Big lift for You Can Fly; King Air Early Analysis
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| VOL 24, ISSUE 42 |
October 21, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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| AOPA Foundation Focus |
| Williams International donates significantly to AOPA You Can Fly |
| Already serving 14,000 students in 44 states, the AOPA You Can Fly High School Aviation STEM Curriculum team gratefully accepted a major donation from Williams International. Read more and watch the video > |
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| Fly with AOPA |
| Off-grid gathering; Tampa Hangout preview; Big business |
| Fly along with us to a backcountry desert gathering; get ready for fun at our Hangout in Tampa, Florida; and check out the big iron up close at business aviation's main event. Watch the October 21 edition > |
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NBAA News
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| Article |
| Sustainability showcase |
| Making aviation truly sustainable requires far more than biofuel, and the conversations and presentations at the annual gathering of the business aviation community reflected that. Read more > |
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| AOPA Pilot Video Producer's Pick |
| Jet set tour |
| Nobody better to lead a tour of the National Business Aviation Association convention than AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Tom Horne, our turbine aficionado. Watch the video > |
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| Online Resource |
| Collected NBAA 2022 coverage |
| Aviation sustainability advanced by biofuels and electric propulsion along with new aircraft made news at the National Business Aviation Association's Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition. Read our NBAA-BACE 2022 coverage > |
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AOPA Events
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| AOPA Pilot Video Producer's Pick |
| Tampa invites us to fly in, hang out |
| We made camping more central to the plan, scattered fire pits for conversation, and arranged to support other Florida communities with hurricane recovery during our Hangout in Tampa November 4 and 5. Watch the video > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Early Analysis |
| King Air vertical dive on final |
| Surveillance cameras captured a Beechcraft King Air in a vertical dive into a car dealership's lot after the crew acknowledged their landing clearance. Icing is one possible factor the NTSB will likely examine. Watch the video > |
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| Podcast |
| 'There I was...': Electrical failure in IMC |
| New Hampshire-based pilot Derick Jones was flying his Cessna 172 to Lawrence Municipal Airport in Massachusetts in instrument meteorological conditions when he experienced a complete electrical failure. Listen to the podcast > |
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| Video |
| A French disconnection |
| In the AOPA Air Safety Institute's latest Pilot Short Story video, a formation flying team pilot flying a French-built aircraft discovered his right landing gear wouldn't descend. Watch how the pilot handled the emergency and landed safely. |
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| Video |
| Avoiding gear-up landings and gear collapses |
| Gear-up landings and gear collapses happen to pilots regardless of experience levels or certificates held. This AOPA Air Safety Institute video can help you ace your landings and avoid a costly and embarrassing mistake. |
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| AOPA Premier Partner created content |
| Engine failure on takeoff |
| How would you handle an engine failure on takeoff? Have you got a plan? Get advice from a flight instructor who has done extensive training on this topic. |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA files complaint to reverse California county fuel ban |
| AOPA on October 14 filed a formal complaint with the FAA suggesting the decision by Santa Clara County, California, to prohibit the sale of higher-octane fuel compromises safety and violates federal rules and regulations. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Canadian BasicMed acceptance urged |
| Making a case backed by data, AOPA joined the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association calling on Canada to recognize BasicMed privileges. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| FAA issues bulletin for Piper wing spar issues |
| The FAA and AOPA continue to collect information from owners of various Piper PA–28 and PA–32 models, working toward a final approach to address safety concerns related to wing spar cracks. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| AOPA pushes back on National Park Service air tour plans |
| AOPA submitted dissenting comments regarding the National Park Service and the FAA's Air Tour Management Plan, citing safety concerns, economic impact, and lack of industry consultation. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot protection services |
| Afterburners and burnout |
| Although burnout is a work-induced phenomenon, the symptoms can bleed into other areas of life. Given that all faculties are needed to fly, this is a topic germane to all pilots. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Article |
| Surf Air Mobility, Jetstream double down for electric flight |
| Electric aviation company Surf Air Mobility and aircraft financing company Jetstream Aviation Capital announced financing and purchasing agreements benefiting the future of electric aviation. Read more > |
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Gear
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| AOPA Pilot Video Producer's Pick |
| Pablo's bag |
| AOPA Pilot Editor At Large Dave Hirschman reveals the contents of the flight bag he has traveled with for many years. Watch the video > |
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Travel
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| Article |
| SLO flight for friendly food |
| AOPA writer-photographer Niki Britton flew her father out to lunch at the Spirit of San Luis restaurant on the airfield in San Luis Obispo, California. Read more > |
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| Article |
| Frights to fly for |
| The Massachusetts town known for witch trials, an allegedly haunted Louisiana plantation, and the Colorado hotel shown in The Shining are among the top Halloween haunts. Read more > |
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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 |
| Good for business |
| Purchasing an airplane is about utilization and the mission—that goes for business as well as personal flying. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Slideshow |
| Ready for launch |
| There really is something for everyone at the newly renovated Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. Read more and view photos > |
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| You Can Fly |
| Club Spotlight: Building your bench |
| For any organization to maintain success over a long period of time, it is critical to develop talent and groom future leaders. Building a deep bench ensures there are people ready to step up when the opportunity arises. Read more > |
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| AOPA Pilot Video Alert |
| YouTube gave us a handle |
| We're changing a few things behind the scenes, but our YouTube channel will always be easy to find at our new handle, youtube.com/@AOPApilotvideo. Bookmark that page now, and consider subscribing for content notifications. |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Aircraft mechanic, Strategic Technology Institute |
| Strategic Technology Institute is filling positions for an upcoming long-term federal defense contract. The contract provides a high level of job stability. 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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Question
I am looking for prescription sunglasses, and it looks like options abound—different tints, different colors, gradient, and others. Are there any recommendations from other pilots?
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One pilot recommended glasses with a gradient from sunglasses at the top to clear at the bottom, and another recommended polarized lenses. Share your recommendation >
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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