October 19, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 42	October 19, 2018

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News from NBAA

Article

Business flight hours on the rise

At a time when business aviation is feeling the effects of a pilot shortage, demand for more flying is increasing, according to a new survey. Read more >

Article

Single-Pilot Safety Standdown focuses on critical skills

Understanding the limits of your airplane and your proficiency in getting the most out of it were two themes at the annual Single-Pilot Safety Standdown. Read more >

Article

Supersonic jet engine makes progress

The new GE Affinity turbofan is optimized for supersonic flight and timed for the launch of Aerion's AS2 supersonic business jet. Read more >

Article

Bizav learns from Solar Impulse success

Flying the Solar Impulse 2 around the world with the sun as the only source of power, pilot Bertrand Piccard said he felt part of the future. Read more >

Article

Rockwell Collins offers ADS-B tracking

Rockwell Collins is offering space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast flight tracking after integrating its ARINCDirect solution and FlightAware's terrestrial ADS-B network. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

On the NBAA scene: Praetors arrive, Cessna scores

Cessna earns big orders, and Embraer unveils the Praetor 500 and 600 at the National Business Aviation Association's show. Also, electric power and pilot shortages spell opportunity. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Oct. 18 >

AOPA Fly-Ins

Presented by Alabama DOT Aeronautics Bureau

Gulf Shores: Little-known vacation treasure

Squeeze in one more beach vacation when you come to AOPA's Fly-In at Gulf Shores, Alabama, Oct. 26 and 27. Thirty-two miles of soft, sandy beaches will greet you, along with AOPA staffers and thousands of fellow pilots! Learn more >

Technique and Safety

Video

Lost in the fog

VFR flight into instrument conditions is dangerous. An experienced pilot details his IMC encounter in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story.

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Caught on camera: Scary approach

Two experienced pilots nearly become statistics on a short flight. Here's the behind-the-scenes story of the accident that almost happened. Watch the video from PilotWorkshops >

Am I allowed to be here?

When it comes to special-use airspace, do you know where you can and cannot go? Test your knowledge with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

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Looking good for its age

Age is just a number, but certain considerations are unique to aging aircraft. Learn more with the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Aging Aircraft online course.

Advocacy

FAA relaunches ADS-B rebate

The FAA on Oct. 12 reopened the $500 rebate program to support Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out equipage. Read more >

Advocacy

LSA changes on the horizon

Industrywide efforts to expand the capabilities of light sport aircraft are gaining traction. Read more >

Advocacy

Drone fees, new rules expected

A new law signed Oct. 5 authorized FAA operations into 2023 and removed constraints on the regulation of recreational drones. It also set the stage for the agency to charge remote pilots for services. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Five tips to improve your health

As pilots, we must be diligent, committed, and focused on our skills and aircraft. The same is true when it comes to our health. Here are five tips for a healthier lifestyle. Read more >

Technology

Article

Real-time wing flutter analysis a first

Airplane wings are more flexible than many might think, but important details of how a wing behaves in flight have been a mystery. New research has reduced the guesswork. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Nine ways to combat fear in a cockpit

Whether you are flying a 20-plus-hour leg over the South Pole or a pancake breakfast hop, you need to be in peak mental condition. Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis offers tips to combat fear and self-doubt. Read more >

Gear

Article

iFlightPlanner offers updated interface

Web-based flight planning platform iFlightPlanner announced a redesigned interface allowing users to plan detailed multi-leg flights from connected devices. Read more >

Travel

Slideshow

Tour Anchorage on a budget

The largest city in Alaska offers something for everyone—and every pilot. Better still, you can have fun without breaking the bank. Read more >

Financial

You Can Fly

AOPA awarded American Airlines education grant

American Airlines has awarded AOPA a $25,000 flight education grant to help train a new generation of aviation professionals. Read more >

Article

Piper sales increase

Piper Aircraft reported some of its best aircraft sales figures since 2008 in 2018's third quarter, noting expansion in its trainer and M-Class product lines. Read more >

Member benefit

Sales pro offers aircraft buying tips

Pilatus Aircraft Regional Sales Director Ronald Smith offers advice to first-time aircraft buyers on defining an aircraft's mission. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

104-year-old woman takes Stearman flight

Norma Evans braved cool, breezy conditions in Lawrence, Kansas, on Oct. 11 to fly in a 1942 Boeing Stearman. Read more >

Slideshow

Florida pilots bring early hurricane relief

After Category 4 Hurricane Michael decimated the Florida panhandle on Oct. 10, quick work by pilots and other Floridians helped lessen the area's immediate misery. Read more >

Article

Paul Allen remembered as 'incredible man'

Microsoft co-founder and aircraft collector Paul Allen was remembered by officials at his Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum as "an incredible man." Read more >

Article

Airshow pilot Jon Thocker dies

Jon Thocker, a Cincinnati-based pilot who flew with the Redline Airshows aerobatic team, died Oct. 12 when his airplane crashed in Culpeper, Virginia. Read more >

Article

Piper launches apprenticeship to boost workforce

Piper Aircraft launched an accredited two-year aircraft-building apprenticeship program on Oct. 12. Read more >

Career Opportunities

JSfirm aviation job board

Job of the week: CFII, Kissimmee, Florida

AeroStar Training Services is seeking CFII candidates to perform flight instructor duties authorized by the FAA in accordance with the approved syllabi and to ensure that all students understand and practice all aspects of AeroStar's training procedures and policies, including safety standards. 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 scholarship program manager, customer acquisitions director, development operations director, medical certification technician, curriculum development director, aviation finance loan processor, accounts payable accounting technician, aviation finance sales manager/senior account executive, publications senior director, renewals insurance agent, regulatory affairs director, new business aviation insurance agent, and aviation finance account executive. Learn about these and other AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

I had a current flight review when I initially received my remote pilot certificate, but it has since expired, and I don't plan to get another any time soon. How can I maintain the currency on my remote pilot certificate?

Answer

If you don't plan to complete your Part 61 flight review, your only option is to take the unmanned aircraft systems recurrent aeronautical knowledge test every 24 months and retain the test results to prove your certificate is current.

This question and answer were provided by AOPA's Pilot Information Center. Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Oct. 20-21	Columbia, South Carolina; and Windsor Locks, Connecticut
Nov. 10-11	Atlanta, Georgia; and San Diego, California
Nov. 17-18	Austin, Texas; and Anchorage, Alaska
Dec. 1-2	Orlando, Florida; and Denver, 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

Oct. 22	Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Van Nuys, California; Mesa, Arizona; Fairfax, Virginia; Concord, California; and Monroe, North Carolina
Oct. 23	West Des Moines, Iowa; Ontario, California; Tucson, Arizona; Richmond, Virginia; Fresno, California; Asheville, North Carolina; and Zionsville, Indiana
Oct. 24	Bellevue, Nebraska; Greensboro, North Carolina; Costa Mesa, California; Hampton, Virginia; and Fort Wayne, Indiana
Oct. 25	San Diego, California; Morrisville, North Carolina; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Olathe, Kansas; and Lynchburg, Virginia

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Oct. 20	Spring, Texas; Sebring, Florida; Abilene, Texas; London, Kentucky; Rock Falls, Illinois; and Lawrence, Kansas
Oct. 27	Richmond, Virginia; Broomfield, Colorado; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Gulf Shores, Alabama; and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Nov. 3	Henderson, Nevada; Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Burlington, Washington; Acampo, California; and Tuskegee, Alabama
Nov. 10	Carlsbad, California; and Winchester, Virginia

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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