August 21, 2020, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 22, ISSUE 34	August 21, 2020

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Costliest insurance claims

Education, focus, and discipline help lower insurance rates if applied consistently. Learn about controlling the costs of aviation insurance in this new episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Reality Check. Watch the video >

Webinar

Tips for successful forced landings

Learn how to execute a successful forced landing during an AOPA Air Safety Institute webinar on August 27 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Register here >

Night shift

A night flight to your favorite airport restaurant requires extra planning. Get ready with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Giveaway: 'Real World Coast to Coast'

Experience IFR and VFR flying on this long cross-country adventure that teaches and inspires. This PilotWorkshops course offers 35 videos with complete briefings and debriefs for each flight. Learn more >

Advocacy

AOPA monitoring Brazilian avgas situation

A faulty formulation of fuel fomented frustration (and aircraft damage) in Brazil. AOPA is monitoring the situation closely and asking members who have had any similar issues outside of Brazil to report their experience. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Make up your mind

Dr. Jonathan Sackier explains why it seems that doctors are always changing their minds about what is—and what is not—good for our health. Read more >

Technology

Article

X–37B spaceplane team wins Collier

The team behind "the world's only reusable, autonomous spaceplane" has been named the winner of the 2019 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Read more >

Article

Bye selects parachute for eFlyer 2

The electric airplanes that Bye Aerospace is cooking up in Colorado will come with a parachute. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Electric aircraft entrepreneur George Bye

Bye Aerospace founder George Bye talks about the future of aviation and the efficiency of electric aircraft including the eFlyer line in development for flight training and personal transportation. Listen to the podcast >

Article

Garmin NXi upgrade approved for Piper Meridian

Garmin's G1000 NXi flight deck is now FAA certified for retrofit in Piper Meridians equipped with the G1000. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Dancing around aircraft noise abatement procedures

Noise abatement procedures in Europe are another challenge for Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher, who is trying to be a good neighbor in his U.S.-registered Piper PA–11 Cub Special. Read more >

Gear

Article

Improper disinfectant appears to damage panels

Improper disinfectant damaged the panels of two Skyhawks at Florida's Atlas Aviation, leading to costly repairs. Read more >

Travel

Article

VFR Unleashed: It doesn't get any better than this

VFR flying can take you to all four corners of the United States. These eight flights top the list for views, experiences, and stretching your skills. Read more >

Online resource

Border restrictions between US, Canada, Mexico extended

Restrictions on nonessential travel to Canada and Mexico have been extended to September 21. Although travel is limited now, you can plan future trips to Canada, Mexico, and other international destinations using the AOPA website's International and Cross-Border Travel section. Learn more >

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Financial

AOPA Foundation focus

Double your donation's impact

Help build a stronger pilot community by donating to the AOPA Foundation's 2020 You Can Fly Challenge before August 31. The Ray Foundation will match your donation up to $2.5 million. Read more >

Member benefit

Cash-paying partners and aircraft loans

Many lenders require that all partners in an aircraft purchase be attached to the loan, even if one of those partners is paying cash. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

DHS continues to deem flight instructors 'essential'

When the coronavirus pandemic broke out in the United States, orders restricted nonessential work, but it was not clear that flight schools—and specifically flight instructors—were deemed essential. Now, there's no question. Read more >

You Can Fly

AOPA high school curriculum student takes flight

One Maryland student and aspiring pilot took her first flight lesson in front of ABC News cameras. Read more and watch a video >

Article

Baker joins SocialFlight to discuss health of GA

AOPA President Mark Baker joins SocialFlight Live! to discuss the state of general aviation. Read more and watch a video >

Article

Cloud Nine Rescue Flights closes

After 11 years and an estimated 3,000 pets rescued, Cloud Nine Rescue Flights is shutting down. Read more >

Article

New podcast debuts about drug smuggling pilots

A new podcast, Fly By Night, tells the story of drug smuggling pilots and the people who chased them. Read more >

Article

Girls in Aviation Day app launches

Aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts can download the official Girls in Aviation Day app ahead of Women in Aviation International's online gathering September 26. Read more >

Airworthiness advisories

Five new ADs affect Pacific 750XL
FAA issues correction for Aspen Evolution EFD1000 AD
AD requires inspection of forward horizontal stabilizer support on Aviats
Directive addresses cracks on float strut wire pull fittings on Viking Air models
AD affects Continental avgas engines with a certain cross-flow cylinder assembly
FAA proposes replacement of compressor turbine blades in some P&W turboprop engines

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Director of operations, Part 135 charter operation

A growing Part 135 charter operation in the Southeast is seeking a qualified Part 119 candidate to serve as director of operations. Read more >

AOPA career opportunities

Join the AOPA team

Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA is looking for an HR generalist. To learn more about this and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Question of the Week

Question

During an instrument training flight with an instructor, if you have picked up an IFR clearance and are operating under IFR conditions, is the instructor the pilot in command?

Answer

During any flight training, the instructor is always the pilot in command (see Administrator v. Moeslein, Administrator v. Strobel, and Administrator v. Hamre). Further, an instrument trainee who does not yet hold instrument privileges cannot legally be the PIC when operating in IMC or under IFR (see FAR 61.3(e)). Join the discussion >

This discussion is from our online Pilot Information Center, where you can ask questions, contribute answers, earn badges, and join our growing pilot community online. Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Education & Seminars

AOPA's in-person educational courses and seminars have been canceled or postponed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Stay sharp with our webinars, podcasts, and videos.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Aug. 25, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Aug. 27, 3 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Aug. 27, 7 p.m. EDT	Forced landings: A plan to survive
Sep. 9, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition

See the full webinar schedule in our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.) View our recently recorded webinars (registration required).

Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos

You Can Fly Champions

How a PPS panel attorney protects AOPA members

'Bachelor' star Peter Weber

DK's Top 5: Everything you've always wanted to ask a controller

Kellee Edwards

High school scholarship recipient Tristan Dawson

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see AOPA Online.

AOPA Podcasts

'Hangar Talk': Electric aircraft entrepreneur George Bye

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: Jason Miller

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Aug. 17, 2020

'There I was...': Robert Clark

'Never Again': In a pickle

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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