Look back at 2021; Pilots' 2022 resolutions
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| VOL 23, ISSUE 53 |
December 31, 2021 |
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Top Stories
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| Close calls, bureaucratic nightmare most-read 2021 stories |
| A rare midair made more so by the fact that nobody was hurt, FAA-induced training chaos, and the consequences of one high-profile pilot's flight under a highway bridge drew more reader interest than a certain coronavirus in 2021. Read more > |
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| The year in photos |
| AOPA photographers spent the past year traversing the country capturing stunning and emotional aviation moments to share with pilots. From human interest pieces to aircraft fly-offs, follow us on a visual journey of the best photos of 2021. Read more > |
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| 9 aviation resolutions |
| We asked what aviation-related resolutions you are taking into the new year. Here are the top nine results. Read more > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Fly it to the hangar |
| Refresh your knowledge of taxi controls—remember to climb into and dive away from the wind—with this quick AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Tip. Watch the video > |
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| Online resource |
| Maneuvering around risk |
| Any type of flying performed close to the ground (like the traffic pattern) is considered maneuvering flight. Enhance your understanding of maneuvering flight and learn suggestions to minimize risks in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight. |
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| Video |
| Pressure over the Atlantic |
| An international ferry pilot was flying over the North Atlantic in a new Beechcraft F33 Bonanza when an issue with the auxiliary fuel tank arose. For eight hours the pilot was alone, over the ocean, in a single-engine airplane, with only the will to survive. Watch the AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story. |
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| AOPA Premier Partner created content |
| Land this flight simulator |
| Watch this challenging scenario; choose how you would handle it; then enter online for a chance to get a complete desktop flight simulator worth $2,495. Take the PilotWorkshops challenge > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Music as medicine |
| Feeling stressed, anxious, or suffering from a sore back? Try music therapy instead of popping a pill. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Pilot magazine |
| Headsets and hearing loss |
| Anyone who has spent more than a few minutes at the local FBO has undoubtedly heard a heated debate among pilots that can end in shouting, tears, and broken friendships. The topic of discussion? Headsets. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Pilot Magazine |
| Fun for everyone: Bring the whole family |
| If one of your New Year's resolutions is to buy an airplane to fly your whole family on trips, consider these three popular models. 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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| New aviation scholarship for Midwest students |
| A longtime flight instructor and avid general aviation supporter, the late Edward B. Shafer, is being remembered through a scholarship, keeping his legacy alive for future pilots. Read more > |
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| Buying an aircraft? AOPA is here to help |
| Purchasing an aircraft can be daunting—particularly for the first-time buyer. These AOPA resources can help you get the information and guidance you need for every step. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Remembering aviators who died during 2021 |
| AOPA honors 17 exceptional aviators—including one of our own—who made major contributions to general aviation. Read more > |
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| You Can Fly |
| Ridgeline Aviation fosters more than learning |
| Ridgeline Aviation in Montana has been recognized in the 2021 AOPA Flight Training Experience Awards as the best flight school in the Northwest Mountain region. Read more > |
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| You Can Fly |
| What pilots want in a flying club |
| Affordable aircraft, camaraderie, and mentorship emerged as the flying club attributes most sought by pilots who participated in a focus group assembled by AOPA to support our You Can Fly program's Flying Clubs Initiative. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation Job Board |
| Looking for a job? |
| Job seekers can find the latest aviation opportunities through the Aviation Job Postings page on AOPA's website. The job board is offered in partnership with JSfirm.com. Search the job board > |
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| AOPA Career Opportunities |
| Launch your aviation career at AOPA |
| Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA has several opportunities open. Learn more > |
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Question of the Week
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You just flew an ILS approach in instrument conditions. You saw the runway and abandoned the approach to land visually. Your landing attempt went awry, so you had to go around. You re-enter the clouds. What is your next move? |
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One pilot suggests flying the missed approach procedure you briefed a few minutes ago and telling air traffic control you are on the missed approach from a bounced landing (meaning you were on the runway). While it is true the missed approach ensures terrain separation, it is also true that safety net begins at the missed approach point (MAP) and altitude at the MAP. You are obviously well below and well past that point. However, until or unless ATC tells you otherwise, that is all you have. Share your suggestions >
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. |
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Education & Seminars
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| Stay sharp with AOPA's 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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