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


VOL 21, ISSUE 45	November 8, 2019

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Top Stories

Article

Epic E1000 turboprop certified

After seven years of effort, Epic Aircraft has earned an FAA type certificate for its speedy single-engine E1000 turboprop. Read more >

Advocacy

New protocols for pilots with insulin-treated diabetes

Those with diabetes who've always dreamed of becoming airline pilots can now get their chance. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Career expo draws big; Flying fire drones

The annual aviation career event in Virginia draws another huge crowd, and more than 100 cops and firefighters fly drones together in New York. Also, our national CFI of the year talks about transitioning military pilots. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

Article

Pilots sound off on Garmin's autoland

Some pilots were slow to warm up to airframe parachutes, and many remain up in the air about Garmin's new emergency autoland system. Read more >

Give me a sign

Interpreting airport signs and markings at a glance is key to steering clear of a runway incursion. Taxi to the runway safely with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

Online resource

Refresh with the best

Check out the AOPA Air Safety Institute's updated electronic Flight Instructor Refresher Course. Renew your CFI certificate with the best for just $124.

Video

Ambushed by ice

A familiar route, a trusted airplane, and no serious weather in the forecast didn't prevent a Cessna 182 pilot's icy emergency. Listen to his struggle in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story. Watch the video >

Advocacy

Santa Monica to pulverize portion of runway

In another setback in California's Santa Monica airport saga, the FAA determined that the city can use airport revenue to shorten the runway. Read more >

Advocacy

Bring your medical papers when flying cross-border

Don't forget to bring your medical certificate or BasicMed evidence along when flying your general aviation aircraft to Mexico and back. On either side of the border, a customs officer might ask to inspect it, and you must comply. Read more >

Advocacy

Examiner-system reform panel goes to work

Now that the FAA has put short-term measures in place to reduce delays in scheduling airman practical tests, a working group has turned its attention to modernizing the designated pilot examiner system. Read more >

Advocacy

Space weather monitored for effects on aviation

A National Weather Service unit that monitors solar activity has begun issuing advisories on conditions that could disrupt GPS navigation, among other things. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

It's flu season

Flu season began October 1. Find out how to minimize your risk of infecting yourself and others. Read more >

Technology

Article

New program extends ADS-B privacy to 1090ES

Operators of aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out using 1090 MHz Extended Squitter technology can opt out of ADS-B flight tracking. Meanwhile, change is coming for volunteer pilots flying under special call signs. Read more >

Gear

Article

PS Engineering updates VFR audio panel

An integrated audio panel from PS Engineering that controls a remotely mounted transceiver has been updated with a new interface and a feature that calls attention to certain radio calls with spatial cues. Read more >

Travel

Image gallery

Southern exposure

Visit small towns, see alligators up close while exploring 80,000 acres of green space and waterways, and enjoy delicious food year-round in St. Tammany Parish, also known as Louisiana's Northshore. Read more >

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

Financial

You Can Fly

Airline offers grants to schools using You Can Fly curriculum

High schools using AOPA's You Can Fly Aviation STEM Curriculum can apply for an American Airlines Flight Education Grant, up to $25,000 each. Read more >

Member benefit

Co-ownership vs. fractional ownership

Do you know the difference between co-ownership and fractional ownership? AOPA Aviation Finance President Adam Meredith explains and offers financing considerations. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Will the Interceptor 400 'only live twice'?

A four-place turboprop that was certified decades ago but never made it big is ready for its aviation-industry close-up. Read more >

Article

New group promotes eVTOL acceptance

A new group of stakeholders will work to build public acceptance of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft and urban air mobility by making the technology less mysterious. Read more >

Video

Mutual aid, with drones

Firefighters and police from across the state of New York converged on a decommissioned airport turned training center on October 29 to spend the day practicing with drones. Read more >

Article

Students awarded over $350K in aviation scholarships

About 1,000 enthusiastic students learned that aviation careers could help develop their "character, confidence, and decision-making skills" during the Aviation Education and Career Expo in Virginia. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Corporate pilot and podcaster Justin Siems

Corporate pilot and Pilot to Pilot podcast host Justin Siems shares thoughts about the future of aviation, careers, and the role of social media. Listen to the podcast >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI, CAE SimuFlite

If your goal is to fly for an airline, CAE in Mesa, Arizona, can help you achieve this goal faster than anyone else. CAE also offers the best CFI opportunities in the state; more flight time per month, better pay, and better benefits. 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 member services representative, High School Aviation Outreach director, Legal Services Plan attorney, marketing coordinator, and front-end developer. Learn about these opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

My medical certificate was destroyed after I inadvertently washed my wallet. How do I get a replacement?

Answer

The FAA website includes instructions for requesting a replacement medical certificate as well as a temporary one that's good for 60 days.

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

Nov. 9-10	Albuquerque, NM; and Anchorage, AK
Nov. 16-17	Austin, TX; Dulles, VA; and San Diego, CA
Dec. 7-8	Northbrook, IL; Orlando, FL; and Watkins, CO
Jan. 4-5	Charlotte, NC; Spokane, WA; and Costa Mesa, CA

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

Nov. 13	Bolingbrook, IL
Nov. 14	Poplar Grove, IL
Dec. 7	Eden Prairie, MN

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Nov. 9	Jefferson, OH; Truckee, CA; Lynchburg, VA; Englewood, CO; Allentown, PA; and Mansfield, MA
Nov. 16	Fort Wayne, IN; Jackson, TN; Bartow, FL; Henderson, NV; and Rochester, NY
Nov. 23	Jacksonville, FL; Fort Worth, TX; and Conway, AR
Dec. 7	Carlsbad, CA; Frederick, MD; Gulf Shores, AL; Spartanburg, SC; Homestead, FL; and San Jose, CA

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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