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Catch up on the Top 5 AOPA Live hits of the summer


Since its launch at AOPA Aviation Summit 2009, AOPA Live has delivered high impact, compelling aviation videos including interviews with decision makers, product demonstrations, and training tips. Pilots and aviation enthusiasts have watched more than 6,500 hours of AOPA Live. Don’t miss the top videos of the summer.

Spin myths
Ride along with Bill Finnegan and AOPA Pilot Senior Editor Dave Hirschman as they put themselves in two different spins, and Finnegan calmly discusses how to recover from each. The two also chat about spins, spin “myth-stakes,” and rumors about spins. Watch AOPA Live >>

EPIC fails: Police arrest John & Martha King
Probably one of the more unnerving weekends of the summer: John and Martha King, owners of King Schools, found themselves on the wrong side of a police service weapon after an airplane registration number mix-up resulted in the couple’s detainment. AOPA Live Executive Producer Warren Morningstar interviews John King on the situation. Watch AOPA Live >>

Slip or crab: Crosswind landings
Flight Training magazine Deputy Editor Ian Twombly demonstrates the proper way to crab or slip for crosswind landings. With the use of Microsoft Flight Simulator, Twombly flies into Frederick Municipal Airport using both methods and discusses the pros and cons of each. Watch AOPA Live >>

ATC changes taxi procedures
AOPA Foundation President Bruce Landsberg sits down with AOPA Live Executive Producer Warren Morningstar to review the new taxi-to procedures that went into effect June 30. Watch AOPA Live >>

Sean D. Tucker at AirVenture 2010
AOPA President Craig Fuller sat down with aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker to discuss not only the passion, but the safety and training needed to fly aerobatics. Immerse yourself in the art and action of aerobatic flying. Watch AOPA Live >>


September 9, 2010