Lifesaving GA flights; Jet sales up; Must-have gear
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| VOL 23, ISSUE 48 |
November 26, 2021 |
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Top Stories
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| Pilot Magazine |
| GA pilots transport lifesaving cargo |
| Arizona's desert-to-mountain landscape covers 113,998 square miles. Because of the vast wilderness, general aviation offers a lifeline—or in the case of the Flights for Life program, a bloodline. Read more, view photos, and watch a video > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Pilot training, hiring rebounding; Epic barn find auction |
| Professional pilot training programs report an upswing as air travel demand rebounds, and an estate auction includes nearly two dozen aircraft—along with engines, propellers, and other "barn finds." Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Article |
| Stop abusing guard |
| It seems that 121.5 MHz has become a dumping ground for improper, inappropriate commentary. Cut it out. Read more > |
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| Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce |
| Aircraft Maintenance: ADS-B performance monitor explained |
| Flying and maintaining aircraft in compliance with ADS-B regulations is a learning experience for many. Read more > |
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| Online resource |
| Fit to fly |
| Understanding basic flight physiology and the effects of aging, illness, and medications are important considerations before flight. Learn more about these topics in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Center. |
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| Podcast |
| 'There I was...' |
| Missed an episode or two? Listen to all of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast episodes. |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Has your body had its 'annual inspection'? |
| There is some truth behind the jokes about women living longer than men, and a few things men can do to get their health back on track. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Investors back flight automation startup |
| Startup Skyryse is building time with a retrofit that allows anyone to hover a helicopter like an expert—and direct every other phase of flight with finger swipes and a joystick. Read more > |
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| Article |
| ADS-B tools return to service |
| Online tools used to verify ADS-B performance, receive requests for non-equipped aircraft to operate in ADS-B airspace, and safeguard user privacy were restored November 19 following a nearly 10-day outage. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Pilot magazine |
| 'AOPA Pilot' Gear Guide |
| Check out these gift ideas for pilots, passengers, aircraft, hangars, and shops—put some on your wish list and give others to your fellow aviators. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Fly for dinner and a movie |
| This holiday season, start a new tradition by flying your friends or family out for dinner and a movie. 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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| Jet sales climb, piston aircraft steady |
| Despite ongoing disruption of the labor market and supply chain, most leading aircraft makers posted double-digit gains in shipments and revenue in the third quarter, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Read more > |
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| AOPA Foundation |
| Support GA on Giving Tuesday |
| Help others discover the joys of general aviation by donating to the AOPA Foundation You Can Fly Challenge on Giving Tuesday November 30. Read more > |
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| Member Benefit |
| Lender requirements |
| You will probably never take your loan officer on a flight, but the bank is still your partner. Like all partnerships, both parties must feel comfortable with the deal. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Video |
| Hear from record-setting tunnel flyer Dario Costa |
| More than a year of preparation went into Red Bull Air Race pilot Dario Costa's September record-breaking 43.44-second flight through two tunnels near Istanbul. Read more and watch the video > |
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| You Can Fly |
| MIL2ATP CFI prepares military pilots for airline careers |
| Matt Eichel, a former U.S. Air Force officer who helps fellow veterans prepare for airline flying careers, is the 2021 AOPA Flight Training Experience Award winner for best instructor in the Southern region. Read more > |
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| Article |
| CubCrafters founder Jim Richmond dies |
| Jim Richmond, the man behind the popular CubCrafters line of backcountry aircraft, died November 21 at the age of 67. Read more > |
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| AOPA's Mike Collins honored with posthumous award |
| Western Kentucky University honored the late Mike Collins of AOPA with an award for outstanding contributions to journalism. Read more > |
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| General Aviation Awards nomination deadline quickly approaching |
| If you know a flight instructor, maintenance technician, or FAA Safety Team representative who has contributed to aviation education and flight safety at the local or national level, nominate him or her for a General Aviation Award (or nominate yourself). The nomination deadline is November 30 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. Learn more and submit a nomination > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Aviation wellbeing coach Reyné O'Shaughnessy |
| We talk with Reyné O'Shaughnessy, a former airline captain who advocates for aviation wellbeing, awareness, and safety. 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: AOPA managing editor |
| AOPA is searching for a managing editor to run the production process of the award-winning AOPA Pilot and Flight Training magazines and digital content. 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 development content manager, a contracts manager, a marketing 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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What are some of the aviation resources that you wish you had known about sooner? |
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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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