FAA admin Dickson seeks LODA patience; Unleaded STC
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| VOL 23, ISSUE 31 |
July 30, 2021 |
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Top Stories
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| GAMI receives unleaded avgas STC |
| General Aviation Modifications Inc. has received two supplemental type certificates authorizing the use of its G100UL high-octane unleaded avgas in a limited number of models of Lycoming engines and Cessna airframes. Tests indicate that the amber fuel also performs well in high-compression engines. Read more and watch videos > |
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| Advocacy |
| Support for unleaded avgas development continues |
| General aviation leaders and the FAA remain committed to bringing a drop-in unleaded avgas to market that will be safe for the entire GA fleet. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| FAA's Dickson: LODA is 'a four-letter word' |
| "I'm not any happier about this situation than you are," said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson regarding the July 12 directive that requires a letter of deviation authority for flight training in experimental aircraft. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Roaring Oshkosh; Unleaded approval |
| EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, started big and got bigger. Other big news includes an unleaded aviation fuel advancing toward fleet availability, and an electric air taxi stretching its legs. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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EAA AirVenture
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| Slideshow |
| 'Scrappy' comes to life |
| Scrappy, an overbuilt short takeoff and landing CubCrafters Carbon Cub EX3 that was souped up by social media star Mike Patey, drew a curious crowd to its public debut at EAA AirVenture July 28. Read more and view photos > |
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| Image gallery |
| Packed house, heroes welcomed |
| Our helicopter flight revealed row after row of parked airplanes, tents, and crowded grounds at EAA AirVenture, while on the ground we saw Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, 101, receive a hero's welcome. View the gallery > |
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| Article |
| eVTOLs fly for the crowd |
| Two electric aviation pioneers raced to be the first to fly their revolutionary aircraft before the crowd at EAA AirVenture. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| 'Aviation boom' expected to continue |
| AOPA leaders updated pilots on our latest initiatives and advocacy work, and said general aviation is experiencing a tremendous amount of growth while becoming safer. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Backcountry Van's RV–15 in the works |
| The next airplane from Van's Aircraft, the RV–15, is going to have one striking difference from all those that came before it: a high wing. Read more > |
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| Article |
| New Gabriél trainer makes US debut |
| A new all-carbon-fiber Italian trainer features tandem seats, retractable landing gear, a Hartzell three-blade composite constant-speed propeller, and a 160-horsepower Lycoming IO-320. Read more > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Article |
| FAA introduces animated runway safety messages |
| The FAA has created animated online presentations of runway safety scenarios and encourages pilots to speak up when they are "unable" to comply with a clearance. Read more > |
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| Video |
| P–51 engine-out |
| British warbird pilot Mark Levy was performing in an airshow when the P–51 he was flying experienced a partial loss of power. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video for in-flight footage and lessons learned. |
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| Login required |
| Hot days, thin air |
| Get a better grasp of how the unseen danger of density altitude can affect your flight with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. |
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| Online resource |
| Decisions, decisions |
| Learn practical advice to help you improve your aeronautical decision making as well as guidance and recommendations for developing your own set of personal minimums in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight. Learn more > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| FAA stands by directive that created flight training crisis |
| The FAA stood by its directive requiring letters of deviation authority for compensated flight training in experimental category aircraft and exemptions for training in limited category aircraft (like warbirds) and primary category aircraft. Read more > |
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Health
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| Online resource |
| Medical resources to keep you flying |
| From health conditions that might affect your medical certification to a database listing what medications you can and cannot take and fly, AOPA's Medical Resources section contains a wealth of information to help you stay healthy and flying. |
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Technology
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| North Carolina makes drone delivery to Ocracoke |
| Many drone delivery milestones have involved food, and the latest from North Carolina is no exception. Read more > |
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Financial
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| Member benefit |
| Aircraft valuation |
| Vref, the AOPA Aircraft Valuation Service, helps aircraft buyers ballpark the price of an airplane, writes AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Airshow pilot Dale Snodgrass killed in Idaho crash |
| Airshow performer and former U.S. Navy fighter pilot Dale Snodgrass, known in aviation circles as "the real Top Gun," was killed in an aircraft accident at the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport in Idaho on July 24. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Gleim Publications founder dies |
| Thousands of pilots have Irvin Gleim, founder of Gleim Publications, to thank for their high FAA knowledge test scores. Gleim died peacefully on July 14 at the age of 78. Read more > |
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| In remembrance |
| AOPA Pilot Information Center Medical Certification Director Gary Crump remembers Dr. John Hastings, an aviation neurologist and "tireless advocate for medical certification reform" who died in April. Read more > |
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| You Can Fly |
| Flying club events help promote safety |
| Many clubs host fly-ins or participate in airport days to engage the community. Hosting a safety seminar fly-in is another great idea. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Buyer/planner, Med-Trans Corp. |
| Med-Trans Corp. in Denton, Texas, is hiring a buyer/planner to manage "spares operations for the entire fleet of aircraft." 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 graphic designer, a legal assistant, an email marketing manager, and a content producer. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
I've completed my introductory flight and am enthusiastic about learning to fly. I think it would behoove me to buy an airplane—I'm specifically interested in a bushplane—to lease back to the flight school to offset my eventual ownership costs. Any advice? |
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First, it is a good idea to hold off on buying an airplane until you've at least soloed, and preferably after you've earned your private pilot certificate. Second, leasebacks do not always benefit the aircraft owner financially. Also, a flight school probably would not want to lease a bushplane. All things considered, it might be best to start training in a school airplane, and then think further about buying an aircraft after you solo. 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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