Russians near Ukraine GA factories; Unleaded update


VOL 24, ISSUE 9	March 4, 2022

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Top Stories

Article

Aircraft manufacturers with facilities in Ukraine under threat

Flight Design and Aeroprakt officials reported they would continue making aircraft for as long as possible while Russian troops began to capture cities in Ukraine. (Photo courtesy of Flight Design general aviation GmbH.) Read more >

Advocacy

GA leaders reinforce pledge to unleaded future

AOPA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association reinforced GA's commitment to an unleaded future in aviation during a well-attended and forward-looking webinar on the topic. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Unleaded commitment; GA factories endangered in Ukraine

A new coalition will broaden the push for unleaded aviation fuel, and we also check in with sources reporting the latest from Ukraine, including a Flight Design factory in territory now under Russia's control. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

Video

Be ready for the Gs

Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup explains the physiology behind G-force-induced loss of consciousness, and how to avoid it. Watch the video >

Video

Respect your rudder

This AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Tip reminds us of the importance of coordinated flight. Watch the video >

Aerodynamic angles

Forget dry textbooks and dense equations. Take the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Essential Aerodynamics: Stalls, Spins, and Safety online course.

Video

Accident Case Study: Unintended Consequences

The AOPA Air Safety Institute looks at why a twin-engine airplane impacted a mountain at night. Watch and share the video >

Advocacy

Senator, longtime GA advocate James Inhofe to retire in January

Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), a pilot and longtime supporter of general aviation, announced February 21 his plan to retire from the senate on January 3. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Increase useful load the right way

Diet, exercise, and behavior modification are the best options for shedding weight. Opting for medication could lead to a slippery slope. Read more >

Gear

Article

Speedy avionics installations for builders

Dynon Avionics has developed modular kits that reduce the cost, complexity, and time required to install avionics. Read more >

Travel

Image gallery

Open space oasis in a desert metropolis

Scottsdale, Arizona, is known for luxurious accommodations, shopping, and dining, but don't overlook options for outdoor fun. Read more and view photos >

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Financial

Member benefit

What PPP loan recipients need to know

If you took a Paycheck Protection Program loan during the coronavirus pandemic, we have some advice. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Crash kills member of IAC family

Marianne Fox, fiancée of International Aerobatic Club President Jim Bourke, died of injuries she suffered in a March 2 crash. Read more >

Article

Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show comes back

The Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show returned to Puyallup, Washington, after a one-year hiatus and buzzed with vendors, visitors, and airlines looking to hire. Read more >

Article

Six women rose above to become Navy pilots

A new book tells the stories of women who rose through the ranks to achieve commanding roles denied to generations of women who preceded them. Read more >

Article

Amelia Earhart artifact worth (much) more than gold

A flight cap worn by Amelia Earhart dating to her 1928 crossing of the Atlantic Ocean beat the auction estimate by an order of magnitude. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': In the Pattern named best flight school

In the Pattern, founded by Texans Darren and Sherman Gardner, was named the best flight school during the 2021 AOPA Flight Training Experience Awards. The brothers explain their passion for helping others succeed. Listen to the podcast >

Airworthiness concern over spar cap fatigue cracks in certain Thrush airplanes

The FAA published an airworthiness concern sheet prompted by an unsafe condition (and an accident) caused by fatigue cracks in the lower spar caps of various Thrush S2R model variants, and certain 600 S2D aircraft, by serial number. The FAA asks owners to confirm completion of inspection and repairs required by a related airworthiness directive.

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Paint preparation technician, Metro Aviation Inc.

Paradigm Aerospace Corp. International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Metro Aviation, is seeking a paint prep technician for its Part 145 repair station located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, to effectively prepare aircraft body and parts for paint completion. 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 UX/UI designer, an aviation technical writer, a video editor, a mobile app developer, a Northwest Mountain regional manager, and a Southern regional manager. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

A pilot is about to get some recurrent training on night landings and operations from a local CFI. Is either the pilot or the instructor required to be night current to carry passengers?

Answer

Neither the pilot receiving dual instruction nor the instructor is required to be current under FAR 61.57(b). Because the flight is being conducted for the purpose of flight training, neither is considered a passenger, even if the pilot receiving the training is not yet rated in the aircraft (see this FAA legal interpretation). 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 webinars, podcasts, and videos.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Mar 9, 7 p.m. Eastern	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Augusta, Kansas)
Mar 12, 9 a.m. Eastern	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Ronkonkoma, New York)
May 3, 7 p.m. Eastern	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

First paraplegic Cirrus Vision Jet pilot Clayton Smeltz

Aviation writer Martha Lunken

Kim Kissh: What it's like to be a corporate pilot

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'We don't check the accuracy of your fuel gauges'

'Hangar Talk': In the Pattern named best flight school

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Feb. 28, 2022

'There I was...': Brian Lenzmeier

'Never Again': Nighttime fuel burn

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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