August 3, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 31	August 3, 2018

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Top Stories

Pilot magazine

Sharing the love of flight

For a new, passionate generation of pilots, Instagram lets them connect with other aviators in a way that hanging out at the airport can't match. Check out the amazing photos and stories of six pilots who have thousands of Instagram followers. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Fire-breathing 'Draco'; AirVenture wrap

A red Wilga dubbed Draco has PT6 power and incredible performance you must see for yourself. Watch that beast in action and see what else you may have missed at EAA AirVenture. Also this week, British lawmakers visit AOPA to compare notes on advancing general aviation. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Aug. 2 >

Technique and Safety

Article

Patty Wagstaff headlines NTSB safety forum

Aerobatic great Patty Wagstaff and general aviation safety panelists discuss the causes of loss-of-control accidents and potential solutions. Read more >

Article

King Schools opens Cessna training system to all providers

Any flight school, college, university, or high school can now access the Cessna Flight Training System that King Schools and Cessna Aircraft have developed over 20 years. Read more >

IFR Fix

Other people's IFR

It's one of those days when even the ducks are walking, but you hear an aircraft engine operating at low altitude overhead. Who would be flying so low in such bad weather? Read more >

Video

Wise weather planning strategies

What's your approach to getting the right information at the right time? The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Weather Wise: Gathering information video shares how to find and use the system that fits your needs. Watch the video >

Video

The final link in the chain

The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Accident Case Study: Final approach reminds us to get in-flight weather updates, select alternates, and recognize and declare an emergency—not waiting until it's too late. Watch the video >

Take the Yankee or Zulu approach?

Two ILS approaches to the same runway? The AOPA Air Safety Institute's "A tale of two ILSs" quiz explains why there's more to it than following a glideslope to minimums. Take the quiz >

Advocacy

UK Parliament members visit AOPA

AOPA hosts members of the U.K. Parliament to share experiences and strategies. Read more >

Advocacy

San Francisco Class B airspace redesign takes effect soon

The redesign of San Francisco's Class B airspace will take effect Aug. 16 in a more compact configuration. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Journey of SSRIs in aviation

The stigma of depression often keeps folks from getting help, and before the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, there were few medication options. Here's what pilots need to know about SSRIs and the FAA. Read more >

Technology

Article

Stratos stretches new jet

The Stratos 716 very light jet introduced in July is based on a theory that bigger is better. Read more >

Article

Switchblade touted as flying sports car

The Samson Switchblade, scheduled to fly later in 2018, could reach more than 125 mph on the ground and up to 190 mph in the air. Read more >

Article

Flight Design highlights CTLSi GT

Flight Design expects to deliver 20 CTLSi GT (Grand Touring Edition) aircraft this year. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Physical preparations for a polar circumnavigation

Flying around the world, especially via the poles, can take a toll on a pilot. Find out how Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis is preparing for the flight and making sure his body is in top shape. Read more >

Gear

Article

AeroVonics introduces economical glass

AeroVonics is poised to enter the avionics market with its AV-20-S, a two-inch-diameter, self-contained multifunction display, at a price point lower than similar products from other manufacturers. Read more >

Article

Appareo launches innovative Stratus app

Appareo's free Stratus Horizon Pro iOS app displays a backup attitude heading reference system, offers radio playback capability, and can deliver firmware updates to Stratus receivers. But a coming radio transcription function is the feature that really turned heads. Read more >

Travel

Pilot magazine

Will fly for food

We seek out good food, good service, and a good atmosphere when we're looking for a place to land and dine. Check out these airport restaurants across the country. Read more >

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Financial

Article

Mooney turns 70, launches incentive

Mooney International announced a new factory incentive program called Fill and Fly. It's designed to cover almost all the operating costs of aircraft ownership. Read more >

News and Notes

You Can Fly

AOPA courses to help NYC high schoolers 'soar'

A New York City public high school will teach the AOPA You Can Fly program's ninth-grade curriculum in an expansion of career-education offerings made possible by a $2.65 million infusion from the city. Read more >

Article

Hank Coates named CEO of Commemorative Air Force

The Commemorative Air Force has named Henry "Hank" Coates, a former U.S. Navy aviator and flight training executive, as its new president and CEO. Read more >

Article

Mission Aviation Fellowship lands new amphibious Caravan

A new Cessna Caravan on Wipline 8750 amphibious floats will soon head to Papua, Indonesia, to replace Mission Aviation Fellowship's 20,000-plus-hour amphibious Caravan that has served faithfully for 30 years. Read more >

Slideshow

Military aircraft take AirVenture stage

Military aircraft—whether privately owned or from current military inventory—have been a staple of EAA AirVenture, and the 2018 show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was no exception. Read more >

Article

AirVenture news in brief

We bring you a host of innovations and updates from EAA AirVenture as "The World's Busiest Control Tower" calls it a wrap for 2018. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: AOPA marketing manager

AOPA is looking for a marketing manager with a strong digital background to coordinate and execute acquisition projects with a cross-functional team to drive new membership growth. The role requires creativity, collaboration, and digital focus that injects innovation and ideas into every part of AOPA's work. Read the full description and apply today >

AOPA career opportunities

Join the AOPA team

Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA is looking for a regulatory affairs director, renewals insurance account executive, new business insurance account executive, foundation communication director, aviation finance account executive, web application developer, aviation writer, High School Initiative project manager, and insurance customer service representative. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Question of the Week

Question

I received my remote pilot certificate almost two years ago. What do I need to do to keep this certificate current?

Answer

If you're a Part 61 certificated pilot with a current flight review, you must complete the Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Recurrent course (ALC-515), available on the FAA Safety Team website, every two years. If you aren't a Part 61 certificated pilot (or you are and don't have a current flight review), you must take an FAA aeronautical knowledge test (test code UGR) once every two years. In either case, you should retain your results to prove your currency.

Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Aug 4-5	Reno, Nevada
Aug 18-19	Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 25-26	Fort Worth, Texas
Sep 15-16	Sandston, Virginia; and Tempe, Arizona

For a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. Can't make it in person? Sign up for the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Online eFIRC.

Safety Seminars

Sep 4	Green Bay, Wisconsin; Reno, Nevada; and Wichita, Kansas
Sep 5	Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Sacramento, California; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Sep 6	Madison, Wisconsin; Milpitas, California; and Rogers, Arkansas
Sep 12	Fort Worth, Texas; Northglenn, Colorado; Frederick, Maryland; and Minneapolis, Minnesota

Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Aug 4	Sugar Land, Texas; Portage des Sioux, Missouri; Seattle, Washington; Apopka, Florida; and Hastings, Michigan
Aug 11	Burnet, Texas; Butler, Pennsylvania; and Marion, Iowa
Aug 12	Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania
Aug 18	Belleville, Michigan; and Fullerton, California

AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars are sponsored by Sporty's. For a complete schedule, visit the AOPA Hangar. (Log in to the AOPA Hangar using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.)

Aviation Calendar

Want something to do this weekend? Planning an aviation getaway? See AOPA's enhanced calendar of events. You can filter events, add an event, or search all events in the calendar. (Log in to the AOPA Hangar using your AOPA website username and password to search the events or to add an event.) Before you take off on an adventure, make sure you check our current aviation weather provided by Jeppesen.

For airport details, including FBO fuel prices, see AOPA Airports. AOPA does not endorse or assume responsibility for the events submitted and listed in the calendar.

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