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News & Media ePilot: COVID-19 and your medical; New Kodiak debuts

ePilot: COVID-19 and your medical; New Kodiak debuts

AOPA ePilot
VOL 23, ISSUE 14 April 2, 2021
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Top Stories
AME guidance released for pilots who have had COVID-19
Advocacy
AME guidance released for pilots who have had COVID-19
If you have had COVID-19, here's what you need to know the next time you visit your aviation medical examiner, based on FAA guidance released March 26. (iStock photo.) Read more >
Article
'An amazing job you have done'
Civil Air Patrol command marked the anniversary of its COVID-19 operations with words of encouragement, and a celebration of critical missions achieved in impressive numbers. Read more >
AOPA Live This Week
Hands on a Widgeon; IFR approach; Chicagoland dining
See what it takes to pilot a Grumman G–44 Widgeon, watch AOPA Editor in Chief Tom Haines fly an instrument approach to a mountaintop runway, and check out Chicago's tasty treats. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >
Technique and Safety
IFR Fix
Weather is a dish served raw
Some newly issued material from the FAA can give you a head start on obtaining a regulations-compliant preflight weather self-briefing. Read more >
Sponsored by AssuredPartners Aerospace and USAIG
Avoiding loss of control on the ground
Explore the different types of loss-of-control issues on the ground, what's likely causing them, and what you can do to prevent them in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.
Video
Weather delay
This AOPA Air Safety Institute Accident Case Study examines a tragic accident that highlights an important and often-overlooked limitation of datalink radar.
Podcast
'Ask the A&Ps': Tips to care for your engine
A&Ps Mike Busch, Paul New, and Colleen Sterling cover the basics of oil analysis, corrosion proofing, fuel selector play, and picking an overhaul shop. Submit your questions for the next episode. Listen to the podcast >
Advocacy
Advocacy
How to conduct a 'compliant' self-briefing
A new FAA advisory circular and video course guide do-it-yourselfers through the preflight weather briefing process. Read more >
Advocacy
FAA can end ACS logjam, groups say
The FAA can get back to its long-stalled effort to publish new airman certification standards now that the Department of Transportation has removed obstacles that froze the project in 2019, aviation industry members said in a letter to FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. Read more >
Online resource
Protect your airport
Help keep your airport open by volunteering for AOPA's Airport Support Network. Start the process with this AOPA Air Safety Institute orientation guide. Learn more >
Webinar
Webinar to spotlight GA survey data
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association will share key data from activity surveys of U.S. and European GA operators in a webinar April 7 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. Survey data helps predict future demand and evaluate safety programs and regulatory changes. Register today >
Technology
Article
Daher unveils new Kodiak
The Kodiak 100 Series III turboprop will feature Garmin avionics, larger tires, higher landing weight, and lower zero-fuel weight, and will come ready for floats. Read more >
Article
Cessna SkyCourier on track
Textron Aviation expects FAA certification of the turboprop twin Cessna SkyCourier this year. Read more >
Opinion
Blog
Learn about your critical breaking point
Opinion Leaders blogger and polar circumnavigator Robert DeLaurentis explains how he learned to lean into his fear by stepping outside of his comfort zone during challenging moments. Read more >
Gear
Article
Simulated clouds in real aircraft
A National Guard helicopter pilot with a degree in aeronautical engineering created a device to simulate surprise entry into clouds, and it's now available to improve training. Read more >
Travel
Pilot magazine
Visit airports at the farthest corners of the US
When you need to get away, consider these airports that are as close to leaving the country as you can get, without actually leaving the country. Read more >
Article
Enjoy grass strips this spring
Challenge yourself in April to land at airports with grass strips and then check in upon arrival with the AOPA app's Pilot Passport feature. Read more >
Online resource
Special air traffic procedures in place for Masters
The FAA has created special air traffic and traffic management procedures that will be in place April 4 through 12 in the Augusta, Georgia, area for the Masters Tournament. Pilots who plan to fly in for the event or travel in the area during this time should review the procedures in advance.
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Financial
Article
Aircraft owner's supply meets Florida flight school's demand
A Florida flight school meets the high demand for pilot training with help from a resourceful pilot who is a whiz at finding and upgrading older Cessna 172s. Read more >
Member benefit
Top aircraft financed by first-time buyers in 2020
The Cessna Skyhawk and Skylane, Piper Cherokee, and Beechcraft Bonanza topped the list of aircraft financed in 2020 by AOPA members who were first-time buyers. Read more >
Pilot Protection Services
Are you sure your policy covers your operations?
Although some insurance policy requirements seem obvious, some are less so. It is a good idea to discuss anticipated aircraft operations with an insurance professional. Read more >
News and Notes
Article
HondaJet designer Fujino to receive engineering award
Honda Aircraft Co. President Michimasa Fujino has been named the recipient of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics' 2021 Reed Aeronautics Award. Read more >
Article
Fuel additive shortage looms
AOPA confirmed reports of a "looming shortage" of the fuel system icing inhibitor known as Prist. Read more >
Article
Rhyming flying
Learn the inspiration behind "High Flight" and read other aviation-related poems to kick off National Poetry Month. Read more >
Podcast
'Hangar Talk': Airline captain Jenny Beatty
Airline captain Jenny Beatty shares how diversity and inclusivity could help grow the aviation industry. Listen to the podcast >
Airworthiness advisories
Career Opportunities
Aviation Job Board
Job of the week: Boston Helicopters CFI
Boston Helicopters is seeking a rotorcraft flight instructor for a Part 61 flight school that also conducts Part 91 helicopter tours in the Boston Class B airspace and surrounding areas. Read the full description and apply today >
AOPA career opportunities
Join the AOPA team
Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA is looking for a web app developer. To learn more about this and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >
Question of the Week
Question

When will the new Part 107 recurrent course for remote pilots be available?
Answer
The updated online training course should be available on April 6. Keep in mind that even though the training is available on April 6, the final rules don't go into effect until April 21, so you can't fly under them until that date. 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
Apr. 6, 6 p.m. EDT AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Covington, Louisiana)
Apr. 8, 12 p.m. EDT 'Don't Get Rusty' series: Flying clubs
Apr. 14, 1 p.m. EDT AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Apr. 24, 6 p.m. EDT AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Rensselaer, Indiana)
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
Simon Caldecott on his retirement from Piper
AOPA General Aviation Town Hall
John Mohr, Piaggio Royal Gull
CST Flight Services COVID-19 travel guides
Earthrounder, crash survivor, and public speaker Ryan Campbell
George Antoniadis - PlaneSense
For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see AOPA Online.
AOPA podcasts
'Ask the A&Ps': 'I don't see anything that makes me want to attack the engine with tools'
'Hangar Talk': Airline captain Jenny Beatty on gender bias
'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: Jamie Patterson-Simes
'Pilot Briefing': Week of Mar. 29, 2021
'There I was...': Doug Rozendaal
'Never Again': In the dark
'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future
To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.
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