Holes in anti-avgas study; Solo student stuck throttle


VOL 24, ISSUE 10	March 11, 2022

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Flying the backcountry: Risks and rewards

Get ready for safe backcountry flying with AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden, Todd Christensen, and Mark Patey during this AOPA Air Safety Institute webinar March 17 at 7 p.m. Eastern.

Aircraft preflight

When is flying a rented airplane at night without a working landing light legal? This AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz will enlighten you.

Webinar

McSpadden: Mind the gap between plan, execution

AOPA Air Safety Institute leader Richard McSpadden will headline a March 24 livestream at 6 p.m. Eastern time hosted by the Aero Club of New England. Register in advance using your FAA Wings email to earn credit.

Online resource

Let's talk safety

Need a speaker for your next aviation event? Complete the AOPA Air Safety Institute's speaking engagement request form to start the process.

Advocacy

FAA takes more practical approach to instrument rating

A new legal interpretation from the FAA makes earning an instrument airplane rating less bureaucratically challenging. Read more >

Advocacy

AOPA welcomes next generation of air traffic controllers

Undergraduates from the University of North Dakota Student Air Traffic Controllers Association had the opportunity for some real-world learning during a visit to AOPA's Washington, D.C., office February 22. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

One flying doctor's wish list

Pilot and physician Jonathan Sackier details his medical hopes for 2022. Read more >

Technology

Article

NetJets sets sights on the eVTOL market with Lilium

Lilium announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with private jet company NetJets in a letter to shareholders on February 28. Read more >

Gear

Pilot magazine

Rope your airplane

Rope chocks are a simple but clever idea to keep your airplane from rolling. We found them easy and effective, though you might want more than one. Read more >

Financial

Member benefit

Forecast rate, term expectations for 2022

Aircraft loan rates are going up this year. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Student handles throttle trouble on final

Student pilot Akash Aggarwal was flying solo in January, on final approach to Watsonville Municipal Airport in California, when his engine surged uncommanded to full power and stayed there. Read more >

Article

CubCrafters supports Ukrainian refugee relief

CubCrafters is leveraging its offices and staff in Poland to assist refugees fleeing the fighting in Ukraine. Read more >

Article

National Warbird Operator Conference returns

The National Warbird Operator Conference hosted its annual gathering February 24 through 27 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Read more >

Podcast

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

You might be surprised that annual inspections do not include verification of instrument accuracy. Our expert hosts also tackle oil loss and temperature issues, why we cut the fuel to stop an engine, and the difference between major and minor alterations. Submit your questions to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show. Listen to the podcast >

Daylight saving time begins March 13

If you live in an area that observes daylight saving time, don't forget to move your clocks forward one hour March 13. Remember that the conversion to Coordinated Universal Time will change, too. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's time conversion chart can help you avoid confusion.

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Customer project manager, Bombardier Aviation

Bombardier is seeking a customer project manager based in Tucson, Arizona, who will serve as customer primary point of contact in daily communications; coordinating; and follow-up for items such as time/labor/material quotes, preliminary invoices, progress updates, customer approval and debrief on work packages, resolution of squawks, and warranty issues. 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 development operations manager, a front-end developer, a Legal Services Plan attorney, a UX/UI designer, an aviation technical writer, a video editor, a mobile app developer, and Northwest Mountain and Southern regional managers. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

Are pilots required to use three different types of navigation systems for the three approaches required for the instrument cross-country under FAR 61.65(d)(2)(ii)(C)?

Answer

Previous legal interpretations did specify the use of three different navigation systems. The FAA recently released a memo rescinding those interpretations because "the regulation's plain language requires three different types of approaches, not three different navigation systems." 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 17, 7 p.m. EDT	Flying the backcountry: Risks and rewards
Mar 24, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Ask a CFI...almost anything
Apr 21, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Now you see, now you don't
May 3, 7 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

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 Mar. 7, 2022

'There I was...': Brian Lenzmeier

'Never Again': Nighttime fuel burn

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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