July 5, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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| VOL 21, ISSUE 27 |
July 5, 2019 |
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Top Stories
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| Pilot Magazine |
| Been there, done that |
| From missions of mercy to covert action and an enduring altitude record, the Pilatus PC–6 Porter has a history that foretells its future. Read more and watch a video > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Firefighting for pilots; Paint with a purpose |
| Watch what happens when we test our fire extinguisher skills. Also, celebrate a remarkable warrior's centennial, and kids paint airplanes for a cause. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, July 4 > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Video |
| Single-point failure |
| This AOPA Air Safety Institute accident case study shares lessons learned from a vacuum pump failure in instrument conditions. Watch the video > |
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| IFR Fix |
| Sleepless in the stuff |
| An instrument pilot's account of an unexpected spell of spatial disorientation might make your head spin. Read more > |
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| Video |
| The rudder gets no respect |
| This AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Tip reminds us that those pedals on the floor are not footrests. Watch the video > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| Cessna 210 accident prompts wing spar concern |
| A fatal accident prompted the FAA to seek information about spar cracks from operators of Cessna 177 and cantilever-wing Cessna 210 models. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| FAA reexaminations and medical certificates |
| The FAA has authority to request that you undergo a new medical examination, even if your health is unchanged. Learn why, and what to expect. |
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Technology
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| Article |
| Cracking open the sound barrier |
| Proposed FAA rulemaking could accelerate the return of civilian supersonic flight. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Blog |
| Big goals bring big challenges |
| Ambitious goals lead to inspiration, writes Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis.
Read more > |
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Gear
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| 80 years of general aviation |
| Discover the fascinating story behind AOPA's 1939 founding and trace general aviation's fortunes through booms and busts in Freedom to Fly: AOPA and the History of General Aviation in America. Buy your copy today > |
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| Superior Air Parts created content |
| Priceless information: Superior Air Parts free AirVenture forums |
| Maximizing a piston engine’s performance, efficiency, and longevity may seem like a challenge, but you can learn just how easy it really is at the free Superior Air Parts Forums during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Article |
| Make summer soar |
| Earn a glider rating or enjoy a scenic flight during your summer vacation at these three picturesque locations. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Seaplane pilots testing invasive species education |
| Seaplane travel can spread invasive species, and a pioneering program developed in the Pacific Northwest should help stem such spread of unwanted plants. 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 |
| 10 ways your donation builds a stronger pilot community |
| The Ray Foundation will match up to $2 million in You Can Fly Challenge donations through Aug. 31. Your donated dollars will double to strengthen the pilot community. |
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News and Notes
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| Article |
| Burchette named Museum of Flight curator |
| A veteran curator will bring a growing gaggle of social media followers to his new job at The Museum of Flight in Seattle starting Sept. 3. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Tuskegee Airman Col. Charles McGee |
| Tuskegee Airman Col. Charles McGee says education and a love for flying can prepare future pilots for aviation opportunities.
Listen to the podcast > |
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| Article |
| Love flying? We have an app for that |
| Summer is the perfect time to fly, and we've made it even easier for you to share those fun flights with fellow pilots, friends, and family. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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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 Flight Training Initiative coordinator, member services representative, Northwest Mountain Region manager, communications senior director, aviation technical specialist, Legal Services Plan attorney, 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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I'm planning a trip to Canada in a couple of months. Where can I find information to help me plan this trip? |
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You can find information about international travel and cross-border travel on the AOPA website. This page for traveling to Canada covers preparation, departure, entry into Canada, flying in Canada, overflights, and return to the United States. Additional information is available on the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association website.
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 |
| Jul. 13-14 |
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania; and Frederick, Maryland |
| 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 |
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| Safety Seminars |
| Jul. 22-27 |
Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
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| Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. |
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| Rusty Pilots Seminars |
| Jul. 13 |
Big Bear City, California; and Addison, Texas |
| Jul. 20 |
Stockton, California |
| Jul. 21 |
Woodruff, South Carolina |
| Jul. 24 |
Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
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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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ePilot Editors:
Alyssa Cobb
Jim Moore
Dan Namowitz
David Tulis
Production Team:
Elizabeth Linares
Kristy O'Malley
Melissa Whitehouse |
Contributors:
Mike Collins
Sarah Deener
Tom Haines
Dave Hirschman
Tom Horne
Warren Morningstar
Kollin Stagnito
Jill Tallman
Ian Twombly
Julie Summers Walker |
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