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VOL 24, ISSUE 2	January 14, 2022

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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 >

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® >

Technique and Safety

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.

Anticipate, recognize, and act to correct

Learn to make good choices every time you fly with the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Do the Right Thing: Decision Making for Pilots online course.

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 >

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 >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Managing postoperative pain with opioids

Before you have a surgical procedure, consider your pain management regimen upon discharge. Read more >

Technology

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 >

Article

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 >

Travel

Article

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 >

Article

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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Financial

Article

FlightSafety purchases Frasca International

Frasca International, a family-owned flight simulator company in Urbana, Illinois, has been acquired by FlightSafety International. Read more >

Member benefit

Aircraft financing timeline

Learn what the timeline for financing an airplane should look like. Read more >

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 >

News and Notes

Article

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 >

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 >

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 >

Career Opportunities

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 >

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 >

Question of the Week

Question

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?

Answer

You can apply for a waiver to operate within the FRZ (inner ring) of the SFRA online. A Transportation Security Administration/FAA waiver and Special Government Interest waiver/Certificate of Authorization are required for operations within the FRZ. 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.

Education & Seminars

Stay sharp with AOPA's webinars, podcasts, and videos.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Jan 20, 7 p.m. EST	AOPA Air Safety Institute NTSB Insider: Accident investigations revealed
Jan 27, 12 p.m. EST	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Ice, ice, maybe?
Feb 17, 2 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Feb 18, 8 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Redding, California)

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

Kim Kissh: What it's like to be a corporate pilot

Inspiration4 commander Jared Isaacman

CFI, student debrief emergency landing in Hawaii

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see the AOPA Live® YouTube channel.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'It's not our job to be the safety police'

'Hangar Talk': Future of avgas tops 2021 GA news stories

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Jan. 10, 2022

'There I was...': Genesah Duffy and Lynn McNorton

'Never Again': Suckered in

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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