Thankful for their service
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| VOL 23, ISSUE 46 |
November 12, 2021 |
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Top Stories
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| 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 > |
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| 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 > |
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| 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® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| 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. |
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| 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 > |
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| 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 > |
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Advocacy
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| 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. |
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Health
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| 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 > |
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Technology
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| 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 > |
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Gear
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| 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 > |
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Travel
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| 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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| Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter. |
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Financial
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| 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 > |
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News and Notes
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| 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 > |
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| 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 > |
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Career Opportunities
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| 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 > |
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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 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 > |
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Question of the Week
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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? |
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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. |
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Education & Seminars
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| Stay sharp with AOPA's 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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