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FeaturedSmall-airplane revitalization bill soars in House
GA NewsAttention New Jersey-area pilots: AOPA President Craig Fuller will hold a Pilot Town Hall Meeting at Lincoln Park Airport July 23. During the presentation, you'll find out about the state of GA and what's happening on Capitol Hill, and engage with fellow pilots. The meeting will take place at noon in the hangar next to Aero Safety Training. Is it a record?Unofficially, Jack Wiegand, at 21 years, seven days of age at flight's end, figures that he broke the record set earlier this year by James Anthony Tan of Malaysia to become the youngest pilot to fly around the world solo. Read more >> AeroVelo human-powered helicopter wins Sikorsky prizeAfter a 33-year wait, a winner was declared in AHS International's Igor I. Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter Competition. Toronto-based AeroVelo takes home a $250,000 prize. Read more >> Catalina airshow returns backed by Scheyden
Lisa Aircraft leaves receivership, prepares for OshkoshFrance's Lisa Airplanes has emerged from receivership and will restart work on the Akoya aircraft program. The company is moving forward with production preparation on the multi-access airplane and its certification program. Representatives will attend this year's EAA AirVenture airshow and fly-in, but will not bring the Akoya in order to continue testing on the aircraft. Officials will offer the latest information on the Akoya's innovations and assets at Booth 446. Endangered cranes learn to form on ultralights
Deadline approaching for Flight Training awards pollAOPA's Center to Advance the Pilot Community is asking members to take a poll to discuss their training experiences by the Aug. 9 deadline. Read more >> New avionics approved for Piper SaratogaAvidyne and NexAir Avionics have received a supplemental type certificate from the FAA to install the Avidyne Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck in the Piper Saratoga. Read more >> Members asked to take GA pollA new survey is seeking information from certificated pilots—especially in general aviation—who operate in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). The transition from ground-based air traffic control to satellite-based air traffic management using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast presents a number of opportunities and choices. The survey is asking pilots to identify their preferences; their responses will help guide efforts to design and manufacture certified avionics that they would like to see in NextGen. One randomly chosen survey taker will win a $50 Visa gift card. Sound pioneer Amar Bose dies at age 83Amar G. Bose, inventor of noise-canceling headsets used by pilots worldwide, has died at the age of 83. Read more >> Fleming, glider pilot who spoke on unfair arrest, diesRobin Fleming, the glider pilot who shared the story of his unwarranted arrest and detention after a legal overflight of a nuclear power plant, has died. Read more >> New pilot credits AOPA gastric bypass surgery for passing checkrideGastric bypass surgery and AOPA's resources are what new pilot Michael Prevost said helped him pass his checkride after three years of training. Read more >> Building a better chartStarting July 1, the FAA stopped selling sectional chart subscriptions, requiring any pilot who wants to ensure uninterrupted access to current charts to search elsewhere. Duracharts thinks it has the answer with its beefed-up charts that are now available by subscription. Read more >> Main Van Nuys runway to close for 10 daysVan Nuys Airport's 8,000-foot primary runway, 16R/34L, will be closed beginning July 16 for the final phase of a $20.5 million improvement project. The project will end on July 26 at 11:59 p.m. Work being done on the runway includes asphalt milling and paving of more than 4,000 feet of the runway's center section. Significant work on the runway's north and south sections has been completed. Following work on the runway's center section, the project will conclude with final shoulder work, edge light installation, and new pavement markings and runway striping. Van Nuys' Runway 16L/34R will operate normally and continue to close nightly between the hours of 10:45 p.m. to 6 a.m. Buttonville Flying Club: Safety, mentorship, and having funUltra low dues and access to the members' fleet are among the benefits of joining Canada's Buttonville Flying Club. Read more >> EAA, CAF to hold heavy bomber weekendThe B-29 Superfortress Fifi, the B-17 Aluminum Overcast; and the B-24 Diamond Lil will be the featured aircraft at a Heavy Bomber Weekend being held by the Experimental Aircraft Association and Commemorative Air Force July 26 through 28. Read more >> Jury faults tower controllers in banner tow crashA Florida jury has apportioned to a contract air traffic control tower operator 68 percent of the blame for a 2007 crash that nearly killed the 25-year-old commercial pilot. The jury's verdict assigns the balance of the blame to pilot Pedro Amieiro, who suffered traumatic brain injury and permanent disability in the November accident, a low-altitude stall that occurred as Amieiro attempted to negotiate a nonstandard traffic pattern after dropping his banner. The case is likely to be appealed by the contract tower operator. Read more >>
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Letter to pilots urges caution, education on medication use
The FAA, AOPA, and 10 other industry associations recently signed a letter asking pilots to ensure their personal awareness of the effects of some nonprescription medications when flying. Read more >> 
AOPA Now: Why is simple so hard?
More than a year ago, AOPA and the Experimental Aircraft Association jointly filed a petition for a third-class medical exemption that would spare some pilots who fly recreationally the cost of a third-class medical. The driver's license medical standard already exists and has been used safely by sport pilots for a decade. Extending the exemption would save pilots, and the government, a significant amount of money. So why are we still waiting for an answer from the FAA more than a year after we submitted the proposal? Read more >>
Prepare for firefighting TFRs, says AOPA
As the current fire season continues, members are being reminded to be aware of firefighting temporary flight restrictions. Read more >>
Leadership vacuum complicates correcting CBP excesses
Government departments with a leadership void confront an array of organizational problems, but of all the management functions likely to deteriorate, oversight suffers the most, said Craig Spence, AOPA vice president of operations and international affairs, and a former official of the Department of Homeland Security. Read more >>
Join the Airport Support Network today
Ensuring the health and vitality of your airport is up to you—incompatible development and economic and political pressures can restrict your flying. Every day, close to 2,500 Airport Support Network (ASN) volunteers work with AOPA headquarters to help save their airports, but we need more. Below is a link to a list of the airports where an ASN volunteer could make a difference. To nominate yourself or an associate to be a volunteer, visit AOPA Online. To learn more about the Airport Support Network, visit ASN Online.
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What you should know about purchasing AD&D coverage
With AOPA Accidental Death & Dismemberment Protection Plan, you're protected anywhere, 24/7 coverage with aviation included. The guaranteed benefits cover general aviation pilots at all levels of flying, even student pilots. Read more >>
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Your first duty is to fly the airplane, and that is codified in the federal aviation regulations. This not only has legal ramifications, but safety ones as well. Read more >>
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Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? We're looking for a marketing specialist, member services representative, human resources assistant, software test and quality assurance analyst, and AOPA Live editor/graphic artist. To learn more about other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online.
training tipsCharting the carb ice risk
Then, if a pilot doesn't respond correctly by applying carburetor heat as the aircraft's operating checklist recommends, the encounter can progress to a complete engine failure—and an off-airport landing.
Student pilots learn that under the right conditions, moist air passing through a float-type carburetor throat can chill below the freezing point, depositing ice that chokes off the flow of the fuel-air mixture. Student pilots also learn that generally, a high-risk temperature range is between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Accidents indicate that some pilots fail to recognize conditions conducive to carb ice formation, and its symptoms. But there's no reason to be caught completely off-guard about the risk.
When accident investigators review conditions encountered by an aircraft that lost power in flight, one of the tools they use in determining an accident cause is a carburetor icing probability chart. Note how this valuable graphic illustrates that an increase in the air's relative humidity elevates the carb-icing risk in two flight phases: cruise power and glide power. Note also how risk rises at higher ambient temperatures in both phases.
Just as important as knowing when carb ice is likely to form is the ability to recognize symptoms of icing's onset.
"It is imperative for a pilot to recognize carburetor ice when it forms during flight because a loss of power, altitude, and/or airspeed will occur," explains Chapter 6 of the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. "These symptoms may sometimes be accompanied by vibration or engine roughness. Once a power loss is noticed, immediate action should be taken to eliminate ice already formed in the carburetor, and to prevent further ice formation. This is accomplished by applying full carburetor heat, which will cause a further reduction in power, and possibly engine roughness as melted ice goes through the engine."
Applying carburetor heat can reduce power by as much as 15 percent. Strong evidence that ice was present is a gradual increase in power to an rpm or manifold-pressure value higher than just before heat was applied.
Start with the chart and avoid the carb ice hazard! training productsAircraft Spruce offers flight logThe Aero Products VFR-11 Flight Log offered by Aircraft Spruce simplifies navigation by providing for listing of intersections, radials, frequencies, clearances, and complete flight plan, along with a pad of 5-1/2-inch-by-8-1/2-inch sheets. The cost is $3.95. Gleim offers safe pilot courseThe Gleim Safe Pilot Course is a recurrent ground training course designed to increase pilots' knowledge and abilities in regard to operating safely in the National Airspace System. The course covers recent aircraft accidents and highlights the causes of and lessons to be learned from these accidents. It also offers practical guidance on creating an emergency action plan. The cost is $29.95.
Note: Products listed have not been evaluated by ePilot editors unless otherwise noted. AOPA assumes no responsibility for products or services listed or for claims or actions by manufacturers or vendors. final examQuestion: I'm looking at a METAR and I see the letters "CB." What does this stand for?
Answer: CB stands for cumulonimbus clouds. CBs always evolve from the further development of towering cumulus clouds (TCU). The unusual occurrence of lightning and thunder within or from a CB leads to its popular title, a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms usually contain severe or greater turbulence, severe icing, low level wind shear (LLWS), and instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). You can expect thunderstorm conditions anytime you see the letters CB in a METAR. A great resource to consider picking up is the FAA's Aviation Weather Services publication, Advisory Circular 00-45.
Got a question for our technical services staff? Email [email protected] or call the Pilot Information Center, 800/872-2672. Don't forget the online archive of "Final Exam" questions and answers, searchable by keyword or topic. |
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Engage in AviationCheck out user-submitted events from your region. To include an event or to search all events in the calendar, visit AOPA Online. AOPA does not endorse the events listed below, nor have ePilot editors edited the submissions. AOPA assumes no responsibility for events listed. Northeast aviation eventsNo events have been submitted for the Northeast through next weekend. Submit your own in the online calendar of events. Eastern aviation eventsJul 20 — Port Clinton, Ohio. Erie-Ottawa Regional Airport (PCW). Ice Cream Fly-In Social. Jul 20 — Cincinnati, Ohio. Clermont County/Sporty's (I69). Sporty's Saturday Hot Dog Fly-In. Jul 21 — Indiana, Pennsylvania. Jimmy Stewart Airport (KIDI). Jimmy's Canteen. Jul 27 — Cincinnati, Ohio. Clermont County/Sporty's (I69). Sporty's Saturday Hot Dog Fly-In. Jul 27 — Port Clinton, Ohio. Erie-Ottawa Regional Airport (PCW). B-17 Rides. Jul 28 — Fremont, Ohio. Fremont Airport (14G). 50th Anniversary Fly-In.
For descriptions of the events in this region, see the online calendar of events. Midatlantic aviation eventsJul 21 — Woodruff, South Carolina. Triple Tree (SC00). South Carolina Breakfast Club. Jul 21 — Ft. Washington, Maryland. Potomac Airfield (KVKX). FRZ Chapter Meeting of IMC Club. Jul 28 — Cumberland, Maryland. Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (CBE). EAA Chapter 426 Pancake Breakfast.
For descriptions of the events in this region, see the online calendar of events. Florida aviation eventsJul 20 — New Smyrna Beach, Florida. New Smyrna Beach Municipal (KEVB). Timeless Wings & Wheels Fly-in Breakfast.
For descriptions of the events in this region, see the online calendar of events. Southeast aviation eventsNo events have been submitted for the Southeast through next weekend. Submit your own in the online calendar of events. Great Lakes aviation eventsJul 20 — Washington Island, Wisconsin. Washington Island Airport (2P2). 60th Annual Fly-In White Fish Boil. Jul 20 — Indianapolis, Indiana. Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Flight1 Community Day Celebration. Jul 26 - Jul 28 — Waupaca, Wisconsin. Waupaca Municipal Airport (KPCZ). Piper Flyer Association 9th Annual Gathering in Waupaca. Jul 26 - Aug 4 — Valparaiso, Indiana. Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ). EAA Chapter 104 Air Venture Food Booth. Jul 26 - Jul 28 — Waupaca, Wisconsin. Waupaca Municipal Airport (KPCZ). Cessna Flyer Association 9th Annual Gathering in Waupaca. Jul 26 - Jul 28 — Madison, Wisconsin. Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). Heavy Bombers Over Madison. Jul 27 - Jul 28 — Shiocton, Wisconsin. Shiocton Airport (W34). Shiocton Airport Fly-in. Jul 28 — Newark, Illinois. Cushing Field Airport (0C8). PreOsh Trikefest Fly-In BBQ.
For descriptions of the events in this region, see the online calendar of events. Midwest aviation eventsJul 20 — Rushford, Minnesota. Rushford Municipal Airport (55Y). Rushford Days Fly/Drive-In. Jul 20 — South St. Paul, Minnesota. Fleming Field (KSGS). Seminar - "Stayin' Alive." Jul 20 — Ottawa, Kansas. Ottawa Municipal (KOWI). Airport Day.
For descriptions of the events in this region, see the online calendar of events. Southwest aviation eventsJul 20 — Houston, Texas. William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU). Wings and Wheels - Raffle Day. Jul 23 - Jul 24 — Dallas, Texas. Dallas Love FIeld (KDAL). Aviation Human Factors and Safety Management Systems Wings Seminar.
For descriptions of the events in this region, see the online calendar of events. Central aviation eventsNo events have been submitted for Central through next weekend. Submit your own in the online calendar of events. Western aviation eventsJul 27 — Winslow, Arizona. Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport (INW). Journeys to Winslow Fly-In.
For descriptions of the events in this region, see the online calendar of events. California aviation eventsJul 20 — Lincoln, California. Lincoln Regional Airport/Karl Harder Field (KLHM). Lincoln Aircraft Display Day. Jul 20 — Hanford, California. Hanford Municipal Airport (KHJO). Display Day, Breakfast, & Young Eagles. Jul 20 — Granite Bay, California. Cong. McClintock (CA-4) talks Aviation Legislation. Jul 21 — La Verne, California. Brackett Field (POC). Summer Fly In . Jul 26 - Jul 28 — Kernville , California. Kern Valley Airport (L05). Fly-in Camping Weekend.
For descriptions of the events in this region, see the online calendar of events. Northwest aviation eventsJul 20 — Hillsboro, Oregon. Stark's Twin Oaks Airpark (7S3). 2013 Oregon Air Rally. Jul 23 — Renton, Washington. Rainier Flight Service (KRNT). FREE Piper Arrow Seminar. Jul 27 — Friday Harbor, Washington. Friday Harbor (KFHR). Friday Harbor Airport Fly-In and Open House.
For descriptions of the events in this region, see the online calendar of events. Hawaii aviation eventsJul 27 — Kapolei, Hawaii. Kalaeloa Airport (PHJR). General Aviation Council of Hawaii Fly In.
For descriptions of the events in this region, see the online calendar of events. Alaska aviation eventsNo events have been submitted for Alaska through next weekend. Submit your own in the online calendar of events. |
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Question: What is the Visual Warning System (VWS)?
Answer: The Visual Warning System signal consists of highly focused red and green lasers designed to illuminate in an alternating red and green signal pattern. These lasers may be directed at specific aircraft suspected of making unauthorized entry into the Washington, D.C., Special Flight Rules Area (DC SFRA) proceeding on a heading or flight path that may be interpreted as a threat or that operate contrary to the operating rules for the DC SFRA. Read more in the Aeronautical Information Manual Section 5-6-6.
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