Super Patriot flight; AOPA improves flight training
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VOL 24, ISSUE 25 |
June 24, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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Video |
Lap around the patch in new Super Patriot |
Gray and white arctic camouflage paint, an intimidating cowling, titanium landing gear, and creature comforts made the Super Patriot an irresistible temptation even before the engine roared to life. (Photo courtesy of Patriot Aircraft.) Read more and watch a video > |
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Your AFTA answers |
AOPA's senior director of flight training explains how our new flight training platform works to everyone's advantage. Read more and watch a video > |
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AOPA Pilot Video® News Brief |
NYC helo ban proposed; Super Patriot flight report |
New York City aims to ban helicopter ops deemed nonessential, and we fly the Super Patriot. Also this week, final honors for Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, and the Tuskegee Airman's great-grandson flies with us. Watch the June 24 edition > |
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Technique and Safety
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Online resource |
Meet the Extra 300 |
Experience how advanced maneuvers build confidence through heightened awareness in the new series Beyond Proficient: Extra 300 by the AOPA Air Safety Institute. |
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Gyro Hero |
It sure is breezy up here |
Flying an aircraft that is wide open to the air can be exhilarating, and teach you things about how to manage fear. Read more > |
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Online resource |
Learn from 'CFI to CFI' |
Read about the importance of checklists, clearance instructions, and more in the latest edition of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's CFI to CFI newsletter. |
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Online resource |
Speaking engagement request form |
Are you looking for a dynamic and impactful speaker for your next aviation event? The AOPA Air Safety Institute would like to help. Fill out this form to submit a request. |
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Advocacy
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Advocacy |
FAA issues notam guidance |
The FAA issued an advisory circular to clarify the function and purpose of notams to remove and avoid confusing, inaccurate, or expired information. Read more > |
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Health
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Pilot protection services |
Patterns within patterns |
If you are interested in staying alive, performing to the best of your ability, and looking good to anyone watching, consider practicing patterns during your flight. Read more > |
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Technology
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Article |
ZeroAvia, Otto Aviation team for hydrogen-electric future |
ZeroAvia, creator of zero-emission hydrogen-electric solutions for aircraft, has announced its partnership with forward-thinking aircraft designer Otto Aviation. Read more > |
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Gear
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Article |
ForeFlight releases Sentry Plus |
ForeFlight's Sentry Plus ADS-B receiver takes everything customers already love about Sentry to the next level with more safety and flying features than previous models. Read more > |
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Travel
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Image Gallery |
Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow draws crowd |
High temperatures and gusty winds did not stop nearly 15,000 people from gathering in Granite Falls, Minnesota, for the Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow. Read more > |
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Article |
Light show options around Lake Tahoe |
Popular among pilots and outdoor lovers alike, Lake Tahoe provides stunning views, great food, and more than one Independence Day aerial display. 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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AOPA Aviation Finance |
Aircraft ownership and credit score |
What is the minimum credit score requirement to get a loan on an aircraft you own? Read more > |
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News and Notes
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Podcast |
'Hangar Talk': GAMI's Braly on G100UL |
General Aviation Modifications Inc. founder George Braly updates us on G100UL unleaded aviation fuel. Plus, stick around for the news. Listen to the podcast > |
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Article |
As luck would have it |
Aviation is a journey, and while we are often alone in the cockpit, you never know where helping hands will appear from when you need them. Read more > |
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You can fly |
Club Spotlight: Socially speaking |
Having social members is a way to expand a flying club's community beyond pilots who actively fly. Members of the Wingnuts Flying Club in Chesterfield County, Virginia, know these social members are invaluable. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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Aviation job board |
Job of the week: CFI, Bravo Flight Training |
Bravo Flight Training is hiring CFIIs for the school's Frederick, Maryland, and Martinsburg, West Virginia, locations. Full-time hours are available for a motivated instructor. Bravo Flight Training offers FAR parts 61 and 141 training with a variety of aircraft. 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 senior manager of communications, a Legal Services Plan attorney, a data analyst, a Western Pacific regional manager, a product marketing coordinator, and a graphic designer. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
I'm adding a helicopter rating to my private pilot certificate. My flight review is going to run out soon. Can I complete the flight review in the helicopter during my training? |
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No. A flight review must be completed in an aircraft in which you're rated (see FAR 61.56). You cannot complete your flight review in a helicopter until you have received your rating. 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 |
Jul 9 |
Medford, Oregon, and Minden, Nevada |
Jul 16 |
Cheektowaga, New York, and Terre Haute, Indiana |
Jul 27 |
Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
Aug 6 |
Cleveland, Ohio, and Amarillo, Texas |
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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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Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos |
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Niki Britton
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