Lifesaving GA flights; Jet sales up; Must-have gear


VOL 23, ISSUE 48	November 26, 2021

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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 >

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.

Podcast

'There I was...'

Missed an episode or two? Listen to all of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast episodes.

Fuel aware

You might not be "good to the last drop." Refuel your knowledge with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

Health

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 >

Technology

Article

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 >

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 >

Gear

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 >

Travel

Article

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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Financial

Article

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 >

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 >

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 >

News and Notes

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 >

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 >

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 >

Article

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 >

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 >

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 >

Career Opportunities

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 >

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 >

Question of the Week

Question

What are some of the aviation resources that you wish you had known about sooner?

Answer

One pilot chose the FAA's Instrument Flight Procedures Information Gateway, which allows you to get answers to questions about specific instrument procedures. Share your resource >

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

Dec 7, 2 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Dec 9, 12 p.m. EST	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Ask ATC—Part deux

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

Red Bull tunnel flight behind the scenes with Dario Costa

Bonanza chase drone video pilots Matt Guthmiller and NikoFilmz

Pilot/adventurer Victor Vescovo

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see the AOPA Live® YouTube channel.

AOPA podcasts

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

'Hangar Talk': Aviation wellbeing coach Reyné O'Shaughnessy

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

'There I was...': Henry Coffeen

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

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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