Santa’s pilots; Grateful aviators; ATC zero impacts
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| VOL 22, ISSUE 48 |
November 27, 2020 |
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Top Stories
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| Thanks given, received |
| Thanksgiving came early for three young flight instructors treated to multiengine training by married CFIs in the couple's Twin Comanche. Read more > |
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| Eye on the sky |
| Breitling introduced its Aviation Pioneers Squad, three individuals from different aviation disciplines who define a new age of adventure in the air. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Costa Rica low, slow; Thankful pilots; Warbird for 'Rosie' |
| A tropical gyrocopter adventure over beaches and jungle; pilots pay it forward; and Betty Bishop gets her name on a warbird she had a hand in building during World War II. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| New to you |
| Whether moving up to a high-performance, complex airplane or back to something more basic, flying any new-to-you airplane can be challenging. Smooth your transition with tips from this AOPA Air Safety Institute course. |
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| Webinar |
| All about airspace |
| FAA Flight Check Pilot James Herrington unravels the mysteries of the national airspace system and reveals what you really need to know in an AOPA Air Safety Institute webinar on December 3 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Register now > |
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Advocacy
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| Aviation groups strive to protect warbird flight training |
| Aviation advocates briefed a federal judge seeking to limit the possible repercussions of a ruling to come that could have far-reaching impacts on pilot training. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| ATC zero events in resurgence |
| Outbreaks of COVID-19 in some regions impacted a growing number of air traffic control facilities on November 25, heading into the holiday weekend. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| FAA requires Piper wing inspections |
| Wing spar corrosion in a hard-to-reach area of certain Piper PA–28 and PA–32 models could cause a fatal failure, and inspections are due within 12 months or 100 hours. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Understanding the HIMS program |
| Dr. Brent Blue explains the FAA program for pilots who have had issues with alcohol or drug use. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Florida firm fires up hybrid powerplant |
| A certified Continental diesel aviation engine spins an electric generator in this hybrid aviation powertrain made by VerdeGo Aero with a wide range of aircraft in mind. Read more > |
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| Smart technology to help pilots |
| Connected devices allow you to monitor your aircraft, perform select preflight tasks, operate hangar doors, and even melt ice and snow remotely. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| A pair of wheels to go with your wings |
| Instrument-rated commercial pilot and Opinion Leaders blogger Jolie Lucas encourages airport communities to welcome transient pilots by providing bicycles to explore local attractions.
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Gear
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| Vacuum bags, bivy bags, baby wipes |
| Few pilots have more practice packing light than those who cross the country for aerobatic competition, so we asked them to reveal their secrets. Read more > |
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| PS Engineering offers audio upgrade |
| Owners of PS Engineering PAR200 and -200A model audio panel/com radio units can now slide the latest PAR200B audio panel upgrade into that same slot. Read more > |
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| 'Artful Flying' is now an audiobook |
| Michael Maya Charles, an aviation writer and retired airline pilot, reads the text of his 2005 book, Artful Flying, which suggests that pilots can raise their performance to the level of art by approaching flying with joy and wonderment in addition to technical expertise. The audiobook has a 10-hour run time, and it's available for download for $24.95.
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Travel
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| Beaches rule during December Pilot Passport challenge |
| If shorter days and gray skies have you down in December, consider the Beach Therapy Challenge with the AOPA app's Pilot Passport feature to change your attitude. Read more > |
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| Slideshow |
| Tour 'Jimmy' Stewart's hometown |
| Visit the Pennsylvania home of World War II bombardier instructor, general aviation pilot, and actor James M. "Jimmy" Stewart to see his restored Cessna 310 and other memorabilia. 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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| Mahindra Aerospace to sell Airvan manufacturer GippsAero |
| GippsAero, manufacturer of the Airvan 8 and turboprop Airvan 10 utility aircraft, has halted production and has been put up for sale by its corporate parent, Mahindra Aerospace, of Mumbai, India. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| Finding the best appraisals for your aircraft |
| AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith compares three types of aircraft appraisals. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Santa to add a bow on Sun 'n Fun holiday show |
| Santa will accept letters from boys and girls in person during the upcoming flying festival and car show hosted by Sun 'n Fun. Read more > |
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| You Can Fly |
| Join the 'Ask an Ambassador' live chat |
| An aeronautical engineer, a designated pilot examiner, and a CFI/A&P mechanic—AOPA's You Can Fly Ambassadors—take your questions live during a one-hour chat on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Read more > |
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| Man faces prison for allegedly flying drone into LAPD helicopter |
| A Los Angeles resident faces up to a year in prison if convicted of striking a police helicopter with a drone, and is believed to be the first person to face a criminal charge for doing so. Read more > |
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| WAI, NBAA continue virtual events into 2021 |
| Women in Aviation International and the National Business Aviation Association announced virtual events for 2021. Read more > |
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| Awards deadline extended |
| The General Aviation Awards Program has extended to December 31 the deadline to nominate outstanding individuals working in flight instruction or maintenance, and as FAA Safety Team representatives. Learn more and submit your nomination > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: CFI, Horizon Aviation |
| Horizon Aviation in Warwick, Rhode Island, is seeking those with a passion for teaching and a driving commitment to their students' success to join its team of professional aviation educators. Read the full description and apply today > |
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Question of the Week
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Where can I find information about aircraft type clubs? |
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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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