September 14, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 37	September 14, 2018

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Aircraft Maintenance: Cockpit lighting

Lighting aircraft instruments, switches, and circuit breakers is important for night flight. A&P/IA Jeff Simon shares advice about panel lighting options. Read more >

Video

Take note of density altitude

High-density-altitude problems aren't limited to high altitudes. Learn more about density altitude with this new AOPA Air Safety Institute video and safety notice.

Cleared for the approach?

Teterboro is in the soup, and you need to get in. How well will you fly the approach? Take the AOPA Air Safety Institute's "IFR Quiz: Teterboro approach."

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Know what drives you

You don't need to be a mechanic to understand how your engine works. Learn more with the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Engine and propeller online course.

Advocacy

Commercial airport security changes can squeeze GA

The pilot of a single-engine airplane lands at a small commercial-service airport and is cleared to taxi to the transient parking area on the public ramp. On arrival at parking, however, two surprises are waiting. Read more >

Advocacy

Inhofe named chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee

Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) succeeds the late Sen. John McCain as chairman of the Armed Services Committee. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA, industry meet in third engine summit

Smoothing the arrival of new engine technologies and keeping up the good work to make today's powerplants safer were spotlight topics at the third annual GA Engine Summit. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

All's well if your end's well

Pilots spend a lot of time sitting, which can cause some uncomfortable problems. Dr. Jonathan Sackier explains how a healthy diet can help. Read more >

Technology

Article

GoFly competition enters Phase II

A two-year competition to create "a personal flying device for anyone, anywhere" will soon move into the second of its three phases. Read more >

Article

Electroair ignition system approved for turbocharged Lycoming series

The FAA has approved Electroair electronic ignition retrofits for turbocharged Lycoming engines. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Getting used to the Alps

As Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher progresses on a plan to photograph 82 Alpine peaks, he is adjusting to flying under another set of rules in Switzerland. Read more >

Blog

Antarctica: The biggest risk of all

The scariest part of a pole-to-pole circumnavigation? Antarctica, according to Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis, who shares six risks that chill him to the bone. Read more >

Gear

Article

ForeFlight enables clearances via text

ForeFlight Mobile users flying on IFR flight plans can now receive their pre-departure clearance and digital automated terminal information service via text and email. Read more >

Travel

Slideshow

Making a splash

A normally quiet cove became an outdoor amphitheater as thousands of spectators lined the shore of Moosehead Lake at the forty-fifth annual International Seaplane Fly-In at Greenville, Maine. Read more >

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Financial

Member benefit

Top five factors that affect aircraft financing loan terms

When it's time to secure financing for your aircraft purchase, the lender will consider more than your income and credit history. Read more >

News and Notes

Slideshow

AOPA legal counsel John Yodice honored

Helping fellow pilots was the most satisfying part of John Yodice's 60-year career as AOPA legal counsel. Read more >

Article

STOL pilots to round up in Texas

Some of the best short-takeoff-and-landing pilots will converge in Hondo, Texas, at the end of September to test their skills. Read more >

California Aeronautical University created content

CAU launches flight centers in Ventura, San Diego counties

California Aeronautical University provides residents the opportunity to earn their Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from their hometown. Students can study online and fly at CAU's two new flight centers in Southern California. Read more >

The story of general aviation

Next year marks AOPA's eightieth anniversary, and to celebrate we've created a hardbound coffee-table book. Get a look at documents seen by no one in more than 30 years. Freedom to fly: AOPA and the history of general aviation in America is available for $39.95. Order by Dec. 5 and receive free shipping and delivery in time for the holidays.

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Cirrus Aircraft's Gary Black

Cirrus Aircraft regional sales director Gary Black, a former test pilot for the manufacturer, talks about general aviation's best-selling aircraft. Plus, stick around for the latest headlines. Listen to the podcast >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Flight instructor, Griffith, Indiana

Griffith Aviation, a Part 141 flight school located in northwest Indiana, is seeking full- and part-time flight instructors. At this active school, many instructors are able to fly more than 100 hours per month and build time very quickly on their path to the airlines. 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 an aviation finance loan processor, accounts payable accounting technician, aviation finance sales manager/senior account executive, staff accountant, human resources director, publications senior director, 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

What is the correct transponder code to squawk during an emergency?

Answer

The correct code is 7700. This code will normally trigger an alarm at all control positions at ground radar facilities, as long as you're within the radar coverage area (see Section 6-2-2 of the Aeronautical Information Manual).

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

Sept. 15-16	Sandston, Virginia; and Tempe, Arizona
Sept. 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

Sept. 24	King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Northbrook, Illinois; and Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Sept. 25	East Peoria, Illinois; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and Hartford, Connecticut
Sept. 26	Waltham, Massachusetts; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Lisle, Illinois
Sept. 27	Butler, Pennsylvania; Poplar Grove, Illinois; and Nashua, New Hampshire

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Sept. 15	Santa Fe, New Mexico; Springfield, Kentucky; Rochester, New York; and Watford City, North Dakota
Sept. 22	Lawrenceville, Georgia; Stevensville, Maryland; and Columbus, Ohio
Sept. 29	Pottstown, Pennsylvania; and Santa Ana, California
Oct. 6	Murphysboro, Illinois; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Wichita, Kansas

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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