New AOPA sweeps unveiled; Honoring aviation legends
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| VOL 23, ISSUE 6 |
February 5, 2021 |
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Top Stories
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| Article |
| AOPA Sweepstakes Tiger will growl once more |
| In May 2022, a randomly selected pilot will get the first Grumman airplane ever offered in an AOPA sweepstakes—a speedy Tiger AA–5B. It could be you! Read more > |
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| Remarkable aviators honored during Hoover presentation |
| AOPA honored designer Burt Rutan, retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, Air Force Lt. Col. Kenyatta Ruffin, and BRS Aerospace founder Boris Popov during the virtual R.A. "Bob" Hoover Trophy presentation. Read more and watch a video > |
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| Article |
| You could be the next astronaut |
| Jared Isaacman invites you to join the fight against childhood cancer, and possibly wind up with a seat on the first orbital flight by an all-civilian team of astronauts. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Sweepstakes reboot; Training in a classic; Hoover recap |
| We unveil the AOPA Sweepstakes Grumman Tiger, take you along on Beech 18 seaplane training, and honor pilots including Burt Rutan and retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles McGee. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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AOPA Fly-Ins
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| AOPA Aviator Showcases planned for Virginia, Texas |
| Explore new products and aircraft at AOPA's one-day 2021 Aviator Showcase events in Manassas, Virginia, and Fort Worth, Texas. Read more > |
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Technique and Safety
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| IFR Fix |
| Pilots who pop up |
| A current instrument pilot flying a VFR cross-country observes that the solid cloud deck below is getting higher, the broken layer above is getting lower, and it's thickening. No matter; he can still file IFR—right? Read more > |
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| Video |
| Ambushed by ice |
| A familiar route, a trusted airplane, and a lack of serious weather in the forecast didn't keep Dean Clark from picking up enough ice to nearly bring down his Cessna 182. Hear what happened in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story. |
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| All the lights |
| When ceilings are low and visibility is poor, approach lighting can guide you in safely. Test your airport lighting knowledge with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. |
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| Online resource |
| Aging aircraft |
| Whether you own or rent, you should consider factors that influence an aircraft's health and aging process beyond its factory age. Learn more in this new Safety Spotlight from the AOPA Air Safety Institute. |
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| From the Flight Deck series keeps runway operations fresh |
| Watch taxiway and runway operations from the pilot's perspective at some of the nation's trickiest airports in the FAA's From the Flight Deck video series that identifies hot spots and other safety-sensitive areas. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Ask the A&Ps': We just saved your engine |
| A&Ps Mike Busch, Paul New, and Colleen Sterling delve into "must" versus "should." Must you open all those inspection ports, is the prop and governor overhaul mandatory, and should one owner retorque his cylinder after a reinstallation mistake? Submit your questions for the next episode. Listen to the podcast > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| CDC mask mandate prompts questions |
| AOPA is learning more details about how the new federal mask mandate will be enforced, and encouraging members to submit questions that can be posed to the agencies involved. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| FAA not extending coronavirus pandemic SFARs |
| The FAA has not extended the special federal aviation regulations that since last April have eased the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on pilots by extending certain compliance deadlines. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Pete Buttigieg confirmed as secretary of transportation |
| The U.S. Senate has confirmed Pete Buttigieg, who contended for the Democratic presidential nomination until early in 2020, as the new secretary of transportation. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| FAA creates gateways for new presidential TFR |
| President Joe Biden's visit to his Delaware home prompted temporary flight restrictions with a few welcome changes to the draft versions. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Correcting your medical application |
| What should you do if you realize you made a mistake on your FAA medical application? Read more > |
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Technology
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| Extra NG is FAA certified |
| The all-composite and carbon fiber-constructed Extra NG unlimited aerobatic aircraft that Walter Extra unveiled in 2019 has received FAA certification. Read more > |
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| Terrafugia Transition gets LSA approval |
| More than a decade of development is behind the Terrafugia Transition that was just deemed an airworthy light sport aircraft, though a "roadable" version is still a ways off. Read more > |
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| Bye begins conforming prototype production |
| Bye Aerospace has begun building the first conforming prototype of its all-electric eFlyer 2 that will be flown to achieve FAA certification. Read more > |
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| RotorWay sold to Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing Co. |
| Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing Co. purchased RotorWay International Helicopter Manufacturing and will produce new kits, offer parts for existing models, and eventually offer factory flight training. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Go Wheels Up! Texas is a go |
| Go Wheels Up! Texas, an airshow, car show, and concert event, is on track for May 29 and 30 at San Marcos Regional Airport in San Marcos, Texas. Read more > |
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| It's February, love must be in the air |
| If you love flying as much as we do, share your February flying experiences on social media through the AOPA app's Pilot Passport feature. The participant with the most social shares will snag a prize. Read more > |
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| Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our free AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter. |
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Financial
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| Wheels Up to be publicly traded |
| Private aviation platform Wheels Up has entered into an agreement to become publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange via a merger with acquisition company Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| Aircraft loan demand-side primer |
| A drop in interest rates set by the Fed doesn't always mean lenders are eager to make aircraft loans. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Cirrus creates commemorative edition |
| You can't help but notice that this limited-edition Cirrus livery stands out from all the others. Only eight will be sold. Read more > |
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| WASP member Bernice 'Bee' Haydu dies |
| Bernice "Bee" Falk Haydu, 100, died January 30. Haydu was a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, the women's cadre of pilots who served during World War II. Read more > |
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| Europe's EBACE changes to virtual format |
| The European Business Aviation Association and the National Business Aviation Association have canceled the 2021 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more > |
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| Fashion, flying, and freedom |
| Morgan Johnson was the first woman to earn her private pilot certificate through the historic Red Tail Scholarship Foundation and is leading the way for others. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Katie Writer explores the environment |
| Alaska aviator, artist, and AOPA Pilot contributor Katie Writer explores how general aviation pilots can help scientists studying environmental and weather changes.
Listen to the podcast > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Cabin interior specialist, Nicholas Air |
| Nicholas Air in Oxford, Mississippi, is seeking a cabin interior specialist to assess the cabins of aircraft upon arrival, determine restoration needs, and restore cabins to service-ready condition. Read the full description and apply today > |
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Question of the Week
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I just received my medical certificate and am happy that I will finally to be able to solo. However, the "Limitations" part of the certificate specifies that I need to wear glasses or lenses. I have never had either, and my eyesight tests were positive during my medical exam. My flight instructor said that to fly solo, I would technically need to be wearing glasses because of this statement. How can I get this corrected?
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The quickest and easiest way to fix it is to ask your AME to call the FAA. Then have the AME ask the FAA to send you a "wire" confirming the medical certificate without that limitation. 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. |
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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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