April 10, 2020, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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| VOL 22, ISSUE 15 |
April 10, 2020 |
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Top Stories
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| Aerobridge calls for COVID-19 mission volunteers |
| Aerobridge, the organization that coordinates the use of donated aircraft to provide disaster relief, has stepped up to provide medical-supply logistics to the U.S. Air Force during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA expects new emergency rules to help pilots |
| The FAA plans to write emergency rules granting relief from an array of pilot certification and other requirements rendered impossible by ongoing efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Read more > |
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| GA manufacturers pivot to coronavirus relief |
| A nationwide shortage of medical supplies has spurred general aviation companies to pivot factory floors from producing aircraft to medical equipment and breathing apparatus. Read more > |
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| Pilot survives presumed case of COVID-19 |
| Peter Williams, 76, a general aviation pilot from New York City, became seriously ill with what doctors believe was the new coronavirus. He shares his story of overcoming. Read more > |
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| Airlines go from boom to bust |
| What had been the hottest job market for pilots in 60 years just went up in smoke in the coronavirus pandemic. Read more > |
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| Not flying? Don't cut insurance policy |
| Pilots who are not flying because of COVID-19 restrictions and who cannot get ground-only coverage should not cancel their policies, according to legal and insurance experts. Read more > |
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| AOPA LIVE THIS WEEK |
| Virtual Sweeps experience; More lifesaving GA efforts |
| Get ready to fly your AOPA Sweepstakes RV–10 from the comfort of home, admire new efforts by general aviation to help people survive the coronavirus, and check out our favorite flying videos rolling in from those of you who are not homebound. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Video |
| Talk the talk |
| Whether you're flying at a nontowered field or communicating with air traffic control, concise communication improves safety. Review the fundamentals with this Safety Tip video from the AOPA Air Safety Institute. |
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| Night ops |
| Flying at night can be breathtaking and challenging. Prepare for your next night flight with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz! |
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| Video |
| Toddler overboard |
| A pilot was startled by a noise he thought was caused by a window blowing out or a door being opened. What followed was an emergency not covered in the POH that forced him to react swiftly. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story to find out what happened. |
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| TBO or not TBO? |
| Although adhering to TBO (time between overhaul) limits is not mandatory in Part 91 operations, doing so can give you peace of mind and save money in the long run. Read more > |
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Advocacy
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| Pilots on board with BasicMed |
| More than 55,000 aviators are flying under BasicMed as the program nears its three-year anniversary on May 1. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Space launches could increase (astronomically) in coastal airspace |
| AOPA wants the FAA to boldly go where it has not gone before to disclose information about the impact of commercial space launches on general aviation's busiest flight routes. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA pushes back on Cessna 210 AD |
| The FAA should retract an airworthiness directive requiring wing spar inspections of more than 1,500 Cessna 210s, AOPA said, citing a lack of data connecting the in-service fleet to an aircraft that crashed in Australia. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Iris enables 360-degree computer vision for drones |
| Iris Automation may have won the race to bring to market a key technology that will allow unmanned aircraft to safely fly beyond line of sight, at scale. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Blog |
| Navigating uncertainty during coronavirus pandemic |
| Opinion Leaders blogger and polar circumnavigator Robert DeLaurentis contemplates how people worldwide can "recalibrate and reconnect" with what is most important to them during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce |
| Aircraft Maintenance: Disinfecting aircraft |
| Find out which products can effectively disinfect an aircraft and provide a protective antiviral coating on surfaces that lasts for up to two weeks. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Air Race Classic canceled for 2020 |
| The Air Race Classic will not take place in 2020, the organizers announced April 6, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more > |
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| Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our free AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter. |
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Financial
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| Insurers place emphasis on sim-based training |
| Although in-aircraft recency of experience is important, insurers are placing more emphasis on sim training. Find out why > |
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| Member benefit |
| Valuations |
| The buyer, the seller, and the lender all have different perspectives when it comes to determining an aircraft's value—and the market plays a role as well. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| 'We will get through this together' |
| The Skytypers took to the air April 3 to encourage Californians to stick together. Read more > |
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| Aviation education options make homeschooling fun |
| With schools closed under stay-at-home orders, these aviation learn-at-home options can help parents keep their children on the right track. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Part 121 flight standards captain, Empire Airlines |
| Join an innovative airline with over 40 years of history. Empire Airlines in Hayden, Idaho, is looking for a Part 121 flight standards captain. 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 medical certification specialist, membership experience senior manager, major gifts officer, data analyst, associate developer of safety programs, government affairs (regulatory) vice president, and high school aviation outreach director. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
A local group reached out to me about donating a flight in my airplane for a charity auction. I would like to do this, but my concern is that I have only logged about 350 hours as pilot in command, and I remember that there is an hour requirement for this type of flying. Where can I find out more? |
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The regulation for this type of flying is FAR 91.146. It requires 500 hours of flight time rather than PIC time.
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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| AOPA's educational courses and seminars have been canceled or postponed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. |
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