July 26, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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| VOL 21, ISSUE 30 |
July 26, 2019 |
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Top Stories
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| Article |
| 'Plane Savers' crew takes Oshkosh by storm |
| A successful scramble to bring a D-Day veteran DC–3 back to life made the Plane Savers crew into social media stars. Now, they're drawing big crowds in person at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Read more > |
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| Slideshow |
| Julie Clark to fly her swan song |
| Julie Clark's exceptionally choreographed routine has touched millions. She came to EAA AirVenture ready to inspire the largest crowd one more time. Read more > |
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| Photo Gallery |
| AirVenture through the lens |
| Check out the spectacular sights of EAA AirVenture captured by our master photographers. View our new gallery feature > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Star power; Ultimate backcountry |
| Watch a YouTube star score a ride with the Phillips 66 Aerostars, while other social media stars bask in the glow of their scramble to save a D-Day DC–3. Also, check out the ultimate backcountry homebuilt on AOPA Live This Week®, July 25 > |
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EAA AirVenture
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| CubCrafters test-marketing tricycle-gear XCub |
| Just three miles from the packed showgrounds of EAA AirVenture, CubCrafters is stealth-marketing a tricycle-gear version of its popular XCub. Read more > |
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| Article |
| She plans to circumnavigate the world—alone! |
| Energetic Anh-Thu Nguyen isn't going to let anything stop her—and she never has. Read more > |
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| Pipistrel trainer drafted for Air Force program |
| Future U.S. Air Force pilots will solo in Pipistrel trainers at a California flight school. Read more > |
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| AirVenture digest |
| AOPA continues to post news briefs, slideshows, videos, and links to expanded coverage in a convenient, one-stop shop for all your EAA AirVenture news throughout the big event. Check back often for situational awareness! Read more > |
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| Article |
| Sling NGT LSA joins growing fleet |
| The Airplane Factory announced July 23 that a new light sport aircraft has joined the company's expanding Sling product line. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Flight Design advances Vision Zero |
| Flight Design is integrating the company's Vision Zero, which has as its long-term objective zero injury to aircraft occupants in significant accidents. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Sensenich expands ground-adjustable prop offerings |
| Sensenich now offers a full line of ground-adjustable composite propellers for aircraft powered by Continental and Lycoming engines. Read more > |
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| In case you missed these... |
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Technique and Safety
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| Video |
| Are you bothering ATC? |
| Air traffic control specialist Sarah Patten debunks the notion that talking to flights squawking 1200 inconveniences ATC. Watch the video > |
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| Login required |
| Give yourself a lift |
| An understanding of basic aerodynamics is essential for every pilot. Test your knowledge of the fundamental physics of flight with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. |
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| Video |
| Emergency in the clouds |
| It was a perfect day for instrument approaches—but the engine wasn't up to the task. Find out how the pilot dealt with this emergency in the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Real Pilot Story: Engine Failure in IMC. Watch the video > |
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Work with the FAA's compliance program |
| The FAA aims to work with pilots to correct inadvertent violations, but you should still be proactive if you think you might have crossed a line, writes AOPA Legal Services Plan Attorney Ray Carver. Read more > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| Dickson confirmed as FAA administrator |
| The U.S. Senate voted July 24 to confirm former Delta Air Lines executive Steve Dickson as administrator of the FAA.Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| PLANE Act takes flight in Congress |
| A new bill introduced in the Senate aims to benefit general aviation by empowering pilots and investing in infrastructure and workforce development. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA, GA groups talk state of the industry |
| Leaders from AOPA and other industry stakeholder groups spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing general aviation during a July 17 briefing with the House General Aviation Caucus. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| 'Aviation City' attracts adventurers |
| Arcadia Municipal Airport, 50 miles from Lakeland, Florida, was once a sleepy airfield with the tagline "Don't overlook us. Look us over." Now it's a hotbed of aeronautical fun. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Magazine |
| Remaining qualified |
| Transitioning from special issuance medical certification to BasicMed is possible, with a few caveats. Read more > |
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Technology
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| NASA hopes to speed return to commercial supersonic travel |
| NASA and Lockheed Martin are building a commercial supersonic aircraft with a much softer sonic boom. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Pilot Magazine |
| A different standard |
| When a pilot earned an A&P mechanic's certificate he discovered a very different approach to operating limitations. Read more > |
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Gear
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| EPS diesel approaching market entry |
| Engineered Propulsion Systems' Graflight V-8 diesel aircraft engine is closing in on certification. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Pilot magazine |
| Dining on the fly |
| Looking for a dining option outside the airport fence? Here are some tips for finding the best local eateries on the fly. 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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| Member benefit |
| Do high-time engines complicate the loan process? |
| There are a few things to consider if you are looking to buy an airplane with many hours on its engine. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Embry-Riddle to buy 60 Cessna Skyhawks |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will buy at least 60 Cessna Skyhawks from Textron Aviation between 2019 and 2022 as the university's flight training program continues to grow. Read more > |
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| Lightspeed focused on growing pilot community |
| The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation is focusing on encouraging young people to consider aviation, and Lightspeed Aviation announced a new video series. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: AOPA aviation technical specialist |
| Aviation technical specialists in AOPA's Pilot Information Center serve as a technical resource to AOPA members, staff, and the aviation community at large. Read the full description and apply today > |
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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 front-end developer, Flight Training Initiative coordinator, member services representative, Northwest Mountain Region manager, communications senior director, 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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Question
I'm an instrument-rated private pilot flying a light sport aircraft. I don't have a current medical and I'm currently using my driver's license for that requirement. Can I exercise my privileges as a private pilot and fly as pilot in command at night? |
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No. Because you do not have a current medical certificate you must comply with the privileges and limitations specified in 14 CFR 61.315. For an outline of sport pilot privileges and limitations, see 14 CFR 61.303.
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 |
| 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 |
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| Safety Seminars |
| Jul. 26-27 |
Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
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| Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. |
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| Rusty Pilots Seminars |
| 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 |
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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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Jim Moore
Dan Namowitz
David Tulis
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Melissa Whitehouse |
Contributors:
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