New Accident Case Study; AOPA Annual Report released
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| VOL 23, ISSUE 18 |
April 30, 2021 |
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Top Stories
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| Pilot Magazine |
| AOPA Annual Report 2020 |
| AOPA's leaders answer your questions about the state of general aviation and share plans for a future that will inspire us all to fly. Read more > |
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| Faulty assumptions |
| In 2019, a Beechcraft Baron 58 pilot's mistaken assessment of available fuel proved disastrous. Learn more in the AOPA Air Safety Institute's new Accident Case Study. |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Passion for precision; New 'Panchito' pilot |
| Daher TBM pilots parse data seeking consistently perfect landings, one of North American B–25 Mitchell bomber Panchito's newest pilots is a veteran with military roots, and space achievements pile up. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| B–25 connects father, son 75 years later |
| Vietnam War veteran Homer "Tom" Womack thought of his late father, who served in World War II, as he trained to fly the B–25 Panchito. Read more and watch the video > |
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| Special-use airspace |
| Busting special-use airspace has special consequences. If you prefer to remain clear, refresh your knowledge with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. |
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| Online resource |
| Volunteering safely |
| Explore this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight, which provides a brief overview of public benefit flying and how safety plays a critical role in the success of volunteer flight operations. Learn more > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA opens 2021 Weather Survey |
| AOPA has launched the national 2021 Weather Survey that seeks information from a sampling of pilots about the aviation weather sources they use for briefings, and the kinds of meteorological data they rely on the most. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Speaking up on drone integration |
| Two online surveys of pilots and other stakeholders seek perspectives on unmanned aircraft traffic management. AOPA maintains that broad participation by general aviation must remain voluntary. Read more and voice your own views > |
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| Advocacy |
| Participation in GA Survey encouraged |
| The FAA and AOPA urge aircraft owners and operators who received invitations to participate in the forty-third General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey to respond to the annual survey that helps assess aviation infrastructure needs and safety initiatives. Completing the survey takes about 15 minutes, and responses are confidential.
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| Advocacy |
| FAA to publish domestic and international notices on demand |
| The publication schedule for items on the domestic notices website and international notices website will change from a 28-day cycle to on-demand publication effective May 20. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Medications and flying |
| AOPA Pilot Information Center Medical Certification Director Gary Crump discusses some factors that determine whether a medication is safe for pilots to take while flying. Read more > |
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Technology
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| ADS-B for drones broadcasts conditionally |
| Most drones are barred from broadcasting ADS-B Out to avoid overwhelming the infrastructure, but uAvionix has patented a solution that preserves the safety benefits and eliminates extraneous broadcasts. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Pilots discuss personal minimums and safety nets |
| In the third installment of a series about personal minimums, Opinion Leaders blogger and Mooney owner Jolie Lucas adds real-world experience to the discussion.
Read more > |
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Gear
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| Garmin unveils more discriminating weather radar |
| Garmin International Inc. spent five years optimizing the new GWX 8000 StormOptix weather radar to decrease clutter and provide a clearer view of precipitation and wind shear while reducing pilot workload. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Fly to the Bluegrass State during May |
| The thundering of hooves at Churchill Downs and the sipping of mint juleps amid a sea of hats mean the Kentucky Derby has arrived—and so has the May AOPA Pilot Passport challenge. Read more > |
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| Bahamas to ease restrictions for international travelers |
| Pilots who have been fully vaccinated can fly to the Bahamas without getting a coronavirus test and enjoy indoor activities in addition to the islands' beautiful outdoor attractions. Read more > |
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| Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter. |
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Financial
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| Member benefit |
| How do I make my aircraft transaction go smoothly? |
| When selling an aircraft, transparency, good communication, and preparation are crucial. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Astronaut Michael Collins mourned |
| Apollo 11 astronaut, founding Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum director, and National Aviation Hall of Fame member Michael Collins has died at age 90. Read more > |
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| Former flight service specialists settle claims against DOT, FAA |
| The federal government will pay millions to settle age discrimination claims by hundreds of former FAA flight service specialists who lost their jobs to privatization in 2005. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Apache helicopter pilot Jason Hedrick |
| Former Boeing AH–64 Apache helicopter pilot and University of Georgia Aviation Club member Jason Hedrick talks about his transition to general aviation. Listen to the podcast > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: CFI/CFII, Pacific States Aviation Inc. |
| Pacific States Aviation Inc. in Concord, California, is hiring a CFI/CFII to provide flight and ground instruction under FAR Parts 141 and 61. 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 a marketing specialist, an office coordinator, and a customer service representative (legal services). 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
In addition to telling students about the dangers of wingtip vortices, is there a way to illustrate how big and violent they can get, and how they move? |
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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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