Textron buys Pipistrel; Unleaded meeting draws crowd
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| VOL 24, ISSUE 11 |
March 18, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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| Article |
| Textron buys electric aviation pioneer Pipistrel |
| Textron is making a major move into electric aviation with the acquisition of Pipistrel, the two companies announced March 17. Read more > |
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| Cessna SkyCourier certified |
| The FAA has certified the Cessna SkyCourier twin turboprop that will enter service as a cargo-hauler. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Coalescing around unleaded fuel; Eight times a charm |
| The coalition formed to speed arrival of unleaded fuel moves forward, and we watch two families of close friends orchestrate a pair of ambitious quadruple solos. We also visit the Ohio cycle shop where aviation began. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Podcast |
| ATC to the rescue |
| In the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast, Drew Ryan describes his encounter with a snowstorm while flying from New York to Virginia. Listen to the podcast > |
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| AOPA Premier Partner created content |
| Approach lighting for instrument pilots |
| This PilotWorkshops video clearly explains and demonstrates the different systems and what to expect so you can fly a safe visual transition. |
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| Video |
| Situational awareness key to runway safety |
| What caused the crew of a regional jet to line up for the wrong runway with disastrous results? The AOPA Air Safety Institute's accident animation explores the cause and contributing factors. Watch the video > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| EAGLE coalition advances unleaded fuel future |
| In the first gathering since pledging to remove all lead from the fuel consumed by general aviation piston aircraft by 2030, a broad array of stakeholders charted the path forward. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA objects to proposed drone rules |
| An FAA advisory committee recommended an approach to integrating drones flown beyond the operator's sight to which AOPA, as a member of the committee, voiced strong objections. Read more > |
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| FAA seeks more responses to GA activity survey |
| The FAA reports a brisk response to the general aviation activity survey, though many more responses are still needed. Your participation helps lead to infrastructure and safety improvements. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Fly the airplane |
| Here are some tips for training your brain to focus on the task at hand. Read more > |
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Technology
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| ATP, United Aviate Academy choose Frasca |
| United Aviate Academy and ATP Flight School both announced purchases of brand-new advanced aviation training devices from Frasca Flight Simulation. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Garmin GFC 500 autopilot STC adds new models |
| Garmin International announced it has received FAA supplemental type certification for the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot on select Robertson STOL-equipped Cessna 206 and Piper Twin Commanche PA–30/39 models. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Pilot magazine |
| You can land long |
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the historic seaport home of John Paul Jones, features waterfront dining today. Ice cream offerings abound, and the runway is one of the longest you will find. 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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| uAvionix acquired by DC Capital Partners |
| uAvionix, most known in the general aviation industry as purveyors of low-cost ADS-B Out products and unmanned aircraft safety technology, announced its acquisition by DC Capital Partners on March 9. Read more > |
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| Member benefit |
| Turbine loan timing |
| Moving up in aircraft can be an eye-opening experience for a couple of reasons. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Teens solo eight airplanes on back-to-back birthdays |
| Two lifelong friends celebrated their sixteenth birthdays by soloing an assortment of aircraft, four airplanes each—including a warbird and touchy taildragger not known for being kind to pilots. Read more and watch a video > |
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| AOPA Foundation focus |
| 'Give Wings' for the future |
| When you are ready to part with your aircraft, consider donating it to support general aviation. Read more > |
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| SocialFlight, FAASTeam team up for on-demand education |
| SocialFlight announced March 14 the launch of its new online FAA Learning System developed in partnership with the FAA Safety Team. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Pulitzer Prize-winning author, pilot Beverly Weintraub |
| Pulitzer Prize-winning author and instrument-rated private pilot Beverly Weintraub talks about the trailblazing U.S. Navy female pilots profiled in her book, Wings of Gold. Plus, get caught up on the latest general aviation news. Listen to the podcast > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: AOPA aviation technical writer |
| The aviation technical writer writes and coordinates general aviation safety content across all AOPA and AOPA Air Safety Institute media channels including print, online, video, and social media. 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 You Can Fly coordinator, a creative project manager, a development operations manager, a front-end developer, a Legal Services Plan attorney, a UX/UI designer, a video editor, a mobile app developer, and Northwest Mountain and Southern regional managers. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
I'm a CFI and CFII in the airplane category. Can I self-certify my application for a remote pilot certificate? |
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Education & Seminars
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| Stay sharp with AOPA's webinars, podcasts, and videos. |
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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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