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News & Media Remembering 9/11; Laser strikes on increase

Remembering 9/11; Laser strikes on increase

AOPA ePilot
VOL 23, ISSUE 37 September 10, 2021
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Top Stories
Reflecting on 9/11, our forever day
Feature
Reflecting on 9/11, our forever day
An examination of the outwardly ordinary lives the 9/11 hijackers led reveals how the stage was set for a disaster that nearly destroyed general aviation. This is also the story of how AOPA fought to restore our freedom to fly, and why flight restrictions remain. Read more >
Pilot magazine
The day aviation stood still
AOPA Pilot writers remember 9/11 with stories about those flying when aviation stopped, how the legacy of pilots who died helped new pilots train, and one lifesaving flight. Read more and watch the video >
Slideshow
Memorials honor the victims of 9/11
More than 700 memorials of every shape, size, and dimension made of stone, glass, steel, and light—as well as living gardens and trees—across the United States honor the victims of the terrorist attacks. Read more and view a slideshow >
AOPA Live This Week
All grounded; Unearthing artifacts; Turbo Seminole restored
AOPA leaders reflect on how they worked after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to restore our freedom to fly. Also, we probe for history with metal detectors, and we show you how a wrecked Turbo Seminole returned to the sky. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >
Technique and Safety
Webinar
What Went Wrong: Beaver vs Otter
On May 13, 2019, two air tour aircraft collided over the George Inlet northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska. Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute for a webinar on September 16 at 7 p.m. Eastern time to learn what went wrong. Register now >
Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Maintenance: Understanding fasteners
Learning the basic concepts of shear and tension will help you understand why some bolts are designed to be attached fairly lightly with only a cotter pin, while others utilize very specific torques and special nuts. Read more >
Webinar
Drone safety
AOPA Web Editor Jim Moore, who has private pilot and remote pilot certificates, and North Carolina firefighter, pilot, and writer Steve Rhode will explain how they balance priorities to maintain safety amid conflicting instructions when it comes to drone flying and battery rules during an AOPA Air Safety Institute webinar on September 14 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Register now >
Video
Ask ATC: Filing a pirep
Did you know you don't have to call flight service to file a pilot report? You can give that information to air traffic control. Learn more in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.
Advocacy
Advocacy
Efforts to curb aircraft laser strikes beefed up
AOPA, the FAA, and the aviation industry are educating the public about "the dangerously high rate" of aircraft laser strikes and the risk aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft poses to pilots. Read more >
Technology
Article
FAA investigates Virgin Galactic's wayward rocket
The FAA has grounded Virgin Galactic flights pending the investigation of the July flight's trajectory that strayed outside of protected airspace. Read more >
Travel
Article
Stepping back in time
Ride a horse-drawn carriage from the airport to downtown Mackinac Island, Michigan, to delight your senses with amazing views and mouthwatering treats. Read more >
Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter.
Financial
Article
Cirrus Aircraft opens facilities in Arizona, Texas
Cirrus Aircraft announced a new Cirrus Flight Training facility and satellite engineering center in Arizona, along with another satellite facility in Texas that supports product development. Read more >
News and Notes
Slideshow
Barnstorming biplanes honor World War II veterans
James "Jim" Miller, 94, is one of about 500 World War II veterans (and counting) to be honored with Boeing Stearman flights by Dream Flights pilots during Operation September Freedom. Read more and view photos >
Pilot Protection Services
NORDO flights
Aircraft that cannot or do not communicate by radio are referred to as "NORDO." Read more >
Murphy Aircraft issues service bulletin for Rebel
Murphy Aircraft has issued a service bulletin urging owners of Rebel airplanes to inspect stabilizer struts and strut ends. The company also strongly recommends that owners upgrade to "the more robust strut system" that is used on its Radical aircraft. For additional information, contact Murphy Aircraft via email.
Airworthiness advisories
Career Opportunities
Aviation job board
Job of the week: Chief flight instructor, Snohomish Flying Service
Snohomish Flying Service is seeking a fixed-wing chief flight instructor for an active Part 141 flight school in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. 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 an eMedia content producer, a government affairs manager, an eMedia assistant editor, a major gifts officer, and a loan processor. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >
Question of the Week
Question

I am getting back into flying after a 20-year hiatus and want to use ForeFlight on an iPad. I'm looking for information and advice to help me make the best purchase decision.
Answer
Pilots offer a wide range of advice in this forum discussion based on their personal experience. Whether to buy an iPad with Wi-Fi versus cellular capability has sparked healthy debate. 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.) Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.
Education & Seminars
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.
Upcoming AOPA webinars
Sep 14, 3 p.m. EDT The no-win drone battery conundrum
Sep 16, 3 p.m. EDT AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Sep 16, 7 p.m. EDT AOPA Air Safety Institute Presents: What Went Wrong? Beaver vs. Otter
Sep 29, 12 p.m. EDT 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
Pilot/adventurer Victor Vescovo
XPrize Foundation cofounder Gregg Maryniak
Hartzell President JJ Frigge talks about new products
For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see AOPA Online.
AOPA podcasts
'Ask the A&Ps': 'Why can't we do something simple like clone an engine?'
'Hangar Talk': NFlightCam founder Patrick Carter
'Pilot Briefing': Week of Sep. 6, 2021
'There I was...': Brian Lloyd
'Never Again': Speeding toward the trees
To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.
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