Phil Boyer: 40% of AOPA Members Are Significantly Decreasing Their Flying Due to Fuel Prices

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Key Takeaways:

  • Mary Grady of AVweb interviewed AOPA President Phil Boyer at AOPA's fly-in.
  • The interview covered topics including user fees and the impact of high fuel prices on flying.
  • AOPA is researching the effects of high fuel prices on member activity and new pilot training.
  • A related audio interview with AOPA's Andy Cebula is also available.
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AVweb‘s Mary Grady was on location covering AOPA’s annual fly-in and open house in Frederick, Md., on Saturday. Mary brought her recorder along and caught up with AOPA President Phil Boyer, who commented on a range of topics, including the latest on user fees and AOPA research on skyrocketing fuel prices and their bearing on members’ flying activities and new pilot starts.

Related Content:
Audio interview with AOPA VP of Government Affairs Andy Cebula (Part Two of Our AOPA Fly-In Audio Coverage)

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