We fly Diamond's apex; FBO consolidation
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| VOL 24, ISSUE 27 |
July 8, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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| Pilot Magazine |
| Flying the new V-6 'apex' Diamond DA50 RG |
| AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Tom Horne shares his takeaways from flying "the apex Diamond single." (Photo by Mark Wagner.) Read more, view photos, and watch a video > |
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| Article |
| Signature Aviation buys TAC Air |
| TAC Air FBO and hangar operations in nine states have been acquired by the world's largest FBO chain. Read more > |
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| AOPA Pilot Producer's Pick |
| Living up to the legacy |
| Sixteen-year-old Iain Lanphier, the great-grandson of Tuskegee Airman Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, is working to follow those fighter pilot footsteps. Watch the video > |
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| AOPA Pilot Video News Brief |
| Bahamas rebound; SubSonex jet; Biggest FBO gets bigger |
| Three years after a one-two hurricane punch, the Bahamas has bounced back. Also this week, FBO consolidation continues, a homebuilt eVTOL is plugged, and a new FAA administrator is nominated. Watch the July 8 edition > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Online Resource |
| Mountain flying |
| Mountain flying can be an exhilarating experience. It also demands special skills. Learn how to manage the risks in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight. |
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| Video |
| 'The impossible turn' |
| In this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story, a pilot shares his experience with making the "impossible turn," along with footage from the event. |
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| AOPA Premier Partner created content |
| Score this flight simulator |
| Choose what you would do to handle this challenging aeronautical scenario, then enter online and you might wind up with a complete desktop flight simulator to show for it. Take the PilotWorkshops challenge > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Don't miss details |
| On the ground and in the air, it is essential to avoid distraction and pay attention to the "little things." Read more > |
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Technology
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| Article |
| Skyfly announces Axe homebuilt eVTOL |
| U.K.-based Skyfly announced a two-seat eVTOL with a projected range of up to 200 miles that will be marketed for personal transportation and possibly for pilot training. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Video/Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Mooney Caravan leader Chuck Crinnian |
| Our popular podcast (still available in audio form) arrives on YouTube as Mooney Caravan President Chuck "Cowboy" Crinnian explains how 50 pilots prepare for a mass arrival to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin. Watch the podcast > |
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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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| AOPA Aviation Finance |
| First things first |
| AOPA Aviation Finance counsels it's best to buy an airplane before any other major purchase or life move that might affect cash flow. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Article |
| Denver airport chief nominated to lead FAA |
| The White House confirmed on July 6 that Denver International Airport CEO Phillip A. Washington will be nominated to become the next FAA administrator. Read more > |
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Legal considerations for volunteer pilots |
| Pilots should exercise caution when volunteering to fly for causes that they are passionate about. AOPA Legal Services Plan attorney Ian Arendt explains the issues that can arise. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Longest-serving AOPA board member mourned |
| Robert Anderson "Andy" Pew, who served for 44 years as an AOPA trustee, died June 25 just outside Philadelphia. He was 85. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Shockwave Jet Truck driver dies in crash at airshow |
| Longtime airshow entertainer and driver of the Shockwave Jet Truck Chris Darnell, 40, died in a high-speed accident during a performance at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Airshow in Michigan on July 2. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Garmin GI 275 available for Robinson helicopters |
| Garmin announced its GI 275 electronic flight instrument now has FAA approval for use in Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Sullenberger departs ICAO |
| Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger resigned for unspecified reasons a little more than six months after Congress confirmed his appointment to serve as ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Aircraft crew lead, Dassault Falcon Jet |
| Dassault Falcon Jet is hiring an aircraft maintenance crew lead. This position reports to the aircraft crew chief(s). 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 medical certification specialist, a product marketing coordinator, a senior manager of communications, a Legal Services Plan attorney, a Western Pacific regional manager, and a graphic designer. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
If I complete an instrument proficiency check in January, that makes me current for six months (February to July 31). If I do not complete six approaches, a hold, and a track by August 1, I will be unable to file and fly IFR. Would I still have six months (August to January) to regain currency (flying with a safety pilot or CFII) before an instrument proficiency check is required? |
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For maintaining currency before having to fly with a safety pilot, look within the six calendar months preceding the month in which you want to file an IFR flight. To file IFR in August, the six-month period you have to meet the FAR 61.57(c)(1) requirement is February through July. If the requirement is not met during that time you then have six months (August through January) to fly with a safety pilot. After that time, you would need an IPC. 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 |
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Cheektowaga, New York, and Terre Haute, Indiana |
| Jul 27 |
Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
| Aug 6 |
Cleveland, Ohio, and Amarillo, Texas |
| Aug 13 |
Nashville, Tennessee, and Rochester, Minnesota |
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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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