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VOL 22, ISSUE 38	September 18, 2020

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Seasons of Safety: A cross-continent journey

AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden will share his experience ferrying a Super Cub across the country during a webinar on September 24 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. He'll discuss risk management and more. Register here >

Video

Perks of ATC

You might request VFR flight following for a variety of reasons, even if your on-board equipment displays traffic. Hear controllers give their insights in this episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Ask ATC series. Watch the video >

Teterboro approach

A low-pressure system has parked itself in the mid-Atlantic region, bringing low clouds and gusty winds, and today you're bound for New Jersey's Teterboro Airport. Are you ready to fly IFR with the pros? Test your skills with this quiz >

Pilot Protection Services

Logbook inspections

If the FAA asks you to present your logbook for review, you need to know what's required. Read more >

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Caught on camera: Cessna 172 lands at busy Class B airport

Landing a Cessna 172 at a busy Class B airport isn't something general aviation pilots do often. Watching this experienced pilot handle rapid-fire ATC and task saturation provides an interesting and valuable lesson. Watch the PilotWorkshops video >

Advocacy

Colorado pilots upbeat about new seaplane base

Colorado seaplane pilots hope that the opening of a privately owned base on Kenney Reservoir will boost their initiative to restore access to other waterways in the state. Read more >

Technology

Pilot Magazine

Embraer Pulse Concept marries airplane, car

This elegant, joined-wing twin tiltrotor that carries a roomy pod with plush seating for five or so passengers is Embraer's concept of how electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft may evolve in the next 50 years. Read more >

Gear

Article

PK Floats announces amphibious float for experimental aircraft

PK Floats has produced a new amphibious float for experimental aircraft such as CubCrafters' Carbon Cub and American Legend Aircraft's Super Legend Cub. Read more >

Travel

Article

VFR Unleashed: Glad I called a briefer

Periodically talking to a flight service briefer in flight or getting VFR flight following could keep you out of trouble. Read more >

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Financial

Article

Pandemic weighs on aircraft production

Piston airplane deliveries from the low end of the Cessna and Piper product lines ticked up in the second quarter, and that's about it for good news in the quarterly report from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Read more >

Member benefit

Lenders and overhauls

Lenders might be reluctant to make loans on aircraft that have had partial overhauls near TBO and those with engines close to TBO. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Hurricane Sally floods Gulf Coast, closes airfields

The powerful, slow-moving Hurricane Sally made landfall September 16 leaving widespread flooding in its wake and closing several airports. Read more >

Article

Baker addresses CAU graduates

Perseverance was the message AOPA President Mark Baker delivered to the graduating class of 2020 at California Aeronautical University in a recorded video at their September 12 ceremony. Read more >

Article

Mission Aviation Fellowship cofounder dies

Mission Aviation Fellowship cofounder Stuart King, who died August 29 at age 98, was remembered by the organization as "highly skilled, tenacious, and dedicated to helping those in need." Read more >

Slideshow

Classics swarm Antique Airfield

A Labor Day event at a turf runway in Iowa proved a magnet for pilots, pandemic notwithstanding. Read more >

Article

Sibling rivalry? Not for these sisters

The sky's the limit for sisters Aushpreet and Jauslein Brar, who received their private pilot certificates just two days apart. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Hollywood stunt pilot JW 'Corkey' Fornof

If you've viewed a film featuring aviation scenes, then you've most likely witnessed Hollywood pilot J.W. "Corkey" Fornof in action. Listen to the podcast >

Online resource

Ask the experts, join a discussion

Share your aviation-related questions in the online Pilot Information Center, where you can get answers from AOPA's experts as well as other AOPA members. Plus, you can join the discussion on topics ranging from flight training to international flying. Log in to submit your questions >

Article

FAA orders Aviat Husky stabilizer inspections

An airworthiness directive that took effect September 1 mandates inspection of Aviat Husky horizontal stabilizer components. Read more >

Airworthiness advisories

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Crew scheduler, Air Transport International Inc.

Air Transport International Inc. in Wilmington, Ohio, is seeking a crew scheduler to refine and implement the short and middle range crew schedule of ATI aircraft, maintain positive communication with crews of all schedule changes, and minimize costs. Read the full description and apply today >

Question of the Week

Question

I am thinking about online ground school, but I'm not sure what to look for. Any advice?

Answer

It's pretty much up to you to determine whether a system fits well with your learning style. Make sure you're getting a complete ground school rather than a "test prep" course that merely teaches you the answers to the written test questions. Those test prep courses are great for practicing for the test after you have learned all the material, but they won't teach you the base material. Another thing to look for is whether you will receive the necessary endorsement to take the written test upon successful completion of the course. 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

Sep. 24, 7 p.m. EDT	Seasons of Safety: A cross-continent VFR journey
Sep. 25, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Sep. 30, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Oct. 3, 11 a.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition

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

You Can Fly Champions

How a PPS panel attorney protects AOPA members

'Bachelor' star Peter Weber

DK's Top 5: Everything you've always wanted to ask a controller

Kellee Edwards

High school scholarship recipient Tristan Dawson

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

AOPA Podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': I'm upside down and there's no oil in my engine!

'Hangar Talk': Hollywood stunt pilot JW 'Corkey' Fornof

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: Zoan Harclerode

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Sep. 14, 2020

'There I was...': Loren Kopseng

'Never Again': Deadly decisions

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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