May 8, 2020, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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| VOL 22, ISSUE 19 |
May 8, 2020 |
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Top Stories
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| Multimedia |
| Blue Angels, Thunderbirds salute COVID-19 responders |
| Here's an airshow fix for you: We capture stunning photos and videos of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as they honor "frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers." Read more and watch the video > |
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| Doctors refine advice for volunteer pilots |
| Medical advice applicable for all pilots flying passengers is evolving with new knowledge about the coronavirus and the relaxation of social distancing in many locations. Read more > |
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| EAA AirVenture canceled |
| Cross EAA AirVenture 2020 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, off your list of events: It has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more and watch the video > |
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| Advocacy |
| Protecting GPS: Senators grill officials on Ligado network plan |
| Federal approval of a 5G wireless network that critics say could overpower GPS signals on adjacent frequencies came under scrutiny during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on May 6. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Team tributes; Bruce's Custom Cover(age) |
| Watch U.S. military jet demo teams form up together over East Coast cities, and get our latest analysis of the special FAA regulation. Also, inside the decision to scrub EAA AirVenture, and a deep dive into Bruce's Custom Covers. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| CFIs: Don't wait to renew your certificate |
| If your flight instructor certificate is expiring soon, don't procrastinate. Otherwise, you could face some extra paperwork. Read more > |
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| Online resource |
| Peak performance |
| Mountain flying can be exhilarating, but it demands special skills. Explore the challenges and minimize the risks of mountain flying with the AOPA Air Safety Institute's new Mountain Flying Safety Spotlight. Learn more > |
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| Video |
| Three seconds, three choices |
| Relinquishing pilot-in-command authority is never a good idea, especially if the airplane you're following disappears in the fog. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story to learn lessons from a nearly disastrous flight. |
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| Taming a twin |
| Flying a twin has its rewards: An extra engine provides extra power and peace of mind on a cross-country flight. But it can also spell extra trouble if one engine quits. Test your single-engine savvy with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. |
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Advocacy
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| Read before flight! |
| The FAA's 94-page special federal aviation regulation on flying during the coronavirus pandemic is complicated. We walk you through scenarios to help you determine what does and does not apply to your situation. Read more > |
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| Flying A to B: Practical considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Watch this webinar from AOPA experts to find out what you need to know about the FAA's special rule before you take off during the coronavirus pandemic. Watch the webinar > |
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| Advocacy |
| Connectivity, technology streamline flight service briefings |
| Request an initial briefing from Leidos Flight Service and before takeoff receive an update on the latest flight conditions without duplicating the data you already have. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Daher offers HomeSafe to 2019 TBM 940 owners |
| Daher announced May 6 that its new HomeSafe emergency landing system will be available to owners of 2019 TBM 940 models. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Garmin ending GNS 400/500 WAAS upgrades |
| Garmin will be ending Wide Area Augmentation System upgrades for the GPS receivers in its popular GNS 430/530 GPS/com navigators and similar products in the GNS 400/500 product line. Read more > |
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| Aircraft Spruce becomes exclusive independent distributor for Hartzell |
| Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. and its subsidiary, Aero Performance, have been named "the exclusive independent distributor" of Hartzell Engine Technologies' products in North America. This includes "HET branded starters and alternators, Sky-Tec starters, Plane-Power alternators, Janitrol Aero cabin heaters, Fuelcraft fuel pumps, and Aeroforce turbochargers." |
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| Mother's Day gift guide: Quarantine edition |
| Mother's Day is fast approaching, and because of the coronavirus, it's going to look a little different. Here are ideas to help you honor your mom. Read more > |
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Financial
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| Member benefit |
| How is the coronavirus affecting used aircraft prices? |
| Used aircraft prices might decline over time, but in the near term, they are holding steady. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Eyes on the prize |
| General aviation pilots delivered ski or snowboard goggles donated through the nonprofit Goggles for Docs to health care workers. Read more > |
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| GA serves as Vermont's test connection |
| When the lab providing COVID-19 test results for the University of Vermont Medical Center became overwhelmed, a group of pilots stepped in to help alleviate the backlog. Read more > |
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| National Air and Space Museum's curator to be recognized |
| Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dorothy Cochrane will receive the 2020 Katharine Wright Trophy. Read more > |
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| Honor 2020 graduates |
| Share with us your favorite picture of a graduating high school or college senior flight student in front of an aircraft so that we can honor the class of 2020 together. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: CFI, Blue Line Aviation |
| Blue Line Aviation, a fast-growing flight training provider in the Raleigh, North Carolina, area, is seeking a certificated flight instructor with two years of experience to assist in its CFI academy. 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 member experience senior manager, data analyst, associate developer of safety programs, and government affairs (regulatory) vice president. 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'm a CFI and CFII in the airplane category. I just completed an online course for a remote pilot certificate and submitted an application in IACRA. Can I self-certify my application, or should I find another CFI to certify it? |
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Education & Seminars
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| AOPA's educational courses and seminars have been canceled or postponed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. |
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