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Aviation industry analysts see signs of hope and progress, even if the sales are still sluggish.
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Cessna Aircraft owner Textron will buy Beechcraft for $1.4 billion in a major consolidation of U.S. general aviation manufacturers, multiple news outlets reported Dec. 20. Beechcraft officials said they hope to conclude a sale of its jet assets separately.
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Technique and Safety
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IFR Fix
Ask 300 or so instrument pilots what would make them more proficient. You will likely get 300 or so answers.
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Pilot magazine
Two pilots who crashed at night, one into Tampa Bay in Florida and the other into the living room of a top-floor apartment near Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., share a brief description of each incident and lessons learned.
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An average winter will see about a dozen general aviation accidents caused by icing. But there are ways to determine if your aircraft is accumulating ice before the problem becomes an emergency. Learn some of the telltale signs that you may be picking up some extra baggage.
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The Air Safety Institute's 2011-2012 GA Accident Scorecard provides a snapshot of recent general aviation safety by summarizing what's already known about GA accidents in the past two years. It takes a look at the total numbers of accidents, fatal accidents, and fatalities, broken out by categories and classes of aircraft involved, pilot qualifications, purposes of flight, and light and weather conditions. After the National Transportation Safety Board completes its investigations, the Twenty-Third Joseph T. Nall Report (expected in early 2014) will provide a detailed analysis of 2011's accidents.
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Rotorcraft Rookie
Believe it or not, helicopters do continue to fly after an engine failure—sort of.
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Advocacy
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Advocacy
Nothing about 2013 was easy—from early user-fee battles to major sequestration cuts, the year was marked by challenges for general aviation. But that didn't make it a year of gloom and doom. AOPA's advocacy efforts paid off with big wins on taxes, towers, aircraft certification reform, airman training standards, and more.
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Advocacy
The budget deal means more money for government spending in 2014, bypassing a second year of mandatory sequestration cuts. And while that's likely to be good news for the FAA, it's far too soon to say exactly how much money will go to the agency or when a final spending agreement will be reached.
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Interactive timeline
On Sept. 6, Mark Baker became AOPA's fifth president in its nearly 75-year history. As 2013 draws to a close, take a look back at some of the highlights while Baker has been in the left seat of the organization—from a renewed focus on grassroots events to supporting a bill that would expand the driver's license medical.
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Advocacy
AOPA President Mark Baker and the leaders of several other general aviation organizations are asking House and Senate appropriations subcommittee leaders to fund programs that will keep efforts to find alternatives to leaded avgas moving forward.
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Health
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Dr. Jonathan Sackier offers tips for preventing the flu, a virus he says kills thousands of Americans each year. The flu can stick around for 14 days, but pilots may need to stay on the ground longer to allow for recovery, he says.
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Technology
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Article
With FAA type inspection authorization and certified engines, the HondaJet seems to be on a fast track toward final FAA certification.
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Opinion
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Blog
General aviation offers businessmen and -women the means to reach more customers, expand markets, and use time productively. A GA aircraft, either owner flown or operated by a salaried pilot, provides unmatched transportation. Take a fresh look at what such travel capability can do for you and your company.
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Don't forget the young philanthropists who might be in your hometown. Bring them to your airport. Educate them about its value to the community. Get them in an airplane. Stand back and watch them squeal with childlike delight and end with, "That was awesome!"
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Gear
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Apps of the week
AOPA asked members to choose their favorite 10 aviation apps in 2013. Participants in the friendly poll chose between one and 10 apps from a list of 30 picked by AOPA editors. See how they voted.
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Travel
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Pilot magazine
AOPA Pilot columnist Barry Schiff recalls a ferry flight as a co-pilot of a Boeing 707 during which his captain had him cancel IFR and proceed VFR for a pass over a small general aviation field. "Try to imagine, though, the unexpected sight and deafening roar of a humongous Boeing 707 passing over the short runway of a pastoral, nontowered general aviation airport at a 'bit less' than 1,000 feet agl."
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Financial
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Members of Washington state's RFTS Flying Club enjoy access to a fleet of four aircraft at reasonable hourly rates.
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AOPA Foundation focus
AOPA Foundation President Bruce Landsberg and AOPA President Mark Baker wish AOPA members a happy holiday and share how members can give a gift to support general aviation.
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Member benefits
Can't find a new place to go for that $100 hamburger, or looking for a new mission for your trusty bird? Consider charitable flights. AOPA Insurance Services offers advice on the requirements for this type of flying.
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AOPA Foundation focus
Support aviation, get tax savings with 2013 gift
Congress has extended legislation that allows donors to make a tax-free gift from traditional or Roth IRA accounts through Dec. 31. The AOPA Foundation can provide a means to take advantage of a rollover of up to $100,000 for a single person or $200,000 for a husband and wife with separate IRA accounts to the foundation. It is a hassle-free offer for donors 70 1/2 years of age or older, but the distribution must take place by the end of 2013. Pilots and aviation enthusiasts can support the freedom to fly and get tax savings at the same time. Please email the foundation or call 301/695-2320.
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News and Notes
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Article
Cessna Aircraft has won long-awaited approval for the delayed Sovereign+ business jet, a follow-on to the popular 2004 Sovereign, and the smaller M2, a follow-on to the Mustang.
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Stories about the driver's license medical bill, the FAA's proposed sleep apnea policy, and the Boeing 747 Dreamlifter pilots who landed at the wrong airport received the most member comments in 2013.
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Members only
Instructors who provide flight training to aliens or to TSA-designated individuals must abide by the rules in Subpart A of 49 CFR Part 1552, and Subpart B applies more generally to flight and ground instructors, whether or not the student is a U.S. citizen.
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Flying "high," fake pilot with unregistered aircraft, and an interesting way to cut down a Christmas tree.
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The BK117 is a twin-engine, medium-size helicopter developed jointly by Messerschmitt Bolkow Blohm (MBB) of Germany and Kawasaki of Japan.
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Career Opportunities
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AOPA career opportunities
Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? We're looking for an account manager II, event planner, aviation insurance agent, director of business operations, and Web graphic designer I. To learn more about other AOPA career opportunities,
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Aviation job board
Garmin is seeking an aviation business development engineer to provide leadership support for corporate level programs and lead new business development opportunities. The successful candidate will assist in the creation and maintenance of Garmin's product roadmap, coordinate complex internal business relationships, negotiate key business deals, and direct messaging.
Learn more or search for other exciting career opportunities.
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Question of the Week
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Question
You are a U.S. citizen, and you plan to fly to and stay in the Bahamas for a couple of days. Which personal documents must you have when you arrive as pilot in command?
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You must have a valid passport, your pilot certificate (with an English-proficient endorsement), your medical certificate, and an FCC restricted radiotelephone operators permit. If the aircraft is not registered in your name, you will need to possess a letter of authorization. Additional documents and equipment are required for the aircraft. For a complete list, check out the Bahamas section of AOPA's website.
Got a question for our aviation services staff? The AOPA Pilot Information Center is a service available to all members as part of the annual dues. Contact AOPA. |
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Forums
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Should I do personal or business ownership of my aircraft?
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Education and Seminars
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Flight Instructor Refresher Courses
Jan 4-5 - Ypsilanti, Mich.; Portland, Ore.; San Jose, Calif.; and San Antonio, Texas
Jan 11-12 - Knoxville, Tenn.; Jackson, Miss.; Seattle, Wash.; and Charlotte, N.C.
Jan 25-26 - Baltimore, Md., and Long Beach, Calif.
Feb 8-9 - Fairfax, Va.; Nashua, N.H.; New Orleans, La.; and Louisville, Ky.
For a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. Can't make it in person? Sign up for the Air Safety Institute's new Online eFIRC.
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Air Safety Institute Safety Seminars
Jan 13 - Mesa, Ariz.; and Reno, Nev.
Jan 14 -Tucson, Ariz.; and Sacramento, Calif.
Jan 15 - Milpitas, Calif.; and El Paso, Texas
Jan 16 - Albuquerque, N.M.; and Santa Rosa, Calif.
Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.
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