Reno roars back; Advocacy success in two states


VOL 23, ISSUE 39	September 24, 2021

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Top Stories

PIlot Magazine

Electric aviation's well-funded surge

The scale of investment surging into electric aircraft programs (many of them vertical-lift) suggests that novel designs and retrofits of petroleum-propelled incumbents might not suffer the same fate as other revolutionary ideas that fell flat. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Hero's stylish welcome; Quality time with Bearhawks

A Boeing B–17 pilot who completed 35 World War II missions flew a modern jet from the right seat to Washington, D.C., for a hero's tour. Also, we get our paws on Bearhawks and join an airport spruce-up. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

AOPA Events

Article

Something for every pilot

Showstopping aircraft on display, deals on dozens of products and services, and a full slate of seminars await registered attendees at the AOPA Aviator Showcase in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 1. Read more >

Technique and Safety

Podcast

'There I was...': Stormy weather

In the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast, Jon Humberd recounts a close call with a quickly approaching storm while flying out of his grass airstrip in Tennessee.

Online resource

More than see and avoid

This AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight explains how to avoid collisions using tools and procedures now available.

Video

Just a short flight

A Learjet 35A on a positioning flight to Teterboro, New Jersey, in May 2017 crashed while circling to land in visual conditions. The AOPA Air Safety Institute examines the links in the accident chain and the lessons learned. Watch the video >

AOPA Premier Partner created content

IFR challenge: Snag this sim

This shocking real-world story is also a valuable IFR training scenario. Watch the PilotWorkshops video and get a chance to walk away with your own simulator.

Advocacy

Popular Hawaii airport gets extended lease on civil life

Advocates fighting to preserve Dillingham Airfield won a major victory when the Hawaii Department of Transportation revoked its notice to terminate the lease of the land from the U.S. Army. Read more >

Advocacy

'Climate mitigation fee' bill has hard landing in Massachusetts

Aviation advocates in Massachusetts are pleased that legislation aimed at levying a four-figure landing fee against many aircraft in the name of "climate mitigation" has landed in a study committee—in effect putting the issue to rest. Read more >

Health

Article

Air surgeon offers tips to speed medical certification

Dr. Susan Northrup, the federal air surgeon, prescribes a few easy but important steps you can take to facilitate the medical certification process. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

That little voice

Dr. Kenneth Stahl explains the science behind our inner voice, and encourages pilots not to dismiss its prompting in the cockpit. Read more >

Technology

Article

GAMI expects 'fleetwide' approval for its unleaded avgas

General Aviation Modifications Inc. expects the modest list of engines and aircraft initially approved to use its high-octane unleaded aviation fuel, a long-sought alternative to leaded avgas, to expand soon. Read more >

Article

European invasion

The most interesting, exciting, and promising new general aviation aircraft at EAA AirVenture this year had one surprising (and depressing) thing in common: They all came from Europe. Read more >

Opinion

Blog

Search for the perfect seaplane

Opinion Leaders blogger Robert DeLaurentis tells the tale of how he recognized his perfect floatplane as soon as he saw it. Read more >

Gear

Article

IMC on a VFR day: Icarus device creates realistic obscuration

AOPA staff put a new kind of view-limiting device through its paces, experiencing a much more realistic simulation of instrument conditions. Read more >

Travel

Article

6 breathtaking leaf-peeping flights

Fall foliage is expected to peak across most of the United States in October. Here are six areas perfect for leaf-peeping flights and weekend getaways. Read more >

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News and Notes

Article

Air racing roars back to life in Reno

Crowds delighted in the return of air racing at Nevada's Reno/Stead Airport—including the first-ever competition in a new racing class—during the 2021 Stihl National Championship Air Races. Read more >

Article

'A heck of a ride'

Millions watched live coverage of the first amateur astronaut flight to Earth orbit and back in a craft that was automated by design, though the trained pilots aboard were prepared to act if needed. Read more >

Podcast

'Ask the A&Ps': 'Why can't we do something simple like clone an engine?'

On Ask the A&Ps, a pilot wonders why aircraft engines are so expensive; a young student knows there must be a better way to clean an airplane; and owners tackle concerns over increasing compressions, throttle lag, and avionics. Submit your own questions for a future episode. Listen to the podcast >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Pilot instructor, Guardian Flight

Guardian Flight is hiring a pilot instructor to join its team of highly skilled emergency medical experts, pilots, and mechanics. Read more >

AOPA career opportunities

Join the AOPA team

Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA is looking for an IT project manager, a research analyst, an eMedia content producer, 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 go for repairs for an older Narco radio?

Answer

One pilot recommended an avionics shop that does professional work; that has parts in stock, including displays; and handles other older makes including King, Collins, and ARC/Cessna. Share your recommendation >

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. 20, 2021

'There I was...': Jon Humberd

'Never Again': Speeding toward the trees

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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