Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Chad Trautvetter

Long-time AOPA member, pilot and actor Harrison Ford has teamed with AOPA to promote general aviation. Dubbed “General Aviation Serves America,” the campaign will showcase Ford and “other real people” to help explain what “general aviation means to their communities and to their businesses.” AOPA has committed an initial $1.5 million to the campaign, which will employ digital advertising, Web and viral resources and electronic grassroots outreach, as well as extensive paid radio, television and print advertising.

AOPA Launches GA Campaign

Long-time AOPA member, pilot and actor Harrison Ford has teamed with AOPA to promote general aviation.

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