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| VOL 24, ISSUE 17 |
April 29, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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| Article |
| FAA investigating Red Bull 'Plane Swap' attempt |
| Two skydivers left their Cessna Skylanes empty midair and attempted to board the other airplane in flight during a livestream event that failed to amuse the FAA. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live® Producer's Pick |
| Unusual attitudes under the hood |
| Trust your instruments is an old IFR truism, but can you trust them enough for unusual attitudes and aerobatics under the hood? We put this to the test in AOPA's Extra 300L with new Garmin avionics. Watch the video > |
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AOPA Aviator Showcase
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| Pilot Magazine |
| Join us in Fort Worth |
| Registration is open for our AOPA Aviator Showcase in Fort Worth, Texas, June 16 and 17. Space is limited at this consumer-focused gathering of pilots and the companies and vendors who equip us. Read more and register today > |
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Aero 2022 news
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| Slideshow |
| Aero Friedrichshafen returns with focus on eco-tech |
| Aero Friedrichshafen has returned from a two-year hiatus forced by the coronavirus pandemic with nearly as many exhibitors on hand at European general aviation's largest event as the 2019 edition. Read more > |
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| Diamond reports electric progress |
| Diamond Aircraft reported strong delivery pace and battery developments that will extend endurance and slash charging time. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live® from Aero Friedrichshafen |
| What we learned about where aviation is headed |
| While our weekly show remains in the shop, our crew at Aero Friedrichshafen reports and analyzes the news from Europe's main general aviation event. Watch AOPA Live® from Aero Friedrichshafen > (This show was expected to post online April 29.) |
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| Article |
| Rebooting a classic |
| The Junkers A50 Junior is back, bringing Golden Age style and "wow" factor back into production. Read more > |
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| Video |
| Pilot Lounge: Bernd Junkers |
| The grandson of the company founder explains how Hugo Junkers was the first to use metal aircraft skins, and how the Nazis took away his company. Watch the video > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Pilot Magazine/Podcast |
| Preparation facilitates proper parachuting by father, son |
| If the need to use a parachute arises, it is best to be prepared. This pilot's account of departing an incomplete flight with his son is presented in print and podcast forms. |
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| Insight makes datalink weather more useful |
| You will finish this tablet-friendly course from the AOPA Air Safety Institute with a deeper understanding of both the power and the pitfalls of weather radar displays, and how to use them. Take the course > |
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| Video |
| The passenger safety briefing |
| Accidents happen—and when they do, a little information can make a big difference. The Air Safety Institute's new video covers overlooked items that should be part of every preflight passenger briefing. Watch the video > |
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| VIDEO |
| Accident Case Study: Just a short flight |
| A task-saturated captain and an inexperienced first officer crash their Learjet on a circling to land instrument approach at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. Watch the AOPA Air Safety Institute video > |
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Health
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| Member Benefits |
| HIMS update |
| Joseph LoRusso, pilot and director of aviation law at Ramos Law, raises concerns about HIMS—an occupational substance abuse treatment program, specific to pilots, that coordinates the identification, treatment, and return to work process for affected aviators. Read more > |
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Gear
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| A watch for pilots by pilots |
| In 2006, pilot Abingdon Mullin saw the need for a female focused, full-featured aviator's watch. She dedicated the next 11 months to building her first watch and starting a business. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Alaska celebrates spring with STOL |
| The original Alaska short takeoff and landing competition remains the pinnacle, and the Valdez Fly-In is fast approaching—among other popular traditions. 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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| Member Benefit |
| Bankruptcy discharged—can I finance? |
| Recovery is tough, but possible. Learn how you can still finance an aircraft after bankruptcy. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Minnesota airport renamed for pioneering pilot |
| Oft-overlooked aviation pioneer Florence Klingensmith's hometown airport has been renamed in her honor. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Remember the 'Candy Bomber' |
| The foundation that carries on the legacy of Gail S. Halvorsen, better known to many as "The Berlin Candy Bomber," plans to honor him with two candy drop events in Utah. Read more > |
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| Audio produced by pilots, for pilots |
| With hosting deals in the millions, nearly half of Americans tuning in, and a virtually unlimited number of options, podcasts are clearly having a moment. And that goes for aviation podcasts too. Read more and find your favorite podcast > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': David Moser of Cirrus |
| David Moser, a fleet sales specialist for Cirrus Aircraft, talks about pilot training, the aviation market, supply chain challenges, how to grow the pilot community, and much more. Listen to the podcast > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Aircraft Engine Mechanic, StandardAero |
| StandardAero is in search of an aircraft engine mechanic to work in their Grapevine, Texas, facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and assembly of turboprop and fan jet engines (PT6A & JT15D). 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 an editorial assistant, a Legal Services Plan attorney, a graphic designer, a data entry/travel products representative, a staff accountant, a financial analyst, a development operations manager, an aviation technical writer, and a mobile app developer. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
I am just about ready to buy an airplane that has a 406 MHz emergency locator transmitter installed. I know these work better overall, but is there any additional paperwork I need to know about? |
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Unlike 121.5 MHz ELTs, all 406 MHz ELTs are registered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. If you don't already have an ELT registered with NOAA, it is easy to create an online account, and it will be easy to renew your ELT registration every two years as required. Having your aircraft information up to date will help search and rescue crews find you more quickly if you ever need their help.
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 to see this discussion.) Have a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA. |
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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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