Supply chain still snarled; Faster Bombardier jet
 |
| VOL 24, ISSUE 21 |
May 27, 2022 |
|
|
Top Stories
|
 |
| Video |
| Early Analysis: Tragedy in Nebraska |
| The AOPA Air Safety Institute examines the May 20 accident during a short takeoff and landing event in Nebraska, addressing what we know, what remains to be learned, and what lessons apply to all fixed-wing approaches. Read more > |
|
| Article |
| Accident halts Nebraska STOL event |
| A tragic accident in Nebraska on May 20 left a California pilot's family—and the wider general aviation community—mourning his death. Read more > |
|
|
| Article |
| Supply chain woes continue |
| Supply chain volatility brought on by the coronavirus pandemic is delaying deliveries of aircraft, engines, and parts. Read more > |
|
|
| AOPA Pilot® Producer's Pick |
| AOPA Sweepstakes Tiger wrap-up |
| AOPA has enjoyed taking you along as we fixed up the AOPA Sweepstakes Tiger. Now we can't wait to give it away to one lucky pilot. Watch the video > |
|
|
|
|
AOPA Aviator Showcase
|
| Article |
| AOPA Aviator Showcase moves to the fall |
| To enhance the experience of pilots and aircraft owners, and build a more expansive program, AOPA will hold our Aviator Showcase at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Texas in November. Read more > |
|
|
|
|
Technique and Safety
|
| Login required |
| Go beyond the basics |
| The AOPA Air Safety Institute's recently updated Focused Flight Review delivers tailored lesson plans and a meaningful, fun experience for pilots and their CFIs. |
|
|
|
|
| Pilot Protection Services |
| Unmaking mistakes |
| Some mistakes are irreversible, but others can be "unmade" by first taking a step back. Pilots can learn valuable lessons by reviewing mistakes—both others' and their own. Read more > |
|
|
| Pilot Magazine |
| Avoid the sink |
| Pitching the nose down a touch when retracting flaps after takeoff can prevent sinking sensations. Read more > |
|
|
|
|
Advocacy
|
| Advocacy |
| New requirement looming, AOPA seeks Bahamas reprieve |
| AOPA President Mark Baker urged Bahamian government officials to delay mandating a new customs clearance system that was released with little warning and scheduled to take effect May 30. Read more > |
|
|
| Advocacy |
| AOPA joins Canadian ADS-B pushback |
| AOPA joined an industry coalition pushing back against elements of a proposed mandate requiring aircraft flying in Canada be 1090ES space-based ADS-B-equipped within the next four to five years. Read more > |
|
|
|
|
Health
|
| Pilot Protection Services |
| Einstein, Plato, and Wells |
| Dr. Jonathan Sackier offers history and musings about battlefield medicine in light of the conflict in Ukraine. Read more > |
|
|
|
|
Technology
|
| Article |
| Bombardier's Global 8000 flies faster, farther |
| Bombardier unveiled the new Global 8000 at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition, calling it "the world's fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet." Read more > |
|
|
|
|
Gear
|
| Video |
| Big data for small aircraft |
| It's a big idea inspired by a surprisingly big bill: Can a light piston aircraft owner have the same situational awareness for maintenance matters, and insight on when to expect major maintenance, that jet owners do? Read more > |
|
|
|
|
Travel
|
| Slideshow |
| An urban adventure with a historic aviation link |
| Rand Tower Hotel recently opened in a historic downtown Minneapolis skyscraper with a one-of-a-kind aviation theme that makes a great home base for exploring the area. Read more and view a slideshow > |
|
|
| Pilot Magazine |
| Visit 'Top Gun' locations |
| Many of us re-watched the original Top Gun in preparation for the May 27 release of Top Gun: Maverick. Here's a handy guide to locations filmed for the 1986 movie you can visit. Read more > |
|
|
| Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter. |
|
|
|
|
News and Notes
|
| Article |
| As real as it gets |
| The pilot in command of the aerial action in Top Gun: Maverick aimed to take his craft to a new level. Read more > |
|
|
| AOPA Pilot® Video News Brief |
| Video news of the week 2.0 |
| Our new aviation news show covers the week in just a few minutes each Friday starting May 27. This week: STOL accident analyzed, industry health check, Bahamas border issues, and aircraft registration delays. Watch the video > |
|
|
| Gyro Hero |
| A new way to train |
| A method of training used in martial arts works equally well for a pilot learning new aircraft handling skills. Read more > |
|
|
| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Gyrocopter gurus explain katas of flying |
| A father-son team approach gyrocopter training using repetitions similar to martial arts katas. Plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news. Listen to the podcast > |
|
|
|
|
Career Opportunities
|
| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Assistant chief pilot, San Carlos Flight Center |
| San Carlos Flight Center in San Carlos, California, has a team of full-time staff flight instructors who use a highly structured proprietary syllabus, as well as an active safety seminar program and other ongoing training workshops. 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 Legal Services Plan attorney, a Western Pacific regional manager, a product marketing coordinator, a financial analyst, a graphic designer, and a staff accountant. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
|
|
|
|
Question of the Week
|
Question
I have been trying to register my aircraft with the FAA but am running into long delays and worried my application will expire. What should I do? |
| Answer |
The FAA Aircraft Registration branch is processing paperwork received in January as of late May. (Check current processing data and details about application extensions here.) This is concerning for owners facing registration expiration, but the FAA is taking steps to reduce processing time and in some cases issuing temporary extensions. Owners able to renew registration online can expect less delay, and additional staff will eventually improve processing time for applications submitted by mail. 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 |
|
|
| 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.) |
|
|
| 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
Lillian Geil
Jim Moore
Production Team:
Elizabeth Linares
Melissa Whitehouse |
Contributors:
Sarah Deener
Alicia Herron
Dave Hirschman
Tom Horne
Cayla McLeod
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 |
