March 13, 2020, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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| VOL 22, ISSUE 11 |
March 13, 2020 |
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Coronavirus Impact
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| Tips to keep coronavirus out of your cockpit |
| FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner Dr. Brent Blue explains how to clean the cockpit and your pilot gear to keep everyone healthy. Read more > |
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| FAA, training industry take coronavirus precautions |
| The coronavirus pandemic has begun to affect universities and other programs that train pilots. Read more > |
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| AOPA monitors coronavirus, postpones Hoover ceremony |
| AOPA has postponed the R.A. "Bob" Hoover Awards ceremony in response to the coronavirus pandemic. At this time, however, AOPA will continue with other operations and events as usual. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Sun 'n Fun on track to open March 31 |
| As of publication deadline, the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo is still set to take place as scheduled amid coronavirus concerns. Read more > |
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| Aero Friedrichshafen postponed |
| Concerns about the spread of coronavirus prompted organizers to postpone Germany's general aviation event Aero Friedrichshafen indefinitely. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Coronavirus effects; Flying the Wolverine |
| Sun 'n Fun is set to proceed with coronavirus precautions in place, but other events might not. Also, smartphone parts might enable your flying motorcycle, and an AOPA editor flies Textron's AT–6 Wolverine. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA calls for more clarity on prohibited drugs |
| More information can help pilots make better decisions regarding medication safety, which is especially important in light of an NTSB report suggesting certain drugs were found more frequently in pilots who died in accidents. Read more > |
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| Online resource |
| Beyond the forced landing |
| Prepare yourself for the unlikely event of a post-crash survival scenario with this multimedia Safety Advisor from the AOPA Air Safety Institute. Read more > |
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| Video |
| Correct crosswind control |
| Consistently practicing the proper control placement to compensate for crosswinds on the ground builds an excellent habit that will kick in when the winds kick up—leading to better, safer landings. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video and learn. |
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| Video |
| Unwelcome passenger |
| In this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story, experience a pilot coming eye to eye with a four-pound red-tailed hawk and how he dealt with the ensuing mayhem his uninvited feathered passenger caused. Watch the video > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA Q&A with US Rep. Sam Graves |
| Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), a longtime general aviation pilot, advocate, and AOPA member, talks to our advocacy team about his aviation background and GA issues that he is working on now. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Balancing drone integration opportunity and risk |
| As the FAA considers allowing more freedom for drones to maneuver, AOPA urges the agency not to expect manned aircraft owners to add new equipment to facilitate safe separation. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Cessna 210 owners weigh compliance options for corrosion AD |
| Time is getting short for operators of older Cessna 210 single-engine airplanes covered by an airworthiness directive requiring corrosion inspections to provide data to the FAA on ways to modify the AD. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Is this commercial right for you? |
| Be wary of the hype in TV advertisements for prescription medications. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Swift Fuels cuts price of unleaded avgas STC |
| Swift Fuels is cutting the price of its unleaded avgas supplemental type certificate for piston aircraft as it works to replace 100-octane leaded aviation fuel with an unleaded alternative. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Blog |
| Finding joy in everyday life |
| Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis says that he finds solace in the simple joy of smiles he shares with others during his six-month polar circumnavigation in a modified Gulfstream Turbo Commander 900.
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Financial
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| US clears bankrupt One Aviation for foreign acquisition |
| The U.S. government signed off on a bid by an investment company from China to purchase One Aviation out of bankruptcy. Entrepreneur Alan Klapmeier created the firm in 2015. Read more > |
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| AOPA Foundation focus |
| 4 reasons to give today |
| During the AOPA Foundation's 2020 You Can Fly Challenge, donations will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to the Ray Foundation. Here are four ways your contribution will help further the work of AOPA's You Can Fly program. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| New WAI chief to focus on expanding membership |
| Women in Aviation International welcomed its new chief executive officer and awarded $831,365 in scholarships at its annual conference. Read more > |
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| General Aviation Award recipients for 2020 named |
| A well-known flight instructor and AOPA Pilot contributor, an aviation maintenance expert who has helped refurbish five AOPA sweepstakes aircraft, and a longtime accident prevention counselor and safety advocate have been honored by the General Aviation Awards program. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| Interest-only loans |
| If you are looking to finance an aircraft loan, some lenders may be willing to offer an interest-only loan depending on your specific situation. Read more > |
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| Does the overall GA accident rate play into insurance premiums? |
| AssuredPartners Aerospace CEO Bill Behan explains how the overall aviation accident rate affects insurance premiums, and why it's not as simple as it might seem. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Chief pilot, Blue Line Aviation |
| Blue Line Aviation, a fast-growing flight training provider in the Raleigh, North Carolina, area, is seeking a chief pilot. The ideal candidate is a forward thinking, detail-orientated team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 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 medical certification specialist, membership experience senior manager, major gifts officer, data analyst, associate developer of safety programs, communications senior director, government affairs (regulatory) vice president, High School Aviation Outreach director, and several interns. 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
I've had my private pilot certificate for a few years, but I still have questions surrounding what I can and can't do. I've heard that almost anything could be considered compensation, and the definition of "common purpose" isn't clear to me. Where can I find some guidance on this topic? |
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The FAA's new Advisory Circular AC 61-142 covers this topic thoroughly. It references FAA letters of interpretation and gives scenarios to help with understanding.
This question and answer were provided by AOPA's Pilot Information Center. Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA. |
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Education & Seminars
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| The educational courses and seminars listed are up to date as of publication deadline. However, airports across the country may prohibit events in response to the coronavirus pandemic with little notice. Please contact AOPA at 800-USA-AOPA to confirm events. |
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| Flight Instructor Refresher Courses |
| Mar. 14-15 |
Tempe, AZ; and Santa Clara, CA |
| Mar. 21-22 |
Ontario, CA |
| Apr. 4-5 |
Indianapolis, IN; and San Diego, CA |
| Apr. 18-19 |
Atlanta, GA; Aurora, CO; Dulles, VA; and Tampa, FL |
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| Safety Seminars |
| Mar. 14 |
Eden Prairie, MN |
| Mar. 16 |
Waterford, MI; and Dodge Center, MN |
| Mar. 17 |
Nashville, TN |
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| Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. |
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| Rusty Pilots Seminars |
| Mar. 14 |
Burlington, WA; and Kissimmee, FL |
| Mar. 21 |
Hammond, LA; Omaha, NE; Washington, NC; and Kenosha, WI |
| Mar. 28 |
Cleveland, OH; Live Oak, FL; and Rensselaer, IN |
| Apr. 1 |
Lakeland, FL |
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| AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars are sponsored by Sporty's. For a complete schedule, visit our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.) |
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Aviation Calendar
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| 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 our online Pilot Information Center 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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ePilot Editors:
Alyssa Cobb
Jim Moore
Dan Namowitz
David Tulis
Production Team:
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Kristy O'Malley
Melissa Whitehouse |
Contributors:
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Sarah Deener
Tom Haines
Dave Hirschman
Tom Horne
Warren Morningstar
Kollin Stagnito
Jill Tallman
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