May 29, 2020, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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| VOL 22, ISSUE 22 |
May 29, 2020 |
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Top Stories
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| Tecnam introduces Jet A-powered P2010 TDI single |
| Tecnam dropped a liquid-cooled 170-horsepower Continental Aerospace Technologies CD-170 Jet A engine into its four-place P2010 TDI to increase range and lower operating costs. (Photo courtesy of Tecnam.) Read more > |
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| New Bearhawk Model 5 seats six |
| Backcountry specialist Bearhawk Aircraft introduced a six-seat flying prototype of the Model 5 taildragger powered by a spec-built 300-horsepower Lycoming IO-580 engine. Read more > |
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| Image gallery |
| AOPA celebrates the aviation class of 2020 |
| Parents, flight instructors, and students from across the country share aviation-themed photos of graduating student aviators to celebrate the class of 2020. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| SpaceX countdown; Cool new airplanes |
| We are in Florida tracking the SpaceX launch; plus, we highlight the sporty Bristell 915, the new diesel-powered Tecnam P2010 TDI, a roomy Bearhawk, and a unique turbocharged Lockwood AirCam. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Online resource |
| Focused Flight Review for helicopters |
| The AOPA Air Safety Institute teamed up with the Helicopter Association International to help you improve your next helicopter flight review with this new Focused Flight Review profile designed to cover the essentials of helicopter safety. |
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| The mountains are calling |
| Ever get the feeling you're not in Kansas anymore? Test your knowledge with the AOPA Air Safety Institute's "Mountain Flying" quiz. |
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| Video |
| Trapped on top |
| A non-current instrument-rated pilot deals with an unexpected IFR descent and an engine failure in this Real Pilot Story from the AOPA Air Safety Institute. |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| Petitions urge FCC to rescind Ligado network approval |
| A federal agency, aviation groups, and others petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to rescind its approval of Ligado Networks' proposal over concerns it could overwhelm GPS reception. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Nav Canada proposes hefty rate hike for ATC services |
| The private company that provides ATC service in Canada announced a 29.5-percent increase in fees, citing the coronavirus pandemic's impact on aviation. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| CBP fee increase hits GA airports |
| Aviation groups push back on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's rate hike for CBP services at user-fee-funded airports. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Flight schools get more time to start foreign students' training |
| Flight schools that train security-vetted foreign nationals have temporarily been granted more time to begin some students' training. Read more > |
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| FAA warns against flying illegal charters |
| The FAA sent a strong message to pilots May 22, warning against participating in illegal charter operations. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Challenge seeks to leverage ADS-B data, technology |
| A global flight tracking company and a tech-focused venture capital firm have teamed up to launch a funding program for startup ventures that will leverage ADS-B data and technology solutions. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Blog |
| Coronavirus complicates circumnavigator's course from Spain |
| Coronavirus pandemic restrictions challenged Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis as he resumed his polar circumnavigation after hunkering down for weeks in Spain.
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Gear
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| ForeFlight shows FlightAware tracking |
| The next time you open ForeFlight, you'll be able to see a real-time view of air traffic in the pattern at your local airport—or any other airport you're curious about. Read more > |
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| Aithre introduces CO detector for the panel |
| The panel-mounted Aithre Shield eDot 5.0 carbon monoxide detector includes an LED indicator for easy visualization of cockpit air quality. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Bahamian officials to open islands to air travel |
| Bahamian officials are planning to reopen the islands to commercial air travel by July 1. Guidelines for general aviation flights are in the works. Read more > |
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| VFR Unleashed: Managing risk |
| A flight from Maryland to EAA AirVenture in Wisconsin and back gave one VFR pilot a healthy helping of risk management lessons. Read 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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| New aircraft deliveries declined as pandemic took hold |
| Shipments of general aviation aircraft opened the first quarter of 2020 in dynamic fashion but faded to double-digit declines as the economy collided with the coronavirus pandemic near the end of the period. Read more > |
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| On-demand renter's insurance includes proficiency discounts |
| Starr Gate, a new general aviation renter's policy with "unprecedented flexibility," can be purchased by the month or by the year. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| To float or not to float? |
| With interest rates falling, should you opt for an adjustable rate on your aircraft loan? It depends. Read more > |
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| New guidance on cost sharing |
| The FAA has issued an advisory circular to help pilots understand the limits of cost sharing with passengers under the federal aviation regulations. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Share a flight, snag a prize |
| Check in at airports and share comments or photos on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter through the AOPA app's Pilot Passport feature to participate in our June #ShareaFlight Challenge. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Chief technology officer, Panasonic Avionics Corp. |
| Panasonic Avionics Corp. in Lake Forest, California, is seeking a chief technology officer to redefine software best practices; continue to grow the cloud capability; drive the latest agile software development; drive application development for user experience; and implement the necessary tools, processes, and procedures for optimum efficiency. 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, data analyst, and associate developer of safety programs. 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 have a couple of questions about logging time. Where should I start my research? |
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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. |
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