November 22, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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| VOL 21, ISSUE 47 |
November 22, 2019 |
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Top Stories
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| Pilot magazine |
| Four-seat faceoff |
| Your AOPA 2020 Sweepstakes Van's RV–10 matched up against a Cessna Skylane in a battle that quickly turned into a rout. Read more and see what happened > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Nosewheel Cub; Icy decisions |
| A Cub with a nosewheel: travesty, or tricycle treat? We fly it to find out. Also, tips for determining if you can safely fly when it's freezing, and a visit to the final light sport show of the year. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Article |
| NTSB notes accident uptick |
| The number of aviation accidents and fatalities edged up in 2018 following a year of record safety achievement. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'There I was…': Power problems |
| Pilot Devin Miller had his family aboard when a broken throttle cable left his engine stuck at full power. Learn what happened next in a new episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast. |
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| Fly it to the hangar |
| Taxiing to and from the runway is more complicated than you might think. The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Runway Safety course focuses on practical steps you can take to avoid runway incursions and other incidents. Take the course > |
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| Guiding light |
| When ceilings are low and visibility is poor, approach lighting can guide you in safely. Don't be left in the dark—test your airport lighting knowledge with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz! |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| Aviation groups say three bills should never get off the ground |
| AOPA and other advocates are asking lawmakers to reject proposals that could compromise safety, harm industry, and undermine FAA authority. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Florida TFR to be in effect over Thanksgiving holiday |
| The FAA has announced that a VIP temporary flight restriction will be in effect in the West Palm Beach, Florida, area from November 26 to December 1. Read more > |
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Health
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| Advocacy |
| FAA lists OTC go/no-go medications |
| Just in time for cold and flu season, the FAA has released a list of over-the-counter medications in two categories: go and no-go. Read more > |
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Handling a difficult diagnosis |
| Dr. Jonathan Sackier offers tips to help pilots cope with a serious illness. Read more > |
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Technology
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| 'Trade-A-Plane' goes all-digital |
| Trade-A-Plane leadership has pulled the plug on its iconic yellow print edition to focus on a digital future. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Blog |
| The power of courage |
| Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis gathers his courage as he prepares to launch on a polar circumnavigation in a highly modified Gulfstream Turbo Commander 900. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Aspen Evolution E5 approved in Europe |
| European regulators approved the Aspen Avionics Evolution E5 electronic flight instrument, an attitude indicator and directional gyro with course deviation indicator that also includes global positioning system steering, an air data computer, and an attitude and heading reference system. The FAA approved the instrument in December 2018. |
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Travel
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| Fly in, glamp out |
| Does your vision of the ultimate camping experience include amazing scenery, fresh air, Wi-Fi, and a comfy bed? These airport-friendly glamping destinations have it all. Read more > |
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| Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter. |
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Financial
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| Aircraft industry shaken but deliveries mostly not stirred in Q3 |
| Double-digit growth in piston-aircraft and business-jet deliveries continued the year's trend to date for aircraft manufacturers in a third quarter that produced some headline-making reshufflings of the industry's players. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| What do I want the seller to fix? |
| Should you ask the seller to address every squawk before you buy an aircraft? Here are some things to consider. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| AOPA members inducted into International Forest of Friendship |
| Seven AOPA members were among those inducted into the International Forest of Friendship in 2019. The forest honors people who have made special contributions to aviation. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Best CFI Chris Kreske |
| Find out why North Carolina flight instructor Chris Kreske was recognized as the best flight instructor by his students, and learn how he transitions military pilots into well-rounded civilian pilots.
Listen to the podcast > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: On-camera CFI, MzeroA.com |
| MzeroA in Ocala, Florida, is hiring an on-camera CFI to assist in content creation, foster member support and mentorship, and champion new products. Read the full description and apply today > |
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| 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, marketing coordinator, and front-end developer. Learn about these opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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I'm a commercial pilot and have an opportunity to do some sightseeing flights for a local operator. I'm under 40 and got a first class medical 16 months ago. Do I still have second class medical privileges, or do I need to get a new first or second class medical? |
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You currently have third class medical privileges and would be required to get a new first or second class medical before exercising your commercial privileges (see FAR 61.23).
This question and answer were provided by AOPA's Pilot Information Center. Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA. |
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Education & Seminars
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| Flight Instructor Refresher Courses |
| Dec. 7-8 |
Northbrook, IL; Orlando, FL; and Watkins, CO |
| Jan. 4-5 |
Charlotte, NC; Spokane, WA; and Costa Mesa, CA |
| Jan. 11-12 |
San Antonio, TX; Portland, OR; and Alcoa, TN |
| Jan. 18-19 |
Bellevue, WA; and Elkridge, MD |
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| Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. |
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| Rusty Pilots Seminars |
| 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 |
| Dec. 14 |
Scottsdale, AZ; and Mosinee, WI |
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| 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.) |
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Aviation Calendar
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| 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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