GA in election 2020; Night fright; Pizza on the fly
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| VOL 22, ISSUE 41 |
October 9, 2020 |
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Top Stories
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| Pilot magazine |
| AOPA Action: Election 2020 |
| As we have done in previous elections, we asked the presidential candidates for their views on and experience with general aviation. We contacted both the President Donald J. Trump (R) and Joseph R. Biden (D) campaigns. Read more > |
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| Baker explains to 'Forbes' why GA is soaring |
| AOPA President Mark Baker sat down with Forbes to explain why people should not be surprised by the success of general aviation in this year of uncertainty. Read more and watch the interview > |
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| Article |
| Honeywell predicts bizjet recovery by Q2 2021 |
| Honeywell predicts the sales of 7,300 new business jets worth $235 billion over the next decade. That's a 4-percent drop from the levels predicted in the company's 2019 10-year forecast. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| She built this; Dan's early Christmas; New Garmin watch |
| Watch our colleague Dan Justman unbox AOPA's 2020 Pilot Gear Guide, while another gets his hands on Garmin's new watch. Also, a visit with Boeing B–29 Superfortress builder Connie Palacioz. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Podcast |
| 'There I was...': Night fright |
| In the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast, Mirek Fatyga recounts flying a Tecnam light sport aircraft through a tree at night on approach to a Virginia airport. |
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| Article |
| NBAA honors pilots who landed Citation after dual flameouts |
| Two pilots who made a safe dead-stick landing in their Cessna Citation II air ambulance have been named the recipients of a new award from the National Business Aviation Association. Read more > |
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| Video |
| Surviving the backcountry |
| Watch as delays, poor decisions, and lack of preparation turn a four-hour cross-country flight into a 30-hour survival crisis in the unforgiving Idaho backcountry in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story. |
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| Podcast |
| 'Ask the A&Ps': Don't let the IA hold you hostage |
| A&Ps Mike Busch, Paul New, and Colleen Sterling answer questions about corroded control cables, the right oil for engine break-in, pesky fouled plugs, and just how far you can push back your annual during this month's aviation maintenance podcast. Listen to the podcast > |
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| FAA seeks comments on pilot briefing guide |
| The FAA wants pilots' feedback on the draft advisory circular Pilot's Guide to a Preflight Briefing, "an educational roadmap" for preflight briefings to help pilots better "interpret and utilize real-time weather information before departure and en route, in the cockpit." Comments are due by November 3. |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| National Center for the Advancement of Aviation progresses |
| Bipartisan legislation to address challenges in the U.S. aviation and aerospace industries was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 6. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Manufacturers praise FAA action on standards |
| The FAA's acceptance of industry-drafted aircraft certification standards will help spur the development of advanced air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, an industry group said. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA, NBAA seek feedback on proposed pilot records database |
| AOPA and the National Business Aviation Association are surveying pilots and flight departments regarding the amount of time and resources that would be required to comply with the FAA's proposed pilot records database rule. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Knowledge testing almost back to pre-pandemic level |
| The FAA continues to roll out updated airman training and knowledge testing materials as an FAA working group noted an uptick in testing demand. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Proposed immigration rule could impact flight training |
| A federal rulemaking proposal could disrupt the flight training of some foreign students by imposing a deadline on visas that currently allow them to remain in the United States until their training and study are complete. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| FAA finalizes Cessna doorpost inspection AD |
| An airworthiness directive that requires repetitive inspection of an estimated 14,653 single-engine Cessnas for cracking of the strut attach fittings at the forward cabin doorposts will take effect November 12. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| BasicMed refresher |
| AOPA Pilot Information Center Medical Certification Director Gary Crump reviews BasicMed requirements. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Article |
| It's official: King Air 360/360ER certified |
| Deliveries should begin in a few weeks for the now-FAA-certified King Air 360/360ER. Read more > |
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| Jet suit rescue demonstrated |
| British inventor Richard Browning donned a backpack and gauntlets fitted with gas turbine engines and swooped to the simulated rescue of a hiker atop an English hill. Read more and watch a video > |
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Gear
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| AOPA Day at Sporty's set for October 21 |
| Members will receive free shipping from Sporty's Pilot Shop on October 21 in honor of more than 50 years of support the aviation retailer has given AOPA. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Farm-fresh pizza on the fly |
| Many family farms that craft pizza with the freshest ingredients are located within courtesy car range. 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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| Member benefit |
| Ready to buy but can't find your airplane? |
| If you are looking to buy but haven't found your dream aircraft, these tips might help. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Hurricane Delta closes in on Gulf Coast |
| General aviation helps gather data on Hurricane Delta, which is predicted to make landfall near where Hurricane Laura battered Louisiana's Lake Charles Regional Airport six weeks prior. Read more > |
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| Reno Air Races cope with COVID-19 |
| Canceling the 2020 Stihl National Championship Air Races because of the COVID-19 pandemic might have been a blessing in disguise for the Reno Air Racing Association. Read more > |
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| Operation Thank You flight relay underway |
| You can join other general aviation pilots participating in a 50-state flight relay thanking medical professionals on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more > |
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| Society seeks to keep DC–3 history alive |
| The D-Day Squadron has launched the DC–3 Society to preserve the aircraft and its history for future generations. Read more > |
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| Aviation landmark gets another chance |
| The Ohio Air and Space Hall of Fame and Museum is working to breathe new life into the original 1929 Port Columbus air terminal and tower that have sat in disuse for 15 years. Read more > |
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| Remembering NOAA hurricane hunter James 'Doc' McFadden |
| James "Doc" McFadden, chief of programs for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aircraft operations center, died September 28 at age 86. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: CFI, Cardinal Wings Aviation |
| Cardinal Wings Aviation in Louisville, Kentucky, is looking for full-time flight instructors. Cardinal Wings Aviation is a busy Part 61 school, which helps build time fast. Read the full description and apply today > |
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Question of the Week
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Can I use the special federal aviation regulations issued during the coronavirus pandemic to extend my flight review privileges? |
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The process of determining if you can take advantage of the flight review extension is difficult. The extension applies only to pilots conducting specific operations for which the FAA has determined relief is appropriate. If you meet eligibility requirements, see this table from the latest version of the SFAR published October 6 to see if you qualify. It's also important to note that this qualification process must be repeated for every flight. You can't utilize the extension for flying for fun or to exercise your aircraft—every flight must fall under the requirements of the extension.
Log in to 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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