October 18, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 21, ISSUE 42	October 18, 2019

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Top Stories

Video

Thunderbird flight to the limit

Ride along in a U.S. Air Force F–16 as AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Dave Hirschman goes for his dream flight—and find out if it's lights out for Hirschman when the fighter pilot pulls 9.1 Gs. Read more >

Article

New details of B–17 crash emerge

A preliminary report on the fatal crash of a vintage Boeing B–17 in Connecticut suggests that the aircraft may have had trouble with more than one of its four engines. Read more >

You Can Fly

Top schools, CFIs earn Flight Training Experience Awards

A New England flight training business known for nurturing students in a professional environment and a North Carolina flight instructor who was recognized for his patience and motivation were the top winners of AOPA's 2019 Flight Training Experience Awards. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Redbird Migration; Thunderbird ride

The ninth Redbird Migration continues to inspire flight training excellence in a new Colorado location, and an AOPA editor learns firsthand what happens after a passenger shows up for a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds ride wearing a U.S. Navy T-shirt. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

Podcast

'There I was...': Poisoned aloft

While flying his Mooney on a return trip from Ontario, Dan Bass experienced carbon monoxide poisoning, lost consciousness, and woke up in a snow-covered field. Hear his incredible story of survival in this episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's "There I was…" podcast. Listen to the podcast >

Video

The key to weather

With so much weather information available, how can we be sure we're finding what we need? This AOPA Air Safety Institute video examines strategies for pinpointing the information that really matters. Watch the video >

Firing on all cylinders

From hot- and cold-start procedures to power settings, leaning, and temperature management, operating a piston engine can be surprisingly complicated. Test your knowledge with this quiz from the AOPA Air Safety Institute.

AOPA Premier Partner created content

The impossible go-around?

Your family is on board for a great weekend by the ocean. However, you botched your landing attempt at a short, obstructed runway. Now you have only a second to decide if an attempted go-around will safely clear the trees—or result in a catastrophe. What will you do? Watch the video from PilotWorkshops and choose >

Advocacy

Mexico accepts BasicMed

Pilots flying under BasicMed will be able to travel to Mexico in their aircraft starting December 10. Mexico joins the Bahamas as a BasicMed-friendly destination, and AOPA hopes Canada will soon follow. Read more >

Advocacy

AOPA to serve on examiner system review panel

AOPA has been named a member of an FAA working group that will study ways to fix shortcomings of the designated pilot examiner system that have created bottlenecks in airman testing. Read more >

Advocacy

Final ADS-B rebate claimed

The FAA announced October 11 that all 20,000 rebates offered to incentivize ADS-B Out equipage by general aviation aircraft owners have been claimed. Read more >

Health

Video

Tips to prevent the flu

Advertisements with creative messages for flu vaccines abound this time of year. Dr. Jonathan Sackier offers tips on what you can do to lower your risk of getting the flu or spreading the virus to others. Watch the video >

Technology

Article

uAvionix, Garmin settle lawsuit

Garmin International and uAvionix reached a settlement that allows uAvionix to continue selling and supporting its ADS-B products. Read more >

Article

Avidyne's Atlas FMS targets business market

Avidyne is taking aim at the business aviation market with its new Atlas flight management system for turbine aircraft and helicopters. Certification is expected in 2020. (Image courtesy of Avidyne.) Read more >

Article

Pace yourself

A new tool called Pacer allows pilots to view departure demand for the entire day and better schedule their own departure to minimize delays. Pilots can try it at the National Business Aviation Association's annual convention in Las Vegas. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Challenging the weather in the Alps

Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher learns about the "Föhn," what he calls "a simple witch's brew of meteorological malfeasance," to capture stunning images. Read more and view his photos >

Gear

Article

Goulian customizes Alpina watch

A month after flying in the final Red Bull Air Race, Michael Goulian welcomed the arrival of a limited-edition Swiss watch of his own design. Read more >

Travel

Article

Flights to frights

Fly to these 13 terrorifically haunted attractions recommended by the "Queen of Haunts." Read more >

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Financial

Article

Merger will 'define the future of aerospace'

A merger described as one of the largest ever in the U.S. aerospace and defense sector has been approved by the shareholders of Raytheon Co. and United Technologies Corp. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Wright bust found on beach

The stolen copper bust of Orville Wright was found on a North Carolina beach not far from the Wright Brothers National Memorial, but authorities have yet to bust the thieves. Read more >

Slideshow

Earth-to-Moon flight challenges instructors

Plan a flight from Earth, Texas, to Moon, Pennsylvania, but only two of the three-person flight crew can land and all three must fly at least 90 percent of the journey. Could you figure it out? The scenario stumped top aviation training professionals at the annual Redbird Migration. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

DUIs: What you need to know

Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol can have far-reaching consequences and can even affect your medical certificate. Read more >

Member benefit

Avoiding the skimming scam

Scammers can steal information by attaching a skimming device to card readers. The AOPA World Mastercard offers zero-liability protection to lessen the impact. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Chief pilot, Confidential Company

A New Jersey-based Part 141 flight school with a large newer fleet of Piper and Cessna aircraft is seeking a chief flight instructor. A key aspect of this job is to lead and motivate the CFI group in a manner consistent with Confidential Company's vision. 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 administrative assistant, Legal Services Plan attorney, Pilot Information Center digital product specialist, member services representative, marketing coordinator, High School Aviation Outreach director, and front-end developer. Learn about these opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

I have a safety presentation to do for my flying club. Does AOPA have any resources that can help me?

Answer

Yes. The AOPA Air Safety Institute has a collection of seminar presentations and safety videos that are available for download for just this reason.

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

Oct. 19-20	Nashville, TN
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

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

Oct. 21	Fort Worth, TX
Oct. 22	Ithaca, NY; Stevensville, MD; and Addison, TX
Oct. 23	Frederick, MD; Cheektowaga, NY; and Wheeling, IL
Oct. 24	Brockport, NY; and Lynchburg, VA

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Oct. 19	McKinney, TX; and Statesboro, GA
Oct. 26	Spring, TX; Marion, IL; North Charleston, SC; Williamstown, WV; and Acampo, CA
Nov. 2	Winchester, VA; and Elizabethtown, KY
Nov. 9	Jefferson, OH; Truckee, CA; Lynchburg, VA; Englewood, CO; Allentown, PA; and Mansfield, MA

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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