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News & Media March 1, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter

March 1, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter

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VOL 21, ISSUE 9 March 1, 2019
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Top Stories
AOPA
Article
Your rocket ride is almost ready
Commercial, passenger-carrying space flights could be just months away after Virgin Galactic's successful VSS Unity flight. (Photo courtesy of Virgin Galactic.) Read more >
AOPA Live This Week
Suderman finds spin limit; Two solos, one birthday
Spencer Suderman was woozy after challenging his own inverted flat spin record. Also this week, space travel, and a 16-year-old solos an airplane and helicopter. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Feb. 28 >
AOPA Fly-Ins
Article
Two for one: Fly-in and airshow in Capital region
Hit two spectacular aviation events in one weekend in May: AOPA's eightieth anniversary fly-in and the 2019 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Read more >
Technique and Safety
Online resource
Create a safety culture
The AOPA Air Safety Institute's new Scalable Safety Framework presentation can help your aviation group develop its safety culture. Download the presentation >
IFR Fix
Rude reception
What should you do if you encounter a GPS outage during an instrument approach? Read more >
Video
Emergency management
In this AOPA Air Safety Institute Accident Case Study, learn from a pilot's unfortunate choices during a vacuum pump failure in instrument meteorological conditions, and boost your awareness of critical decision making.
Video
Ask ATC: Fast talkers
Worried that air traffic controllers will speak too quickly to understand? Air traffic control specialist Sarah Patten offers practical advice in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.
Advocacy
Advocacy
GPS jamming spreads across US
Military GPS jamming has surprised too many pilots, and AOPA is calling on the FAA to provide fair warning or "stop buzzer." Read more >
Advocacy
FAA rejects Lantana Airport jet ban
A Cessna Citation jet owner who was denied access to a Florida airport and threatened with arrest has been vindicated by the FAA. Read more >
Health
Advocacy
BasicMed: Checking for clearance
More than 45,000 of you have been flying under BasicMed, which has been in effect for almost two years. Here's what to do when your two-year course renewal is due. Read more >
Technology
Pilot magazine
ADS-B: Incognito
As the January 2020 mandate for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out installation approaches, aircraft owners are becoming more vocal about ADS-B privacy concerns. Read more >
Opinion
Blog
Next generation learning to fly around the world
Some Tennessee high schoolers are learning what it takes to fly around the world using simulators and a blueprint from circumnavigator and Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis. Read more >
Gear
Article
Helicopter audio improved by request
Helicopter pilots spoke up. PS Engineering listened, then delivered directional audio. Read more >
Travel
Pilot Magazine
Mexico: Baja bound
The adventures in Baja California, Mexico, far outweigh the red tape of making the cross-border flight. Snorkeling or whale watching anyone? Read more >
Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our free AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter.
Financial
Article
The 'last' Mustang up for sale
A pilot who amassed a mind-blowing cache of warbirds has one last North American P–51D Mustang to sell. Read more >
Member benefit
AOPA credit card offers cash back rewards for flight training
Get cash back for flight training with the new AOPA World Mastercard with Commerce Bank. Read more >
California Aeronautical University created content
Scholarships are a great way to fund your aviation education
Scholarships can even cover a majority of tuition, like California Aeronautical University's Dreams Take Flight Scholarship that provides an award up to $151,650. Read more >
Member benefit
Aircraft acquisition: The pre-purchase process
Buying an airplane is like flying an airplane. It's all about planning, crew resource management, and checklists. Here's a checklist from the AOPA Aviation Finance Co. to help you through the process. Read more >
Pilot Protection Services
Aviation agreement templates available
If you are planning to buy or sell an aircraft or want an aircraft ride liability release and waiver, download these two sample agreements to use as templates courtesy of AOPA Pilot Protection Services. Read more >
News and Notes
Podcast
'Hangar Talk': Pilot Savannah Raskey inspires youth
Aspiring career pilot, airplane owner, and social media maven Savannah Raskey inspires young aviators with fun aviation videos. Plus, stick around for the week's headlines. Listen to the podcast >
Article
FAA hands off drone app
After the FAA's B4UFLY mobile app failed to fly with drone pilots, Kittyhawk is giving the app a makeover at no cost to taxpayers. Read more >
AOPA Super Cub Sweepstakes
Kickin' tires
The AOPA Sweepstakes Super Cub's bulbous 26-inch tundra tires from Airframes Alaska attract a lot of attention. They're perfect for the backcountry and useful when climbing aboard. Watch the video >
You Can Fly
Help high schoolers connect with aviation
Find out how you can help AOPA reach high school students with our high school curriculum and scholarships during a webinar on March 6 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Register now >
Career Opportunities
Aviation job board
Job of the week: Chief flight instructor, Eastern Kentucky University
The Department of Applied Engineering and Technology (aviation program) at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky, is accepting applications for chief 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

How do I request a copy of my airman certification records?
Answer
You can request a complete or partial airman certification record by following the instructions on the FAA website. This information is especially handy if you've lost your logbook or if you're applying for jobs and want to know what's in your file.

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
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
Apr. 13-14 Dulles, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Tampa, Florida
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
Mar. 5 Bedford, Massachusetts
Mar. 11 Wichita, Kansas; Ypsilanti, Michigan; Monroe, North Carolina; and Burlington, Washington
Mar. 12 Seattle, Washington; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Independence, Ohio; and Asheville, North Carolina
Mar. 13 Greensboro, North Carolina; Rogers, Arkansas; Puyallup, Washington; and Columbus, Ohio
Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.
Rusty Pilots Seminars
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
Mar. 16 Scottsdale, Arizona; Chamblee, Georgia; and Temple, Texas
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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