FAA chief quits; Airport thefts; Piper rudder trouble
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| VOL 24, ISSUE 7 |
February 18, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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| Advocacy |
| FAA chief to step down March 31 |
| FAA Administrator Steve Dickson, a former military and airline pilot whose tenure was shaped in many ways by events beyond his control, announced February 16 that he will resign on March 31. Read more > |
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| Thieves target GA aircraft in two states |
| Recent aircraft break-ins and avionics thefts reported in two states remind pilots to stay vigilant, report suspicious activity, and make sure their aircraft insurance is up to date. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Our giant step into Big Bend; Taming your Tiger |
| Texas' Big Bend is a region of mountains and canyons—as "remote" as anywhere yet packed with pilot-pleasing surprises. Also, one of our own gets checked out in your AOPA Sweepstakes Grumman Tiger. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Online resource |
| Instrument insight before flight |
| Before your next instrument proficiency check, brush up on best practices with the AOPA Air Safety Institute's IFR Procedures Safety Center. |
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| Podcast |
| Parachute pull over Dallas |
| In the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast, Brian Lenzmeier recalls an engine and avionics failure in his Cirrus SR22 over busy Dallas airspace. Listen to the podcast > |
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| AOPA Premier Partner created content |
| Engine failure: The No. 1 rule |
| What's the No. 1 rule for surviving engine failure? Get the answer, and stories from pilots who walked away from their own off-airport landing,
from PilotWorkshops > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| Rudder posts failed on pair of vintage Pipers |
| Rudders installed decades ago on various Piper PA–12, PA–14, and PA–18 airplanes have failed in five cases. The NTSB called on the FAA to mandate replacement. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| East Hampton postpones airport closure |
| Slated to close within weeks, the airport in East Hampton, New York, will now remain open for public use into May following a last-minute reprieve by the town. Read more > |
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| FAA updates investigative and enforcement regulations |
| The regulations governing FAA investigations and enforcement actions are codified in FAR Part 13. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Focus on your focus |
| Staying focused is tough, but losing focus in the cockpit can be deadly. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Joby eVTOL prototype involved in accident |
| One of Joby Aviation's two experimental prototype electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft was involved in an accident February 16 during a test flight. Read more > |
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| Article |
| The brains that launched GPS |
| The next time you program your GPS, spare a thought of thanks for the remarkable mathematical mind of Gladys West. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Threading the needle between Baltimore and Washington |
| Flying around Washington, D.C., can be stressful the first time you try, but flying in this special flight rules area builds confidence—and is not as difficult as you might think. Read more > |
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Financial
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| Amelia Earhart's flight cap to go on the auction block |
| A flight cap worn by Amelia Earhart dating to her 1928 Atlantic Ocean crossing is among several items to be auctioned on February 26. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| 'Berlin Candy Bomber' Col. Gail Halvorsen dies at 101 |
| Remembered for dropping candy to children in Berlin during the Soviet blockade, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail "Hal" Halvorsen died February 16. Read more > |
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| Image Gallery |
| NGPA Industry Expo returns to Palm Springs |
| Major airlines showed up in a hiring mood to the National Gay Pilots Association Industry Expo in Palm Springs, California—the second-largest pilot recruiting event in the country. Read more and view photos > |
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| Article |
| New leader named for Sun 'n Fun |
| Gene Conrad was named the new president and CEO of the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo and the educational institution the show supports, the Aerospace Center for Excellence. Read more > |
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| Article |
| ATP opens seventieth location amid pilot shortage |
| ATP Flight School has opened its newest location 10 miles from downtown Pittsburgh at the Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Best CFI Ambyr Peterson |
| Career-switching CFI Ambyr Peterson of Minnesota, named the best flight instructor in the country during the recent 2021 AOPA Flight Training Experience Awards, explains why she loves helping others fulfill their dreams. Listen to the podcast > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Production control coordinator/scheduler, Vertex Aerospace |
| This position is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance operations to meet contractual requirements, providing daily oversight of all functional and operational activities of aircraft, and assisting the site manager with daily operations to meet contract requirements. 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 vice president of brand and member experience, a Northwest Mountain regional manager, a Southern regional manager, a video editor, a UX/UI designer, and a mobile app developer. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
How do I deice my airplane? |
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Prevention is always better than cure, and a hangar away from the elements is the best starting point. If that is not practical, a soft brush can remove frost. For more stubborn ice, warm water can be used, but that can cause other problems like refreezing in critical areas. Be certain to use a towel to dry off the water immediately. Deicing fluids can also be used, but there are specific areas on the airframe that are not tolerant of the fluid. Consult your aircraft's pilot's operating handbook or flight manual for recommended practices. 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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