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News & Media Wrapping record AirVenture; Braly's gold; Upset jets

Wrapping record AirVenture; Braly's gold; Upset jets

AOPA ePilot
VOL 24, ISSUE 31 August 5, 2022
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Top Stories
The year everything changed
Multimedia
The year everything changed
Not long ago, news of a kit manufacturer flying a prototype airplane would have been a minor footnote at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Read more, view photos, and watch a video >
Multimedia
AirVenture awakened by warbird thunder
The power and grace of vintage fighters escorting a North American B–25J Mitchell bomber early in the Wisconsin morning transported AOPA Senior Photographer David Tulis back in time. Read more, view photos, and watch a video >
AOPA Pilot Video News Brief
Record-year recap; Forward thinking on fuel
AirVenture raised the bar on attendance and produced news on the fuels front—both unleaded and ammonia-based. Electric aviation also factors in this week. Watch the August 5 edition >
EAA AirVenture news
AOPA Pilot Producer's Pick
Adventure of a lifetime: Argentina to Alaska to AirVenture
Juan Martin Escobar and Guillermo Casamayu built a Van's RV–7 and then flew it all the way from southern Argentina to Alaska to Wisconsin for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. They headed home with more than memories. Watch the video >
Article
BlackFly maneuvers over Oshkosh
Opener's BlackFly Version 3 vehicle flew in the night airshow and the Twilight Flight Fest at AirVenture, adding maneuvering to the hovering capability it displayed in 2021. Read more >
Article
King Schools gives You Can Fly students a lift
King Schools is giving students using the AOPA Foundation You Can Fly Aviation STEM Curriculum a deep discount on some of the company's courses. Read more >
You Can Fly
And just like that...
In just six short months, an idea became a club thanks to the AOPA You Can Fly Flying Clubs initiative. Read more and view photos >
Article
Funding scholarships for women
The I Hart Flying Foundation, established in 2017, announced four scholarships at AirVenture. Read more >
Slideshow
No better place to mark a milestone
Organizations and programs with a history of inspiring and facilitating aviation pursuits celebrated achievements at AirVenture. Read more and view photos >
Video/Podcast
'Hangar Talk': Oshkosh special 2022
Our hot takes on AirVenture, including why the RV–15 will be a big seller, the pregnant airplane, and why we still await unleaded fuel. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online or watch it on YouTube.
All you need to know
Overwhelmed by all the news that came out of AirVenture? We condensed the biggest announcements into a convenient digest. Get the latest updates >
Technique and Safety
Article
The right tool for the job
The same pilots who filmed high-speed action for Top Gun: Maverick will also be happy to show you how to recover a jet from various unusual attitudes. Read more >
Online resource
Fighting fatigue
This AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight examines factors leading to fatigue and how to keep it from catching up with you in the cockpit.
Online resource
VFR into IMC
Check out the updated VFR into IMC syllabus from the AOPA Air Safety Institute—designed to help protect pilots against a deadly kind of weather-related accident.
Podcast
'There I was...': No greater burden
In this episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast, Russ Jeter talks about a devastating tragedy, and the lessons we can take from it. (Listener discretion is advised.) Listen to the podcast >
Advocacy
Advocacy
Nav Canada delays ADS-B mandate
In response to concerns voiced by AOPA and other stakeholders, Nav Canada announced it is delaying its 1090ES ADS-B Out equipage mandate effective date. Read more >
Article
AOPA releases annual weather survey data
The 2022 Weather Survey from AOPA investigates how pilots access and use weather information. Read more >
Advocacy
Senator James Inhofe at AirVenture 2022
AOPA President Mark Baker visits with one of aviation's closest friends on Capitol Hill, Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), at AirVenture. Watch the video >
Proposed AD requires turbocharger exhaust weld checks
Accidents led to a proposed airworthiness directive for airplanes and helicopters with turbocharged, reciprocating engines and spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings installed between the tailpipe and turbocharger exhaust. The AD would require repetitive inspections and establish a 500-hour life limit for the v-band coupling. Comments are due November 4.
Health
Pilot protection services
Generator
Flying well requires remaining well educated about the slightest nuances that can affect your survival in the aircraft. Being well in your daily life is no different. Read more >
Technology
Pilot Magazine
Gold at the end of the tunnel
George Braly, co-founder of General Aviation Modifications Inc., invited a visitor to have a whiff of the golden unleaded formula he spent years perfecting, one fuel that could work for many. "People say it's got a sweeter smell." Read more >
Travel
Flight training magazine
Casual flying fun to be had at our Hangouts
AOPA is excited to bring pilots together for our revamped fly-ins, or Hangouts, offering a mix of fun, food, and learning. Read more >
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Financial
Pilot Magazine
For the fun of it
Aviation has been part of Don Abbott's life for almost 60 years. Until recently, he flew a fully equipped Beechcraft Bonanza F33A for business and pleasure. Now he flies for the fun of it. Read more and view photos >
News and Notes
Pilot protection services
Preflight your ADS-B system
In all flights, regardless of the airspace, the FAA has suggested adding a step to your preflight checklist: "Check that your ADS-B system is on." Read more >
Airworthiness advisory
Career Opportunities
Aviation job board
Job of the week: Senior product review engineer, Boeing
Boeing Global Services is seeking a senior product review engineer to support its executive fleet programs in San Antonio. 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 tradeshow coordinator, a medical certification specialist, a product marketing coordinator, and a senior manager of communications. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >
Question of the Week
Question

I am looking for guidance on flying my Mooney M20J from Maryland to the West Coast and back, going out via the southern route and returning via the northern route. Does anyone have any advice?
Answer
One pilot suggested one of four routes for pilots flying nonpressurized, nonturbocharged aircraft. These routes largely follow major interstate highways, but keep in mind that the terrain is rugged. It is important to pack water, clothing, and emergency equipment. On such a trip, you will sometimes be a long way from help. Read the full answer and join the discussion >

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Education & Seminars
Stay sharp with AOPA's seminars, webinars, podcasts, and videos.
AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars
Aug 13 Nashville, Tennessee; and Rochester, Minnesota
Aug 20 Columbus, Indiana; and Danville, Kentucky
Aug 27 Mineral Wells, Texas
Sep 10 Palm Coast, Florida; Ronkonkoma, New York; Midway, Arkansas; Downers Grove, Illinois; Spokane, Washington; and Murrieta, California
For a complete schedule, visit our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.)
Upcoming AOPA webinars
Aug 18, 12 p.m. EDT 'Don't Get Rusty' series: Rated for adventure
Aug 18, 7 p.m. EDT AOPA Air Safety Institute Weather flying: Safety for all seasons
Aug 24, 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
Building the aviation community—Vermont Aviators Association
New Aerospace Center for Excellence leader Eric Crump
'The Aviators'/'The RVers'/'The Boaters' TV shows' Anthony Nalli
For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see the AOPA Live® YouTube channel.
AOPA podcasts
'Ask the A&Ps': 'I don't have a baby monitor on the engine'
'Hangar Talk': Oshkosh AirVenture special 2022
'Pilot Briefing': Week of Aug 1, 2022
'There I was...': Michael Koury
'Never Again': Geese on final
To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.
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