Stylish Tecnam; EPA fuel hearing; Off-grid airlift


VOL 24, ISSUE 44	November 4, 2022

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Top Stories

Pilot Magazine

The ultimate Tecnam P2010

Italians, well known for their sense of style and fashion, carry that cultural asset into their automobiles, clothing lines, and airplanes. Read more, view photos, and watch a video >

Fly with AOPA

Fall flying motivation; Pumpkin plunkin'

The AOPA Pilot Bingo sweepstakes brings new incentives for fall flying. Plus, hone your scan skills and watch vintage biplanes drop produce on target at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York. Watch Ep. 4 >

AOPA Events

Pilot magazine

Worth the trip

When you join us in Fort Worth, Texas, at our Aviator Showcase November 17 and 18, leave time to check out these local attractions—including an interactive airline museum. Read more >

Technique and Safety

Webinar

Flying to the Bahamas: Getting there safely in your airplane

AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden and YouTube personality Valerie Talbot (Skyline Baron Pilot) will answer your questions about flying to the Bahamas on November 10 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Register here >

Online resource

Reporting a pirep

While communicating actual flight conditions provides valuable resources year-round, winter's unpredictability makes pilot weather reports paramount to safety. Check out this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight to learn everything you ever wanted to know about pireps.

Accident case study

Trapped in ice

An Indiana-bound pilot and passenger departing from Pennsylvania in a Cirrus SR22 encountered icing, IMC, and mountain obscuration. Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute as we follow the Cirrus in this accident retrospective. Watch the video >

Gyro Hero

Sorta safe

Exactly how safe is this thing, really?...asked every pilot who ever flew anything, at one point or another. Read more >

Advocacy

AOPA represents GA in EPA hearing on fuel

At an Environmental Protection Agency hearing on a proposed endangerment finding related to lead emissions from aircraft, AOPA highlighted the need to maintain safety as unleaded fuel options are introduced. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA seeks information from aircraft owners on certain Continental engines

The FAA published an airworthiness concern sheet seeking information from owners of Continental engines subject to a 2020 airworthiness directive: "The FAA has received multiple reports from the field of cracked cylinders despite prior compliance with AD 2020-16-11. The FAA is concerned that the corrective action contained within AD 2020-16-11 is not sufficiently resolving the issue, so the FAA needs additional input from the field." Read more >

Health

Pilot protection services

How our eyes may deceive us

Dr. Kenneth Stahl continues his series on vision in aviation with this piece about some of the ways our eyes can play tricks on us if we're not on guard. Read more >

Technology

Article

X-Plane 12 brings eVTOL

The newest iteration of X-Plane flight simulator has arrived with real-world weather, new airport effects, and the opportunity to fly the Alia-250 eVTOL. Read more >

Gear

Article

Dynon autopilot cleared for Skylane

Dynon has added an autopilot option for Cessna Skylanes to an already long list of competitively priced certified avionics offerings. Read more >

Travel

Article

Fly for fun, gear

We've lined up a few extra incentives for pilots to keep their airplanes flying to fun places through the end of the year. Read more and watch a video >

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Financial

Pilot protection services

FAA shift away from paper, mail continues

Is the FAA's new dynamic regulatory system a helpful tool or sole means of communication? Read more >

News and Notes

Image gallery

Carbon Cub makes a difference in Mexico

Air ambulance is not a typical mission for a taildragger, but missionary pilot Brent Dodd found that with a few modifications, a CubCrafters Carbon Cub EX fits the bill. Read more and view photos >

Daylight saving time ends November 6

If you live in an area that observes daylight saving time, don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on November 6. Remember that the conversion to Coordinated Universal Time will change also. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's time conversion chart can help you avoid confusion.

Airworthiness advisories

Career Opportunities

Job of the week: AOPA vice president of membership and event marketing

AOPA seeks a vice president to be responsible for engaging key audiences and growing membership by creating and managing a coordinated strategy among the member acquisition, member retention, and events teams. 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 Aviation Finance account executive. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

I was the pilot/owner of an aircraft that was damaged in an off-field forced landing following an engine failure. There were no injuries, but the aircraft was a total loss for insurance. I have put out feelers for renter's insurance, but I'm finding that because of the loss amount, I'm getting "decline to quote" responses. The accident is technically still being worked by the NTSB, but the FAA has closed its investigation and found no pilot fault. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions on where I might find a more receptive company to work with—or am I grounded for a long time or forever?

Answer

One pilot suggested contacting a broker who works with multiple insurers rather than attempting to consult individual insurance companies. 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

Nov 19	McKinney, Texas
Dec 3	Frederick, Maryland; Houston, Texas; and Glendale, Arizona

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

Nov 10, 7 p.m. EST	Flying to the Bahamas: Getting there safely in your airplane
Nov 15, 7 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots—Webinar edition
Nov 17, 12 p.m. EST	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Exit strategies—Flying outside the US

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.

Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos

Aviation101's Josh Flowers

Building the aviation community—Vermont Aviators Association

New Aerospace Center for Excellence leader Eric Crump

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'All engines deserve an engine monitor in their Christmas stocking'

'Hangar Talk': Teen earthrounder Mack Rutherford

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Oct 31, 2022

'There I was...': Derick Jones

'Never Again': Along for the ride

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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