AOPA awards $1.1 million in scholarships; King Air accident was avoidable
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| VOL 23, ISSUE 21 |
May 21, 2021 |
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Top Stories
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| AOPA Foundation focus |
| AOPA awards $1.1 million in scholarships |
| The AOPA Foundation is helping transform lives and fulfill dreams through aviation. We recently awarded scholarships to 124 recipients ranging from aspiring pilots to pilots who seek to earn additional certificates and ratings. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Final salute; Scholarships awarded; Virtual reality gets real |
| Fellow pilots flew the missing man formation for our colleague Mike Collins. Also, the AOPA Foundation grants a record number of scholarships, and a Swiss company makes virtual reality helicopter training effective. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Rudder misapplication cited in fatal King Air crash |
| The NTSB found that the pilot's mistakes handling a loss of power in one engine during takeoff in a Beechcraft King Air 350 led to the June 30, 2019, crash and explosion that killed 10 people. (Image courtesy of the NTSB.) Read more > |
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| Online resource |
| Instrument procedures explained |
| Find answers to your instrument flight questions all in one location in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Center page, which hosts a variety of IFR resources. Learn more > |
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| Login required |
| Airspace review |
| Whether you're flying a short hop or a long cross-country, it's important to understand the ins and outs of airspace. Put your airspace proficiency to the test with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. |
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| AOPA Premier Partner created content |
| Takeoff over max weight? |
| Is an aircraft's maximum gross weight a guideline from the manufacturer, or a number that should never be exceeded? See poll results from 19,000 pilots and read the discussion on the PilotWorkshops website. |
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Electronic self-briefing |
| A recent FAA advisory circular provides guidance for performing preflight self-briefings. Read more > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| Aviation safety in focus as FCC expands 5G |
| A coalition of aviation organizations has requested the Federal Communications Commission reconsider its policy of repurposing the C-band because of threats to radar-altimeter system operation and flight safety. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Mapping the tallest volcano in North America |
| Having the right aerial platform for the job makes all the difference in aviation, particularly when it comes to photographing and mapping Pico de Orizaba, the tallest volcano in North America. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Online resource |
| AOPA offers online Operating Cost Calculator |
| Calculate the estimated annual and per-flight-hour operating costs for a variety of aircraft with the AOPA Operating Cost Calculator. Get your estimate today > |
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Travel
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| Slideshow |
| Summer playground |
| Hiking, camping, sightseeing, golfing, horseback riding, rock climbing, and kayaking are some of the activities available at Mammoth Lakes, California. 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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| Article |
| Signs of recovery in aircraft shipment report |
| Increases in helicopter and piston and turboprop airplane deliveries in the first three months of 2021 were deemed encouraging signs that the industry is recovering from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| Benefits of an aircraft broker |
| An aircraft broker's market knowledge and insight can put you in a better position to buy an aircraft, writes AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| NTSB Chairman Sumwalt to step down |
| NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt plans to step down on June 30. The 14,000-hour pilot has been a member of the NTSB since 2006 and got his start in aviation after going to the scene of a fatal aircraft accident when he was 17. Read more > |
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| Article |
| 'Spectacular' flight across North Pole |
| Beechcraft Bonanza V35 pilot Adrian Eichhorn credited his support team and favorable weather after completing a "spectacular flight" across the North Pole on May 11. Read more > |
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| Article |
| The Warbird Adventures case |
| AOPA General Counsel Justine Harrison shares her perspective on the recent court decision to allow an FAA emergency cease-and-desist order to stand against Warbird Adventures. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Celebrating Aviation Maintenance Technician Day |
| On May 24, we celebrate Aviation Maintenance Technician Day on the birthday of Charles Taylor, the Wright brothers' mechanic. Read more > |
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| You Can Fly |
| Growing Mohawk Flying Club adds third aircraft |
| Mohawk Flying Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan, added a Cirrus SR20 to its fleet of a Cessna 172 and 182 to satisfy increasing demand for more flight time. Because of that, the club's membership continues to grow. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: AOPA digital media specialist |
| The digital media specialist is instrumental to AOPA's growing digital advertising revenue stream and in leveraging our primary online advertising servers that support multiple websites, video content, apps, electronic newsletters, products, and resources. 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 member services representative, a marketing specialist, and a customer service representative (legal services). To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online > |
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Question of the Week
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I am a flight instructor. If I add an airplane single-engine sea rating to my commercial pilot certificate, is there a minimum number of hours I would need to log as pilot in command in single-engine seaplanes before teaching students? The 15 hours mentioned in FAR 61.183(j) appear to be for the "instructor rating sought," not the privilege to teach. |
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The 15 hours is a prerequisite for a practical test for a CFI certificate or rating, which you don't need since you already have an airplane single-engine instructor certificate. However, it's wise to have a good bit of experience in a type of aircraft before instructing in it. Also, your insurance company may require it. 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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