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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
AOPA
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 >
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 >
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 >
EAA AirVenture
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Online resource
AirVenture roundup
We've collected AOPA's complete 2019 coverage of EAA AirVenture in one convenient spot. Read more >
Technique and Safety
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 >
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.
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.
Advocacy
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 >
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 >
Advocacy
Delaware embraces Bellanca roots
A classic airplane designed by an Italian immigrant became Delaware's official state aircraft by popular demand. Read more >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Health
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 >
Technology
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 >
Opinion
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 >
Gear
Article
Honeywell BendixKing acquires TruTrak
TruTrak Flight Systems assured AOPA that the firm's acquisition will not disrupt autopilot deliveries or service. Read more >
Travel
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 >
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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Financial
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 >
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 >
News and Notes
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 >
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 >
Article
Entrepreneurs sweep FAA national awards
The FAA presented National General Aviation Awards to three entrepreneurs at EAA AirVenture. Read more >
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 >
Career Opportunities
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 >
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 >
Question of the Week
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.
Education & Seminars
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
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
Sep. 10 Blountville, Tennessee
Sep. 11 Maryville, Tennessee
Sep. 12 Calera, Alabama
Sep. 16 Orlando, Florida
Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.
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
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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