Major FBO increases fee transparency; Avoiding gear-up landings


VOL 23, ISSUE 38	September 17, 2021

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Top Stories

Advocacy

Major FBO chain embraces pricing, fee transparency

Preflight planning just got easier for pilots flying to Atlantic Aviation locations after the major FBO chain posted facility and security fees online—another victory for AOPA's transparency effort. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Landing in Oz; Barnstorming honors; Drone tech for GA

A firsthand look at what makes Arkansas flying fun, simple, and safe; Boeing Stearman Model 75 honor flights for veterans; and drone safety technology soon to be available to the rest of general aviation. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

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Avoiding gear-up landings and gear collapses

Gear-up landings and gear collapses can happen regardless of pilot experience or certification. This AOPA Air Safety Institute video provides tips to ace your landings and avoid a costly insurance claim. Watch the video >

Video

Is ADS-B enough?

You might request VFR flight following services for a variety of reasons, even if your on-board equipment displays traffic. Hear different air traffic controllers give their insights in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.

Video

Situational awareness

Watch this recorded AOPA Air Safety Institute webinar for insights on situational awareness, human factors, and more.

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Cessna 172 lands at busy Class B airport

Landing a Cessna 172 at a busy Class B airport isn't something general aviation pilots do often. Watch an experienced pilot handle rapid-fire ATC clearances and task saturation in this PilotWorkshops video >

Advocacy

AOPA repeats call to protect flight training

AOPA President Mark Baker is asking AOPA members to urge their elected officials in Congress to back bills to clarify an FAA action that seemed to suggest that flight instruction is an operation carrying a passenger for compensation. Read more >

Advocacy

Survey reveals new trends in how pilots gather weather information

The results of the latest AOPA annual survey of how pilots use aviation weather resources highlight new insights, trends, and some challenges in modernizing weather-information dissemination. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Ride your bike or take a hike

You don't have to train at the level of a professional athlete to reap the health benefits of a hike or a brisk stroll. Read more >

Technology

Article

Challenger 3500 to boast autothrottles, comfy seats

Bombardier will offer autothrottles, an app that can optimize flight plans to reduce fuel burn, its patented reclining seats, and more on the Challenger 3500. Read more >

Article

Computer pilot now being trained for cargo duty

New Zealand has agreed to a basis for certifying the world's first fully automated aircraft flights beyond experimental test areas, with actual certification likely to follow in the not-too-distant future. Read more >

Article

Better than human eyes

An optional aircraft accessory that some might view as an essential backup to human vision soon could help you see and avoid other objects. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

The halfway point

Opinion Leaders blogger Garrett Fisher reflects on reaching 900 hours of flight time in Europe, surpassing his total hours flown in the United States. Read more >

Gear

Article

Oxygen measured as delivered

Pilots need not waste their supplemental oxygen during periods of low demand. Read more >

Travel

Article

Plane spotting in LaLa Land

From flying boats to landing spacecraft, airplane manufacturing, and movie making, here are 10 must-visit attractions in Southern California. Read more >

Online resource

AOPA updates 'Cross-Borders Flying Guide'

Learn about cross-border operations, including preparing for your flight and departing and arriving in the United States, in AOPA's Cross-Borders Flying Guide. Plus, see a helpful checklist, U.S. Customs and Border Protection topics and procedures, and FAQs. Download the guide >

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News and Notes

Article

Boeing 20-year pilot outlook indicates 20-percent decline

Boeing Co.'s Pilot and Technician Outlook 2021-2040 lowered predicted pilot hiring numbers from 763,000 forecast in 2020 to 612,000, but long-term demand for pilots and aviation personnel "remains strong." Read more >

Article

First all-civilian crew reaches orbit

A crew of four civilians led by an AOPA member and longtime pilot orbited Earth at an altitude far above the International Space Station following a launch into history from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 15. Read more >

Article

A look at what happened on Emilio Carranza's record attempt

Capt. Emilio Carranza Rodriguez was a rising aviation star in Mexico in 1928. However, tragedy struck during his quest to make the longest nonstop solo flight in the Americas, from New York City to Mexico City. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Remembering United Flight 93

Learn how the downing of United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, turned tragedy into triumph with scholarships honoring first officer LeRoy Homer Jr.; plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

Article

FAA to modify stabilator AD on Piper twins

The FAA has proposed superseding a 1978 airworthiness directive that ordered stabilator inspections of all Piper PA–23-250 twin-engine airplanes with a new AD that would drop some later-manufactured models from the AD's provisions and scale back its applicability to others. Read more >

Airworthiness advisories

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: A&P mechanic, Fulcrum Concepts LLC

Fulcrum Concepts LLC in Mattaponi, Virginia, is hiring an A&P mechanic. 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, and a major gifts officer. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Question of the Week

Question

Where can I find information about aeronautical knowledge testing procedures?

Answer

Answers to many questions can be found in the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix. It is a useful tool for students and instructors alike. 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 29, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Oct 5, 6 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Oct 14, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Behind the headset: ATC
Oct 20, 7 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': Remembering United Flight 93 First Officer LeRoy Homer Jr.

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Sep. 13, 2021

'There I was...': Brian Lloyd

'Never Again': Speeding toward the trees

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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