Sneak peek at Van’s RV–15; AOPA seeks to improve flight training


VOL 24, ISSUE 28	July 15, 2022

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Top Stories

You Can Fly

Flying with 'Crystal' and 'Leonard'

Cathy Frankel, CFI and owner of Learn to Fly flight school, is bringing her passion for aviation and love of teaching to Kingman, Arizona, with help from the AOPA Flight Training Advantage platform. Read more and watch a video >

Article

Van's gives peek at new RV–15

Famously tight-lipped Van's Aircraft released a tantalizing video of its new RV–15. Though scant on details, there's a lot we can glean from the tease. Read more and watch a video >

Video

Accident Case Study: Hazardous Attitudes

Learn how hazardous attitudes can betray pilots who don't heed warnings. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video >

AOPA Pilot Video News Brief

AirVenture arrival tips; AOPA Flight Training Advantage in action

We discuss how you can get to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh safely. Also this week, AOPA President Mark Baker testifies before Congress, and we visit a CFI who uses our new AOPA Flight Training Advantage platform. Watch the July 15 edition >

Technique and Safety

Podcast

'There I was...': VFR into a blizzard

While flying his Piper Cherokee 160 VFR from Arizona to Utah, Michael Koury suddenly found himself in zero-visibility blizzard conditions. Listen to the podcast >

Danger of density altitude

Density altitude is about as magical as lift but is a concept all pilots should be familiar with. Get a better grasp of how this unseen danger can affect your flight with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Accident report: Botched go-around

How could a proficient pilot botch a go-around with tragic consequences? This PilotWorkshops video shows a normal situation escalating out of control. Watch the accident analysis for valuable insights.

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Aircraft Maintenance: Reaming, lapping, other valve tasks

Exhaust valves endure extreme conditions, and timely preventive maintenance can help you avoid the headache, downtime, and expense of having to pull a cylinder. Read more >

Advocacy

Baker briefs Congress on the state of GA

AOPA President Mark Baker and several general aviation leaders informed Congress on the current state of the industry July 13. Read more >

Health

Pilot protection services

Mental health considerations for pilots

We as a pilot community need to recognize that mental health pathology is very treatable and is by no means necessarily a disqualifying and grounding condition. Read more >

Technology

Article

Elixir to debut at AirVenture

French manufacturer Elixir Aircraft has committed to focusing on the North American market and will display its new piston single at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin. Read more >

Gear

Pilot Magazine

ANR for less

There are few things better when shopping than saving a few bucks without sacrificing quality. Enter the NFlight Nomad microphone. Read more >

Travel

Article

Sidestep crowds with two Oshkosh alternatives

If the thought of flying in a loose formation, complying with rapid-fire instructions, and landing on a green dot gives you cold sweats, don't despair. There are less stressful ways to fly yourself to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin. Read more >

Article

Oshkosh warmup party

Some traditions tied to AirVenture are not found in Oshkosh. Rocking the ramp in Middleton, Wisconsin, before the show is among the best. Read more >

AOPA Pilot Video Producer's Pick

The Bahamas bounces back

Hurricane Dorian in 2019, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, devastated the crucial tourism industry, but damage has been repaired and optimism runs high as the Bahamas returns to full employment. Watch the video >

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Financial

Article

Atlantic Aviation, Ross Aviation merge

On July 12 Atlantic Aviation and Ross Aviation announced a business merger and acquisition. Read more >

AOPA aviation finance

What are my options?

Adam Meredith, president of AOPA Aviation Finance Co., answers questions about options for title insurance and financing an aircraft. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

AOPA launches alliance program

AOPA is launching an alliance organization program designed to cross-promote groups that have mutually beneficial goals for the aviation community. Read more >

Article

Final report on fatal Snodgrass accident released

The NTSB has released its findings in the July 24, 2021, crash that killed airshow performer and former U.S. Navy fighter pilot Dale "Snort" Snodgrass. Read more >

Slideshow

Cub pilot confronts Alpine convection

An Alpine thunderstorm blocks a Piper Cub pilot's path, and a careful game of cat and mouse ensues. Read more and view photos >

Airworthiness advisory

FAA proposes to supersede tail rotor AD affecting certain Robinson helicopter models

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFIs, Tampa Bay Aviation

Tampa Bay Aviation in Clearwater, Florida, is seeking professional individuals for an immediate opportunity with its flight school team. 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 an exhibits coordinator, a medical certification specialist, a product marketing coordinator, a senior manager of communications, a Legal Services Plan attorney, and a Western Pacific regional manager. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

If I fly to an airport more than 50 nautical miles away, do a touch and go, and return home, can I count that as cross-country time toward the instrument rating, or must I do a full-stop landing?

Answer

The regulations for the instrument rating merely say "landing," not "full-stop landing," as specified in FAR 61.109 for the private pilot certificate. 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 seminars, webinars, podcasts, and videos.

AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars

Jul 27	Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Aug 6	Cleveland, Ohio, and Amarillo, Texas
Aug 13	Nashville, Tennessee, and Rochester, Minnesota
Aug 20	Columbus, Indiana, and Danville, Kentucky

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.)

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Jul 21, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Oh gosh - Oshkosh
Aug 24, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition

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

Building the aviation community—Vermont Aviators Association

New Aerospace Center for Excellence leader Eric Crump

'The Aviators'/'The RVers'/'The Boaters' TV shows' Anthony Nalli

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'I'm a reformed shock cooling worrier'

'Hangar Talk': Mooney Caravan leader Chuck Crinnian

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Jul 11, 2022

'There I was...': Michael Koury

'Never Again': Geese on final

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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