NTSB wants SMS, data recording; Court decides warbird case
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| VOL 23, ISSUE 15 |
April 9, 2021 |
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Top Stories
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| Advocacy |
| NTSB would mandate aviation safety programs, some data recording |
| The NTSB wants every operator who flies paying passengers to implement safety management systems. The AOPA Air Safety Institute said that recommendation goes too far. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Court upholds FAA order in warbird flight training case |
| A federal court declined to lift a cease-and-desist order issued by the FAA against a warbird flight training company in a case that could have implications for a wide variety of flight instruction provided to owners in their own aircraft. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| NTSB's priorities; Utility of AOA indicators; Data retrofit |
| The NTSB updates its list of most-wanted safety improvements, CFI Laurence Balter explains the importance of angle-of-attack awareness, and a data recording retrofit for your airplane. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Spring weather |
| Warm fronts, cold fronts, sun, wind, rain, and even ice and snow: No other season has such wide meteorological mood swings as spring. Test your knowledge of ever-changing weather with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. |
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| Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce |
| Aircraft Maintenance: Tensiometers 101 |
| How do you know the "true tension" that an aircraft cable is under? That might be anyone's guess, A&P IA Jeff Simon learned. Read more > |
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| Video |
| Toddler overboard |
| The pilot was startled by a noise he thought was caused by a window blowing out. What followed was an emergency not covered in the pilot's operating handbook. Find out what happened in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story. |
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Advocacy
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| New procedures for South-Central Florida Metroplex |
| More than 50 new air traffic procedures will be published April 22 when the FAA implements the first phase of its South-Central Florida Metroplex project, a NextGen-related modernization initiative. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| COVID-19 one year later |
| Dr. Kenneth Stahl reflects on the coronavirus pandemic. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Virgin Galactic unveils new spacecraft |
| Virgin Galactic revealed its newest spaceship, the first in a series designed to maximize the number of flights and clear a backlog of passengers holding tickets for space. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Article |
| Garmin expands offerings in autopilot, device-charging, and app lines |
| Garmin announced several aviation product updates including additional aircraft certifications for its GFC 500 autopilot, new models of its GSB 15 USB charger, and features added to the Garmin Pilot aviation app. Read more > |
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Travel
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| 5 must-see attractions at Sun 'n Fun |
| After a year of canceled events because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year's Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo might be more anticipated than ever. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Testing dropped for fully vaccinated domestic travelers |
| Travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can travel domestically without first getting tested unless their destination requires it. Read more > |
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Financial
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| AOPA Foundation focus |
| New Legacy Society members take center stage |
| The AOPA Foundation's Legacy Society welcomed 30 new members April 7 during a hybrid live/virtual ceremony from the Legacy Court at AOPA's headquarters in Frederick, Maryland. Read more and watch the ceremony > |
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| Member benefit |
| Purchasing an LSA for flight training |
| Have questions about purchasing a light sport aircraft for flight training? We can help. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Piper names Calcagno acting CEO |
| Piper Aircraft announced April 6 that longtime Chief Financial Officer John Calcagno has taken over for retired CEO Simon Caldecott in an acting capacity. Read more > |
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| Article |
| National Aeronautic Association honors Tuskegee Airmen |
| The Tuskegee Airmen are being honored for making "a significant and lasting contribution" to aviation and aerospace in the United States. Read more > |
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| Women Rock Wings |
| A growing platform seeks to "empower, support, promote, and connect women in aviation with each other and to needed resources," said Meagan S. Davis, founder and creator of Women Rock Wings. Read more and watch the video > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: A&P mechanic, Granite Air Center |
| Granite Air Center in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, is seeking an FAA-certificated A&P mechanic. Qualified candidates must be able to read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and specifications, and keep timely and accurate records. Read the full description and apply today > |
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| AOPA career opportunities |
| Join the AOPA team |
| Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA is looking for an office coordinator and a web app developer. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
Is there a subscription service available to assist me if my airplane breaks down at a field without a mechanic? |
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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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