Warbirds, crews honor WWII vets; FAA extends relief
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| VOL 22, ISSUE 40 |
October 2, 2020 |
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Top Stories
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| Multimedia |
| 101-year-old WWII B–29 pilot honored with Superfortress flight |
| Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Vaucher, a Boeing B–29 pilot during World War II, flew in a Superfortress once again on September 26 as nearly 70 warbirds gathered to honor veterans. Read more, watch a video, and view a photo gallery > |
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| Advocacy |
| Pandemic relief scaled back in latest SFAR amendment |
| The FAA has revised the special federal aviation regulation that has governed training and testing requirements during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Tribute to Greatest Generation; Kit Cub; Hydrogen flight |
| Weather did not stop a massive tribute to World War II veterans—it only scrubbed the flyover. Experience the Arsenal of Democracy flights firsthand. Also, a CubCrafters kit, and hydrogen powers a Piper. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| IFR Fix |
| Holiday flying in 2020 |
| Consider checking your basic skills before reaching for instrument currency when taking on proficiency training for a holiday flight. Read more > |
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| Webinar |
| Different displays, same mistakes |
| CFI and practicing psychologist Dr. Penny Levin joins the AOPA Air Safety Institute on October 8 at 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss human factors and how we can improve decision making in technically advanced aircraft. Register here > |
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| Online resource |
| Head in the clouds |
| Review what spatial disorientation is, how it happens, and how you can avoid its hazards with this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight. Learn more > |
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| Video |
| Cross-country crisis |
| Learn from an ill-fated VFR flight from Chicago to Raleigh, North Carolina, in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Accident Case Study that examines a pilot's actions as weather deteriorates and fuel becomes critical. Watch the video > |
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| McSpadden to participate in NBAA's new Safety Town Hall |
| AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden, aviation legends John and Martha King, and pilots who handled a dual engine flameout in a Cessna Citation will discuss "new standards for performance and professionalism" in a National Business Aviation Association virtual event on October 7 at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Register here > |
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Technology
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| Hydrogen-powered Piper circuits pattern |
| A Piper M-class airplane with a highly unusual powerplant that cuts carbon emissions to zero made a brief flight with historic implications on September 24. Read more > |
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| Article |
| All-electric aircraft racing league announced |
| Beringer Aero is partnering with Air Race E to establish an all-electric aircraft racing league in 2021 with at least 12 teams representing nine countries. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Blog |
| Lessons learned as a 'Citizen of the World' |
| After crossing the North and South poles, Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis describes what it means to be a "Citizen of the World."
Read more > |
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Gear
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| Article |
| Will the Garmin D2 Air make pilots wear watches again? |
| A pilot watch must do a few things well: Look good; be comfortable; tell local and Zulu time, and have a stopwatch. Garmin's new D2 Air does that and more. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Article |
| Airport and nearby restaurant guide |
| Many pilots have sought tips on socially distanced dining on or near airports. Our list includes options in 49 states. 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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| Tamarack Aerospace expands, cites demand |
| Tamarack Aerospace has hired new staff and expanded facilities to meet demand for fuel-saving winglets for business jets as the Idaho firm works through the final stages of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Royal Thai Air Force buys Texan IIs |
| Textron Aviation Defense LLC announced a $162 million contract with the Royal Thai Air Force for 12 Beechcraft T–6C Texan IIs. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| You don't really need all this financial information, do you? |
| An exhaustive analysis of your creditworthiness is necessary for you to secure the best deal on an aircraft loan. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Hayward Air Rally launches October 3 |
| Like almost everything else this year, the Hayward Air Rally will look a little different because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more > |
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| George Biggs, member of Tuskegee Airmen, was 95 |
| Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. George W. Biggs, who was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, died at age 95 on September 19. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Longtime ag pilot Randy Berry killed in crash |
| Randy W. Berry, the chief pilot and co-owner of Eagle Vistas agriculture flying school in Florida, died September 23 in a crash during an aerial application. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Ohio State professor honored by Brewer Trophy |
| Ohio State University professor James Gregory, who is known for engaging students through a "classroom-flipping approach," is being honored with a prestigious aerospace education award. Read more > |
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| The 709 ride: What is a reasonable request? |
| While the FAA's recent notice requiring reexamination for pilots and instructors who were tested by a particular examiner during a specified time period may seem questionable, it is within the agency's authority. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Calling all former Marine aviators |
| The U.S. Marine Corps is hoping to bring furloughed airline pilots who are former Marine aviators back into its ranks. Read more > |
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| 'Operation Thank You' flight relay needs you |
| Pilots are still needed to fly legs during America's Operation Thank You: The Relay in the Sky—a cross-country aviation relay that salutes health professionals working the front line of the coronavirus pandemic. Multiple Midwest and Southeast flight legs are available before the relay ends in Washington, D.C., on October 30. The effort began in San Diego September 24.
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Reno Air Races pilot Dennis Sanders |
| Reno Air Races Unlimited Class champion Dennis Sanders describes how he flew the Hawker Sea Fury Dreadnought to victory during the 2019 Stihl National Championship Air Races. Listen to the podcast > |
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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 a flight instructor. The company believes that CFIs should be treated as professionals and earn a good living. Read the full description and apply today > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
I am in the process of purchasing a used aircraft from out of state. A fresh annual and prepurchase inspection have been completed. I plan to have the airplane ferried within 10 days of final payment, and I have an insurance policy ready to purchase on the date of the sale. Aside from completing and submitting the proper paperwork (FAA Forms 8050-1, 8050-2, and 8050-3), is there anything I have not addressed? |
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Be sure to send FAA Form 8050-1 with original signatures (no copies), and send the $5 processing fee in a check or money order payable to the FAA. Keep copies of everything for your records. Also, send your paperwork to the FAA by a trackable method, such as registered mail, that includes a tracking number and requires a signature. It also is a good idea to use an escrow service to handle the payment (see this AOPA webpage for more information). Finally, get a title search unless you have a lender that has already completed one. Read the full answer and join the discussion >
This discussion is from our online Pilot Information Center, where you can ask questions, contribute answers, earn badges, and join our growing pilot community online. Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA. |
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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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