July 17, 2020, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 22, ISSUE 29	July 17, 2020

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Top Stories

Video

Accident Case Study: Lake Renegade

On July 27, 2017, the pilot of a Lake Renegade took off despite rough water and advice to stay put. This new AOPA Air Safety Institute Accident Case Study examines the fatal accident. (Photo courtesy of the NTSB.) Watch the video >

AOPA Live This Week

Classroom with a view; Spirit week preview

Many CFIs and students love the visibility and affordability of the light sport Van's Aircraft RV–12. Also, get ready for EAA Spirit of Aviation Week, and see how one pilot coped with being stuck in the Caribbean. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

Video

Summer heat equals hot starts

Do you struggle with hot starting an airplane? You're not alone. This AOPA Air Safety Institute video helps demystify hot start procedures and gives you a peek at what's happening in your airplane's fuel delivery system. Watch the video >

Time for something new?

Whether moving up to a more complex airplane or switching to a back-to-basics aircraft, pilots should be aware of the inherent challenges of transitioning. Learn more in this AOPA Air Safety Institute course.

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Free: 'Real World Coast to Coast' course

Experience IFR and VFR flying on this long cross-country adventure that teaches and inspires. This PilotWorkshops course features 35 videos including complete briefings and debriefs for each flight along the way. Read more >

Advocacy

Drone conference goes virtual

The FAA reported progress toward mandatory remote identification of unmanned aircraft, and on another initiative to reduce the cost of maintaining remote pilot currency, during a virtual edition of the FAA UAS Symposium. Read more >

Advocacy

Diamond DA40 fuel hose deterioration prompts AD

Owners of an estimated 737 Diamond DA40 aircraft in the U.S. registry will need to inspect their fuel tanks for the deteriorated remains of a rubber fuel hose, according to an airworthiness directive published July 15, effective August 4. Read more >

Advocacy

Kodiak AD requires nosegear inspection

The FAA revised some elements of an airworthiness directive first proposed in 2018 and applicable to Daher (formerly Quest) Kodiak 100s with a particular nose landing gear fork that has been known to crack. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

A sad state of affairs

Dr. Jonathan Sackier explains the impact ongoing stressful events can have on pilots and offers tips to protect your mental health. Read more >

Technology

Article

Bye has funds to build production prototype

Bye Aerospace announced July 13 that recent venture capital investments will allow construction of the first production-conforming prototype of the all-electric, two-seat eFlyer 2. Read more >

Gear

Livestream

User-requested updates coming to iFlightPlanner for AOPA

Many user-requested features are coming to AOPA's new flight planning tool that launched in April. Learn about the updates in a livestream with the team at iFlightPlanner at 8 p.m. Eastern on July 21. Watch the livestream >

Travel

Flight Training Magazine

Fresh catch

Fly for pie? Sure. A hamburger? Pancakes? Of course. But why minimize the menu when you have an airplane? Fly out for a fresh catch of seafood. Read more >

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Financial

Article

Buy a new M350, Piper will cover expenses

Piper Aircraft will cover three years of fuel, maintenance, training, inspections, and consumables costs for every M350 sold by September 30. You read that correctly. Read more >

AOPA Foundation focus

Organizer makes legacy gifts to AOPA Foundation easier

Many pilots want to protect the freedom to fly for future generations. Developing giving strategies can help. Read more >

Member benefit

Do most lenders offer 100-percent financing?

AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith explains the pitfalls of seeking an aircraft loan for the entire purchase price. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

DeLaurentis overflies North Pole

"Zen Pilot," author, and AOPA Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis completed his quest to overfly both poles on July 10, landing in Alaska to prepare for the flight home to California. Read more >

Article

'Go forth and kick butt'

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle has become the service's "first known Black female TACAIR pilot," the Navy announced July 9. Read more >

Article

Getting to know Jerome Stanislaus

From the tattoos that share a story about his love of flying to his passion for jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, pilot Jerome Stanislaus exudes a passion for aviation. Read more >

Article

Sonex announces return of Sonerai

John Monnett's original plans-built racing airplane is back in stock in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Read more >

Article

AOPA Media, Air Safety Institute publications honored

AOPA and the AOPA Air Safety Institute have been honored by Association Media and Publishing. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI, Horizon Aviation

Horizon Aviation in Warwick, Rhode Island, is seeking those with a passion for teaching and a driving commitment to their students' success to join its team of professional aviation educators. 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 an airspace, air traffic, and security lead; and a data analyst. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Question of the Week

Question

I have seen pilots dump sumped fuel on the ground or into containers on the ramp. Can the fuel be put back into the fuel tanks if it is clean? I have heard the argument that doing so could reintroduce contaiminants. If the contaiminants are so scarce that you can't detect them in the sample, how could they make a difference compared to what is in the tank?

Answer

Dumping fuel on the ground isn't just a bad idea, it's against the law (Clean Water Act of 1987). A GATS jar is a great way to check fuel and separate out particulate and water contamination, allowing you to return sampled fuel to your tank safely. GATS jars are available from many online pilot and aircraft supply outlets. Otherwise, find the dump can at your airport and put the samples there—some airports use this fuel to run the grass mowers. Read the full answer and 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

July 18, 12 p.m. EDT	Flying Clubs Workshop: Maintenance considerations and insurance
July 21, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Flying Clubs Webinar: Maximum fun, minimum cost
July 21, 2 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
July 22, 9 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
July 25, 10 a.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
July 25, 2:30 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series EAA special forum: 60 seconds to a perfect landing
July 30, 7 p.m. EDT	How to not scare your DPE, pass your checkride, and be a safe pilot
July 31, 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

Kellee Edwards

High school scholarship recipient Tristan Dawson

Flying to watch the SpaceX launch

Nick Hoffman

Supersonic ejection

Sean D. Tucker flies the GameBird GB1

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

AOPA Podcasts

'Hangar Talk': AOPA President Mark Baker

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: John and Martha King

'Pilot Briefing': Week of July 13, 2020

'There I was...': Mark Murphy

'Never Again': Run dry

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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