First look at Flight Design’s F2; Inspiring new pilots
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| VOL 22, ISSUE 47 |
November 20, 2020 |
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Top Stories
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| Multimedia |
| Flight Design's NextGen: The F2 series |
| Flight Design's F2 looks a lot like its CT stablemates to the untrained eye, but it's bigger all around and filled with technology. We fly the second two-seat prototype and learn about the four-seat version that's in the works. Read more, view photos, and watch a video > |
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| You Can Fly |
| Aviation teachers, industry leaders compare notes |
| The sharing of ideas, information, and teaching tips during the sixth annual AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium presented as a livestream by the U.S. Air Force flew by at a torrid pace. Read more and watch a video > |
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| Article |
| Pistons continue to prop up aircraft market |
| While the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the aviation industry, piston aircraft sales bucked the trend with a third-quarter uptick. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Flight Design F2; Electric Audi; Virtual STEM |
| We flew Flight Design's roomy new F2; took the Audi e-tron SUV for a test drive; and inspired another group of teachers to promote passion for aviation through science, technology, engineering, and math lessons. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| EAA: Fatal experimental aircraft accidents are trending lower |
| The Experimental Aircraft Association announced that fatal accidents in experimental and amateur-built aircraft continued a declining trend in the 12-month period that ended September 30. Read more > |
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| Video |
| ADS-B or SiriusXM: What's right for you? |
| Sporty's Pilot Shop's John Zimmerman looks critically at two products that have revolutionized cockpit weather—ADS-B In and SiriusXM—in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video. |
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| Engine check |
| From hot- and cold-start procedures to power settings, leaning, and temperature management, operating a piston engine can be surprisingly complicated. Take this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz to see if you are firing on all cylinders. |
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| Online resource |
| Aging gracefully |
| Getting older may take adjustment, but it doesn't mean losing our edge. This AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight will increase awareness of how to care for ourselves and continue to fly as we age. Read more > |
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| Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce |
| Aircraft maintenance: When to overhaul an alternator |
| Disassembling many engine components and accessories for a maintenance inspection can cause more trouble than it prevents, but the alternator is an exception. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Simon.) Read more > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| New 5G bandwidth battle on aviation's radar |
| A clash over uses of the radio spectrum is pitting aviation interests against 5G telecommunications, with a federal regulatory agency in the middle and lawmakers under pressure to referee the conflict. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| 'A suitable temperament' |
| Dr. Kenneth Stahl identifies some of the qualities that constitute the "right stuff" for general aviation pilots. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Will computers ever fly alone? |
| A NASA expert expects computers will more likely complement than compete with humans for flying jobs. Read more > |
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| Article |
| GoFly allows single-team flights |
| GoFly has adjusted the rules for how teams will demonstrate personal vertical takeoff and landing concepts and compete for a seven-figure prize. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Blog |
| Is flying in the Alps that dangerous? |
| Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher considers terrain, weather patterns, aircraft limitations, pilot skill, and a host of other factors before launching his Piper PA–11 Cub Special over the Alps.
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Gear
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| Dynon SkyView HDX approved for Piper Senecas |
| Dynon Avionics received FAA approval to install its SkyView HDX integrated avionics platform in Piper PA–34 Seneca aircraft, the system's first nod for use in a certified twin-engine aircraft. Read more > |
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| Genesys digital radios earn FAA approval |
| Avionics producer Genesys Aerosystems announced receiving FAA technical standard order approval for its Genesys Digital Radio product line. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Airports with nearby outdoor activities |
| Pack your camping or fishing gear, lace up your hiking boots, swap your rudder pedals for bike pedals, and get ready for some outdoor fun at these airports. 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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| School expands during pandemic |
| Does it make sense to expand a flight training business during a pandemic? Todd Cameron, founder and owner of New York-based OnCore Aviation LLC, thinks so. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| What happens once I'm approved? |
| After you receive financing approval, you must supply your lender with any remaining paperwork. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Using aviation to help veterans adjust to civilian life |
| One veteran believes aviation can give other veterans a chance at a new life and help stem their tragic suicide rate. Read more > |
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| A sweet act of kindness |
| Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, known as the "Berlin Candy Bomber," dropped small-candy-filled parachutes to children during Operation Vittles shortly after World War II. Now an effort seeks to honor Halvorsen for his kindness. Read more > |
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| One-day event to replace DeLand's January showcase |
| The DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase in Florida has been postponed again, this time until November 2021, organizer Jana Filip confirmed. Instead, a one-day fly-in, drive-in will take place in January. Read more > |
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| Multimedia |
| Test-driving the Audi e-tron SUV |
| AOPA Editor in Chief Tom Haines test-drove a 2019 Audi e-tron SUV and compares electric propulsion in aircraft and automobiles. Audi is offering a special deal to AOPA members. Read more, view photos, and watch a video > |
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| New AOPA Weather available online and via AOPA app |
| Get your weather information on the go with the new AOPA Weather powered by SiriusXM Aviation. Access it online from your computer or mobile devices, or launch it from the AOPA app. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Aviation communications strategist/manager, FlightAware |
| FlightAware, based in Houston, is looking for a talented aviation communications professional to support the company's content and media efforts. Read the full description and apply today > |
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Question of the Week
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Where can I find airfields with camping? |
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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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| 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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