Watsonville midair; Business brisk; Autonomy on final
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| VOL 24, ISSUE 34 |
August 26, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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| Article |
| New aircraft demand remains 'robust' |
| Kinks remain in the supply chain and a shortage of skilled workers persists, but demand for general aviation aircraft led to many double-digit increases in shipment and billing tallies for the first half of 2022. Read more > |
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| AOPA Pilot Video Producer's Pick |
| 'One I'll never forget' |
| A lineman learning to fly arrived at an Extra 300L expecting to work but was soon more head-over-heels for aviation than ever.
Read more and watch the video > |
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| AOPA Pilot Video News Brief |
| Midair analysis; Celebrating flight; Market still hot |
| Early lessons from the AOPA Air Safety Institute analyzing a California tragedy. Also, celebrate National Aviation Day in North Carolina, and the latest numbers from general aviation factories. Watch the August 26 edition > |
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AOPA Events
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| AOPA Fly-In |
| Much to learn and see in Spokane |
| Fly in to the historic Felts Field in Spokane, Washington, for AOPA's first Hangout and take part in educational seminars and pilot camaraderie. Read more > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Early Analysis |
| Midair collision at Watsonville Municipal Airport |
| The AOPA Air Safety Institute makes a preliminary assessment of a midair collision at a California airport, addressing notable portions of the tragic flights and highlighting areas the NTSB will likely investigate. Watch the video > |
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| Online resource |
| More than a passenger |
| Made possible by a generous AOPA Foundation donor, the AOPA Air Safety Institute's new Companion Copilot video series was created for passengers who want to learn how they can help the pilot and enjoy being an active participant in each flight. |
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| Gyro Hero |
| Slow or slightly less slow |
| Slowing below 30 knots is disconcerting for fixed-wing pilots, but a gyroplane at this speed feels controlled and comfortable, with caveats. Read more > |
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| Online resource |
| Aeronautical decision making |
| Good decision making is about avoiding the circumstances that lead to really tough choices. This AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Center brings together relevant courses and quizzes to help you hone this single most important safety skill. |
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Health
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| Pilot protection services |
| The inflation maelstrom |
| Food, fuel, and pharmaceuticals are all experiencing price hikes. Pilot and pharmacist Larry M. Diamond writes about ways to get the care you need while keeping costs down. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Reliable Robotics' path to autonomy certification approved |
| California flight automation pioneer Reliable Robotics announced FAA approval of the basis for certifying a system that aviates and navigates a Cessna Caravan without human help. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Turbine upgrade being crafted for kitplanes |
| While love of the reliability of turbine engines drove a pilot to design one for homebuilt airplanes, we may also appreciate the extra power. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Article |
| National Flight Simulator buys Redbird FMX |
| National Flight Simulator has added a Redbird FMX full-motion simulator to its simulator-based training facility in New Hampshire. Read more > |
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| Login required |
| All of your AOPA Flight Training Advantage answers |
| Online support for AOPA Flight Training Advantage users is conveniently sorted by topics and by audiences: students, instructors, or flight school operators. Our short videos cover procedures step by step. Read topic posts and watch videos > |
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Travel
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| Vacation like a Vanderbilt |
| An island just off the northern coast of Maine, once an exclusive enclave for titans of industry, today invites all of us to vacation like Astors and Vanderbilts. 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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| ATP, Wheels Up partnership fosters first officers |
| ATP Flight School and charter company Wheels Up announced a streamlined pathway to propel pilots into careers. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| NBAA names Dale Earnhardt Jr. keynote speaker |
| Nascar fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. will give a keynote address at the National Business Aviation Association convention in October, amplifying on what he learned after surviving a business jet crash. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Civil Air Patrol gets SiriusXM across fleet |
| A new partnership between SiriusXM and the Civil Air Patrol will provide valuable weather information to CAP pilots. Read more > |
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| You Can Fly |
| AOPA's Flying Club Finder helps clubs, potential members connect |
| AOPA's Flying Club Finder is a great way to put your club on the map—literally. Find out how two newly formed clubs used the club finder to help get off the ground. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Director of engineering, Tactical Air Support |
| Tactical Air Support Inc. provides domestic and international "Center of Excellence" training and advisory services in tactical aviation, as well as the production, modification, and maintenance of high-performance aircraft, and is seeking an experienced director of engineering. 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 high school initiative coordinator, a customer services representative, a product marketing coordinator, a medical certification specialist, and a senior manager of communications. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Where can I find training for the Garmin GNS 430/530 series of GPS/nav/com units? |
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The FAA Safety Team has an ongoing series on Garmin GNS 430/530 training, with Part 8 to be presented August 28 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. You can find on the FAA website a GNS 430/530 syllabus. 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 |
| Sep 10 |
Ronkonkoma, New York; Midway, Arkansas; Downers Grove, Illinois; Spokane, Washington; and Murrieta, California |
| Sep 24 |
Battle Creek, Michigan; and Glencoe, Minnesota |
| Oct 8 |
La Crosse, Wisconsin |
| Nov 5 |
Tampa, Florida; Hayden, Idaho; Aurora, Oregon; and Henderson, Nevada |
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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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| Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos |
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