Hoover gala; Stories of, by inspiring women
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| VOL 24, ISSUE 12 |
March 25, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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| 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 > |
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| 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 > |
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| 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® > |
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Technique and Safety
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| 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. |
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| 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 > |
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Advocacy
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| 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 > |
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Health
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| 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 > |
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Technology
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| 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 > |
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Gear
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| 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 > |
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Travel
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| 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 > |
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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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| Member benefit |
| Loans for engine overhauls |
| Do lenders finance the cost of an engine overhaul? Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| 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 > |
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| 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 > |
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| 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 > |
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Career Opportunities
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| 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 > |
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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 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 > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
I recently purchased an aircraft. What should I do if my temporary aircraft registration expires before I receive a certificate of aircraft registration? |
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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. |
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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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