Requesting Canadian BasicMed; Aerial NYC fireworks
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| VOL 23, ISSUE 28 |
July 9, 2021 |
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Top Stories
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA, COPA urge Canada to accept BasicMed pilots |
| AOPA and the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association urge Canada to join Mexico and the Bahamas in allowing BasicMed operations. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Dangerous heat; Flamping gourmet |
| A Colorado crash may be among many mishaps ultimately linked to the Western heat wave. Also, gourmet dining for airplane campers, flying car news, and a long-overdue space shot. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce |
| Aircraft Maintenance: Pre-maintenance inspections |
| A pre-maintenance inspection and test flight can get you and the shop on the same page before work begins and prevent headaches. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Ask the A&Ps': 'An oil filter inspection is non-invasive, unless you’re an oil filter' |
| A savvy owner wonders how to trust her airplane with no logbooks; a Cessna pilot is curious if he's getting all the power he paid for; and Ask the A&Ps co-hosts Mike Busch, Paul New, and Colleen Sterling tackle an unruly governor. Submit your questions for the next episode. Listen to the podcast > |
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| Sponsored by Sporty's Pilot Shop |
| Airworthiness records |
| Learn tips, tricks, and critical information you may have never been taught about airworthiness and maintenance records for owners and renters in this AOPA Air Safety Institute four-part webinar series. |
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| Video |
| Underwater escape |
| For many pilots, the prospect of an emergency landing in water is one of the most terrifying things in aviation. Bryan Webster says pilots are right to be afraid. He shares his experience in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story. |
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| Keep the lights on |
| When ceilings are low and visibility is poor, approach lighting can guide you in safely. Don't be left in the dark—test your airport lighting knowledge with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| FAA registry's digital upgrade sets October launch |
| A rebirth of sorts is coming to the FAA's civil aviation registry in October when web-based services will begin to replace many current processes and systems for registering U.S. aircraft and certifying airmen. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Just in case |
| Dr. Jonathan Sackier reminds pilots to bring food, water, and other essentials along when flying in case circumstances turn a one-day trip into an overnight stay. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Article |
| Flying car flies, drives for audience |
| A flying car described by one observer as the apparent offspring of a Bugatti Veyron and a Cessna 172 is fast approaching production. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Electric airplanes race toward market |
| We may soon learn whether batteries or hydrogen will dominate the arrival phase of aviation electrification. Read more >gt; |
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Opinion
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| Pilot Magazine |
| First things first |
| Common sense can simplify your flying life. For example, check the circuit breakers and confirm power is on before you start taking wonky avionics apart. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Image gallery |
| Flying high above New York City's Independence Day fireworks |
| Two pilots capture a bird's-eye view of the spectacular forty-fifth annual New York City Macy's fireworks show. Read more and view photos > |
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| Slideshow |
| Cubs flock to Sentimental Journey |
| Pilots, owners, and just plain devotees of Piper aircraft gathered for the Sentimental Journey Fly-In at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in late June. 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 to position yourself in a seller's market |
| As an aircraft buyer, the best way to position yourself in a seller's market is through a three-pronged strategy of pre-approval, extra liquidity, and nimbleness. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Acclaimed CFI Wally Funk finally punching her ticket to space |
| Six decades after Wally Funk passed a medical spaceflight fitness assessment with flying colors, the longtime flight instructor finally has her astronaut assignment. Read more > |
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| Video |
| A new twist on an old dream |
| Jack Brown's Seaplane Base, famed for providing training in Piper J–3 Cubs on floats, has added the sleek Icon A5 amphib to its fleet. Read more and watch a video > |
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| Article |
| Pilatus upgrades PC–24 avionics |
| Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has made several important avionics updates to its PC–24 twinjet that enhance envelope protection and reduce workload. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Student pilot, A&P apprentice Meagan Huerta |
| Student pilot, aviation maintenance apprentice, and scholarship recipient Meagan Huerta sold her motorcycle to pay for flight lessons and markets her artwork to fund her flying bug.
Listen to the podcast > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: CFII, Upper Limit Aviation Inc. |
| Upper Limit Aviation in Salt Lake City is hiring a flight instructor to be responsible for ground and flight instruction. 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 email marketing manager, a data analyst, an editorial assistant, a content producer, and a member services representative. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Is there an FAA test for recreational drone operators? |
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The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) is now available. This FAA webpage explains who needs to take the TRUST and what proof you need to carry on your person. Interestingly, the requirement to take the TRUST is not a recurring one. The only time you need to retake it is if you lose your original certificate. The testing providers do not retain your certificates, or your information, so remember to keep a digital copy somewhere safe. 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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