News & Media March 22, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter

March 22, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter

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VOL 21, ISSUE 12 March 22, 2019
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Top Stories
AOPA
Slideshow
GA pilots fly for Midwest flood relief
General aviation pilots helped reunite families and deliver relief supplies after devastating flooding hit the Midwest. (Photo courtesy of Josh Tocko.) Read more >
Article
'Why didn't they … fly the airplane?'
Longtime pilot Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) said foreign pilot training and standards should be scrutinized as much as the aircraft after two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes. Read more >
Article
Boeing's crisis: AOPA safety expert weighs in
Boeing may have failed to recognize global distinctions in pilot training, according to AOPA Air Safety Institute Executive Director Richard McSpadden. Read more >
Article
The Colt is out of the bag
A new light sport aircraft offers state-of-the-art safety features including passenger protection similar to a modern race car cockpit. Read more >
Article
Aviation legend Clay Lacy awarded Hoover Trophy
Clay Lacy, a record setter, military test pilot, airline captain, cinematographer, and entrepreneur, said he was humbled to receive the 2019 Hoover Trophy. Read more >
AOPA Live This Week
Lacy accepts Hoover Trophy; Baker borrows your airplane
Watch aviation legend Clay Lacy accept the 2019 Hoover Trophy. Also, AOPA President Mark Baker has a lot of fun flying your AOPA Sweepstakes Super Cub on floats. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, March 21 >
AOPA Fly-Ins
Article
25 things to do during AOPA's 80th anniversary fly-in
Join us for AOPA's Frederick, Maryland, Fly-In in May, and stay for the weekend. Here are 25 things to do in the Maryland and Washington, D.C., areas. Read more >
Technique and Safety
Pilot magazine
Expert analysis: New Jersey Learjet 35A crash
The NTSB on March 12 cited pilot error as the probable cause in the 2017 fatal crash of a Learjet 35A in New Jersey. AOPA Air Safety Institute Executive Director Richard McSpadden analyzes the accident. Read more >
Video
In search of the perfect landing
Struggling to nail the landing? Whether it's trouble timing the flare or managing airspeed, this AOPA Air Safety Institute video has a tip for you. Watch the video >
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A day in the sun
Sun Valley, Idaho, is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors, and getting there is half the fun. Try your hand at a challenging approach in this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.
Video
Pattern of safety
Don't fall into bad habits in the traffic pattern. Get tips for avoiding traffic pattern stalls in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video. Watch the video >
AOPA Premier Partner created content
Win a $1,499 drone
What's better…taking off uphill into the wind, or downhill with a tailwind? Watch the video from PilotWorkshops to find out, and enter to win a $1,499 drone.
Advocacy
Advocacy
Former Delta executive nominated to head FAA
AOPA President Mark Baker welcomed Steve Dickson's nomination for FAA administrator. Read more >
Advocacy
FAA ADS-B mandate approaching quickly
Time is running out to equip aircraft by the FAA's Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out deadline, and fewer than 3,500 rebate spots remain. Read more >
Annual GA survey begins
The FAA's forty-first annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey is underway. Pilots who receive an email or postcard invitation are encouraged to participate. The survey is the only source of GA fleet activity data.
Health
Pilot Protection Services
Five reasons a dog is a pilot's best friend
We love our dogs as much as our airplanes. Here are five ways dogs are good for our health. Read more >
Technology
Article
Helo pilots say drone tech can enhance safety
Many helicopter pilots view drones as a hazard or a competitor, but some back integration. Read more >
Article
Electric regional airline in works
One of the early electric airplanes to market might be one you've never heard of. Read more >
Opinion
Blog
Airplanes break
Maintaining mechanical perfection in our airplanes can be a stretch, writes Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis, as he details an engine refurbishment for his polar circumnavigation. Read more >
Gear
Article
Low-cost multifunction instrument certified
Standby attitude, angle of attack, slip and skid, a G-meter, and timers are among the 12 functions packed into a two-inch instrument that retails for $895. Read more >
Travel
Article
Pilots pick top 10 airport restaurants of 2019
It's official, or at least, it's published: a list of the 10 best U.S. fly-in restaurants of 2019, according to the subscribers of www.100dollarhamburger.com. Read more >
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Financial
You Can Fly
Last chance to apply for AOPA scholarships
Time is running out to apply for AOPA's You Can Fly scholarships, with more than $1 million on offer to support initial and advanced training. Read more >
Member benefit
Why work with AOPA Aviation Finance?
One size doesn't fit all when it comes to aircraft financing. Find out how AOPA Aircraft Finance takes all of the variables into account to help you get the best deal. Read more >
News and Notes
Article
Aviation Week salutes AOPA chief
Aviation Week honored AOPA President Mark Baker with a Laureate for Leadership in the Business Aviation category. Read more >
Article
Award-winning aviation writer Mary Grady remembered
Aviation writer Mary Jane Grady flew hot air balloons and airplanes, sailed on a research vessel, and taught geography. Read more >
AOPA Super Cub Sweepstakes
Baker flies AOPA's Sweepstakes Super Cub
AOPA's Sweepstakes Super Cub proved the perfect perch for AOPA President Mark Baker to spot fish and alligators in central Florida. Read more >
Demo a Diamond at Sun 'n Fun
Sun 'n Fun International Fly-In and Expo attendees who are considering purchasing a Diamond Aircraft DA40 NG single or DA42-VI or DA62 twin can get a demo flight with LifeStyle Aviation.
Career Opportunities
Aviation job board
Job of the week: CFI, Trident Aircraft
Trident Aircraft is seeking full-time flight instructors for its location on the Florida panhandle in Milton. The position includes the possibility for 100-plus hours per month of flight time, including paid ground instruction at competitive rates. 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 development research specialist, 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 these and other AOPA career opportunities >
Question of the Week
Question

I received a third class medical certificate two years ago, when I was 39 years old. Is that certificate valid for an additional one year or three years?
Answer
Your certificate is valid for an additional three years (60 calendar months in total) because you were younger than age 40 when it was issued (see 14 CFR 61.23(d)).

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
Apr. 1 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Apr. 2 West Des Moines, Iowa; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Hartford, Connecticut
Apr. 3 Bellevue, Nebraska; Waltham, Massachusetts; and Dodge Center, Minnesota
Apr. 4 Olathe, Kansas; and Londonderry, New Hampshire
Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.
Rusty Pilots Seminars
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
Apr. 6 Omaha, Nebraska; Independence, Oregon; and Traverse City, Michigan
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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