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GA NewsAOPA makes financing easier for membersAOPA launched an expansive new aviation finance company June 3 that will give members greater access to lending options for aircraft purchases and avionics upgrades. The new service, AOPA Aviation Finance Company, LLC (AAF), will offer more flexible financing options through a collection of banks—rather than with just one institution. This will allow AAF to identify the best loan options for members and ultimately deliver competitive terms for each aviation transaction. AAF will not be loaning money directly, but instead be acting as a broker. Read more >> Tornadoes, floods beset the heartlandThe tornado that struck El Reno, west of Oklahoma City, on May 31 tossed two aircraft outside the destroyed Canadian Valley Technology Center building, and left two others entangled in debris, said Greg Winters, the center's superintendent. Meanwhile, flood waters from heavy rains neared a crest along the Mississippi River near St. Louis, submerging two runways of a general aviation airport north of the city. Read more >> Solar Impulse reaches St. Louis on zero fuel
EAA mobilizes against AirVenture user feesEAA is calling on pilots for help to prevent user fees from being imposed on EAA AirVenture 2013. EAA Chairman Jack Pelton said imposing such a fee puts "a price tag" on safety. Read more >> FAA approves longer service life for Eclipse JetsA sophisticated welding process used to build Eclipse twin jets extends the airframe life, and the FAA has now approved longer limits. In addition, Eclipse and SimCom Training Centers are offering a new full-motion, Level D simulator for training at SimCom's center in Orlando, Fla. Read more >> New Dynon 'SkyView' productsDynon Avionics has begun shipping a new series of products related to its highly integrated SkyView glass panels. Read more >> Mission: RemembranceChris Polhemus has flown over the beaches of Normandy on the anniversary of D-Day before, but in 2014 he hopes to return at the controls of a C-47, dropping paratroopers in the early-morning darkness. Read more >> New Great Lakes aerobatic biplane unveiledWaco Classic Aircraft Corp. officially unveiled the first conforming new production Great Lakes 2T-1A-2, an aerobatic biplane. Read more >> NASA dirigible hangar at Moffett up for grabs
Friends rally to support mechanic's pledgeFriends and strangers are standing behind the helicopter mechanic who took responsibility for the in-flight power loss that nearly caused a helicopter crash. Brant Swigart may yet lose his certificate, and his livelihood, but his honesty and character have sparked a fundraising effort that stretches far and wide. Read more >> Stewart wins 2013 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship
AOPA seeks young pilot to send to FranceIt could be the perfect two-week getaway: a free trip to France to participate in the Tour Aérien Des Jeunes Pilotes. One American pilot between the ages of 18 and 24 will have the opportunity to fly in an air race in France from July 15 through 28. Read more >> Smoke Eagles Flying Club: Good friends, good airplanesLow-cost flying, a refundable buy-in fee, and dues that cover all fixed operating costs are among the benefits of being a member of the Fullerton, Calif., Smoke Eagles Flying Club. Read more >>
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With the 149 federal contract control towers that faced sequestration-induced shutdowns spared by Congress until Sept. 30, AOPA and other aviation organizations are working to secure the program's funding in Fiscal Year 2014. Read more >>
In 10 years, the FAA has created more than 3,000 approaches utilizing Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) GPS technology, expanding access to small airports. Read more >>
Airport planning consultancy Harris, Miller, Miller, and Hansen (HMMH) is asking AOPA members to take a five-minute survey on glint and glare they may have experienced around airports with large solar panel concentrations. An FAA-funded survey is being conducted by HMMH under the Airport Cooperative Research Program's "Guidebook for Energy Facilities' Compatibility with Airports and Airspace Project #02-38." Survey answers are confidential. Learn more on the Airport Cooperative Research Program's website.
AOPA FlyQ Pocket Version 1.1 features a quicker way to search for airports by city and state, allows pilots to file wind-optimized flight plans, and offers weather briefings (graphical and text based) from either CSC DUATS or DTC DUAT. Read more >>
You've decided to sell your beloved aircraft. But that is only the first step in a process that ends when you hand over the keys to the buyer. To help members with this important decision, AOPA offers many resources, including an online guide to selling an aircraft and a knowledgeable staff of experts in the toll-free Pilot Information Center (800/USA-AOPA). Check out these five tips—ranging from what payment method to ask for to preparing to transfer the aircraft—that will help with the aircraft selling process. Read more >>
Your aviation medical examiner can issue a medical certificate in the office if you have certain conditions. Find out details on what you need to bring with you to the AME should you have arthritis, asthma, or hypothyroidism. Log in to read more >>
CFIs train their students to minimize risks and prepare for the future. AOPA recommends instructors carry CFI insurance to minimize their own liability risks. It is wise to understand the CFI insurance that you purchase, as there are significant differences. Some will only cover you while you are in the aircraft. Read more >>
Alamo, Enterprise, and National are supporting AOPA members by offering car rental discounts of up to 25 percent every day and through sponsorship of AOPA Aviation Summit, AOPA Airports, and the Fly-Outs feature in AOPA Pilot. They also provide financial support that helps AOPA promote, protect, and defend GA. Learn more >>
While originally designed for fishermen in the Florida sun and heat, Eddie Bauer Performance Fishing Shirts are equally adept at protecting pilots from summer's harshest elements. These high-performance shirts, sold with the AOPA insignia in the AOPA Store, offer pilots UPF 50+ protection and a moisture control system that actively moves moisture away from your body to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable with plenty of room for movement. Choose from short and long sleeves, and find more merchandise in the AOPA Store.
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.
Picture PerfectAOPA's online photo gallery allows you to upload your own aviation photography as well as view, rate, and comment on others' photos. Your favorite aviation images from AOPA Pilot are still available online through this new gallery. Take a look, and submit your own photos!! |
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Engage in AviationCheck out user-submitted events from your region. 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.
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QUIZ ME!Here's an edited question asked by an AOPA member who contacted our aviation services staff through the AOPA Pilot Information Center. Test your knowledge.
Question: While performing a takeoff from a short runway, should I always retract the landing gear immediately after liftoff to reduce drag?
Answer: No. In some airplanes, the landing gear retraction process will cause a momentary increase in drag. Since the process can take several seconds, it may be best to leave the landing gear extended until a positive rate of climb is established. Otherwise, the increase in drag may cause the airplane to settle back onto the surface at a time when most of the useable runway is behind you. For a comparison between fixed and retractable gear airplanes, check out this recent article from AOPA Pilot.
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. Call 800/USA-AOPA (800/872-2672), or email to [email protected]. |
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