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News & Media February 15, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter

February 15, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter

AOPA
VOL 21, ISSUE 7 February 15, 2019
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Top Stories
AOPA
Article
Meigs Field comeback on Chicago mayoral candidate's list
Reopening Meigs Field, one of the most iconic general aviation airports in the country, is among Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson's priorities. Read more >
AOPA Live This Week
Teen circumnavigator; Catch up with Goulian
Mason Andrews shares all about his around-the-world flight including radio failure over open ocean and a fighter intercept. Also this week, Michael Goulian talks about pocketing Red Bull points in the season opener, and learn a new way to nail your best glide. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Feb. 14 >
AOPA Fly-Ins
Video
AOPA Fly-Ins boast exciting new format
We've overhauled our fly-ins for 2019, packing more action, fun, and food into two full days—including a STOL invitational, drone show, and cookout. Don't miss out as we celebrate our eightieth anniversary! Watch the latest details >
Online resource
Let us know you are coming!
Save yourself a spot at one (or all) of our 2019 AOPA Fly-Ins, lined up for our Frederick, Maryland, home base; Livermore, California; and Tullahoma, Tennessee. Learn more and register today >
Technique and Safety
Video
Maintain control at low altitude
Losing control at low altitude can be unrecoverable. These AOPA Air Safety Institute tips could save your bacon.
Video
Uninvited passenger
A four-pound hawk smashes through the windscreen. See how the pilot deals with the ensuing mayhem in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.
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Are we cleared to cross?
Getting to and from the runway can be complicated. The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Runway Safety online course can help you avoid runway incursions.
Advocacy
Advocacy
Congress seeks FAA immunity from shutdowns
The partial government shutdown hit aviation hard. There ought to be a law to prevent that—and maybe now there will be. Read more >
Article
Pilots, mark your drones
Concern that a rogue drone could contain explosives or other nasty surprises drove the FAA to require external registration marking. Read more >
Health
Pilot Protection Services
Flying flu
Nothing goes viral like the flu. Dr. Jonathan Sackier cautions you to never skip your flu shot. Read more >
Technology
Article
Electric Sun Flyer lifts off
The battery-powered Sun Flyer 2 electrified its bid for certification during a first test flight with a Siemens electric propulsion motor. Read more >
Article
Impressive tech vies for Collier Trophy
Aerospace technologies to save lives, increase the speed or efficiency of flight, and probe outer space are vying for the Collier Trophy. Size up the competition. Read more >
Opinion
Blog
Epic shots of snow-covered Pyrenees
After battling snow drifts, high winds, and several thwarted attempts at flight, Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher takes his Cub Special to the sky and is rewarded with epic pictures of the Pyrenees. Read more >
Gear
Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Maintenance: Tick tock, can you trust your clock?
It's said that even a broken clock is correct twice a day. That's not good enough to make the FAA happy for instrument flight. Read more >
Travel
Flight Training magazine
Fly in to hit the slopes
Pack your skis, snowboards, gloves, and goggles, and fly to an airport near a ski resort to get the ultimate adventure fix. Read more >
Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our free AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter.
Financial
Member benefit
Five tips to speedy aircraft financing approval
Securing aircraft financing is like getting a mortgage—there's a ton of paperwork. These five tips will help you speed the process. Read more >
News and Notes
Slideshow
Muroya wins Red Bull opener by inches
Japan's Yoshihide Muroya won the 2019 Red Bull Air Race World Championship opener, and U.S. pilot Michael Goulian placed third. Read more >
Article
Diamond Aircraft sees 'young talent' spurring growth
From trainers to twins, Diamond Aircraft expects to build a lot of airplanes in the near future—if it can hire and train enough "young talent." Read more >
Podcast
'Hangar Talk': Aviation legend Clay Lacy
He's an air race champion, cinematographer, test pilot, entrepreneur, aviation mentor, and R. A. "Bob" Hoover Trophy winner: Clay Lacy talks about inspiring others. Plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news. Listen to the podcast >
AOPA Super Cub Sweepstakes
Pilots share the love
Every time members see the AOPA Sweepstakes Super Cub, they can't help but give what they hope will be their airplane this summer a little love pat. Watch the video >
Video
Formation flying 101
Formation flying looks effortless from the ground, but it's demanding. Find out what it takes in this recorded webinar.
Career Opportunities
Aviation job board
Job of the week: AOPA Fly-In exhibits manager
The AOPA Fly-In exhibits manager will oversee planning, organizing, production, sales, and on-site execution of exhibits to ensure an excellent experience for attendees and industry partners. 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 financial analyst, regulatory affairs director, medical certification technician, You Can Fly operations vice president, aviation finance account executive, development operations director, 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

I'm taking my commercial practical test soon, and I'm confused about the level of medical certification required for the checkride. Where can I find the answer?
Answer
According to 14 CFR 61.23(a)(3)(iii), you are required to have at least a third class medical or be flying under BasicMed (14 CFR 61.113 (i)) when taking the commercial practical test.

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. 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
Mar. 23-24 Ontario, California; and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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. 23-24 Puyallup, Washington
Feb. 25 Jacksonville, Florida
Feb. 26 Melbourne, Florida
Feb. 27 Daytona Beach, Florida
Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.
Rusty Pilots Seminars
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; Williamsburg, Virginia; and Kenosha, Wisconsin
Mar. 12 Fort Myers, Florida
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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