Stinson returns to family; Night IMC, no electric


VOL 23, ISSUE 13	March 26, 2021

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Top Stories

Pilot Magazine

Flying family heirloom

A new pilot flew a factory fresh Stinson SR–5A in the 1920s before trading up to a newer model. This is the story of how Miss Scarlet returned to Atlanta, acquired by the original owner's son 72 years later. (Photo courtesy of EAA/Ed Hicks.) Read more and view photos >

AOPA Live This Week

Smiles on arrival; High school airplane build program grows

We'll show you why Poplar Grove Airport in Illinois is a destination with many rewards, and check in with Tango Flight, now spreading the joy of building and flying airplanes to many high schools. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

Online resource

Collision avoidance

Go beyond the textbook and prepare to remain well clear of all aircraft with this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight. Learn more >

Podcast

'There I was...': Night emergency

Warbird trainer and designated pilot examiner Doug Rozendaal recalls how he coped with an electrical failure in a Beech 18 at night in low instrument conditions in the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast.

Online resource

Learn from 'CFI to CFI'

Get insight from flight instructors and designated pilot examiners, and learn tips for proficiency, in this edition of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's CFI to CFI newsletter.

Advocacy

AOPA seeks to have glider pilots squawk 1202 for all VFR ops

AOPA proposed to the FAA on March 24 that beacon code 1202 become the standard for pilots flying gliders VFR to use regardless of whether they are in contact with air traffic control. Read more >

Advocacy

New sample knowledge test questions published

New batches of sample knowledge test questions for pilots, instructors, mechanics, and other aviation professionals are available on the FAA website. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA proposes superseding AD for Piper agplane

The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive to supersede two ADs that require repetitive wing spar inspections and impose life limits for some wing structure components of several models of the Piper PA–36 agricultural airplane. Read more >

Podcast

NBAA panel takes on GPS jamming

GPS is critical to air navigation and supports in-cockpit technology and even some flight control systems. In this National Business Aviation Association Flight Plan podcast, AOPA Director of Airspace, Air Traffic, and Security Jim McClay discusses GPS "interference testing" and advocates for enhanced flight safety.

Health

Pilot Protection Services

It's never too early

After an incident, determining the root cause can help you take steps to avoid a similar issue in the future. Read more >

Technology

Article

No-sweat, stowable ground transportation

Pedal power is optional, as are courtesy cars, if you stow this full-size, folding bicycle with an electric motor in the airplane for your next adventure. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Flying in the Alps challenges a pilot's perspective

Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher's flight in a Piper PA–11 Cub Special through alpine foothills on a mild winter afternoon turned into a wild ride that upended his presumptions. Read more >

Gear

Article

iFlightPlanner to update fuel prices daily in AOPA products

Get more accurate fuel prices—100LL, Jet A, mogas, and UL94—in the AOPA Airports and Destinations Directory and iFlightPlanner for AOPA with daily updates that will now be provided by iFlightPlanner. Read more >

Travel

Pilot magazine

High desert splendor

Moab, Utah, boasts some of the most awe-inspiring aerial views in North America. Read more, view photos, and watch a video >

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Financial

Member benefit

What determines your creditworthiness?

Lenders look at your financial history in many ways. Here are four key factors they consider. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Piper CEO Caldecott to retire

Piper Aircraft CEO Simon Caldecott will retire April 2, having shepherded Piper through a turbulent decade of market headwinds to innovate and succeed. The company has a plan for new leadership. Read more >

Article

Textron kicks off Special Olympics airlift

Textron Aviation is recruiting aircraft owners and operators to join an airlift that aims to bring athletes and coaches from around the country to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida. Read more >

Article

GIFT Academy on the road

An innovative organization that helps women succeed in flight training plans camps in Texas and Wisconsin. Read more >

Video

Baker makes the case

AOPA President Mark Baker joined Dan Millican and Christy Wong for an episode of In The Hangar to make a case for the value of AOPA. Watch the episode >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: General aviation parts manager, Eagle Air Repair

Eagle Air Repair, which performs maintenance on aircraft for a Part 141 flight school in Prescott, Arizona, is seeking a parts manager. 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 a digital marketing coordinator and a web app developer. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Question of the Week

Question

If one portion of the flight review is completed one month, and the other the next month, what date should go on the logbook endorsement?

Answer

Although there appears to be no FAA chief counsel interpretation, FAR 61.56 specifies (with some exceptions) that "a flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training." It seems that the date it was accomplished (i.e., completed) is the date on which the final portion was accomplished. (This is supported by the endorsement recommended by FAA Advisory Circular 61-65H in item A.65 of Appendix A: "I certify that [First name, MI, Last name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has satisfactorily completed a flight review of § 61.56(a) on [date].") 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.

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

Apr. 1, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Apr. 6, 6 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Covington, Louisiana)
Apr. 8, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Flying clubs
Apr. 14, 1 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

AOPA General Aviation Town Hall

John Mohr, Piaggio Royal Gull

CST Flight Services COVID-19 travel guides

Earthrounder, crash survivor, and public speaker Ryan Campbell

George Antoniadis - PlaneSense

You Can Fly Champions

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'If it moves, squirt it with something'

'Hangar Talk': Pilot, explorer Victor Vescovo conquers sky, ocean

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: Jamie Patterson-Simes

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Mar. 22, 2021

'There I was...': Doug Rozendaal

'Never Again': In the dark

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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