June 7, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 21, ISSUE 23	June 7, 2019

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Top Stories

Slideshow

Reflections from Normandy

Just as happened 75 years ago when troops from Allied nations stormed the beaches at Normandy, France, to begin the invasion of Europe, French citizens embraced the arriving parachutists and pilots who commemorated the D-Day event. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': World War II D-Day pilot Dave Hamilton

Retired Lt. Col. Dave Hamilton describes his D-Day mission: dropping pathfinders at night over occupied France. Plus, stick around for the week's aviation headlines. Listen to the podcast >

You Can Fly

2019 AOPA Flight Training Experience Survey opens

AOPA's annual survey to take the pulse of flight training nationwide opened on June 1. Read more >

You Can Fly

Final stretch for You Can Fly Challenge

Less than 90 days remain for your donation to the You Can Fly Challenge to be matched dollar for dollar by the Ray Foundation up to $2 million. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Honor flight; Taildragger school

We're on location for the aerial tribute to the veterans of D-Day in England and France; we also check out a California taildragger flight school that will have airplanes available for you at the upcoming AOPA Fly-In. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, June 6 >

AOPA Fly-Ins

Article

25 things to do in Livermore, California

From visiting the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz to fine food and wine, California has treats for every taste during the upcoming AOPA Fly-In at Livermore. Read more >

Article

Fly over Yosemite, hop a wine-tasting trolley

Enjoy beautiful views of the cliffs and waterfalls in Yosemite Valley from your aircraft or stay on the ground for a wine-tasting tour in California. Read more >

Technique and Safety

IFR Fix

Mix-up at minimums

Practicing instrument approaches opposite the direction of traffic almost ended in disaster. Read more >

Very, very frightening

Airplanes and thunderstorms do not mix. Get valuable avoidance tips in this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

Video

Communication breakdown

In 2012, a Cirrus SR22 crashed seconds before what would have been a normal landing. The AOPA Air Safety Institute analyzes the links in the accident chain to help you learn lessons from this tragedy. Watch the video >

Advocacy

Article

New rule ends private flights to Cuba

A new rule implements additional restrictions on travel that make Cuba mostly off-limits to general aviation. Read more >

Advocacy

House committee backs funding aviation workforce programs

The House Appropriations Committee has voted to recommend full funding of two workforce development grant programs supported by AOPA and the aerospace industry. Read more >

Advocacy

AOPA, FAA to take live questions on equipping with ADS-B

Join experts from AOPA and the FAA on June 10 for an interactive discussion about why you should equip your aircraft with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Special issuance medical possible for diabetes

Pilots who have diabetes and whose blood sugar is well controlled with oral anti-hyperglycemic medications, excluding insulin, may be granted a special issuance authorization for a medical certificate. Read more >

Technology

Article

Off the shelf, over people

Flights over people got easier and recreational drone compliance a little clearer. Plus, federal dollars will help validate drone tech to come. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Finding your 'true north'

Pilots would do well to follow their own true north when making life-changing decisions, writes Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis. Read more >

Gear

Flying flops

It looked great, was ahead of its time, and was an engineering marvel. But the Beechcraft Starship was a flop. Beechcraft purchased almost all of them back rather than confront decades of support. Read about more big ideas that didn't go far in Freedom to Fly. Buy it now >

Travel

Article

Fly, drive 'The Way of American Genius'

See where Walt Disney found the magic, explore the life of Mark Twain, learn how sliced bread started, and more. Read more >

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

Financial

Article

Cirrus names new CEO

A veteran marketing executive with years of experience at automotive, audio, and building materials manufacturers started work June 3 as the new CEO of Cirrus Aircraft. Read more >

Member benefit

How can borrowing more cost less?

Find out why borrowing less can cost you more when financing an aircraft. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Sebring cancels US Sport Aviation Expo

The annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, hosted at Florida's Sebring Regional Airport since 2003, has been canceled. Read more >

Article

CAU graduates its first class of pilots

California Aeronautical University's inaugural graduating class received their diplomas on June 1. Read more >

Article

West Michigan high school alumnae paired for Air Race Classic

Although Tori Gann and Oakley Clay were a couple of years apart in high school, the West Michigan Aviation Academy graduates will fly together in the Air Race Classic June 18. Read more >

Article

Young Aviators Fly-In 'will have it all'

Young Aviators Fly-In co-founder Cayla McLeod said attendees "will have it all" during the event for the "young and young at heart" June 21 to 23 at Triple Tree Aerodrome in South Carolina. Read more >

Article

Get prizes for landing at grass strips

Explore grass strips and earn Pilot Passport points toward a free $25 AOPA Pilot Gear gift certificate and our eightieth anniversary Freedom to Fly book. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI, Tampa Bay Aviation

Tampa Bay Aviation seeks professional individuals for immediate employment with its flight school team. Come be a part of a family-owned operation in Clearwater, Florida, where the weather is always warm and flight training is conducted year-round. 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 flying clubs initiative manager, development research specialist, 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 >

Question of the Week

Question

I'm reviewing the approach plates at my destination airport when I notice that the LPV DA is higher than the LNAV/VNAV DA. This doesn't make any sense to me. Where can I find information about specific procedures?

Answer

The FAA's Instrument Flight Procedures Information Gateway allows you to make inquiries regarding specific instrument flight procedures. You also can contact AOPA's Pilot Information Center for help.

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

Jun. 8-9	Columbus, Ohio; and Santa Clara, California
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

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

Jun. 21-22	Livermore, California
Jun. 29	Whitefield, New Hampshire

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Jun. 8	Polson, Montana; Woods Cross, Utah; Corpus Christi, Texas; Fulton, New York; Bonners Ferry, Idaho; and San Diego, California
Jun. 15	Lock Haven, Pennsylvania; Wadsworth, Ohio; Austin, Texas; and Blaine, Minnesota
Jun. 22	Livermore, California; and Stevensville, Maryland
Jun. 29	Pottstown, Pennsylvania; Camarillo, California; and Red Lodge, Montana

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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