March 15, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 21, ISSUE 11	March 15, 2019

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Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Aircraft Maintenance: Waking from a deep freeze

After winter hibernation, your airplane needs a little TLC before you fly it. Read more >

Video

Don't come up short in technique!

The checklist is important, but short-field landings also demand keeping an eye on the big picture. Watch this video from the AOPA Air Safety Institute to review.

Going for a spin

It's good to know your airplane's "book" stall speed, but is that enough to avoid unintentional loss of lift? Take this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

Pilot Protection Services

Instructing without flight controls

Pilots and flight schools have been known to seek ways to reduce flight training costs while continuing to comply with applicable regulations. Read more >

Advocacy

White House drops ATC privatization

Air traffic control privatization was noticeably absent from the White House's $4.75 trillion budget released March 11. Read more >

Technology

Article

Electric trainer meeting expectations

The all-electric two-seater being tested by Bye Aerospace is validating expectations, the company reported. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

A cure for 'boredomitis'

Add some zeal to your local flying, suggests Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher, who made the most of winter wind and weather in the Pyrenees to break out of the doldrums. Read more >

Gear

Aircraft Spruce expands

Aircraft Spruce and Specialty can get most parts to you in two days now that it has added a new location in Illinois to its shipping centers in California and Georgia.

Travel

Pilot magazine

Happy trails

Who needs a courtesy car? At Maine's Sugarloaf Regional Airport, you can strap on your skis by the airplane and explore 80 miles of trails. Read more and view a slideshow >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': New England pilot Lincoln Benedict

Maine pilot Lincoln Benedict and his wife Jessica Marion talk about New England flying; plus, catch the week's headlines. Listen to the podcast >

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

Financial

You Can Fly

What not to do on a scholarship application

Don't let one of these common mistakes sabotage your chance to earn an aviation scholarship. Read more >

Article

L3 pledges $150K in scholarships for women

L3 pledged up to $150,000 in flight training scholarships to attract more women to professional pilot careers. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Cruise ship rescues ditched Cirrus pilot, passenger

Regal Princess passengers got more than they paid for when crew raced to a ditched Cirrus bobbing in the Caribbean Sea on March 5. Read more >

Article

Enstrom upgrades 280FX

Enstrom Helicopter's 280FX sports redesigned cabin doors, a new collective design with additional controls, and lighting upgrades. Read more >

Article

Bell 505 focus shifts to training

As Bell's 505 Jet Ranger X matures, the helicopter is taking on new missions, and increasingly sophisticated technology is propelling pilot training. Read more >

Pilot magazine

AOPA publications welcome leader

Instrument-rated commercial pilot Kollin Stagnito joins the AOPA Media Division as vice president of publications. Read more >

You Can Fly

Missouri high school aviation program takes off

Kansas City, Missouri, pilots have stepped up to help make the most of AOPA's high school curriculum. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI, California Aeronautical University

California Aeronautical University is now hiring certificated flight instructors for its FAA-approved Part 141 professional flight program. CAU offers an ideal aviation training environment conveniently located at Bakersfield Airport in Southern California. 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 Legal Services Plan attorney, legislative affairs director, aviation event operations senior manager, regulatory affairs director, You Can Fly operations vice president, aviation finance account executive, development operations director, development marketing and communications manager, and several interns. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

I'm worried about people being able to track my flights online. Is there any way to prevent the FAA from releasing this information to the public?

Answer

Yes. You can have your aircraft data blocked from public release by contacting the FAA, as detailed in this AOPA online article. Two levels of blocking are available, and you can pick the right one for your needs.

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. 18	Northbrook, Illinois; and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Mar. 19	Bolingbrook, Illinois; Greenville, South Carolina; and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Mar. 20	East Peoria, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Mar. 21	Poplar Grove, Illinois; Huntsville, Alabama; and Butler, Pennsylvania

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Mar. 16	Scottsdale, Arizona; Atlanta, Georgia; and Temple, Texas
Mar. 23	Cleveland, Ohio; Ogden, Utah; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Englewood, Colorado
Mar. 30	Live Oak, Florida; Lewiston, Idaho; and Cheektowaga, New York
Apr. 3	Lakeland, Florida

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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