May 31, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 21, ISSUE 22	May 31, 2019

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Top Stories

Pilot magazine

Stretched to the max

Airline pilot Pete Bedell provides an insider's look at the Boeing 737 Max saga, including what may have been happening inside the cockpits during the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes. (Illustration by Alex Williamson.) Read more >

AOPA Super Cub Sweepstakes

Final call: Last day to enter AOPA Super Cub Sweepstakes!

The AOPA Super Cub Sweepstakes closes May 31 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. Make sure you are entered for a chance to win, and learn how to increase your chances!

Video

How will we surprise you?

AOPA has given away more than 20 sweepstakes airplanes over the years. Look back at some of the winners' reactions and think about how we might surprise you with the AOPA Sweepstakes Super Cub this summer. Watch the video >

AOPA Live This Week

Flying a DC–3 to France; Jet fuel contamination a continued threat

Fly along on a DC–3 bound for Normandy, France; find out why the AOPA Air Safety Institute is warning jet operators of fuel contamination; and get a taste of a California vineyard owner's aviation adventures. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, May 30 >

AOPA Fly-Ins

Article

Maule owner wins tundra tires

One lucky pilot gets to add tundra tires to his Maule after attending the AOPA Fly-In at Frederick, Maryland. Read more >

PDF download

Discounts, show specials offered at AOPA Fly-Ins

From product discounts to free shipping, exhibitors at AOPA Fly-Ins are offering special deals to attendees. See what we've lined up to save you money at the AOPA Fly-In at Livermore, California, June 21 and 22. Learn more >

Technique and Safety

Space out!

Whether you're flying a short hop or a long cross-country, you need to understand the ins and outs of airspace. Put your proficiency to the test with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. Take the quiz >

Online resource

Spotlight on IFR

Experienced and newbie instrument pilots alike can find important answers to instrument flight questions in this Safety Spotlight. Learn more >

The big picture

Instrument flying is challenging and rewarding. Get a real-world perspective on instrument flight with this AOPA Air Safety Institute course.

Advocacy

Air Safety Institute warns about jet fuel contamination

The AOPA Air Safety Institute is alerting pilots to the problem of jet fuel being contaminated with diesel exhaust fluid, causing engine failures. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA emphasizes wake turbulence avoidance

You remember the lessons you learned in ground school about how to avoid wake turbulence. But do you know how that guidance has changed over time? Read more >

Advocacy

AOPA honors Airport Support Network volunteer

Tom Madden of Linden, New Jersey, is the AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer of the Month. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Heart rate variability a window to overall health

Heart rate variability measures how the time between each heartbeat changes throughout the day, providing insight into broader health issues. Read more >

Technology

Article

Flying the Garmin G3X Touch

A 1970s Grumman Tiger becomes the poster child for a new generation of avionics designed to bring new levels of safety and reliability to the legacy fleet. AOPA Editor in Chief Tom Haines flies the single equipped with the Garmin G3X Touch. Read more >

Article

Tamarack Aerospace responds to grounding of Citations

Tamarack Aerospace responded to the FAA's grounding of Cessna Citation jets equipped with its active winglets by submitting a proposal to resolve safety concerns. Read more >

Gear

Article

ForeFlight provides takeoff and landing performance data

ForeFlight now provides detailed takeoff and landing performance data for its top-tier subscribers. Read more >

Article

Gogo feeds nav data to cockpits, cabins

Gogo Business Aviation, known for its AVANCE L3 and L5 wireless cabin connectivity routers, now offers a service that runs on ForeFlight. Read more >

Article

PilotWorkshops releases new Garmin GTN 650/750 manuals

PilotWorkshops has released a second edition of its Pilot-Friendly GPS manuals for the Garmin GTN 650 and 750 avionics units. Read more >

Travel

Article

Bright lights, big cities

Flying into a major city is fun, challenging, and for first-timers, overwhelming. Here are some options for flying to five U.S. metro areas. Read more >

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Financial

Member benefit

Buying, importing a foreign aircraft can be tricky

Buying and importing a foreign aircraft into the United States makes the purchase process more complex. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Red Bull Air Race series gets axed

The Red Bull Air Race World Championship will end after the 2019 European season, and the U.S. race has been scrubbed. Read more >

Article

Honoring those who help

An airshow performer, an energy drink company, and two humanitarian pilots were honored May 17 during the annual Endeavor Awards. Read more >

Article

D-Day Squadron aircraft land in Europe

The D-Day Squadron reported that the World War II twin-engine taildraggers in its group landed without incident in Duxford, England, on May 27. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Garmin aviation advertising account manager

Garmin International is seeking creative individuals to work in an advertising agency-based environment for the company's in-house promotional and communication needs. 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, member services representative, Northwest Mountain Region manager, communications senior director, aviation technical specialist, IT project manager, Legal Services Plan attorney, development research specialist, legislative affairs director, aviation event operations senior manager, and development marketing and communications manager. Learn about these and other AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

I'm planning a flight across the Rocky Mountains. I'm concerned that the elevation over some of the route will require the use of oxygen. Where can I find out what's required?

Answer

For the regulatory requirements, see 14 CFR 91.211. It also may be a good idea to review the topic with an instructor and perhaps train in a high-altitude chamber. For additional information, see AOPA's mountain flying resources.

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. 1-2	Bloomington, Minnesota; Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona
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

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. 1	Sanford, Florida; Marshfield, Massachusetts; Mineola, Texas; Monroe, North Carolina; and Boulder, Colorado
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

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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