AUGUST 22, 2014 - VOL 16, ISSUE 34

AOPA Fly-Ins

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Successful in Spokane

"I want to spend every day here!" cried a small boy as the fourth 2014 AOPA Regional Fly-In in Spokane, Washington, came to a close at Felts Field Aug. 16. Read more...  

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Spokane Fly-In generates buzz

Attendees at AOPA's Spokane Fly-In used social media to share the excitement and offer their impressions of the event. Read more...  

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Fun in the Southern California sun

Chino Airport, home of the Sept. 20 AOPA Fly-In, has a rich heritage. It was built in the early 1940s as a training base for Army Air Corps pilots, and the airport still sees a lot of active World War II-era aircraft, whether flown by individual owners based there or one of the field's two world-class aviation museums. Flo's Airport Café, where the area's agricultural and aviation interests intersect, also has plenty of history—it has operated on the field for 50 years. Read more...  

Technique and Safety

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Pilot's lessons from engine out

Veteran airshow performer Billy Werth teaches students to consider roads in case of emergency. On Aug. 10, he took his own advice. Read more...  

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A tale of two ILSs

If you think shooting any old ILS to minimums is straightforward, think again. Fly into the mountainous and foggy Southern Vermont Regional Airport and learn why there's a lot more to it than just following a glideslope to minimums. Take the quiz...

IFR Fix

Coded weather? GMAB!

If it's been a while, try starting your next proficiency session by getting the weather with a pad, not the iPad. Read more...  

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Flying to help others

Are you a volunteer pilot, or have you considered becoming one? Whether you're curious about what it takes or want to brush up on safety guidelines and passenger comfort recommendations, check out the Air Safety Institute's Public Benefit Flying: Balancing Safety and Compassion online course. Immerse yourself in the world of giving through flying—the reward is priceless. Take the course...

Blog

Pushing the envelope

How far should pilots go to modify an aircraft? Should pilots get transition training with unfamiliar aircraft? AOPA Foundation President Bruce Landsberg weighs these questions while discussing the NTSB's factual report of Micron CEO Steve Appleton's fatal accident in a Lancair IV-TP. Read more...  

Health

Members only

Select your AME carefully

AOPA is actively pursuing the relaxation of third class medical requirements for pilots flying recreationally. For now, though, pilots still have to undergo medical examinations, and choosing an aviation medical examiner can be an important part of your FAA medical certification renewal experience. Read more...  

Opinion

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Judgment, and the day

A day after getting checked out in a Schleicher ASK 21 two-place fiberglass sailplane, Opinion Leaders blogger Amy Laboda writes that she was "aching to fly." But the winds that day were gusting near 40 knots. The towplane and pilot sat at the end of the runway, waiting for a signal from her as to whether she would fly. Did she decide to go up, or wait to fly another day?  

Gear

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Lightspeed PFX gets personal

With all the recent attention to in-the-ear and on-the-ear headsets, Lightspeed has fired back with a new cutting-edge, over-the-ear model that takes noise attenuation and audio processing to new levels. Read more...  

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Machado launches how-to book

Respected author and aviation funnyman Rod Machado has written a new book he hopes will get you back to basics. Read more...  

Apps of the week

Aviate, navigate, communicate—and calculate

With all of the calculations pilots are required to do for every flight, here's a look at five apps that can help with that process. Read more...  

Travel

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Total immersion

"A lot of firsts" is how Kayla Graham describes participating in an air rally designed to promote France's general aviation sector. Read more...  

Aircraft Maintenance

Handling maintenance on the fly

Having to deal with any form of aircraft maintenance when you're far from home isn't fun. Your resources are limited, you don't necessarily know the local fixed-base operator, and your options may be very limited. When you're away from home, it's in your best interest to become your own maintenance manager and advocate. Read more...  

Financial

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Beechcraft, Cessna clubs merge

The Beechcraft Flying Club and the Cessna Flying Club, groups with a long and storied history, have merged to create the new Textron Aviation Employees' Flying Club. Read more...  

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FAA warns flight sharing services

The FAA has delivered unfavorable opinions to two online startups offering a new twist on an old idea: sharing flights and expenses. While private pilots may share certain costs with passengers under certain circumstances, they cross the line when spreading the word. Read more...  

Member benefits

AOPA Insurance Services welcomes new partner Liberty Mutual

AOPA Insurance Services has partnered with Liberty Mutual Insurance to provide AOPA members with an auto and home insurance benefit program. Read more...  

News and Notes

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Adrenaline insider

Red Bull celebrated National Aviation Day Aug. 19 with the first in a series of profiles of the Red Bull Air Force extreme athletes. The online videos, a total of 10 to be released, include a perspective on what drives athletes to push the limits of skydiving at its most extreme. Read more...  

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FAA urges GA survey participation

The FAA is making a final push to urge AOPA members to participate in its thirty-sixth annual General Aviation Survey. Read more...  

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Port-A-Cool wants you to chill out

Port-A-Cool is trying to keep things cold with its new Hurricane evaporative cooler. Read more...  

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Brits dominate Ascot

British pilots thrilled their home crowd and tightened up the Red Bull Air Race World Championship Aug. 17 in Ascot, United Kingdom. Paul Bonhomme and Nigel Lamb dominated a windy day, with Bonhomme closing within two points of the series lead with three races remaining—including the two U.S. stops. Read more...  

Poll

'AOPA Pilot' debuts new look in 1979

Visit ancient ruins; see the Beech Skipper, Taylorcraft, and Piper Aerostar; and celebrate forty years of AOPA with the 1979 anniversary edition of AOPA Pilot magazine. Vote for your favorite as members continue narrowing the covers to the best in AOPA's history. Vote for your favorite cover...  

Blog

Take me out to the airport

There's nothing like a family fun day out. A recent fly-in at Tazewell County Airport in Virginia showed that the airport can be the place to be for the whole family. "And I'm not talking about a couple of family members tolerating it while one (the pilot) runs around like a kid at Christmas," writes AOPA Director of eMedia Alyssa J. Miller. "I'm talking about families lounging around, listening to music, playing, laughing, and spending quality time together like hanging out at an airport and watching airplanes is the most natural, inviting pastime in the world." Read more...  

Attention members: Is your member profile up to date?

In order to ensure you are receiving what you need and to better develop member benefits and services, AOPA wants to make sure it has your most up-to-date information. Update your contact and aircraft information, view your Air Safety Institute transcripts, set your home airport, update your proxy status, update your credit card information, and more! Update your profile...

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Assistant chief flight instructor, LETU

LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, seeks an experienced flight instructor to serve as assistant chief flight instructor. This is a year-round position with responsibilities including classroom teaching, flight instruction, course material preparation, mentorship, and other responsibilities. Read the full job description...

AOPA career opportunities

Join the AOPA team

Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? We're looking for a financial analyst, contract Air Safety Institute presenter, major gift officer, AOPA Live producer/videographer I, and account manager II. To learn more about other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online.

Forums

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