GA supply chain snagged; New, faster Cirrus G6 SR
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| VOL 24, ISSUE 2 |
January 14, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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| Article |
| Volatile supply chain tightens grip on aviation industry |
| Aircraft, engine, and avionics manufacturers are facing difficult supply chain dilemmas and labor shortages as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Read more > |
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| Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce |
| Aircraft Maintenance: Coping with COVID-19 supply chain challenges |
| The supply chain crisis could impact parts availability for your aircraft. A&P IA Jeff Simon counsels aircraft owners who might need oil and oil filters, spark plugs, tubes and tires, or avionics equipment to make purchases well in advance. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Tecnam's techy twin; Small Cessna, big city; Fuel update |
| Electronic engine controls impress AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Tom Horne while flying the Tecnam P2012 Traveller; a Skyhawk pilot finds a warm welcome at a big-city airport; and AOPA's latest fuel reporting. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Webinar |
| NTSB Insider: Accident investigations revealed |
| Curious how the NTSB accident investigation process works? Get a behind-the-scenes look during this AOPA Air Safety Institute webinar January 20 at 7 p.m. Eastern. |
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| Video |
| Be wise when it comes to ice |
| How does ice accumulation affect an aircraft in flight? The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Flying the Weather: Airframe Icing video discusses the hazards and what to do. Watch the video > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| FAA publishes long-expected 5G C-band notams |
| The FAA has published 1,478 notices to air missions related to pending activation of 5G C-band wireless service with implications for airlines, bizjets, and emergency medical helicopters. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Managing postoperative pain with opioids |
| Before you have a surgical procedure, consider your pain management regimen upon discharge. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Article |
| Cirrus Aircraft announces 2022 G6 SR Series |
| Cirrus Aircraft released its 2022 G6 SR series on January 11, saying that the newest SR series piston single is faster and more fuel efficient than its predecessors. Read more > |
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| Canada commences ADS-B trials |
| While ADS-B Out has been mandatory in certain U.S. airspace for two years, Canada began testing a space-based system at lower altitudes in December, and an ADS-B mandate has not yet been issued. Read more > |
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Travel
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| First look at 2022 aviation events |
| It's shaping up to be a great year for aviation events in 2022 with in-person events back in full swing, at least as of January. Read more > |
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| Travel protocols amended for Bahamas visitors |
| The Bahamas suspended the mandatory COVID-19 reverse transcription-PCR testing requirement originally scheduled to take effect on January 7. 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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| FlightSafety purchases Frasca International |
| Frasca International, a family-owned flight simulator company in Urbana, Illinois, has been acquired by FlightSafety International. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| Aircraft financing timeline |
| Learn what the timeline for financing an airplane should look like. Read more > |
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| AssuredPartners Aerospace created content |
| GA insurance in 2021 recap |
| Other parties can have an assigned interest in your hull coverage. The most common example is a lienholder who has financed the aircraft. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Lunken advises against flying under bridges |
| Aviation writer Martha Lunken explains why she opted not to fight FAA revocation of her pilot certificates, and her most recent private pilot checkride. Read more > |
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| You Can Fly |
| Right at home |
| Rhode Island-based Air Ventures Flying School, AOPA's 2021 Flight Training Experience Awards best flight school in the Eastern region, aims to teach pilots to use and enjoy their certificates. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Ask the A&Ps': 'It's not our job to be the safety police' |
| Our A&Ps tackle your questions about mysterious metal in the filter, reporting an aircraft owner to the FAA, when to change ELT batteries, and making the elusive perfect hot start. Submit your questions to Ask the A&Ps. Listen to the podcast > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Government affairs director, Garmin International |
| Garmin International is hiring a full-time government affairs director to represent the company in Washington, D.C., and be responsible for coordinating strategies and initiatives and for lobbying for Garmin's business interests. 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 UX/UI designer, a mobile app developer, a High School Initiative coordinator, a safety content producer, a loan processor, and a development content manager. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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As a Part 107 pilot and property manager, how do I get a waiver to fly in the Washington, D.C., Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) and Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) to do roof inspections and other projects? |
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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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| Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos |
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