Thankful for their service


VOL 23, ISSUE 46	November 12, 2021

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Top Stories

Video

Veterans among us

Five AOPA staffers reflected on their military service and the meaning of Veterans Day. Their military jobs included leading the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, leading a tank platoon into battle, commanding artillery, and special operations. Read more and watch a video >

Image gallery

Veterans honored with fly-in event

A Vietnam War Cessna L–19 Bird Dog pilot was among many veterans honored during a fly-in and Veterans Day ceremony at Peach State Aerodrome in Georgia. Read more and view a gallery >

AOPA Live This Week

Do not follow me; Honoring veterans

Dario Costa recounts his 44-second flight through two Turkish highway tunnels, veterans on our staff reflect on their service, and Garmin collects its Collier Trophy. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

Video

Into thin air

This AOPA Air Safety Institute Accident Case Study examines the hazards of high density altitude that caught up with two pilots who attempted to cross 14,000-foot peaks in a Beechcraft Bonanza G36 in July.

Webinar

Backcountry flying season in review

Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute and backcountry leaders for a conversation about how the backcountry season unfolded, lessons learned, and suggestions to prepare for next year on November 18 at 8 p.m. Eastern. Register here >

Online resource

Renew your instructor certificate with the best

The AOPA Air Safety Institute recently updated its electronic Flight Instructor Refresher Course to incorporate fresh, relevant content, including two new elective modules. Learn more >

Advocacy

Aviation coalition seeks mandatory 5G delay

An aviation coalition urged the White House to pump the brakes on activating 5G C-band networks that could interfere with radar altimeters. The November 5 letter called for collaborative risk mitigation ahead of C-band activation.

Health

Advocacy

FAA proposes second class medical for balloon pilots

The FAA will invite the public to comment on a proposal that would require balloon pilots to obtain a second class medical to fly for hire. Read more >

Technology

Article

Winglet maker disputes NTSB findings

NTSB investigators determined that malfunction of the Tamarack Active Technology Load Alleviation System was the probable cause of a fatal 2018 crash, a conclusion that Tamarack disputes. Read more >

Gear

Flight Training Magazine

Listen up

Part of the fun of taking up a new hobby is diving in deep and buying all the accessories that go with it. And when you start flying, nothing makes you feel like a pilot more than a headset. Read more >

Travel

Slideshow

Hudson Valley history by air, land, river

The view from the pedestrian bridge served by a glass elevator that climbs 212 feet above the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York, is a short courtesy car drive away from a nifty general aviation airport. Read more and view a slideshow >

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Financial

Pilot Protection Services

Fuel reimbursement exemptions for volunteer pilots

If you want to fly as a volunteer pilot for an organization and be reimbursed for fuel, here's some advice that will help you request an exemption from the FAA to do so. Read more >

News and Notes

You Can Fly

Confidence builder

Jess Padden, the 2021 AOPA Flight Training Experience Award winner for best flight instructor in the Northwest Mountain region, goes above and beyond to make sure his students feel confident. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Earthrounding hopeful Zara Rutherford

Pilot Zara Rutherford, 19, talks mid-trip about her around-the-world attempt in a Shark Aero ultralight. Plus, get caught up on the latest general aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI, Trident Aircraft Inc.

Trident Aircraft Inc. is seeking full-time flight instructors for its location in Easton, Maryland. Instructors can build time and experience very quickly. 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 managing editor, a marketing specialist, a medical certification specialist, and a UX/UI designer. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Question of the Week

Question

I'd like to buy an aircraft and might lease it back to a flight school to help cover the cost. What are some things I should consider?

Answer

It is important to remember that a leaseback is a business arrangement, and many factors—such as the age and model of the airplane, how often it is flown, and the particulars of the deal—affect whether it is profitable. 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. (Log in to the online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to see this discussion.) Have a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Education & Seminars

Stay sharp with AOPA's webinars, podcasts, and videos.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Nov 18, 11 a.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Nov 18, 8 p.m. EST	AOPA Air Safety Institute presents: Back to the backcountry—2021 in review
Dec 7, 2 p.m. EST	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

Bonanza chase drone video pilots Matt Guthmiller and NikoFilmz

Pilot/adventurer Victor Vescovo

XPrize Foundation cofounder Gregg Maryniak

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'Only a CFI would ask a question like that'

'Hangar Talk': Earthrounding hopeful Zara Rutherford

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Nov. 8, 2021

'There I was...': David Bradley

'Never Again': How I turned an airplane into a tractor

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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