Holes in anti-avgas study; Solo student stuck throttle
 |
| VOL 24, ISSUE 10 |
March 11, 2022 |
|
|
Top Stories
|
 |
| Video |
| California pilot points out lead fallacies |
| Professional engineer and pilot Michael McDonald detailed several flaws in the science used to justify banning 100LL at his California airport in a recent letter and analysis sent to two federal agencies. Read more and watch a video > |
|
| AOPA Live This Week |
| Fuel ban based on bad science; Vintage Fairchild reborn |
| Calling federal attention to bad science used to justify halting avgas sales in one California county. Also, the painstaking restoration of a forgotten Fairchild, and Garmin glass reinvigorates older Cessna Citations. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
|
|
|
|
Heli-Expo
|
| Article |
| An eye-opening Heli-Expo |
| Having little rotorcraft experience was no hurdle to making friends at Helicopter Association International's Heli-Expo. Read more > |
|
|
| Video |
| 'We can get you scared' |
| Learn why aerobatic helicopter pioneer Chuck Aaron combined realistic upset recovery with instrument conditions avoidance training. Watch the video > |
|
|
| Video |
| Rolling in a new livery |
| Chuck Aaron swapped the old Red Bull livery for Southern Utah University colors to demonstrate a few remarkable maneuvers to his new students. |
|
|
| Article |
| Garmin GI 275 approved for Part 27 helicopters |
| Garmin announced March 7 that a pending supplemental type certification will soon enable installation of the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Part 27 VFR helicopters. Read more > |
|
|
|
|
Technique and Safety
|
| Sponsored by Aviat Aircraft Husky |
| 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. |
|
|
| Login required |
| 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
|
| 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. |
|
| 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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ePilot Editors:
Niki Britton
Alyssa Cobb
Cayla McLeod
Jim Moore
Production Team:
Lillian Geil
Elizabeth Linares
Melissa Whitehouse |
Contributors:
Sarah Deener
Tom Haines
Alicia Herron
Dave Hirschman
Tom Horne
Warren Morningstar
Kollin Stagnito
Jill Tallman
David Tulis
Ian Twombly
Julie Summers Walker
Amelia Walsh |
Advertise in ePilot:
Initial advertising inquiries:
Donna Stoner, 301-695-2336
Eastern and Central United States, Canada, and International:
Jeff Rockwood, 301-695-2089
Western United States:
Jonathan Taylor, 301-695-2338
AOPA Advertising website |
