Wrapping record AirVenture; Braly's gold; Upset jets
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| VOL 24, ISSUE 31 |
August 5, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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| 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 > |
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| 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 > |
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EAA AirVenture news
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| 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 > |
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| 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.
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| 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 > |
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| 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 > |
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| Article |
| Funding scholarships for women |
| The I Hart Flying Foundation, established in 2017, announced four scholarships at AirVenture. Read more > |
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| 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 > |
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| 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. |
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| 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 > |
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Technique and Safety
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| 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 > |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 > |
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Advocacy
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| 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 > |
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| Article |
| AOPA releases annual weather survey data |
| The 2022 Weather Survey from AOPA investigates how pilots access and use weather information. Read more > |
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| 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 > |
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| 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. |
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Health
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| 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 > |
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Technology
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| 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 > |
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Travel
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| 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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| Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter. |
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Financial
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| 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 > |
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News and Notes
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| 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 > |
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Career Opportunities
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| 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 > |
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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 a tradeshow coordinator, a medical certification specialist, a product marketing coordinator, and a senior manager of communications. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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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? |
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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 >
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 seminars, webinars, podcasts, and videos. |
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| 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 |
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| 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.) |
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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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