Denali first flight; Tecnam P2010 TDI certified


VOL 23, ISSUE 49	December 3, 2021

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Top Stories

Article

Beechcraft Denali makes first flight

The new Beechcraft Denali turboprop powered by a GE Aviation Catalyst engine performed flawlessly during its nearly three-hour maiden flight that tested flight stability and control, propulsion, and avionics. (Photo courtesy of Textron Aviation Inc.) Read more >

Article

Tecnam P2010 TDI receives FAA certification

Tecnam Aircraft has received FAA type certification for its 170-horsepower turbocharged diesel P2010 TDI. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Seaplane duel; Fully loaded Skylane panel

We film two classic flying boats going head-to-head for bragging rights and show you a Cessna Skylane that sports more Garmin glass than we've ever seen in a piston single. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

Podcast

'There I was...': Red Bull tunnel flight

In the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast, hear Red Bull Air Race competitor Dario Costa talk about the painstaking preparation for his 44-second flight inside two Turkish highway tunnels. Listen to the podcast >

Safety quiz: Pireps

The best way to find out about the actual weather is from someone who has already been there, which is why timely pilot weather reports are so helpful. Test your reporting skills with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

Video

Blind over Bakersfield

In December 2015, a noninstrument-rated pilot departed California for Nevada despite a poor weather forecast—a decision that led to tragedy. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute Accident Case Study to learn how you can avoid the same mistakes.

Preparing for mass arrival of drone gifts

The FAA is celebrating the season of giving and receiving remotely piloted aircraft with a "12 Days of Drones" safety education campaign. Follow the FAA Drone Zone on Twitter and Facebook for pointers. The agency packed the basics into this short video that can also be shared with anyone who is new to aviation.

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Preventing heart disease

A new book by a cardiovascular surgeon provides helpful information for pilots looking to prevent, combat, and reverse heart disease. Read more >

Gear

Article

Breitling honors historic aviation

Breitling has launched a new Super AVI collection of watches as "a celebration of aviation history," paying tribute to four popular warbirds. Read more >

Travel

Article

Join the 'December 12 Days of Flying Challenge'

If you're traveling by general aviation this holiday season, use the AOPA app's Pilot Passport feature to check in at airports along the way. Read more >

Article

Omicron variant prompts new international travel requirements

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has taken additional measures to facilitate contact tracing for international arrivals, and more stringent testing requirements are expected to take effect December 6. Read more >

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Financial

Member Benefit

Understanding your credit score

Depending upon which bucket your credit score falls into, there are two ways it will affect your loan. Read more >

News and Notes

You Can Fly

CFI David Strassburg remembers what it's like to be a student

David Strassburg, the 2021 AOPA Flight Training Experience Award winner for best flight instructor in the Eastern region, has no illusions about being a superb pilot. Read more >

You Can Fly

Two ways flying clubs can acquire aircraft

We explore the benefits and challenges of equity and non-equity flying clubs. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA proposes another AD for Grumman aircraft

The FAA is proposing an airworthiness directive affecting Grumman American singles including the AA–5A and AA–5B models in addition to the AA–1, AA–1A, AA–1B, AA–1C, and AA–5 models already impacted by a similar AD. Read more >

Airworthiness advisories

FAA supersedes AD for Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P engines

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Citation Mustang flight instructor, FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is seeking a full-time, permanent Citation Mustang ground/simulator instructor for its learning center at the Orlando International Airport in Florida. 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 loan processor, a managing editor, a development content manager, a contracts manager, a marketing specialist, and a UX/UI designer. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Question of the Week

Question

I have an expired flight instructor certificate with airplane single and multiengine, and instrument airplane ratings. Could I have my certificates and ratings reinstated by just doing the practical test? Would the flight test have to be in a multiengine airplane or include all the items in the practical test standards to reinstate these ratings?

Answer

The reinstatement requirements for flight instructors with expired certificates are covered in FAR 61.199. In short, the regulation states that nonmilitary instructors can either take a practical test for one of the ratings currently held on the expired certificate or take a practical test for an additional rating (one that is not already held on the expired certificate). 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. (Log in to the online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to see this discussion.) Have a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Education & Seminars

Stay sharp with AOPA's webinars, podcasts, and videos.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Dec 7, 2 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Dec 9, 12 p.m. EST	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Ask ATC—Part deux

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

Red Bull tunnel flight behind the scenes with Dario Costa

Bonanza chase drone video pilots Matt Guthmiller and NikoFilmz

Pilot/adventurer Victor Vescovo

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see the AOPA Live® YouTube channel.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'That little cap doesn't hold the wings on'

'Hangar Talk': Aviation wellbeing coach Reyné O'Shaughnessy

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Nov. 29, 2021

'There I was...': Dario Costa

'Never Again': Out of focus

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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