August 10, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 32	August 10, 2018

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Top Stories

Article

Demand for trainers drives manufacturing gains

Demand for trainers brightened the second-quarter shipment and billing data that the General Aviation Manufacturers Association released on Aug. 6. Read more >

You Can Fly

5,000 success stories and counting

A software architect from Scottsdale, Arizona, who had not flown for 17 years is back in the cockpit following his participation in the AOPA Rusty Pilots program—and it was easier than he expected. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Fly the Turbine Legend; Back to the joy of flight

Get behind the controls of a Turbine Legend, a warbird stand-in with mind-bending performance. Thousands are taking to the skies through AOPA's You Can Fly initiatives: Meet the 5,000th Rusty Pilot to get back in the left seat and learn best practices for flying clubs. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Aug. 9 >

AOPA Fly-Ins

Article

Santa Fe smiles

From its adobe-mission architecture to its rich cultural history, Santa Fe, New Mexico, exudes a vibe you'll not find many places. That's part of what makes AOPA's Fly-In there Sept. 14 and 15 a real treat. Read more >

Technique and Safety

Video

Which way out?

How do you evacuate a submerged airplane? In the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Real Pilot Story: Underwater escape, Bryan Webster recounts his experience and shares water egress techniques. Watch the video >

Video

Fuel facts

The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Ask ATC: Minimum fuel vs. fuel emergency video explains that what you say is as important as when you say it. Watch the video >

Online resource

Take safety to go

Want to share safety information? Use the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Safety to Go portal to download seminar and video presentations for your flying club, fly-in, or flight school. New products are added quarterly. Learn more >

Advocacy

Groups urge caution on flight sharing

General aviation groups urged lawmakers to be cautious about allowing private pilots to participate in online flight sharing services, citing concerns about safety and pilot liability, among other unintended consequences. Read more >

Advocacy

Flight test delays to decrease

If a checkride is in your future, you might not have to wait long to get on an examiner's schedule, thanks to a new move from the FAA. Read more >

Advocacy

AOPA backs drone preemption

AOPA joined a coalition calling for the defeat of an amendment to the pending FAA reauthorization bill that would allow state and local regulation of drones, citing harm that would result. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA seeks wake turbulence encounter reports

An encounter with another aircraft's wake turbulence does not have to result in an accident for the FAA to want to learn about the circumstances under which it occurred. Read more >

Health

Video

Fly Well: Benefits of BasicMed

Dr. Jonathan Sackier explains how BasicMed can get you back in the air. Watch the video >

Technology

Article

New head-up display rounds the bend

MyGoFlight said the firm is weeks away from bringing the benefits of a sophisticated head-up display within reach of owners of certified high-performance piston singles. Read more >

Slideshow

Behind the scenes of AirVenture's drone show

The July 26 night airshow at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, marked the first time drones had joined the popular after-dark attraction. AOPA went behind the scenes to see how the show is created. Watch the slideshow >

Gear

Article

WingBug is a handful

A team of pilots with backgrounds in technology has introduced WingBug, a portable, self-contained pitot static measuring system that works via an iOS app. Read more >

Created by BendixKing

New touch screen primary rocks the cockpit

The BendixKing AeroVue™ Touch is a low-cost display available for 353 aircraft types that offers powerful and intuitive touch-screen capabilities with the highest screen resolution on the market today. The system enhances safety by consolidating essential flight information onto one screen. Read more >

Travel

Video

Three routes to Alaska

Learn about the challenges, pros, and cons of each of the three most commonly flown routes from the lower 48 to Alaska—the Coast, the Trench, and the Highway. Watch the video >

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Financial

Fraud alert: Scammers charge high aircraft registration fees

AOPA members have received letters from a company called the National Aviation Center stating that their aircraft registration is expiring soon and that the company can renew it for them for $65. Aircraft owners should disregard the letters—they are a scam. Aircraft registration is completed through the FAA for $5. Learn more about aircraft registration renewal >

Member benefit

Five things you need to tell your finance broker

If you want to save as much money as possible on interest rates and loan fees when you buy an aircraft, answer these five questions for your finance broker. Read more >

Member benefit

Savvy shoppers save

Comparison shopping to find the best deal is a good idea—saving yourself the hassle and letting AOPA Insurance Services do the work for you is even better. Read more >

News and Notes

AOPA Super Cub Sweepstakes

Super Cubs the Alaskan way

Piper Super Cubs are one of the most popular and most modified light aircraft in Alaska. AOPA turned to local talent to help make its sweepstakes airplane a standout. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': AOPA Sweeps Super Cub chat

AOPA Sweeps Super Cub project manager Alyssa Cobb describes the aircraft and some of the interesting questions pilots ask about it. Plus, stick around for the latest headlines. Listen to the podcast >

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Prevention extends to aircraft hoses

A bad hose that could have caused an engine fire nearly derailed A&P mechanic Jeff Simon's trip to EAA AirVenture, a powerful reminder that removing and inspecting hoses at regular intervals is well worth the trouble. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Simon.) Read more >

Article

Continental makes progress on factory

Continental Motors Group said work has begun building the foundation for a nearly 275,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama. Read more >

Online Resource

Flying club FAQs

Here's what you need to know about FAA policies affecting flying clubs. Read more >

Member benefit

Dollars for drone pilots

AOPA's drone-flying members will have a leg up on the Part 107 competition and new discounts thanks to a partnership with PrecisionHawk. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation Job Board

Job of the week: Chief flight instructor, Eastern Kentucky University

The Department of Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Kentucky University is accepting applications for a chief flight instructor. The person will be responsible for providing and ensuring quality flight instruction as well as overseeing, mentoring, and evaluating the flight instructor staff. 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 senior director of publications, 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, insurance customer service representative, and marketing project manager. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Question of the Week

Question

I recently lost my pilot certificate. How can I replace it?

Answer

There are several ways to replace a lost or stolen airman certificate. The easiest and quickest way to get a replacement is to make the request online through the FAA Airmen Services website. Other options take much longer because they use regular mail for both the request and delivery of the new certificate.

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

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Aug 18-19	Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 25-26	Fort Worth, Texas
Sep 15-16	Sandston, Virginia; and Tempe, Arizona
Sep 22-23	Colorado Springs, Colorado

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 11	Burnet, Texas; Butler, Pennsylvania; and Marion, Iowa
Aug 12	Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania
Aug 18	Belleville, Michigan; and Fullerton, California
Aug 25	Fort Worth, Texas; and Albany, Oregon

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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