August 2, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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VOL 21, ISSUE 31 |
August 2, 2019 |
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Top Stories
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Video |
Point of no return |
Short, steep, and nestled against a ridge, Idaho's Dewey Moore airstrip is a discouraged destination for all but a select few pilots, as one unprepared aviator learned the hard way. Watch the video > |
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Article |
AirVenture departure spurs new kind of challenge |
"I bet I can check in to more airports than you," an AOPA editor told a colleague before departing from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Game on. Read more > |
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AOPA Live This Week |
Electric for the future; Astronaut recalls his solo |
Pilots logged real hours in a pop-up sim school at EAA AirVenture, and previewed aviation's electric future while Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins reflected on his early flight training. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Aug. 1 > |
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EAA AirVenture
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Slideshow |
Celebration and innovation |
EAA marked a half-century of AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with a week of celebration, innovation, resilience, and record turnout. Read more > |
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Article |
New GE turboprop bristles with technology |
Additive manufacturing dramatically reduced the complexity and cost of the GE Aviation turboprop made for the Cessna Denali. Read more > |
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Article |
Social media stars align |
A new generation of pilots has transformed aviation into a shared experience scaled for mass consumption. Standout stars were happy to share their secrets. Read more > |
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Article |
Aviation-themed playgrounds are trending |
Kids love watching airplanes fly, and airports are adapting to welcome them. Trendsetters explained how it's done. Read more > |
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Podcast |
'Hangar Talk' AirVenture news special |
From new gear to high-tech training, EAA AirVenture gave us a lot to Hangar Talk about.
Listen to the podcast > |
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Article |
A record year |
Powerful storms made a mess just before the show began, but EAA volunteers rallied and pilots arrived in record numbers. Read more > |
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Online resource |
AirVenture roundup |
We've collected AOPA's complete 2019 coverage of EAA AirVenture in one convenient spot. Read more > |
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Technique and Safety
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IFR Fix |
It's only an emergency if you go |
A charter pilot plans to depart under VFR from a nontowered airport and request an instrument clearance once airborne. What could go wrong? Read more > |
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Video |
Staying ahead of the airplane |
A good landing generally starts well before touchdown. Learn about the virtues of a stabilized approach in this video from the AOPA Air Safety Institute. |
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Video |
In too deep |
Poor choices led to tragedy when a noninstrument-rated private pilot took off into deteriorating weather. Watch Accident Case Study: In Too Deep to learn from these mistakes. |
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Advocacy
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Advocacy |
ADS-B privacy inches forward |
AOPA's effort to protect the privacy of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast users led to welcome clarification from the FAA. Read more > |
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Advocacy |
DHS issues alert on potential avionics vulnerability |
A federal agency warned July 30 that aircraft avionics are vulnerable to any hacker with physical access to an aircraft. Read more > |
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Advocacy |
Delaware embraces Bellanca roots |
A classic airplane designed by an Italian immigrant became Delaware's official state aircraft by popular demand. Read more > |
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Advocacy |
New app simplifies clearing customs |
Boeing introduced a new digital app that simplifies customs clearance for general aviation pilots and their passengers. Read more > |
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Article |
Pilots encouraged to share Mexico travel experiences |
The Mexican Civil Aviation Authority is encouraging U.S. general aviation pilots to comment on their experiences flying south of the border. Read more > |
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Advocacy |
Australia, New Zealand develop satellite-based augmentation |
International cooperation is driving the advent of satellite navigation with vertical guidance for general aviation pilots in Australia and New Zealand. Read more > |
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Health
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Pilot Protection Services |
Pain management for pilots |
Pharmacist and pilot Larry Diamond reminds pilots that not all pain medications are safe to take before flight. Read more > |
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Technology
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Article |
Hydrogen propulsion shows promise |
Vertical-lift aircraft made for urban mobility may be the future, but first we have to figure out how to power them. Read more > |
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Opinion
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Blog |
Building an aviation 'Dream Team' |
Constructing a support team with a solid and caring foundation can help you achieve lofty goals, writes Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis.
Read more > |
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Gear
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Article |
Honeywell BendixKing acquires TruTrak |
TruTrak Flight Systems assured AOPA that the firm's acquisition will not disrupt autopilot deliveries or service. Read more > |
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Travel
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Article |
Harrelson to pursue Conrad circumnavigation record |
Bill Harrelson is taking aim at a longstanding general aviation endurance record: Max Conrad's 1961 solo westbound flight around the globe. Read more > |
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Slideshow |
St. Croix: Adventure beckons |
St. Croix, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands, offers beautiful views and a variety of outdoor activities. 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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You Can Fly |
You Can Fly Challenge enters final month |
For all of us who've benefited from aviation's role in our lives, there's less than a month left to pay it forward by donating to the You Can Fly Challenge to help get and keep more pilots flying. Read more > |
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Member benefit |
Financing an aircraft before moving |
Ever wondered whether you can finance a Canada-based aircraft before moving it to the United States or finance an engine replacement for your aircraft? Read more > |
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News and Notes
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Article |
New Cirrus CEO looks to modernize airplanes |
Zean Nielsen, the new CEO of Cirrus Aircraft, wonders if cockpits really need to be so complicated. Read more > |
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Article |
FlyQ releases expanded postflight tools |
Seattle Avionics released a suite of FlyQ upgrades that the company has been working on for more than a year. Read more > |
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Article |
Entrepreneurs sweep FAA national awards |
The FAA presented National General Aviation Awards to three entrepreneurs at EAA AirVenture. Read more > |
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Article |
SiriusXM audio package offered with Diamond aircraft purchase |
New deliveries from Diamond Aircraft now come with three months of SiriusXM satellite weather, information, and audio. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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Aviation job board |
Job of the week: Assistant chief flight instructor, California Aeronautical University |
The assistant chief flight instructor is responsible for providing safe, effective, and efficient Part 141 flight instruction operations in accordance with all local, state, and federal guidelines.
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 a front-end developer, Flight Training Initiative coordinator, member services representative, Northwest Mountain Region manager, communications senior director, aviation technical specialist, legislative affairs director, aviation event operations senior manager, and development marketing and communications manager. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
I'm interested in flying instead of driving during the upcoming hunting season. Where can I find information about flying with firearms in general aviation aircraft? |
Answer |
Check out AOPA's subject report on transporting firearms in GA aircraft. If you have any concerns or questions about legality, contact local law enforcement prior to your trip.
This question and answer were provided by AOPA's Pilot Information Center. Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA. |
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Education & Seminars
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Flight Instructor Refresher Courses |
Aug. 3-4 |
Allentown, Pennsylvania; Costa Mesa, California; and Fort Worth, Texas |
Aug. 17-18 |
Reno, Nevada; and Atlanta, Georgia |
Sep. 7-8 |
Tempe, Arizona |
Sep. 14-15 |
Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Sandston, Virginia |
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Safety Seminars |
Sep. 10 |
Blountville, Tennessee |
Sep. 11 |
Maryville, Tennessee |
Sep. 12 |
Calera, Alabama |
Sep. 16 |
Orlando, Florida |
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Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. |
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Rusty Pilots Seminars |
Aug. 3 |
Sugar Land, Texas; New Cumberland, Pennsylvania; and McMinnville, Oregon |
Aug. 10 |
Salt Lake City, Utah; and Oxnard, California |
Aug. 17 |
Marion, Iowa; Bend, Oregon; and Chico, California |
Aug. 24 |
Wadsworth, Ohio; and Addison, Texas |
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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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Alyssa Cobb
Jim Moore
Dan Namowitz
David Tulis
Production Team:
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Kristy O'Malley
Melissa Whitehouse |
Contributors:
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