August 24, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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| VOL 20, ISSUE 34 |
August 24, 2018 |
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Top Stories
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| Article |
| Garmin sues uAvionix for patent infringement |
| Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast hardware maker uAvionix disputes Garmin's patent-infringement claim, and says the lawsuit will not affect certification or product delivery. (Photo courtesy of uAvionix; composite image by AOPA staff.) Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Santa Fe scene; Accelerated training |
| Rich history and culture offer many reasons to circle Santa Fe, New Mexico, on your AOPA Fly-In calendar. Also this week, a university summer camp helps soloed students finish their private pilot certificate in 30 days for under $2,000. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Aug. 23 > |
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AOPA Fly-Ins
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| Be a part of the fun in Santa Fe |
| Fly to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to take in the high desert and AOPA's Fly-In Sept. 14 and 15. While enjoying the rich local art, shopping, and outdoor scenes, join the fun behind the scenes of the fly-in by volunteering. Learn more > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Video |
| Don't let CFIT happen |
| The obstacles that pose a threat to flying have changed, but so has the technology to see them. Learn more in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video. Watch the video > |
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| Podcast |
| Passing the torch |
| Country music great Aaron Tippin discusses the joys and challenges of teaching his son to fly. This episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast focuses on fathers passing on their love of general aviation. Listen now > |
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| If you see something, say something |
| General aviation security is a community effort. This AOPA Air Safety Institute course is a great refresher on the small steps we can take to protect our airplanes and airports. Take the course now > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA's Rudinger to serve on RTCA board |
| AOPA Vice President of Government Affairs Melissa Rudinger has been elected to the Board of Directors of RTCA, the private, not-for-profit association that works to establish aviation's modernization standards. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| ATC wants your pireps. Really. |
| You're 30 miles from your destination airport when you hear the pilot of another inbound aircraft report turbulence that you're about to fly into. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Science behind cockpit warnings explained |
| Human factors engineers are putting new emphasis on understanding how pilots can miss cockpit avionics and automation warnings, and on figuring out a better way to command pilots' attention during critical phases of flight. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Bye flies solar-electric prototype |
| Bye Aerospace announced Aug. 20 a successful first flight for a solar-electric aircraft created with surveillance and patrol missions in mind. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Blog |
| Behind the search and rescue for Alaska tour flight |
| Alaska Range sightseeing pilot and Opinion Leaders blogger Leighan Falley takes you inside the search for a de Havilland Beaver that impacted Thunder Mountain in Denali National Park. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Aerocor adds data analysis for Cirrus, Eclipse models |
| Aircraft sales organization Aerocor has acquired data-analysis web platform Cirrus Reports and announced the immediate expansion of the website to support several makes and models of jet aircraft. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Biking, hiking, and a giant frying pan |
| What's a summer or fall excursion without a hike in the hills, a lobster lunch by the ocean, or joining the traditional celebration of a small town's favorite breakfast food? Read more > |
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| Online resource |
| Adventure awaits in Canada |
| Do the end-of-summer doldrums have you down? Canada offers some fabulous cool-weather getaways. Here are tips for flying your aircraft north of the border. Learn more > |
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| Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our free AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter. |
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Financial
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| Aircraft ownership: There's more than cost |
| The value of aircraft ownership goes beyond cost: Aircraft owner Dave Irwin explains how the "deeply personal" decision to own and operate an aircraft "ultimately carries with it a responsibility that far exceeds simple economics." |
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| Member benefit |
| Understand your aircraft's value |
| Insuring your aircraft for an appropriate value is one of the most important aspects of aviation insurance. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| Organize financing in advance of a purchase |
| Aircraft buyers with pre-approved financing can quickly move through the buying process. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet on Las Vegas flight line |
| Aspiring Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet pilots can learn the ropes during dual flight lessons in Las Vegas for an hourly rate starting at $1,500. Read more > |
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| You Can Fly |
| Successful DC-area flying club seeks 'smart growth' |
| With five aircraft and 65 members, the TTS Flying Club near Washington, D.C., eyed its options for growth and improvement during a recent AOPA Flying Club Workshop. Read more > |
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| 2019 GAMA high school aviation challenge opens |
| The General Aviation Manufacturers Association opened registration and expanded the number of participant slots from 130 to 150 for the 2019 Aviation Design Challenge. The competition challenges U.S. high school students to design a virtual Cessna 172SP that's as fast and fuel-efficient as possible. To learn more, see the Aviation Design Challenge website.
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': ERAU President Barry Butler |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President Barry Butler talks about how the flight training institution is tackling the looming pilot shortage; plus, stick around for the latest headlines. Listen to the podcast > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Chief flight instructor, Eastern Kentucky University |
| Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky, is seeking a chief flight instructor. This position is 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 > |
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| AOPA career opportunities |
| Join the AOPA team |
| Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA is looking for a staff accountant, human resources director, publications senior director, insurance customer service representative, High School Initiative project manager, renewals insurance agent, regulatory affairs director, new business aviation insurance agent, aviation finance account executive, and marketing project manager. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
I'm trying to figure out the FAA's definition of cross-country flight time. There seem to be varied opinions. Where can I find the definition? |
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The definitions of terms like "cross-country time" can be found in 14 CFR 61.1. The definition of "cross-country time" depends on the certificate being sought and aircraft flown, which may explain the confusion.
Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA. |
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Education & Seminars
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| Flight Instructor Refresher Courses |
| Aug 25-26 |
Fort Worth, Texas |
| Sep 15-16 |
Sandston, Virginia; and Tempe, Arizona |
| Sep 22-23 |
Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Oct 6-7 |
Santa Clara, California |
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| Safety Seminars |
| Aug 24 |
Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Aug 25 |
Anchorage, Alaska |
| Sep 4 |
Green Bay, Wisconsin; Reno, Nevada; and Wichita, Kansas |
| Sep 5 |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Sacramento, California; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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| Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. |
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| Rusty Pilots Seminars |
| Aug 25 |
Fort Worth, Texas; and Albany, Oregon |
| Sep 1 |
Murrieta, California |
| Sep 8 |
Madison, Wisconsin; Gulf Shores, Alabama; and Downers Grove, Illinois |
| Sep 15 |
Santa Fe, New Mexico; Springfield, Kentucky; Rochester, New York; and Watford City, North Dakota |
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| 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.) |
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Aviation Calendar
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| 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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Jim Moore
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