February 22, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 21, ISSUE 8	February 22, 2019

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Top Stories

Article

Aircraft sales continue shallow climb

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association reported modest increases across piston, turboprop, and business jet shipments in 2018. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Coastal cool; Industry uptick

A short hop off the Washington coast puts you in a pilot's paradise. Also this week, general aviation factories report an uptick, and watch a World War II veteran grin like he means it in a P–51 Mustang. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Feb. 21 >

AOPA Fly-Ins

Article

AOPA lines up drones for celebration

Like high-tech candles on AOPA's birthday cake rising into the night sky, a fleet of no fewer than 80 drones will stage a sparkling spectacle at each of our 2019 Fly-Ins. Read more >

Technique and Safety

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Free tool for IFR pilots

Learn how this simple tool helps you fly IFR with more precision and reduces workload in every phase of flight. It's something all instrument-rated pilots should use, but few do. Watch the PilotWorkshops video >

Video

Keep a problem on the ground

Knowing when and how to abort a takeoff is crucial for safety. Learn how to choose an abort point in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.

Share your safety story

Do you have a safety-related experience that has the makings of a good article, podcast, or video? Submit it to the AOPA Air Safety Institute.

Climb as published

What are obstacle departure procedures? Test your knowledge with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

Advocacy

Trump signs spending bill including presidential TFR relief

A government spending bill includes a big win for general aviation: $3.5 million in reimbursement funding to three airports affected by presidential temporary flight restrictions. Read more >

Health

Article

Medical certification after ADHD and ADD

If you have had a past diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, you can still get a medical certificate, but you will have to jump through several hoops. Read more >

Technology

Article

Police drones first on scene

A California community is flipping the script on law enforcement air support by dispatching drones ahead of ground-based first responders. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

The reluctant aviator

A young mechanic in the early 1940s who learned to fly a J–3 Cub as a job perk found himself teaching U.S. Army Air Corps students to fly. Opinion Leaders blogger Jolie Lucas shares his story. Read more >

Gear

Article

GPS for GA: 25 years of transforming flight

You probably don't remember where you were or what you were doing on Feb. 16, 1994—a day that was, and is, transforming aviation with a piece of equipment now ubiquitous in aircraft. Read more >

Travel

Pilot magazine

New Zealand: A pilot's playground

General aviation airplanes are the best way to explore New Zealand's South Island, which includes some of the youngest and most scenic terrain on the planet. Read more and watch a video >

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

Financial

Article

Used business jets may get tougher to sell

Three factors, including the fast-approaching Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out mandate, are expected to drive up the number of used business jets for sale. Read more >

News and Notes

Video

Behind the scenes with Michael Goulian

He's fast, but we caught up with Red Bull Air Race pilot Michael Goulian, who talks about his third-place finish in the 2019 season opener and what it takes to become a Red Bull pilot. Read more >

Article

Meet Savannah Raskey

Social media star, private pilot, aircraft owner, and Utah Air National Guard member Savannah Raskey has it all, and showcases the fun of flying. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Who 'owns' airspace?

Drones vastly outnumber manned aircraft, and AOPA Pilot Protection Services attorney Tom Hayek ponders the legal implications. Read more >

Webinar

You too can inspire high schoolers to learn to fly

Want to inspire the next generation of pilots? Learn about AOPA's high school aviation STEM curriculum and other resources including flight training scholarships during a webinar March 6 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Register now >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI/CFII, Summit Aviation

Summit Aviation in Bentonville, Arkansas, is seeking a dynamic, highly professional, and energetic individual to join its team as a certificated flight instructor. 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, 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

Are there alternatives to taking a flight review with an instructor that do not require a flight or simulator ride with a CFI, inspector, or check airman?

Answer

No. All alternatives to the flight review require some sort of flight or simulator ride. You can find the details in 14 CFR 61.56.

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. 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
Apr. 6-7	Aurora, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; and San Diego, 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. 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; Wilmington, North Carolina; and Murrieta, California
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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