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News & Media May 18, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter

May 18, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter

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VOL 20, ISSUE 20 May 18, 2018
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Top Stories
AOPA
Article
Inside a P–51 engine-out, off-airport landing
A P–51 Mustang in a 21-airplane formation loses power. The subsequent emergency and off-airport landing are recorded by in-cockpit cameras, and British warbird pilot Mark Levy shares what was going through his mind. Read more >
Article
Continental explains factory Skyhawk diesel plan
Continental Motors Group details its retrofit diesel plan for Cessna Skyhawks after Textron Aviation caught the general aviation world by surprise when it recently pulled the plug on the diesel-powered Cessna Skyhawk JT-A. Read more >
AOPA Live This Week
Mustang emergency; Stearmans carry the mail
A pilot shares lessons learned after surviving a P–51 engine failure. One pilot lands and rolls less than 10 feet at the short-takeoff-and-landing competition in Valdez, Alaska. And, Stearman Speedmail biplanes return to action to celebrate the airmail centennial. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, May 17 >
AOPA Fly-Ins
Article
AOPA's Missoula Fly-In to feature STOL demos
The backcountry flavor and Rocky Mountain ambiance of the AOPA Fly-In at Missoula International Airport in Montana June 15 and 16 will set the perfect scene for exciting short-takeoff-and-landing demonstrations. Read more >
Technique and Safety
Article
Valdez STOL distances get shorter
Poor weather in the days leading up to the fifteenth Valdez Fly-In and Air Show in Alaska held down the 2018 attendance—but it did not keep participants in the short-takeoff-and-landing competition from setting new event records. Read more >
Video
Squawk code versus standby mode
If air traffic control asks you to change the transponder code, should you also switch to "standby" mode? A controller explains ATC's preference in Ask ATC: Transponder Operations. Watch the video >
Online resource
Tired of being fatigued?
A lack of sleep and other factors can cause fatigue. The AOPA Air Safety Institute's "Fighting Fatigue" Safety Advisor suggests tips to help you combat sleep deprivation. Read more >
Video
Pressure points
Pressure to complete a mission can adversely impact a pilot's go/no-go decision. The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Rescue Gone Wrong Accident Case Study explores how we can combat this mindset. Watch the video >
AOPA Premier Partner created content
Unforgettable: Flight over the Rockies
Follow an experienced pilot on a flight over the Rockies that includes an in-depth briefing with weather analysis and route planning; the full flight including evading, then enduring mountain turbulence; and a thorough debrief. Watch the video from Premier Partner PilotWorkshops here >
Advocacy
Advocacy
TFR compensation proposed in House appropriations bill
Businesses shut down by repeated presidential temporary flight restrictions might get some economic relief. Read more >
Advocacy
GA welcomes 'pivotal' aircraft-manufacturing reform
The FAA has taken a "pivotal" step in reforming the rules for certifying general aviation aircraft—long an advocacy goal of AOPA and other organizations. Read more >
Article
Doors-off helicopter flights may resume
The FAA has established a procedure for commercial helicopter operators to secure permission to resume doors-off flights. Read more >
Technology
Article
Garmin adds features to Pilot app
Garmin has added new features including en route icing information, storm movement, airspace alerts, and traffic enhancements with the latest update of Garmin Pilot for iOS devices. Read more >
Opinion
Blog
Into African skies
After a raging Saharan sandstorm dissipated, Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher was ready to head south from Portugal. Aviation plans have a way of changing, particularly over Africa, but the fruits of persistence and preparation include more than a few amazing aerial views. Read more >
Gear
Product Brief
A flight bag for grownups
The Bush Pilot Folio flight bag from Flight Outfitters is a functional flight bag sharp enough to double as a briefcase or an overnight bag. Read more >
Travel
Slideshow
Hub of the Greater Yellowstone Area
Idaho Falls, Idaho, will surprise you with some cultural attractions worthy of a big city—including a fine aviation expo. And it's surrounded by more wild nature than you could explore in a lifetime. Read more >
Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our free AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter.
Financial
Article
Helicopters hoisted Q1 aircraft delivery results
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association released a report on aircraft shipments in the first quarter of 2018 that noted increased overall deliveries from 2017's first quarter, "but with some mixed results within the types." Read more >
Member benefit
Cash now, finance later?
If you purchase an airplane with cash, can you finance it later? In some cases, yes. Here are some important points to consider. Read more >
News and Notes
Article
NTSB finds metal fatigue in Piper wing
The NTSB released an investigation update May 15 detailing the metal fatigue found in the wing of a Piper Arrow operated by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University that crashed April 4 when the left wing separated shortly after takeoff. Read more >
Article
Just Aircraft offers ultralight
You can buy an engine for the new ultralight from Just Aircraft, makers of the SuperSTOL, for less than $4,000, then have some fun flying in the open air. Read more >
Slideshow
Fifth annual Endeavor Awards honor AOPA Trustee Bill Ayer
The fifth annual Endeavor Awards on May 12 recognized the work of pilots engaged in public benefit flying. The Inspiration Award went to AOPA Board of Trustees member Bill Ayer and Cirrus Aircraft co-founder Dale Klapmeier. Read more >
Article
Safety through confidentiality
Linda Connell, a registered nurse turned psychologist turned statistician, spent much of her career directing NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System. Connell recently retired and looks back at her career and aviation safety in this exclusive AOPA interview. Read more >
Pilot Protection Services
FAA's proposed sanction under the Pilot's Bill of Rights
One goal of the Pilot's Bill of Rights was for the National Transportation Safety Board to no longer "rubber stamp" the FAA's proposed sanctions. AOPA Panel Attorney Gregory Winton details a case in which it appears the NTSB is not following congressional intent. Read more >
Article
Ooh la la! One lucky American is off to the races
Pilots between the ages of 18 and 24 should dust off their passports and brush up on their French! One lucky pilot will win the trip of a lifetime to the Tour Aérien des Jeunes Pilotes in France. Read more >
Article
Bay Flight 2018 planned for Bay Area pilots
Bay Flight 2018, a conference for general aviation pilots in the San Francisco Bay area, will take place Oct. 27 in Redwood City, California. Read more >
Career Opportunities
Aviation job board
Job of the week: CFIs, Avel Flight School
Avel Flight School, a busy Part 141 flight school in West Chicago, Illinois, with local and international students, is seeking certificated flight instructors. This position is responsible for conducting flight training for students enrolled in the school's career program, as well as recreational flight training students. 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 medical certification specialist, aviation writer, renewals insurance account executive, High School Aviation Initiative manager, Salesforce developer, marketing coordinator, web project manager, contracts manager, and business analyst. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >
Question of the Week
Question

A friend asked me to be his safety pilot while building time for his instrument rating. We flew a cross-country to get some lunch and came back. I was acting pilot in command for the time he was under the hood. I know I can log some PIC time, but can I log cross-country time as well?
Answer
No. You may not log cross-country time because you were not a required crewmember for the entire duration of the flight. Several scenarios regarding logging time as safety pilot can be found in this FAA letter of interpretation.

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Education & Seminars
Flight Instructor Refresher Courses
May 19-20 Sacramento, California
Jun 2-3 Columbus, Ohio
Jun 9-10 Santa Clara, California; and Tempe, Arizona
Jun 23-24 Lake Mary, Florida
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
May 19 Brainerd, Minnesota
Jun 16 Missoula, Montana
Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.
Rusty Pilots Seminars
May 19 San Marcos, Texas; Loveland, Colorado; Burlington, Iowa; Southbridge, Massachusetts; Ithaca, New York; New Roads, Louisiana; West Chester, Pennsylvania; Warrens, Wisconsin; Bethany, Oklahoma; and Idaho Falls, Idaho
Jun 2 Woods Cross, Utah; Selkirk, New York; Vacaville, California; Jackson, Tennessee; Elizabethtown, Kentucky; and Elkhart, Indiana
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
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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