February 8, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 21, ISSUE 6	February 8, 2019

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Top Stories

Slideshow

Behind the scenes of the Flying Eye Hospital

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital carries the most advanced gear available to perform eye surgeries and teach those skills to doctors around the world. AOPA's Tom Haines flies the MD–10, and you can get a free, exclusive tour. Read more >

Advocacy

NTSB removes GA loss of control from 'Most Wanted List'

General aviation loss of control is off the National Transportation Safety Board's "Most Wanted List" of safety improvements thanks to pilot safety gains. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Hospital with wings; Listed no more

Fly aboard a hospital that traverses the globe bringing life-changing care where it is needed. Also this week, a noteworthy change to the NTSB's "Most Wanted List," and preview the Red Bull Air Race season. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Feb. 7 >

Technique and Safety

IFR Fix

Frozen in time

When a January storm roared through the Northeast up into New England, conditions were treacherous and changing fast. Read more >

Podcast

Who turned out the lights?

In this new episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast, Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association President Steve Guetter discusses a night electrical system failure in his Bonanza. Listen to his story >

Video

Am I cleared for Class B?

Not sure what to listen for when getting cleared into Class B airspace? Watch this installment of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Ask ATC series to find out.

Fly south for the winter!

Imagining an escape from winter weather? Take a virtual flight to the Bahamas and test your instrument knowledge in this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

Pilot Protection Services

CFI surveillance

The FAA regularly conducts surveillance of flight instructors, as it does with designated pilot examiners. A CFI's actions, failure rate, or students' incidents could lead to a surveillance request from the agency. Read more >

Advocacy

AOPA urges FAA to delay Piper wing-spar AD

The FAA should seek less onerous means of gathering safety data than calling for logbook reviews and possible wing-spar inspections of up to 20,000 Piper PA–28 and PA–32 series airplanes. Read more >

Advocacy

Industry asks agencies to ante up for pilot, technician training

Aviation organizations are urging the Trump Administration to fund two new grant programs for recruiting and training the next generation of aerospace workers and pilots. Read more >

Advocacy

GPS, ADS-B may be out in Southeast during 'interference tests'

A GPS jamming exercise may make GPS air navigation unreliable or unavailable over a vast swath of the eastern U.S. and Caribbean through Feb. 10. Read more >

Advocacy

Airport Support Network volunteer of the month named

When pilot Ron Orozco heard that the mayor of Lordsburg, New Mexico, was airing ideas about closing Lordsburg Municipal Airport, he didn't wait for others to take a stand. Read more >

Health

Online resource

Eye of the pilot

As pilots, our eyes and our vision are extremely important. If you have conditions that affect your vision or are looking into procedures like LASIK, there a few things you should know. Check out AOPA's medical subject report on vision.

Technology

Article

Drones defend, entertain at Super Bowl

When 150 Intel drones flew inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a live Super Bowl halftime performance, another team was perched on a rooftop flying security with a tethered quadcopter. Read more >

Article

Enstrom 480B helicopter cleared for Canadian operations

The turbine Enstrom Helicopter 480B has been approved for operation in Canada. Read more >

Gear

AOPA Super Cub Sweepstakes

Get your gear

Ice fishing on a frozen lake or gliding through fresh powder are among the wintry adventures the winner of AOPA's Sweepstakes Super Cub can expect to enjoy—the Cub comes with hydraulic skis, tundra tires, and amphibious floats. Read more >

Article

ForeFlight releases 3-D airport view tool

ForeFlight has released Airport 3D View, a new tool that gives pilots and aircraft operators an interactive way to become familiar with destination airports and their surrounding areas. Read more >

Travel

Slideshow

Romantic getaways for pilots

These romantic destinations near airports are perfect Valentine's Day getaway choices for pilots. Read more >

Article

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an aerial twist

Tour Oregon's Willamette Valley vineyards by air, sample the fruits of the Pacific Northwest's premier wine region, and leave the flying to someone else. Read more >

Video

Tips for flying to Alaska

Many pilots dream of flying to Alaska. Learn how you can make the trip happen in this recorded webinar. Watch the video >

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

Financial

Article

Piper boosts M600 warranty

Piper Aircraft boosted the warranty for its top-of-the-line turboprop, the M600, an unusual move based on usage data that extends coverage for both new deliveries and in-service aircraft. Read more >

Member benefit

Don't skip the pre-buy

If you are planning to purchase an airplane, here are seven reasons why you should get a pre-buy inspection before sealing the deal. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Red Bull Air Race action resumes

Kirby Chambliss and Michael Goulian posted respectable times in their first laps through the Red Bull Air Race course in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Feb. 6, overcoming challenges created by a quick turn into a new year of racing. Read more >

Article

You're invited: Bob Hoover Trophy reception

Honor the late R. A. "Bob" Hoover and celebrate those in the aviation industry who are carrying on his legacy during the 2019 AOPA R. A. "Bob" Hoover Trophy Reception in Washington, D.C., on March 20. Read more >

Article

Update your aviation playlist

In advance of the Feb. 10 Grammy Awards, check out these 15 aviation-inspired tunes worth adding to your playlist. Read more >

Article

Sweepstakes promotes GA safety

Participate in the FAA's Wings Pilot Proficiency program and you could be eligible to win between $500 and $1,500. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI, Ohio University

Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, is seeking a certificated flight instructor who has at least 250 hours total time. 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 regulatory affairs director, medical certification technician, You Can Fly operations vice president, aviation finance account executive, development operations director, fly-in exhibits manager, development marketing and communications manager, Air Safety Institute video producer, marketing customer acquisitions director, and several interns. Learn about these and other AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

What is the easiest way to comply with the address-change requirement of 14 CFR 61.60?

Answer

The easiest way to comply with this requirement is to use the FAA's Airmen Services website, which allows you to complete several tasks that previously required mail-in forms.

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

Feb. 9-10	Las Vegas, Nevada; and Louisville, Kentucky
Feb. 16-17	Fort Worth, Texas; Sacramento, California; and Nashua, New Hampshire
Feb. 23-24	Fairfax, Virginia; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Orlando, Florida
Mar. 2-3	Phoenix, Arizona; and Santa Clara, California

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

Feb. 11	Germantown, Tennessee; and Concord, California
Feb. 12	Nashville, Tennessee; and Fresno, California
Feb. 13	Maryville, Tennessee
Feb. 25	Jacksonville, Florida

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Feb. 9	Bethany, Oklahoma; Terre Haute, Indiana; and Frederick, Maryland
Feb. 23	Boulder, Colorado; Puyallup, Washington; Maryland Heights, Missouri; Heber City, Utah; Pasco, Washington; Mooresville, North Carolina; and Green Bay, Wisconsin
Mar. 2	Dubuque, Iowa; Orlando, Florida; Redding, California; and Wilmington, North Carolina
Mar. 9	North Windham, Connecticut; Henderson, Nevada; and Williamsburg, 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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