July 24, 2020, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter


VOL 22, ISSUE 30	July 24, 2020

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Top Stories

Pilot Magazine

How much we miss being in Oshkosh right now

It took a global pandemic to prevent pilots from making their annual trip to EAA AirVenture. AOPA Pilot editors reflect on their favorite people, sights, sounds, and traditions, as well as a show-stopping arrival to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

EAA AirVenture revisited

As EAA Spirit of Aviation Week concludes online, we reflect on our favorite moments of AirVentures past: Party like a pirate, visit the seaplane base, and peruse the flymarket. It's almost as good as being there. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

You Can Fly

Don't miss '60 Seconds to a Perfect Landing'

Learn how to get greasers each time you touch down with the AOPA You Can Fly "60 Seconds to a Perfect Landing" webinar July 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Central Daylight Time during EAA Spirit of Aviation Week. Read more >

Video

No go-around

Backcountry flying is mesmerizing, rewarding, and challenging. Join AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden as he speaks with four pilots who discuss lessons learned from a flight that went wrong. Watch the video >

Webinar

DPEs dish on checkrides

The AOPA Air Safety Institute's John Collins moderates a panel of four FAA designated pilot examiners to discuss checkrides, aeronautical decision making, and risk management skills during a webinar on July 30 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Register now >

Stall it when you mean it

It's important to know your airplane's "book" stall speed, but is that enough to avoid an unintentional loss of lift? Take this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz to find out.

Article

New course helps pilots prepare for airline interviews

King Schools' new Airline Pilot Interview Prep Course teaches pilots on a career path how to master interviews, write meaningful résumés, and position themselves for aviation job opportunities. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA urged to scale back updated Piper wing-spar AD

The FAA should further reduce the number of Piper single-engine airplane models subject to a proposed airworthiness directive requiring corrosion inspections of main wing spars, AOPA said. Read more >

Advocacy

Pilots needed for pirep project

Many pilots say they might file pilot weather reports more often if there were a hands-free or speech-based technology at their disposal. Read more >

Advocacy

Options for Cessna 210 AD compliance emerge

New information from the FAA may help some Cessna 210 owners comply with an airworthiness directive to complete corrosion inspections. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA orders AD on Austro diesel engines

The FAA has adopted an airworthiness directive on Austro Engine models E4 and E4P diesel piston engines that are installed on some Diamonds. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Back to basics

Operating an aircraft when you have certain cardiac conditions requires a special issuance medical. AOPA Pilot Information Center Medical Certification Director Gary Crump explains the process. Read more >

Technology

Article

Lithium-sulfur-powered eColt in works

The Brazilian-born two-seat, factory-built light sport Colt that left the paddock with a conventional 100-horsepower Rotax 912 ULS engine in 2019 will be offered in an electric version powered by a lithium-sulfur battery. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Cub maintenance in Europe causes frustration

Maintenance troubles for Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher's U.S.-registered Piper PA–11 Cub Special continued to ground him from flying in Europe. Read more >

Gear

Article

iFlightPlanner for AOPA can send plans to your EFB

Members who plan their flights through iFlightPlanner for AOPA can now send them to their electronic flight bag to use in flight. Read more >

Travel

Article

International travel remains a challenge

Travel restrictions continue to proliferate, with many nations extending or revising previous directives related to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more >

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Financial

Member benefit

The best time to refinance your turbine

If the prevailing interest rate is at least half a percentage point below your current rate, refinancing might be worthwhile. Here are some additional factors to consider. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Icon Aircraft has new president

Jason Huang was named the new Icon Aircraft president one year after the company sharply cut back production of its A5 amphibious light sport aircraft. Read more >

AOPA Sweepstakes RV–10

Sweeps RV–10: Get there fast and have fun

The AOPA Sweepstakes Van's Aircraft RV–10 is a cross-country speedster, but you'll have as much fun flying it as you would a sporty aircraft. Watch this video and see how quickly AOPA Air Safety Institute Aviation Writer Alicia Herron warmed up to it.

You Can Fly

Lakeland Aero Club sets gold standard

Flying clubs that are 501(c)(3) tax exempt and focus on education are rare but successful. The Lakeland Aero Club is one example that sets the bar high. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Fly8MA instructor Jon Kotwicki

Fly8MA.com's Jon Kotwicki talks about flying to all 50 states and his approach to flight training. Listen to the podcast >

More aviation events canceled

The 2020 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships, scheduled for September 20 to 24, and the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association's annual Migration, set for October 7 to 11, have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI, Cardinal Wings Aviation

Cardinal Wings Aviation in Louisville, Kentucky, is looking for full-time flight instructors. Cardinal Wings Aviation is a busy Part 61 school, which helps build time fast. 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 HR generalist; 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 just obtained my Part 107 remote pilot certificate and I am trying to find the best path to making some money operating drones. Any advice?

Answer

There are many choices when it comes to purchasing a drone for your business, and it might be a good idea to go with a less expensive option until you get your feet wet and find out what you think you might want or need for your purposes. For training, DARTdrones provides online and in-person training and offers a discount to AOPA members. Many other companies offer training products and services, and some drone operators share their knowledge on YouTube. Your drone's manufacturer may provide additional resources, and online forums, many of which are dedicated to specific makes and models, may also be useful. AOPA members looking for drone jobs can join Droners.io and get an extra 3-percent payout on missions. Other hiring services exist as well, and you also can reach out to drone service consumers in your community (such as construction, farming, and real estate). Others who are actively working Part 107 missions may be able to shine some light on what you can expect to charge for a given job. For additional information on these topics, check out AOPA's drone resources, and subscribe to our AOPA Drone Pilot newsletter. 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 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
August 4, 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

'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

Flying to watch the SpaceX launch

Nick Hoffman

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

AOPA Podcasts

'Hangar Talk': Fly8MA instructor Jon Kotwicki

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

'Pilot Briefing': Week of July 20, 2020

'There I was...': Mark Murphy

'Never Again': In a pickle

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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