Runway Life

What happens when an airport becomes the target of development pressure, local government decisions, or changing community priorities? In this episode of Runway Life, we sit down with Stacey Heaton from AOPA to discuss the growing challenges facing airports across America and the efforts underway to protect them.We take a closer look at the story of Everglades Airpark and explore how AOPA works with local pilots, airport advocates, and communities to identify and respond to threats that could impact the future of general aviation. Stacey also shares insights into the many ways AOPA supports pilots through advocacy, education, safety initiatives, and resources designed to strengthen and preserve aviation access nationwide.Whether you’re a student pilot, aircraft owner, flight instructor, or aviation enthusiast, this conversation highlights why protecting airports matters and how pilots can get involved in shaping the future of general aviation.Learn more about AOPA: https://www.aopa.org#AOPA #GeneralAviation #AirportClosures #RunwayLifePodcast #StudentPilot #FlightTraining #PilotLife #AviationNews #AirportAdvocacy #Flying

For years, general aviation pilots have fought back against efforts to use ADS-B data to track and bill aircraft for airport operations. Few people have been more involved in that fight than Don Frano.In this episode of Runway Life Podcast, Don joins us to discuss the latest developments in the ADS-B billing battle, why recent victories may signal a major turning point, and what it took to bring national attention to an issue that impacts pilots across the country.Checkout Don's Channel:  https://youtube.com/@gawatchtower?si=1uyv-dg7C9V0RFG9