WASP legacy; Training accident Early Analysis
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| VOL 24, ISSUE 41 |
October 14, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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| Fly with AOPA |
| Sweeps upgrade; Training accident Early Analysis |
| A father and son bond flying your AOPA Sweepstakes Cessna 170B across the country, and we can now confirm new updates for that very airplane. Also, lessons from a Cessna 172 training accident. Watch the October 14 edition > |
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AOPA Events
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| Article |
| Tampa ready to host AOPA |
| The aviation community in Tampa, Florida, looks forward to hosting fly-in guests at the AOPA Hangout November 4 and 5. A portion of the proceeds will benefit people south of Tampa who face a difficult recovery from Hurricane Ian. Read more > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Air Safety Institute Early Analysis |
| Newport News training accident |
| Media accounts of the October 6 accident that killed a flight instructor and seriously injured a student and passenger leave much unclear, but we do know how a CFI might gain the upper hand in a fight for control. Watch the video > |
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| Webinar |
| Flight Deck Tech: Strategies for optimizing modern avionics |
| Join us October 20 at 7 p.m. Eastern time as AOPA Air Safety Institute Manager of Aviation Safety Programs John Collins examines how unfamiliarity with instruments and controls may have contributed to three accidents. Register here > |
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| Login required |
| Are you ready for this? |
| See how prepared you are to step up to complex aircraft by answering a few simple questions (or are they?) in this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. |
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| Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce |
| Aircraft Maintenance: The case for prop overhauls |
| The cost of replacing a propeller can be significant, and there's a strong case for overhauling the propeller you have to maximize the service life. Read more > |
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| You can fly |
| Shine a bright light on the best |
| Responses to our newly streamlined Flight Training Experience Survey have put many pilots in the running for prizes. The rest of you have until October 31 to report your experience. Take the survey today > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| EPA moves forward with proposed lead finding |
| The Environmental Protection Agency released an unsurprising preliminary finding about lead in aviation fuel on October 7, though EPA involvement will have no immediate impact on aviation fuel availability. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot protection services |
| Watch out for question 18v |
| Read questions carefully on the FAA medical certificate questionnaire. Item 18v is comprehensive and requests information about any arrest, conviction, and/or administrative action involving any charge or allegation of driving while impaired by or under the influence of alcohol or any drug. Answer "no" improperly and the consequences are steep. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Article |
| NASA, Xwing to develop autonomous flight standards |
| NASA awarded aviation automation pioneer Xwing a three-year contract to identify and evaluate safety risks and create infrastructure standards for the future of autonomous aviation. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Article |
| A good day to grab gear |
| If you're looking to upgrade your headset, stock up on aircraft supplies, or start training for a new certificate or rating, Sporty's Pilot Shop has a perk for AOPA members coming up soon. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Multimedia |
| Father-son bonding clear across the country |
| AOPA Social Media Marketer Erick Webb took his dad along on a transcontinental adventure in the AOPA Sweepstakes Cessna 170B, flying from Spokane, Washington, to AOPA headquarters in Maryland. Read more, view photos, and watch a video > |
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| AOPA Pilot Video Producer's Pick |
| Pumpkin run |
| A farm about 65 miles southwest of Seattle welcomes pumpkin-seeking pilots with a grass strip and plenty of peace, quiet, and produce. Read more and watch a video > |
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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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| AOPA Aviation Finance |
| Why are there differences in credit scores? |
| Aircraft lenders view applicant credit history in one of three ways: really good, good, or bad. Read more > |
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| AOPA Foundation Focus |
| Putting your family and GA first |
| If you are among the majority of people who have no estate plan in place, now is the perfect time to protect the people—and community—you love. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Article |
| Technician opportunities for Texans |
| North Texas Job Corps Center and US Aviation Academy are partnering to offer tuition-free training for young Texas residents interested in aviation maintenance. Read more > |
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| Podcast |
| 'Hangar Talk': Beverly Hills Aerials |
| Find out what it takes for drone operators to produce stunning aerial material; plus, stick around for the latest general aviation news. Listen on a podcast app or at AOPA Online, or watch it on YouTube. |
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| Podcast |
| 'Ask the A&Ps': 'We're card-carrying members of overthinkers anonymous' |
| Making new parts, protecting parts, replacing parts, and identifying bad parts is the theme of this month's episode. Plus, a spirited discussion on fuel selectors. Listen to the latest episode of the podcast on AOPA Online and submit your questions. |
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| Pilot protection services |
| The 'eyes' have it |
| There are some very real and potentially risky visual illusions that can compromise flight safety. Knowing how our eyes accomplish the miracle of sight can help to avoid these incidents. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Lead captain, Aerius Management |
| Aerius Management has an immediate opening for a qualified Challenger 604 captain for placement with a corporate client operating under FAR Part 91 in the Pacific Northwest region. 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 Aviation Finance account executive, a high school initiative coordinator, a medical certification specialist, and a senior manager of communications. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Do I need a medical certificate to fly an ultralight?
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No. You do not need a medical to fly an ultralight. However, you would have to stay within the very restrictive construction and operating restrictions of Part 103, and be aware that the FAA prohibits all pilots from flying after using certain medications. 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 seminars, webinars, podcasts, and videos. |
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| AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars |
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| 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.) |
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| Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos |
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