June 8, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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| VOL 20, ISSUE 23 |
June 8, 2018 |
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Top Stories
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| AOPA Annual Report |
| Safeguarding GA's future |
| From fighting the threat of so-called air traffic control privatization to addressing a pilot population that's declining at an alarming rate, AOPA made significant strides in 2017 to position general aviation for the future. Take a look at our annual report to see what we've done for GA. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Speedy Lancair Mako; Inside the smokejumper school |
| Fly the swift Lancair Mako, visit the Museum of Mountain Flying and tour the Smokejumper Visitor Center during AOPA's Missoula Fly-In, and find out how airshow legend Sean D. Tucker's Bob Hoover Academy is making a difference in inner-city teens' lives. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, June 7 > |
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AOPA Fly-Ins
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| Video |
| Join AOPA in Missoula |
| Help us kick off the first 2018 AOPA Fly-In on June 15 and 16 at Missoula, Montana. Prepare for your trip by watching the AOPA Air Safety Institute's video overview of the arrival procedures. Also, visit the event's webpage to download the Pilot Information Packet, notam, and additional information. |
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| Online resource |
| Shop gadgets, airplanes, and more |
| Stop by the exhibit hall, browse the aircraft display, and check out aircraft for sale in the Sellers Corral during AOPA's Missoula Fly-In. And, get decked out with AOPA gear at the AOPA village. Learn more > |
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Technique and Safety
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| The art of the en route chart |
| Which IFR minimum altitude guarantees both navaid reception and obstacle clearance: the MRA, MOCA, MEA, or MCA? This AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz explains the symbology. Take the quiz > |
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| Video |
| Rudder rules |
| The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Safety Tip: The rudder—It gets no respect! reminds us why coordinated flight is the hallmark of a skilled pilot. Don't be guilty of rudder neglect. Watch the video > |
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| Video |
| Flying across the border? |
| Understanding eAPIS: A pilot's guide to online Customs reporting from the AOPA Air Safety Institute explains the electronic Advance Passenger Information System in detail. Bon voyage! Watch the video > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| FAA issues update on unleaded avgas testing |
| The FAA issued a website update on the ongoing testing of two unleaded fuels being evaluated as potential avgas replacements. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Need some shuteye? Sleep medication options for pilots |
| If you think you can make up for a lack of sleep on your days off, you could be falling into a dangerous trap. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Blog |
| Mechanic invests in aviation's future |
| Joshua Knowlton is doing his part to stem the projected aviation mechanic shortage by giving back through a scholarship. Opinion Leaders blogger Jolie Lucas shares how one person can make a difference. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Article |
| skyBeacon certification expected by AirVenture |
| An Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out transmitter that's also a wingtip position light could be market-ready in time for EAA AirVenture for $1,849. Read more > |
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| Article |
| S-TEC 3100 autopilot approved for Cessna 177 |
| Genesys Aerosystems announced receiving a Cessna 177 supplemental type certificate for the S-TEC 3100 autopilot, with plans to begin shipping units in June. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Slideshow |
| Sleek little airplanes and big steam trains |
| Fly to Ely, Nevada, in mid-June to see the country's newest air races, or visit any time to ride the steam train, dig for garnets, and enjoy a steak behind bars in the jailhouse. Read 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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| Member benefit |
| Professional aircraft brokers are there to help |
| First-time aircraft buyers should take a tip from seasoned purchasers and turn to a professional aircraft broker to help smooth the buying process. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Samaritan Aviation's Mark Palm |
| Floatplane pilot, mechanic, and Samaritan Aviation founder Mark Palm flies a remote section of the Sepik River in Papua, New Guinea, delivering hope and aid to local residents; plus, catch up on the latest aviation news in this week's Hangar Talk podcast. Listen to the podcast > |
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| Article |
| Sonex Aircraft founder retires |
| Sonex Aircraft President and founder John Monnett retired June 2 from the kitplane manufacturer that bills itself as "the sport aircraft reality check." Read more > |
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| Article |
| Airvan 10 crashes during spin test |
| A GippsAero GA10 Airvan crashed near Mojave, California, on June 4 during spin certification testing, according to several news reports. Read more > |
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| Aerobatic pilot Dan Buchanan killed in airshow performance |
| Hang glider pilot Dan Buchanan was killed in an airshow crash at Idaho's Mountain Home Air Force Base on June 2. Read more > |
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| Electric aircraft crashes during test flight |
| A Magnus Aircraft eFusion crashed May 31 in Hungary during a test flight, killing both people on board. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Flight instructors, Pro-Flight Aviation Inc. |
| Pro-Flight Aviation Inc., a fixed-base operator in Seattle that provides maintenance, flight training, flight line, and concierge services, is seeking full- and part-time certificated flight instructors. 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 an aviation finance account executive, web application developer, marketing coordinator, aviation writer, receptionist, marketing manager, medical certification specialist, High School Aviation Initiative curriculum specialist, web project manager, and contracts manager. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
For my upcoming flight review, my instructor has assigned me a cross-country to plan by hand. Everything is going well, except that I can't remember whether VFR cruising altitudes are based on true or magnetic course. Where can I find the answer? |
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VFR cruising altitudes are based on magnetic course (see 14 CFR 91.159).
Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA. |
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Education & Seminars
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| Flight Instructor Refresher Courses |
| Jun 9-10 |
Santa Clara, California; and Tempe, Arizona |
| Jun 23-24 |
Lake Mary, Florida |
| Jul 14-15 |
Jacksonville, Florida; and Frederick, Maryland |
| Aug 4-5 |
Reno, Nevada |
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| Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. |
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| Rusty Pilots Seminars |
| Jun 9 |
South Lake Tahoe, California; Palo Alto, California; Wichita, Kansas; and Batavia, Ohio |
| Jun 16 |
Englewood, Colorado; Marshfield, Massachusetts; Missoula, Montana; Stevensville, Maryland; and Eastland, Texas |
| Jun 23 |
Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Jun 30 |
West Chicago, Illinois; and Twin Falls, Idaho |
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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
Dan Namowitz
David Tulis
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Melissa Whitehouse |
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