June 19, 2020, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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| VOL 22, ISSUE 25 |
June 19, 2020 |
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Top Stories
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| Advocacy |
| FAA to extend pandemic SFAR beyond June 30 |
| The FAA said another medical extension is in the works but offered no specifics about further relief related to the coronavirus pandemic on the way for pilots during the agency's virtual General Aviation Safety Town Hall on June 18. Read more > |
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| Article |
| CubCrafters will produce nosewheel NXCub |
| CubCrafters will put into production the nosewheel NXCub that was unveiled at EAA AirVenture in 2019 and later drew praise for its backcountry ability. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'There I was...': Unexpected flat spin |
| Mark Murphy has flown warbirds and aerobats during his 33 years as a pilot. He talked to the AOPA Air Safety Institute about the day a Christen Eagle surprised him with a flat spin. Listen to the podcast > |
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| Article |
| Rochester, NY, fly-in canceled because of COVID-19 |
| AOPA is canceling its September fly-in at Rochester, New York, because of issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Dream jobs; 'Kits' for a cause |
| Two pilots find the secret to happiness with a Cessna 180 on straight floats. Also, a 6-year-old crafts for a cause, and AOPA You Can Fly scholarship recipient Tristan Dawson has his own aircraft designs in mind.
Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Sponsored by SiriusXM Aviation |
| Thunderstorm challenge |
| Test your cross-country decision making in this interactive course from the AOPA Air Safety Institute. Be prepared to deal with pop-up thunderstorms, deteriorating weather, on-board and ATC radar realities, and fuel concerns. Take the course > |
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| Webinar |
| Preparing for the worst: Part 2 |
| Zero in on what's essential to ensure that you and your passengers are rescued after an accident during this AOPA Air Safety Institute webinar on June 25 at 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Register now > |
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| AOPA Premier Partner created content |
| Trouble with the flare? |
| This simple technique from AOPA Premier Partner PilotWorkshops can help your landings. Learn more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Know your Vs |
| Dr. Jonathan Sackier discusses efforts to develop a vaccine to combat the coronavirus, and reminds pilots to check facts before passing along health-related information. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Payne notches new sailplane records aboard Nixus |
| Jim Payne was ready when favorable weather over Nevada's mountains on June 10 created an opportunity to break a 24-year-old sailplane distance record. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Pipistrel first to certify electric airplane |
| Pipistrel worked for several years to get an electric aircraft certified, and European regulators signed off on the first such type certificate on June 10. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Honeywell creates UAS/UAM unit |
| Honeywell Aerospace has joined the parade of well-known aviation companies seeking a slice of the urban air mobility pie, along with a helping of drone delivery and other unmanned missions. Read more > |
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| Article |
| A new electric mission in mind |
| You might have heard of eVTOL, but eSTOL might be a new one. Electric short takeoff and landing could be the answer to a logistics problem. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Blog |
| Aviation strikes back |
| Maintenance misery, coronavirus shutdowns, and additional European aviation challenges temporarily sidelined Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher from flying his U.S.-registered Piper PA–11 Cub Special. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Article |
| Garmin GFC 500 approved for two more Piper singles |
| Garmin's GFC 500 autopilot has now been certified for nearly all Piper PA–28 and PA–32 single-engine airplanes, the company announced. Read more > |
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| Article |
| TBM owners get upgraded app |
| The latest version of the Me & My TBM app includes new features to help owners of the single-engine turboprop fly more precisely and safely, and more efficiently monitor aircraft performance. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Low and slow or high and fast? |
| Flying low and slow and flying high and fast have advantages; you can enjoy both on long trips. Here are some ideas. Read more > |
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| Guides for flying to Bahamas during phased reopening |
| The Bahamas reopened to general aviation pilots on June 15. Learn about the phased reopening and entry requirements, and fill out the health card on the Bahamas tourism website before launching on your trip. Learn 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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| Member benefit |
| What do timelines and inventory look like now? |
| AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith answers questions about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected approval and funding timelines, and about the current aircraft inventory. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| Purchasing an aircraft for the first time |
| Ready to purchase your first aircraft? Here are some purchasing and financing considerations. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Advocacy |
| Cirrus Vision Jet AD now a final rule |
| The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive that extends the applicability of an emergency AD it issued in February in response to an electrical fire that broke out in the cabin of a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet in December 2019. Read more > |
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| Aerospace professionals discuss race in aviation |
| The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals held the second session of its Courageous Conversations series with 11 diverse aviation industry leaders, each bringing a unique perspective to the discussion. Read more > |
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| Bumpy rides, long flights don't faze pandemic relief pilots |
| Two earthrounding pilots drew on their experience to deliver donated face shields from California to New Jersey to help combat the coronavirus pandemic. Read more > |
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| 6-year-old launches airplane craft business |
| A 6-year-old with a big heart, a passion for crafting, and time on his hands at home during the coronavirus pandemic launched a craft airplane business with a cause. Read more > |
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| Article |
| 2021 Sun 'n Fun tickets on sale |
| Tickets for the 2021 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo are available at a discount through July 5. Read more > |
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| Kick up the grass at Sodbusters |
| The 2020 Sodbusters STOL Competition in Cambridge, Minnesota, is still on and will have everything you've been missing from aviation events that have been canceled this year. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Fixed-wing CFI, Universal Flight Concepts |
| Universal Flight Concepts in Waco, Texas, is seeking those with a passion for teaching and a driving commitment to student success to join its team of professional aviation educators. 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 government affairs (regulatory) vice president, member experience senior manager, and data analyst. 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
The definition of a cross-country (FAR 61.1) just says that it "includes a landing at a point other than the point of departure." So, if I fly to an airport more than 50 nautical miles away, do a touch and go, and return home, can I count that as cross-country time toward the instrument rating? |
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Yes. The regulations for the instrument rating merely say "landing," not "full-stop landing," as specified in FAR 61.109 for the private pilot certificate. 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. |
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Education & Seminars
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| 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. |
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| Upcoming AOPA webinars |
| June 20, 12 p.m. EDT |
Flying Clubs Workshop: Grow your membership and engage your members |
| June 25, 12 p.m. EDT |
Don't Get Rusty Series: Keeping little problems small |
| June 25, 7 p.m. EDT |
Preparing for the Worst: Post-crash survival tips from a combat SAR pilot Part 2 |
| June 26, 3 p.m. EDT |
Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition |
| June 27, 12 p.m. EDT |
Flying Clubs Workshop: Grow your membership and engage your members |
| June 30, 12 p.m. EDT |
AOPA Flying Clubs Webinar: Maximum fun, minimum cost |
| June 30, 7 p.m. EDT |
AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition |
| July 7, 12 p.m. EDT |
AOPA Flying Clubs Webinar: Maximum fun, minimum cost |
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| 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). |
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| Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos |
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| For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see AOPA Online. |
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