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VOL 23, ISSUE 26	June 25, 2021

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Technique and Safety

Video

Real numbers

See how accurately published data predicts actual takeoff and landing performance in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Reality Check video.

Online resource

Eyes outside

Collision avoidance is a basic responsibility of operating an aircraft in visual conditions. This AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight explains how to identify collision threats and covers procedures that can reduce these accidents.

Hot days, high DA

Get a better grasp of how density altitude can affect your flight with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

Advocacy

Groups urge Congress to protect FAA in case of shutdowns

The Aviation Funding Stability Act introduced in the House on June 22 would protect FAA programs and personnel from future government shutdowns. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA creates committee to advance unmanned operations

The FAA created a rulemaking committee and assigned it to recommend performance-based standards for routine operations of unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight. Read more >

Advocacy

Bill would tag Ligado for GPS interference costs, damage

AOPA has joined several dozen organizations in supporting a bill that would require Ligado Networks to cover costs resulting from any GPS interference linked to the 5G wireless network it is developing. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA steps up on confidential safety reporting

The FAA has launched a program to give the 7,400 employees of its Aviation Safety organization a new way to report safety concerns confidentially and without fear of "punitive action." Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Say again: I tested positive for what?

Pharmacist Larry Diamond cautions pilots that some medications and products could cause a false positive test for prohibited substances. Read more >

Technology

Article

More buy-in for Bye Aerospace electric twin

Two firms founded to rethink general aviation travel have signed on to purchase the first electric eight-seat twins from Bye Aerospace. Read more >

Article

magniX announces two powerful electric motors

Electric motor provider magniX announced the development of two motors capable of 450 or 850 shaft horsepower that could help speed acceptance of electric aviation powerplant technology. Read more >

Gear

Article

Steam-to-digital swaps prove popular

The list of modern digital instruments available for certified aircraft in sizes similar to the steam gauges they replace is growing, giving owners of older aircraft ever more capable, realistic upgrade options. Read more >

Travel

Slideshow

Sun, sand, and cherries

Traverse City, Michigan, the "Cherry Capital of the World," offers year-round recreation. Read more >

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Financial

Member benefit

Strictly business

Why must a business owner provide personal financial information if the business is buying the aircraft? Read more >

News and Notes

You Can Fly

Share your training experience with AOPA

Students and pilots who have had any kind of flight training in the past 12 months are encouraged to complete the AOPA You Can Fly 2021 Flight Training Experience Survey. Learn more >

You Can Fly

Find a club that's right for you

A flying club's fleet, management, communication, and camaraderie can all be affected by its size—you just need to figure out which suits your style and mission. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Pilots to the Rescue founder Michael Schneider

Find out what it's like flying 13 cats and a dog to their new home during an in-flight chat with Pilots to the Rescue founder Michael Schneider, and get caught up on the latest aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: AOPA content producer

A content producer creates a high volume of general aviation-related content across all AOPA media channels—including print, online, video, and social media. 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 an email marketing manager, a data analyst, an editorial assistant, a member services representative, and a marketing specialist. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

Can a sport pilot with airplane single-engine land privileges who is training for a private pilot certificate in a non-light sport aircraft log the time as both dual received and pilot in command time?

Answer

According to FAR 61.51(e)(1), a sport pilot "may log pilot in command flight time for flights...when the pilot is the sole manipulator of the controls of an aircraft for which the pilot is rated, or has sport pilot privileges for that category and class of aircraft, if the aircraft class rating is appropriate." Therefore, a sport pilot with airplane single-engine land privileges training in a non-LSA single-engine airplane can log both training and PIC time. 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.

Education & Seminars

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.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Jul 8, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Weather and how to read it
Jul 8, 6 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Jul 14, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Aug 3, 3 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition

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

'A Pair of Wings' author Carole Hopson

Garmin's Cliff Pemble on earning the Collier Trophy for Autoland

'Tiger in the Sea' author Eric Lindner

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see AOPA Online.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'About half the time, reported cracked cylinders aren't cracked'

'Hangar Talk': Pilots to the Rescue founder Michael Schneider

'Pilot Briefing': Week of June 21, 2021

'There I was...': John Lancaster

'Never Again': Where are the towers?

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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