September 21, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 38	September 21, 2018

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Top Stories

Advocacy

Prescription: Competition

Two of AOPA's most complained-about airports, Heber City Municipal Airport in Utah and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Colorado, are adding fixed-base operators with the goals of driving down costs and improving general aviation services. Read more >

You Can Fly

AOPA Rusty Pilots course goes online

AOPA's Rusty Pilots program, the popular seminar that has helped thousands of lapsed pilots get back in the air, is now available to members as a free online course. Read more >

Article

Florence leaves flooding, destruction

Hurricane Florence deluged the Carolinas with record rainfalls that claimed more than 30 lives. General aviation responded quickly with relief efforts in its wake. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Arrival with a smile; History and a bite

One of the 328 aircraft that arrived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the latest AOPA Fly-In was flown by the 5,000th AOPA Rusty Pilot, and we went up with him. Also this week, burgers in a historic hangar, and Flying Salukis will welcome you to the next AOPA Fly-In. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Sept. 20 >

AOPA Fly-Ins

Slideshow

New Mexico enchants aviators

New Mexico lived up to its nickname, "The land of enchantment," as 4,307 pilots, aircraft owners, and enthusiasts became enchanted by an array of aviation activities during AOPA's Santa Fe Fly-In. Read more >

Article

Eat like a president

Legendary barbecuer Mike Mills serves up world-class ribs, chicken, and pork on Air Force One, and in his 17th Street Barbecue restaurant near Carbondale, Illinois. Stop by when you are in the area for the next AOPA Fly-In Oct. 5 and 6. Read more >

Technique and Safety

Pilot Protection Services

Runnin' on empty

Poor decisions, improper flight planning, fuel mismanagement, and distraction can contribute to fuel-exhaustion accidents. Read more >

It's all about airspeed, right?

If you think stall avoidance is all about airspeed management, you're missing some important considerations. Try the AOPA Air Safety Institute's "Stalls and Spins" safety quiz to test your knowledge. Take the quiz >

Online resource

Say what you mean, mean what you say

Even seasoned pilots get flustered by radio calls. Check out this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight to gain more confidence on the mic. Read more >

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Accident report: Botched go-around

How could a proficient pilot botch a go-around—with tragic consequences? There's a lesson here for all of us on how a situation can escalate out of control. Watch this accident analysis from PilotWorkshops for valuable insights >

Advocacy

What's next for aviation weather forecasting?

The FAA's project to transition the area forecast from text to a graphical presentation has been welcomed by pilots, who have also let their ideas be known about possible future refinements. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA issues bulletin on jet fuel contamination

The FAA has issued a special airworthiness information bulletin in response to an incidence of jet fuel contaminated by the addition of diesel exhaust fluid at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in Florida in August. Read more >

Health

Online resource

Take this, not that

Check out AOPA's list of FAA allowed/disallowed medications before you pop a new pill. Learn more >

Technology

Article

Air Plains Services announces new engine STCs

Air Plains Services has added three engine upgrades for Cessna single-engine piston aircraft. Read more >

Article

'Impossible' quadcopter is all battery

Long endurance and American assembly are the key selling points touted by a former Tesla battery engineer who unveiled Impossible Aerospace and its first product, the US–1. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Paranoia pays off

A healthy dose of paranoia could keep you operating aircraft in a consistent, methodical manner, and decrease the risk of having an incident or accident, according to Opinion Leaders blogger Ron Rapp. Read more >

Gear

Article

DroidEFB integrates AOPA Flight Planner

DroidEFB now integrates AOPA Flight Planner functionality with Android devices to bring pilots the power of flight planning, wind optimization, climb and descent reminders, fuel prices, and more. Read more >

BendixKing created content

New touch-screen primary rocks the cockpit

The BendixKing AeroVue Touch delivers improved safety by consolidating essential flight information onto a single screen and reduces pilot workload by making all flight-critical functions accessible with one or two taps. Read more >

Travel

Slideshow

Historic hangar houses bustling brewery

The Hunter-Gatherer Brewery, occupant of a historic, restored Curtiss-Wright Hangar in Columbia, South Carolina, is drawing rave reviews from pilots. Read more >

Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our free AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter.

Financial

Member benefit

Co-ownership vs. fractional ownership

Find out the difference between co-ownership and fractional ownership, and how it can affect financing an aircraft purchase. Read more >

Member benefit

Aircraft Spruce arrives in Alaska

AOPA Strategic Partner Aircraft Spruce has opened a new warehouse and store in Wasilla, Alaska, giving local pilots a much shorter shopping commute. AOPA members get discounts on select Aircraft Spruce products. Get your deals >

News and Notes

Video

Jets clip wings at Reno

Two jets (not those pictured) clipped wings but landed safely during the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. The Reno Air Racing Association caught it all on tape. Read more and watch the video >

Article

Sonka wins Red Bull race

Czech pilot Martin Sonka claimed his third Red Bull Air Race World Championship Master Class series win in a row by a razor-thin margin. Read more >

Brickyard Bash canceled, Pilot Town Hall continues

Last-minute schedule changes nixed the Brickyard Bash, but we still have pancakes and Baker. AOPA President Mark Baker will host a Pilot Town Hall and breakfast at Indianapolis Executive Airport on Oct. 7. Shuttle service is available to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Red Bull Air Race. Learn more and register >

Slideshow

'Cool' aviation careers in spotlight

Attracting more young people to "cool" aviation careers highlighted an aviation workforce symposium in Washington, D.C. Read more >

You Can Fly

Early-bird registration for high school symposium ends today

Educators will share best practices for incorporating aviation science, technology, engineering, and math programs into secondary education during the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium hosted by UPS Nov. 5 and 6 in Louisville, Kentucky. Register today to receive the early-bird discount >

Article

Making Sparks fly

It's a funny thing about aviation: Many people are drawn to it because they can't shake their curiosity about what makes an aircraft fly, but once they learn the secret, the wonderment remains. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFIs, West Chicago, Illinois

Avel Flight School, a busy Part 141 flight school in West Chicago, Illinois, is seeking certificated flight instructors. The school includes local students as well as full-time international 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 curriculum development director, aviation finance loan processor, accounts payable accounting technician, aviation finance sales manager/senior account executive, staff accountant, human resources director, publications senior director, 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

Where can I find information about the difference between an aircraft accident and incident?

Answer

The definitions of these terms and others are in the Code of Federal Regulations, in a section commonly referred to as NTSB 830. This section also includes reporting requirements.

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. 22-23	Colorado Springs, Colorado
Oct. 6-7	Santa Clara, California
Oct. 13-14	Indianapolis, Indiana; and Dulles, Virginia
Oct. 20-21	Columbia, South Carolina; and Windsor Locks, Connecticut

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. 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
Oct. 13	Sanford, North Carolina; Syracuse, New York; Roanoke, Virginia; Wiley Ford, West Virginia; and Weslaco, 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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