Early analysis of Miami tragedy; GAMA numbers mixed


VOL 24, ISSUE 20	May 20, 2022

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Top Stories

Article

(Not all) pistons remain popular

The rising tide of aircraft deliveries did not lift all models, notably the Beechcraft and Cessna piston airplanes made by Textron Aviation, though the company drove a worldwide increase in business jets delivered. Read more >

Video

Early Analysis: Miami bridge landing

The AOPA Air Safety Institute makes a preliminary review of what we have learned about a short coastal Florida flight on May 14 that ended with a bridge landing and a collision with oncoming traffic. Watch the video >

Article

Air traffic controller mourned

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association posted tributes to the Miami controller and pilot who was the only person killed when a Cessna Skyhawk lost power at low altitude off the Florida coast on May 14 and collided with an oncoming vehicle during an emergency landing on a bridge. Read more >

AOPA Live® Producer's Pick

Carolina tangle

A pilot's plan is foiled when a tangle of cables snarls the landing gear, preventing the right main from extending. Watch what happens next >

Technique and Safety

Webinar

NTSB Insider: Finding the golden BB

The AOPA Air Safety Institute takes you behind the scenes of accident investigations on May 26 at 7 p.m. Eastern time for the second installment in a three-part webinar series.

Online resource

Brush up on airspace knowledge

Are you allowed to fly through an active warning area without contacting air traffic control? How about a special flight rules area? Before your next cross-country flight, review these flashcards from the AOPA Air Safety Institute.

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Cessna 172 lands at busy Class B airport

Landing a Cessna 172 at a busy Class B airport isn't something general aviation pilots do often. Watch an experienced pilot handle rapid-fire ATC and task saturation in this PilotWorkshops video >

Advocacy

FAA adding staff to reduce aircraft registration processing time

Although the current time frame for aircraft registration renewal is unlikely to be reduced soon, there is some positive news to report. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Sleep study options for pilots

If a medical certificate applicant is required to undergo a sleep study, there are two options. Pilots should understand the differences to make an informed choice. Read more >

Gear

Pilot magazine

Defenses against deadly CO

The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may be hard to recognize. A thorough preflight, and a CO detector, can help protect you. Read more >

Travel

Pilot Magazine

Your $100 Slugburger awaits

Restaurants in Corinth, Mississippi, serve Slugburgers. A festival devoted to them will mark 35 years in July. Read more >

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Financial

Article

Scholarship deadlines approaching

Scholarships for military veterans and high school students are available, with deadlines for both coming up in June. Read more >

Member Benefit

Don't cut the middleman

Brokers do more to help aircraft owners line up the right aircraft loan than might be obvious. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Owning is operating

Are you responsible for regulation violations committed by pilots borrowing your aircraft? Potentially, yes. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

'Enstrom is back'

Enstrom Helicopter Corp. has a new owner for the second time since the Michigan firm declared bankruptcy in January. Read more >

Article

Worthy endeavors

Two volunteer pilots honored at the 2022 Endeavor Awards have changed lives across the continent, with hundreds of medical and relief flights to their names. Read more >

Article

'It's just such a great job'

Capt. Kendall “Kiki” Culler has flown for 38 years with Hawaiian Airlines, including 35 years as captain, making her the most senior captain at the airline just one month shy of retirement. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Aircraft dispatcher, PSA Airlines

As an aircraft dispatcher, you will collaborate with pilots to ensure safe and reliable flight operations. You will directly impact PSA's on-time departures and flight completion, making sure customers are delivered to their destination safely. 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 Western Pacific regional manager, a product marketing coordinator, a financial analyst, an editorial assistant, a Legal Services Plan attorney, a graphic designer, a staff accountant, and an aviation technical writer. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

Is the original aircraft registration card required to be carried on board, or can it be kept at home and a paper copy be used instead?

Answer

The original aircraft registration card must be carried on board the aircraft; a paper copy is not acceptable. 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 seminars, webinars, podcasts, and videos.

AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars

Jun 4	Allentown, Pennsylvania
Jun 11	Greenville, South Carolina; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Big Bear City, California
Jul 9	Medford, Oregon; and Minden, Nevada
Jul 16	Cheektowaga, New York; and Terre Haute, Indiana

For a complete schedule, visit our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.)

Upcoming AOPA webinars

May 26, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Air Safety Institute NTSB Insider: Finding the golden BB
Aug 24, 12 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

Building the aviation community—Vermont Aviators Association

New Aerospace Center for Excellence leader Eric Crump

'The Aviators'/'The RVers'/'The Boaters' TV shows' Anthony Nalli

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see the AOPA Live® YouTube channel.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'Use the TLAR system. That looks about right'

'Hangar Talk': WASP advocate Erin Miller

'Pilot Briefing': Week of May 16, 2022

'There I was...': Trevor Peterson

'Never Again': Thunderstorms in the vicinity

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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