Kitfox capable; Bahamas delays customs complications


VOL 24, ISSUE 22	June 3, 2022

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Top Stories

Pilot Magazine

One very capable fox

The Kitfox Series 7 STi supplied a few surprises for AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Dave Hirschman, all of them good. Read more, watch a video, and view photos >

Advocacy

Bahamas delays customs change after AOPA request

The Bahamas postponed its new Click2Clear customs entry and departure program for private pilots and passengers. Read more >

AOPA Pilot® Producer's Pick

Flying the turbodiesel Diamond DA50 RG

AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Tom Horne was among the first to fly the Diamond DA50 RG soon to tour the United States. Watch the video >

Technique and Safety

Video

Where midair risk increases

Most midair collisions, while rare, happen near airports, at low altitude, during the day. These tips and techniques help keep you well clear of traffic. Watch the video >

Fond du Lac to Festus

Test your VFR cross-country knowledge by preparing for a flight from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Festus, Missouri, in this quiz from the AOPA Air Safety Institute. Take the quiz >

Online Resource

Public benefit pilot primer

Public benefit flying is rewarding, and also demands a professional, safety-minded approach. This AOPA Air Safety Institute course covers what makes these missions different, and how you can get involved.

Pilot magazine

See and be seen

From our "Never Again" series, a former U.S. Coast Guard aircrew member recalls a fruitless search that may move some pilots to repaint their airplanes. Read more >

Pilot magazine

What made you say, 'Never again'?

Windshear on a go-around. A rudder pedal jammed in the fully deflected position. A fuel reserve ticking away. Pilots share real-life stories of flights that didn't go as planned and the lessons they learned in AOPA Pilot's "Never Again" series. Submit your own for consideration by our magazine editors.

Advocacy

Inhofe backs safe, smart transition to unleaded fuel

Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) reinforced the need for a safe and smart transition to an unleaded avgas future while questioning a nominee on May 25. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA invites public comment on drone recommendations

The FAA invites the public to weigh in on June 22 on a proposal to regulate long-distance drone flights. (Photo by Jordan Stead courtesy of Amazon.) Read more >

Health

Pilot protection services

Pollens, pilots, and pharmaceuticals

A pilot and pharmacist recommends solutions for pilots who have allergy symptoms. Read more >

Technology

Article

Lilium eVTOL transitions to winged flight

Electric aviation hopeful Lilium announced that its demonstration aircraft, the Phoenix 2, has successfully transitioned from vertical lift to forward flight on its wings. Read more >

Travel

Article

Hangar hangout snowballs into food truck festivals

Vermont pilots hope to get more people into aviation by inviting everyone to visit the airport, with helicopter rides and food trucks lined up for two June events. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Bliss.) Read more >

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News and Notes

AOPA Pilot® Producer's Pick

Short flight, high workload

Ride along on a repositioning flight in a Cessna Citation CJ3 and see how busy you can be flying a turbine aircraft VFR into a Class B airport. Watch the video >

Article

The power to manifest flight

A pilot finds the roots of his aviation journey in a forgotten journal written when he was a U.S. Navy officer patrolling the Persian Gulf in 1991. (Photo by Robert DeLaurentis.) Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: First officer, Republic Airways

The first officer supports the aircraft captain by ensuring safe and timely piloting of aircraft and performing other aircraft management duties. 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 data analyst, a Legal Services Plan attorney, a Western Pacific regional manager, a product marketing coordinator, a financial analyst, a graphic designer, and a staff accountant. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

I have a couple of questions about logging time. Where should I start my research?

Answer

The best place to start is FAR 61.51, but if you don't find what you're looking for you can contact AOPA's Pilot Information Center via phone (800-872-2672) or online. 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

Jun 11	Greenville, South Carolina; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Big Bear City, California
Jul 9	Medford, Oregon; and Minden, Nevada
Jul 16	Cheektowaga, New York; and Terre Haute, Indiana
Jul 27	Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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

Jun 16, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Air Safety Institute Flight Deck Tech: Flying with datalink weather
Jun 23, 8 p.m. EDT	Mental health: Insights and guidelines for GA pilots
Jun 30, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Bundle your procedures with Flo-w
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': 'EGTs are imaginary numbers'

'Hangar Talk': Gyrocopter gurus explain katas of flying

'Pilot Briefing': Week of May 30, 2022

'There I was...': Trevor Peterson

'Never Again': Thunderstorms in the vicinity

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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