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News & Media January 3, 2020, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter

January 3, 2020, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter

AOPA ePilot
VOL 22, ISSUE 1 January 3, 2020
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Top Stories
Flying under ADS-B rules
Advocacy
Flying under ADS-B rules
For aircraft lacking ADS-B Out capability, certain U.S. airspace became off-limits on January 2 when the FAA's long-discussed ADS-B Out mandate took effect. Read more >
Technique and Safety
Online resource
Learn from 'CFI to CFI'
In this issue of CFI to CFI, learn the basics of BasicMed, review the AOPA Air Safety Institute's new eFIRC, and get instructional tips from the pilot community.
Online resource
New year, same personal minimums?
Now's a good time see if recent experience (or a lack thereof) calls for a change in your personal minimums. Download and fill out the AOPA Air Safety Institute's personal minimums form and hold yourself accountable for safe flying this year!
Video
Dangerous details
It's critically important to know every system cold before flying an unfamiliar airplane. See how to avoid one pilot's mistakes in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.
IFR Fix
Are you ready (to fly in) for some football?
The top two National Football League teams won't be the only organizations with a game-on mindset when Super Bowl 54 kicks off on February 2 at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. Here's what you'll need to know when flying in the area. Read more >
Advocacy
Advocacy
AOPA: GAO audit of FBO pricing misses the mark
The Government Accountability Office report on FBO pricing and FAA oversight took a year to complete and paid little attention to fee transparency. Read more >
Advocacy
Top 5 AOPA advocacy accomplishments of 2019
AOPA continued to work hard to protect general aviation in our eightieth anniversary year. Our top wins of 2019 are worth another look. Read more >
Advocacy
ADS-B privacy now available
The FAA's Privacy ICAO Address program went live December 19, allowing aircraft operators to protect their operational privacy with an alternate, temporary ICAO aircraft address. Read more >
Opinion
Blog
Look for the positives
Opinion Leaders blogger Jolie Lucas reflects on 2019 and looks forward to another year of flying. Lucas encourages us all to consider how we can contribute to the general aviation community in 2020. Read more >
Financial
Member benefit
If it seems too good to be true…
AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith explains why your aircraft loan offer might not include the same low interest rate offered to someone else. Read more >
News and Notes
Article
Nitrogen line explodes at Textron plant
A nitrogen blowout at a Textron Aviation factory in Wichita, Kansas, injured more than a dozen people on December 27. The facility, where the Cessna SkyCourier prototype is based, was damaged. Read more >
Article
Remembering aviators who died in 2019
AOPA salutes 19 aviation standouts who died in 2019, including members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and the Tuskegee Airmen, and the last living Doolittle Tokyo Raider. Read more >
Article
Muilenburg out as Boeing CEO
The Boeing Co. announced the resignation of President and CEO Dennis A. Muilenburg effective December 23. He will be replaced by Boeing's current chairman, David L. Calhoun, on January 13. Read more >
Pilot Protection Services
Enforcement actions: What's at risk?
AOPA Legal Services Plan attorney Ian Arendt describes the possible sanctions the FAA can impose on a pilot who violates the federal aviation regulations. Read more >
Career Opportunities
AVIATION JOB BOARD
Job of the week: Ground school instructor, US Aviation Group
US Aviation Group in Denton, Texas, is looking for a full- or part-time ground instructor. The candidate must be at least a CFI or have a basic ground instructor certificate. 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 paralegal, front-end developer, communications senior director, marketing coordinator (membership), You Can Fly coordinator, government affairs (regulatory) vice president, and High School Aviation Outreach director. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >
Question of the Week
Question

I've been looking into getting my pilot certificate in Canada. I've heard it's easier for pilots who already have an FAA certificate, which I do, but I haven't found any guidance. Where can I find some information?
Answer
The FAA and Transport Canada have an agreement that allows for easier conversions of certificates between the two aviation authorities. This Transport Canada Advisory Circular outlines the application process.

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
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
Jan. 25-26 Jackson, MS; and Romulus, MI
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
Jan. 20 Houston, TX
Jan. 21 San Antonio, TX
Jan. 22 Austin, TX
Feb. 10 McKinney, TX
Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.
Rusty Pilots Seminars
Jan. 11 Gordonville, TX; Nashville, TN; and Inverness, FL
Jan. 18 Stevensville, MD; Bethany, OK; Eden Prairie, MN; and Woodland, CA
Jan. 25 Fredericksburg, TX; Gulf Shores, AL; Clinton, IA; and Carlsbad, CA
Feb. 8 Plant City, FL; California, MD; and Corpus Christi, TX
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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