March 8, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 21, ISSUE 10	March 8, 2019

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Top Stories

Article

Ski flying in Maine

Howling winds and freezing temperatures come with ski flying, but so do 100 miles of visibility and the ability to land almost anywhere! Ride along as we try it out. Read more >

Article

Daher introduces latest TBM-series turboprop

Daher's speedy new TBM 940 turboprop is upgraded with an automated throttle, automatic deicing system, and ergonomic refinements. Read more >

Article

Boeing buys ForeFlight

ForeFlight users shouldn't fret Boeing's acquisition of the popular app company: The EFB for general aviation pilots will still be updated at a breakneck pace. Read more >

Article

Tornado destroys Alabama airport

The twisted metal of wrecked airplanes and flattened hangars is scattered across Weedon Field Airport in Eufaula, Alabama. Read more >

Video

AOPA salutes female aviators

In honor of International Women's Day on March 8, we shine the spotlight on the women of AOPA who love flying. Watch the video >

AOPA Live This Week

Finding fun in the freeze; Testing tailwheel myths

Maine's winter can be tough, but powering through it pays off. Also this week, AOPA's aviatrixes celebrate International Women's Day, and a GPS-enabled camera exposes tailwheel landing truth. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, March 7 >

Heli-Expo News

Article

Urban air taxis closer to takeoff

Find out what the helicopter industry has up its sleeve to help launch the developing urban air mobility market. Read more >

Article

Helicopter market 'healthy' despite uncertainties

A new five-year helicopter sales forecast reduced projections slightly in the face of global economic uncertainty. Read more >

Article

Robinson R22 turns 40

Happy birthday! Robinson's two-place, game-changing R22 helicopter turns 40 on March 16. Read more >

Article

Kopter to build helicopters in US

The U.S. market is so important to new Swiss helicopter manufacturer Kopter Group that it will open up shop in Louisiana. Read more >

Article

True Blue introduces next-gen battery

Got juice? True Blue Power's fifth-generation main-ship lithium-ion aircraft batteries amp up the power. Read more >

Article

ASU lightens night vision goggles

When every gram matters, more than 200 grams of weight savings is quite the enhancement for night vision goggles. Read more >

AOPA Fly-Ins

Article

New tech will protect AOPA drone shows

A high-tech system will monitor the airspace when show drones light the sky at AOPA's 2019 Fly-Ins. Read more >

Technique and Safety

Article

Everything you've been taught about wheel landings is wrong

Video footage challenges the conventional wisdom for wheel landings in taildraggers. Read more >

Fly by night

Night flying can be breathtaking yet challenging. Prepare for your next night flight with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

Video

Transition trouble

An unfamiliar airplane was one challenge too many during a cross-country in instrument conditions. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video >

Say it right

Radio communication done right reduces workload, decreases stress, and improves safety. Learn how with this AOPA Air Safety Institute course.

Advocacy

Industry challenges Canada's ADS-B mandate

Not so fast, eh? Canada's proposed Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out mandate meets major pushback. Read more >

Advocacy

Support for Contract Tower Program funding urged

Aviation organizations are lobbying for at least $170 million in funding for the Contract Tower Program in the fiscal 2020 appropriations bill. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Exercises for your brain

Practicing these brain exercises every time you fly will help prepare you for an emergency, according to Dr. Kenneth Stahl. Read more >

Technology

Article

'Records are going to fall'

A glider with fly-by-wire ailerons and flaps soared over California with a celebrated test pilot at the controls. Read more >

Article

Superior Air Parts grounds two engine models

Superior Air Parts has begun an "immediate and mandatory" buyback of its XP-382 and XP-400 aircraft engines because of detonation-induced damage for which a cause has not been determined. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Atlas Air accident under scrutiny

It's too early to jump to conclusions about the fatal air cargo accident of Atlas Air Flight 3591, warns airline pilot Chip Wright. Read more >

Gear

Article

Autopilot makers gain new type approvals

New autopilot options have been approved for a range of Beechcraft and Cessna models. Read more >

Article

Levil pulls low-cost ADS-B Out transceiver from market

After a small number of users ran into trouble validating installation, Levil Aviation opted to discontinue the Beacon and offer refunds. Read more >

Travel

Article

Crowler run

A craft beer run is a fine reason to fly. Here are five airport-accessible breweries to check out. (Photo courtesy of Flyers Restaurant and Brewhouse.) Read more >

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Financial

You Can Fly

5 tips for a winning scholarship application

We are giving away more than $1 million in scholarships. Make your application stand out with these five tips.

Member benefit

Find the right airplane: Help is on the way!

When you come up short in your search for your dream airplane, a broker or dealer is just the person to help. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

10 reasons to keep drones out of your crosshairs

Shooting unmanned aircraft is unlikely to lead to federal prosecution, but that doesn't mean it's open season on quadcopters. Read more >

Article

ASA teams to highlight aviation maintenance careers

Aviation Supplies and Academics Inc. is partnering with ChooseAerospace.org to highlight careers for aviation maintenance professionals. Read more >

Article

Pilots share favorite songs for aviation playlist

More musical favorites have been added to our 2019 aviation playlist. Happy listening! Read more >

Article

Visual approach

When Carla Futtrup toured the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital on March 2, the event brought back memories of two intense years flying around the world as a mission coordinator. Read more >

Article

'Wally Funk's race for space'

Wally Funk hasn't given up on her dream of reaching space—she's reportedly reserved her seat on Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo. Read more >

Don't forget to spring forward

It's that time again: On March 10 at 2 a.m., advance your clocks one hour for Daylight Saving Time, except Hawaii and much of Arizona. With the time change, you'll also need to update your local time conversion from zulu time.

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Regulatory affairs director, AOPA

The director of regulatory affairs is responsible for the development and management of aviation regulatory and certification policy on issues including, but not limited to, unmanned aircraft systems, airman certification, flight training, operational regulations, and safety concerns. 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 events senior manager, medical certification technician, You Can Fly operations vice president, aviation finance account executive, development operations director, 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

I am ready to do my validation flight for the FAA's Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out rebate. Am I required to fly in controlled airspace while in contact with air traffic control for that flight?

Answer

No. Although you could do your flight in Class B or C airspace, while communicating with ATC, it isn't required. The airspace in which you need to fly for at least 30 minutes is outlined in 14 CFR 91.225 and is essentially the same as the airspace where a mode C transponder is required.

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. 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
Apr. 27-28	Dedham, Massachusetts

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. 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
Mar. 14	Portland, Oregon; Batavia, Ohio; and Morrisville, North Carolina

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Mar. 9	North Windham, Connecticut; Henderson, Nevada; Williamsburg, Virginia; and Kenosha, Wisconsin
Mar. 12	Fort Myers, Florida
Mar. 16	Scottsdale, Arizona; Atlanta, Georgia; and Temple, Texas
Mar. 23	Cleveland, Ohio; Ogden, Utah; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Englewood, Colorado

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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