Big lift for You Can Fly; King Air Early Analysis


VOL 24, ISSUE 42	October 21, 2022

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Top Stories

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 >

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 >

NBAA News

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 >

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 >

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 >

AOPA Events

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 >

Technique and Safety

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 >

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 >

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.

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.

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.

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

Health

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 >

Technology

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 >

Gear

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 >

Travel

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 >

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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Financial

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 >

News and Notes

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 >

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 >

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.

Career Opportunities

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 >

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

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?

Answer

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.

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; 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

Oct 26, 7 p.m. EDT	Back to your roots
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

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 Live® YouTube channel.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'We're card-carrying members of overthinkers anonymous'

'Hangar Talk': Beverly Hills Aerials

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Oct 17, 2022

'There I was...': Derick Jones

'Never Again': Along for the ride

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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