August 31, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 35	August 31, 2018

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Top Stories

Article

Used Skyhawks a hot item

Prices for 40-year-old airplanes don't typically jump 20 percent in the space of a few months, but that's exactly what's happened to Cessna Skyhawks produced between 1968 and 1976. Values for other popular models are also climbing fast. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Tour the secret city; Soaring family

A short hop from the AOPA Fly-In at Santa Fe, New Mexico, takes you to the birthplace of the atomic age. Also this week, a passion for soaring spans generations of a California family, and Michael Goulian takes the Red Bull Air Race lead. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Aug. 30 >

AOPA Fly-Ins

Go top secret

In 1944, only a few got close to Los Alamos, New Mexico, site of the Manhattan Project. At AOPA's Santa Fe Fly-In, you'll have the chance to see it firsthand. Read more >

Technique and Safety

Safety seminar

Learn from those who came before you

The AOPA Air Safety Institute's new in-person seminar, "ASI Investigates: Weather Accidents," will improve your decision making by teaching the hard lessons learned from weather-related accidents. Learn more >

Video

Weather accidents by the numbers

Weather-related accidents continue to plague general aviation. This AOPA Air Safety Institute video takes a close look at a VFR-into-IMC accident. Watch the video >

Fuel: The lifeblood of flight

Learn about fuel management during all phases of flight by taking this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. Take the quiz >

Video

Formation flying 101

Interested in formation flying? This recorded webinar will answer your questions about getting started, basic techniques, safety, and more. Watch the video >

Pilot Protection Services

Dos and don'ts of maintenance test flights

Maintenance test flights may be advisable or even required in certain situations, but the phrase is sometimes misused to justify flights that take place outside the regulations. Read more >

Advocacy

Remembering John McCain: 'Maverick' and military man

A U.S. senator, two-time presidential candidate, veteran Navy pilot, and prisoner of war, John McCain was many things. His legacy will endure for generations. Read more >

Advocacy

Unleaded avgas testing to resume this fall

Testing that was halted earlier this year on an unleaded avgas under the FAA's Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative will resume this fall, but Swift Fuels has opted out to branch out on its own. Read more >

Advocacy

30 days and out

What does it mean when a notam you need is subject to the Flight Information Services-Broadcast's 30-day limitation? Read more >

Health

Online resource

Tips to ease the special issuance certification process

If you are starting the process of getting a special issuance authorization from the FAA, check out our online resource for tips to gather the necessary tests, reports, and paperwork to make it as painless as possible. Read more >

Technology

Article

Perlan soars to new record

The Perlan 2 glider crew caught one of the most powerful mountain waves in the world to shatter their year-old altitude record on Aug. 26, then topped that mark two days later. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Exiting the hold: Choose your course of study wisely

If you are planning to train for a new certificate or rating, Opinion Leaders blogger Jolie Lucas offers tips to help you find the right course of study. Read more >

Gear

Article

Garmin expands reach with Fltplan.com acquisition

Garmin acquired Fltplan.com, the free flight planning and flight plan filing website and mobile app provider with more than 165,000 registered users. Read more >

Product Brief

'An aviator's field guide to tailwheel flying'

Tailwheel flying is a challenging and rewarding next step for pilots who learned to fly in tricycle-gear aircraft—one that will cement stick-and-rudder technique, if it was not drummed into them during primary training. Read more >

Travel

Article

Healthy snacks that are easy in the cockpit

Say goodbye to snacks that dribble, melt, and crumble in the confines of the cockpit. These healthy snacks will leave you energized and prevent Dorito stains on your upholstery. Read more >

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Financial

Member benefit

AOPA Insurance Agency offers new home and auto coverage

The AOPA Insurance Agency's new member benefit, SnapQuote, is a quick and easy platform that provides access to a full line of personal insurance products from many of the top carriers in the industry. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Goulian takes Red Bull lead

U.S. airshow star Michael Goulian is heading to the final three races of the Red Bull Air Race season in a better position than ever to win it all. Read more >

Article

CAP provides Hurricane Lane damage reports in Hawaii

Civil Air Patrol members in Hawaii were pressed into service during Hurricane Lane to help provide damage reports to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Read more >

Article

Stan Brock never forgot the mission

Stan Brock, author, television personality, pilot, and founder of Remote Area Medical, the humanitarian organization renowned for flying general aviation aircraft to assist communities hit by natural disasters, died Aug. 29. Read more >

Article

Midwest LSA Expo to celebrate 10 years

The Midwest LSA Expo returns Sept. 6 through 8 to Mount Vernon Outland Airport in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Read more >

Mooney International created content

Fill & Fly from Mooney

There's a reason superheroes have sidekicks; these envoys take care of every mundane detail so their bosses can focus on the exciting stuff. That same idea applies to the Fill & Fly factory program from Mooney International. Mooney hatched this apparent plan for world domination in Kerrville, Texas, and launched Fill & Fly at EAA AirVenture 2018. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFIs, California Aeronautical University

California Aeronautical University is hiring certificated flight instructors for its Part 141 professional flight program. CAU offers an ideal aviation training environment conveniently located at Bakersfield Airport in Southern California. 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 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 >

Question of the Week

Question

I would like to know if it would be possible to rent an aircraft or go up with an instructor while I am in South Africa. Whom could I contact?

Answer

AOPA is affiliated with other organizations all over the world through the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations. AOPA South Africa should be able to help you with your questions.

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

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Sep 15-16	Sandston, Virginia; and Tempe, Arizona
Sep 22-23	Colorado Springs, Colorado
Oct 6-7	Santa Clara, California
Oct 13-14	Indianapolis, Indiana; and Dulles, Virginia

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	Milpitas, California; Rogers, Arkansas; and Madison, Wisconsin
Sep 12	Northglenn, Colorado; Fort Worth, Texas; Frederick, Maryland; and Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

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
Sep 22	Lawrenceville, Georgia; Stevensville, Maryland; and Columbus, Ohio

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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