Hurricane relief; Wisk eVTOL debut; New Nall Report


VOL 24, ISSUE 40	October 7, 2022

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Top Stories

Slideshow

County in crosshairs faces long hurricane recovery

General aviation pilots found damaged aircraft and wrecked hangars at southwest Florida airports in the wake of Hurricane Ian, while others got to work helping with a short-lived airlift. (Photo by Brad Pierce.) Read more and view photos >

AOPA Pilot Video News Brief

Storm stories; eVTOL unveiled; New Nall Report

Two pilots have Hurricane Ian tales to tell, we visit the new prototype from Boeing-backed Wisk Aero, and scan the safety numbers in the thirty-second Joseph T. Nall Report. Watch the October 7 edition >

AOPA Events

Article

Tampa Hangout to proceed

AOPA carefully considered the implications of holding an event designed for fly-in fun within weeks of a major hurricane devastating parts of the same state, and opted to proceed with the plan. Read more >

Technique and Safety

Article

Elevator spar cracks prompt emergency DHC–3 directive

With the NTSB a month into investigating a September 4 crash that killed 10 people, the FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive to inspect elevator auxiliary spars on all de Havilland Canada DHC–3 Otters. Read more >

Online Resource

Safety in numbers

General aviation accidents declined in number and rate in 2020, the most recent year for which data is available for detailed analysis in the thirty-second Joseph T. Nall Report from the AOPA Air Safety Institute. Read more and view the report >

AOPA Pilot Video Producer's Pick

Diversion decision

Running behind schedule on a long cross-country, a check on facilities at the intended destination prompts a change in plan. AOPA Pilot Video Producer Sierra Harrop thinks it through out loud. Watch the video >

Online resource

Beyond the forced landing

Prepare yourself for the unlikely event of a post-crash survival scenario with this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight.

Online resource

Aeromedical assessment

Just as we do a thorough preflight of the aircraft, it is just as important for us to self-assess our readiness for safe flight. Learn how to conduct this assessment and more in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Center.

Advocacy

Bringing self-briefing guidance to pilots' attention

The FAA published an "educational roadmap" for pilots conducting self-briefings, but most remain unaware. AOPA joined an effort to change that. Read more >

Advocacy

Cessna, Piper owners facing spar inspection asked to take survey

Owners of airplanes subject to, or potentially subject to, eddy current inspection of wing spars as outlined in an airworthiness directive for Piper PA–28/32 aircraft and a proposed AD for Cessna 210/177 aircraft are asked to help AOPA understand inspection costs and availability by completing this survey.

Health

Pilot protection services

The perceived pilot fear

If you ask nonpilots about their three biggest fears, they might say public speaking, death, and flying. What would pilots list? Read more >

Technology

Multimedia

Wisk unveils autonomous air taxi

Wisk unveiled an eVTOL prototype that the company hopes will set the standard for air taxis flown by computers. Read more, view photos, and watch a video >

Gear

Article

Tecnam P2012 goes STOL

Tecnam's P2012 Traveller has proved popular among short-haul airline operators, and now the company has announced a stablemate designed with STOL operations in mind. Read more >

Travel

Article

Backcountry for the rest of the country

While backcountry events west of the Mississippi River get much of the attention, you can find the essence of the experience almost anywhere. Read more >

AOPA Pilot Video Producer's Pick

Artifacts from the dawn of aviation

See where the Wright brothers worked and lived on our tour of Dayton, Ohio, in the heart of the National Aviation Heritage Area. Watch the video >

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Financial

Article

Fall scholarship opportunities in all corners of aviation

Multiple organizations aim to expand aviation education opportunities by offering scholarships for aviation enthusiasts from all backgrounds who plan to pursue careers in different niches of the industry. Read more >

AOPA Aviation Finance

The aircraft finance application

There's a saying, "Time kills all deals." Especially true in today's tight market, it's the primary reason application accuracy matters. Read more >

Pilot protection services

How much is your airplane worth? Are you sure?

Now may be a good time to refamiliarize yourself with your insurance policy if you haven't reviewed it recently. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Festival celebrates Latinas in Aviation

October drizzle did not dampen the spirits of those celebrating pioneering women who are leading the way to a more diverse aviation community. Read more >

Article

NAA honors aerospace contributions

The National Aeronautic Association announced its 2022 class of Distinguished Statesmen and Stateswomen of Aviation on September 28. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Instructor, Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chicago

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chicago is hiring aviation maintenance technology instructors to train the next generation of A&P mechanics in a new Part 147 training facility. Full-time and part-time positions are available. 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, a high school initiative coordinator, a medical certification specialist, and a senior manager of communications. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

A commercial pilot certificate applicant's long solo cross-country has a total distance of 510 nautical miles, with two of the four legs measuring 119 nm, and two measuring 136 nm. The straight-line distance between the departure airport and the most outlying airport is 255 nm. Does this flight fulfill the cross-country requirement according to FAR 61.129(a)(4)(i)?

Answer

Yes, the regulation does not address the length of any individual flight leg, only the minimum straight-line distance between the departure airport and the airport farthest away from the point of departure. 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 5	Tampa, Florida; West Chicago, Illinois; Hayden, Idaho; Aurora, Oregon; and Henderson, Nevada
Nov 19	McKinney, Texas
Dec 3	Frederick, Maryland; 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

Oct 20, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Ask an A&P (Getting wrenched)
Nov 15, 7 p.m. EST	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.

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': 'We're card-carrying members of overthinkers anonymous'

'Hangar Talk': Praising the Turbine Otter

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Oct 3, 2022

'There I was...': Devin Miller

'Never Again': Into a monster

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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