna SID. Details on AOPA’s web page
5. AOPA GREECE REQUESTS VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
AOPA Greece calls for member’s support in its fight for General Aviation in the country
6. GOOD NEWS
FAS Aviation, based in Rhodes Island announced the first split ownership business jet in Greece.