Super Patriot flight; AOPA improves flight training


VOL 24, ISSUE 25	June 24, 2022

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Top Stories

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 >

Video

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 >

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 >

Technique and Safety

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.

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 >

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.

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.

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 >

Health

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 >

Technology

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 >

Gear

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 >

Travel

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 >

Slideshow

Rocky Mountain Fourth of July

Celebrate Independence Day in Park City, Utah, where Olympic pride remains high. Read more and view a slideshow >

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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Financial

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 >

News and Notes

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 >

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 >

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 >

Career Opportunities

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 >

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 >

Question of the Week

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?

Answer

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.

Education & Seminars

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

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

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 30, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Bundle your procedures with Flo-w
Jul 14, 7 p.m. EDT	Flying the backcountry: Risks and rewards - Group flying dynamics
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': GAMI's George Braly on G100UL aviation fuel

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Jun 20, 2022

'There I was...': Paul Loewenstein and Larry Suter

'Never Again': See or be seen

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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