Hoover gala; Stories of, by inspiring women


VOL 24, ISSUE 12	March 25, 2022

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Top Stories

Multimedia

Aviation excellence honored

Trailblazer is an apt description for any recipient of the R.A. "Bob" Hoover Trophy, none more so than Wally Funk. Read more, view a slideshow, and watch a video >

Article

Taking STOL by storm

Career-focused pilots might be surprised by how much fun flying can be away from airports and schedules. Meet three women who discovered a passion for short takeoff and landing competition. Read more >

Article

Women in Aviation conference inspires, connects

After a two-year hiatus from gathering in person, Women in Aviation International welcomed more than 4,000 attendees to Nashville, Tennessee. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Honoring those who inspire us; Gator Fly-In whets our appetite

Wally Funk was honored at the Hoover Awards, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Kenyatta Ruffin also accepted a singularly special award, along with others. Also, your Florida airshow appetizer. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

Online resource

Share wisdom, share safety

Whether an active flight instructor, getting back into the cockpit, or simply curious about flight instruction, sign up for the CFI to CFI newsletter. Enjoy the latest edition from the AOPA Air Safety Institute.

Online resource

Beware of thin air

High density altitude equals degraded aircraft performance, so it's critical to know your airport's values on a standard day. Learn more and order or download the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Density Altitude Poster as a reminder.

Video

Accident Case Study: Final Approach

The AOPA Air Safety Institute reviews how mistakes, missed opportunities, and a failure to recognize and declare an emergency led to tragedy. Watch the video >

Advocacy

Pilot magazine

Celebrating airport victories, other notable successes

Twenty-five years of AOPA Airport Support Network success stories are being celebrated with invitation-only gatherings of volunteers starting with an April 5 event at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida. AOPA is always ready to welcome new volunteers. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Hot medical topics

As more and more pilots transition to BasicMed, questions arise about prior medical certificates, vision requirements, and when (or if) the medical certification process might improve. Read more >

Technology

Article

Embraer, Iris aim to enable autonomy

Computer vision pioneer Iris Automation has teamed up with Brazilian airframer Embraer to climb to the pinnacle of aviation automation. (Image courtesy of Embraer.) Read more >

Gear

Article

ForeFlight upgrades terrain awareness

ForeFlight's hazard awareness functionality is no longer just for in-flight use—it's a powerful part of the planning arsenal. Read more >

Travel

Pilot magazine

Go on, get out there and have fun again

Our comprehensive AOPA Airports and Destinations Directory has been redesigned to make it easier to find activities, restaurants, and attractions. Read more >

Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter.

Financial

Member benefit

Loans for engine overhauls

Do lenders finance the cost of an engine overhaul? Read more >

News and Notes

Gyro Hero

Sizing up options

Many professional pilots would fly for fun off-duty if aircraft were more affordable. For some of us, flying is strictly recreation. If you're after a frugal way to get off the ground, a gyroplane is hard to beat. Read more and watch a video >

Article

Fine writing by famous female flyers

Women's History Month is a perfect time to read (or re-read) the work of talented women who distinguished themselves as both aviators and authors. Read more >

Article

Flying Coyote

High school student and Eagle Scout Andrew Walker started his Colorado high school's first aviation club, the Flying Coyotes. He hopes others will follow his lead. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Advanced flight instructor, Republic Airways

This position will provide instruction to first-time flight instructors, conduct stage checks, and assist in mentoring flight instructors. 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 an assistant editor, a creative project manager, a staff accountant, a financial analyst, a You Can Fly coordinator, 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

I recently purchased an aircraft. What should I do if my temporary aircraft registration expires before I receive a certificate of aircraft registration?

Answer

The temporary registration is valid for 90 days. Those who recently purchased or transferred an aircraft can request a letter from the FAA to extend that temporary registration's validity. You must provide a fax number or email address for delivery of the letter, and the letter "must be carried in the aircraft with the pink or duplicate copy of the application." Flying without a valid registration is a violation of FAA regulations that may also void insurance coverage. (See the FAA website.) 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

Apr 14, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Air Safety Institute Weather Flying: Safety for all seasons
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': Pulitzer-winning author, pilot Beverly Weintraub

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Mar. 21, 2022

'There I was...': Drew Ryan and Potomac Tracon

'Never Again': Nighttime fuel burn

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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