Pipistrel's flying Ferrari; Perfect your landings


VOL 22, ISSUE 44	October 30, 2020

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Top Stories

Pilot magazine

Flying Ferrari

We got our hands on Pipistrel's Panthera, a sleek four-seater with a 200-knot maximum cruise and a sophisticated panel. Read more, view photos, and watch a video >

AOPA Live This Week

Camera in the wind; Mutual rescue

Flying more than 16,000 pets to new homes helped this pilot heal. Also, a tailwheel-mounted camera captures your every move, and creating the ultimate luxury aircraft experience. Read more >

Technique and Safety

Pilot magazine

Tips to perfect your landings

Think of landings occurring in three distinct phases: the approach, the roundout, and the flare. Read more >

Webinar

Unleash your VFR potential

Planning longer flights can be intimidating for VFR-only pilots. AOPA Senior Director of Outreach and Events Chris Eads will share tips to help you unleash your VFR potential on November 5 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Register now >

Video

Propping accident

A hot magneto and pilot complacency demonstrate why we should always treat a propeller as though it will turn over unexpectedly in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story.

Pilot Protection Services

Pilot training the hard way

AOPA Legal Services Plan panel attorney David Thompson recounts lessons learned from his experience as director of pilot training and safety for Adam Aircraft. Read more >

Advocacy

Senate Commerce Committee urged to protect GPS

A multi-industry coalition concerned that the Ligado 5G wireless network may interfere with GPS navigation and other satellite services wants senators to get directly involved in protecting GPS. Read more >

Advocacy

'A very tough pill to swallow'

AOPA President Mark Baker urged fellow members of the FAA Drone Advisory Committee (and the FAA officials present) to find ways to integrate drones without requiring current airspace users to add more equipment. Read more >

Technology

Article

Tecnam announces electric intent

Tecnam will work with Rolls-Royce to develop a battery-powered version of the P2012 Traveller for airline service. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Preflight your mental state

A mental health preflight checklist can help pilots recognize anxiety or distractions created by the coronavirus pandemic, writes psychotherapist, instrument-rated commercial pilot, and Opinion Leaders blogger Jolie Lucas. Read more >

Travel

Article

History and mystery

Amelia Earhart followers and paranormal enthusiasts will want to check out Atchison, Kansas. Read more >

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Financial

Article

Demand for preowned business aircraft peaked in September

Demand for the preowned business aircraft market reached its peak for 2020 in the third quarter but still has ground to make up before overtaking 2019 results, according to an industry-monitoring company's analysis. Read more >

Member benefit

Purchasing a Piper Arrow III

Jason Stanley, a 20-year AOPA member and an instrument-rated private pilot, recently purchased a Piper Arrow III with help from the AOPA Aviation Finance Co. Read more >

News and Notes

You Can Fly

High School STEM Symposium goes virtual

AOPA's sixth annual 2020 high school aviation STEM symposium will take place virtually November 17. Attendees will discuss building aviation science, technology, engineering, and math programs throughout the United States. Read more >

Article

Scholarships keep flying dream alive in challenging times

Two groups supporting middle and high school students are working to make sure young people who want to fly can continue reaching for their dreams even during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more >

Article

Fly home for the holidays

Flying yourself and your household to visit family for the holidays can help you social distance en route—and make you eligible to participate in the Pilot Passport challenge. Read more >

Video

Dogs are his co-pilots

The team from Dog is My Copilot is working to ensure there is enough furry, four-legged-love to go around for families looking for forever pets. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Spin doctor Catherine Cavagnaro

Mathematician, aerobatics instructor, and Ace Aerobatic School spin specialist Catherine Cavagnaro talks about mentorship, spin awareness, wingtip vortices, performance charts, and more. Listen to the podcast >

Article

Trade-A-Plane lists '13 superstitions you need to know'

Are you superstitious? Trade-A-Plane lists seven aviation-related things pilots do and six that we avoid. Read more >

Daylight saving time ends November 1

If you live in an area that observes daylight saving time, don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on November 1. Remember that the conversion to Coordinated Universal Time will change as well. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's time conversion chart can help you avoid confusion.

Airworthiness advisories

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Police helicopter pilot, Baltimore City Police Department

The Baltimore City Police Department is seeking a flight officer. Read the full description and apply today >

Question of the Week

Question

Where can I find a mechanic to do a prepurchase inspection, and what should it include?

Answer

Prepurchase inspections are available from some companies, as well as individual mechanics or nearby shops. You may also get a referral to a mechanic from the owners group or aircraft type club, from the FBO at the aircraft's home airport, or from a local flying club. Also, AOPA offers a Purchase Inspection Checklist, an Aircraft Condition Checklist, and other resources to inform your inspection. 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.

Education & Seminars

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.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Nov. 4, 7 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Nov. 5, 7 p.m. EST	VFR Unleashed: 500 nautical miles and beyond
Nov. 10, 12 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Nov. 12, 12 p.m. EST	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Weather to go or not

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).

Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos

CST Flight Services COVID-19 travel guides

Earthrounder, crash survivor, and public speaker Ryan Campbell

George Antoniadis - PlaneSense

You Can Fly Champions

How a PPS panel attorney protects AOPA members

'Bachelor' star Peter Weber

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see AOPA Online.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'You're never in a situation where the IA can hold you hostage'

'Hangar Talk': Aviation spin doctor Catherine Cavagnaro

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: Max Trescott

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Oct. 26, 2020

'There I was...': Mirek Fatyga

'Never Again': Whispers of trouble

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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