Ramping up for Reno; AOPA scholarships now open
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| VOL 24, ISSUE 36 |
September 9, 2022 |
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Top Stories
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| Pilot magazine |
| Catch him if you can |
| Meet Peter Zaccagnino and get an inside perspective on his preparation to compete (again) in the Stihl National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, possibly the second most-circled date on the aviation calendar.
Read more, view photos, and watch a video > |
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| You Can Fly |
| Apply for AOPA scholarships |
| The 2023 AOPA Foundation scholarship program opened September 5, with scholarships available for flight training, aircraft maintenance, and other aviation-related pursuits. Read more > |
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| AOPA Pilot Video News Brief |
| Stolen King Air; Lightspeed Delta Zulu; Southern Seaplane |
| A stolen King Air in Mississippi highlights the importance of watchful eyes at airports. Also, a Louisiana company works seaplanes every way they can, eVTOL training, and Lightspeed's latest. Watch the September 9 edition > |
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AOPA Events
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| AOPA Fly-In |
| November events we think you'll love |
| Join us in Tampa, Florida, on November 4 and 5 for our second Hangout, with aerial demonstrations, live music, and casual camaraderie around campfires. Then we get down to business at our Aviator Showcase November 17 and 18 in Texas. |
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Technique and Safety
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| AOPA Pilot Video Producer's Pick |
| Flying the DHC–3 Turbine Otter |
| The turboprop de Havilland DHC–3 Otter is "the closest thing to a helicopter" with fixed wings, according to a pro we flew with to learn the fine points. Watch the video > |
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| Real Pilot Story |
| Engine failure in IMC |
| It was a perfect day for instrument approaches—but the engine wasn't up to the task. Would the pilot be able to find a field? Would the airplane shake itself to pieces before he did? Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video > |
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| Webinar |
| NTSB Insider: Preventing weather-related accidents |
| In the final installment of this three-part webinar series, AOPA Air Safety Institute and NTSB staff will discuss the accident investigation process and the critical importance of understanding weather conditions along the route of flight on September 15 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. |
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| Online resource |
| Collision avoidance |
| Structures, mountains, and other aircraft are just some of the things we don't want to see close-up in flight. Learn more in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Center. |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| Unleaded approval: 'A big darn deal' |
| AOPA President Mark Baker's enthusiasm for unleaded fuel inspired his extended conversation with AvWeb's Paul Bertorelli about the first fleetwide approval of a 100-octane unleaded. Watch the video > |
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| Advocacy |
| FAA launches IFR pilot self-briefing course |
| The FAA has launched its IFR pilot self-briefing course to help pilots become familiar with performing weather briefings without help from flight service. Read more > |
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Health
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| Pilot protection services |
| A time-sensitive warning |
| If you have failed to disclose your Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits on your medical certificate application, it is possible to prevent an FAA action against you for falsification, but timing is everything. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Article |
| FAA certifies new Avidyne IFD series operating system |
| Avidyne announced FAA approvals for its newest flight management operating system. Read more > |
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Gear
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| Article |
| Lightspeed Delta Zulu headset detects, adapts |
| Lightspeed's newest aviation headset can detect carbon monoxide and adapt to each individual's hearing ability. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Article |
| 'One-of-a-kind' STOL event approaching |
| ArkanSTOL's third Ozark Backwoods Challenge will begin September 28 at Byrd's Adventure Center in Ozark, Arkansas. Read more > |
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| AOPA Pilot Video Producer's Pick |
| Flying the Los Angeles Corridor |
| Fly with AOPA's Alicia Herron in a Cessna 172 from Torrance, California, over Los Angeles International Airport, along the California coast up to Santa Barbara for a seafood lunch. Watch the video > |
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| Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter. |
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News and Notes
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| Article |
| Remembering longtime GA advocate Steve Hedges |
| AOPA was saddened to learn of the death of Steve Hedges on September 6. Hedges worked at AOPA for 18 years, as director of media relations and as our Southern regional manager. Read more > |
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| Pilot Magazine |
| Proficient Pilot: Abandonment issues |
| Pilot and longtime columnist Barry Schiff offers reasons to embrace the option to go around when needed. Read more > |
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| Pilot Magazine |
| Flying Smart: Listening to your aircraft |
| Wind shear and gusty conditions require a light touch for best results. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: QC inspector, ST Engineering Aerospace |
| ST Engineering Aerospace is hiring an aircraft inspector to be responsible to the lead inspector for inspecting aircraft undergoing maintenance and alteration. 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 customer services representative, 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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I am a military veteran receiving medical disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Do I need to report this compensation on my FAA medical certificate application? |
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Yes. The compensation and the medical conditions for which the compensation is awarded are reportable on the FAA MedXPress application, item 18; failure to report would be considered intentional falsification of the application, and result in a denial or revocation of medical certificates if the FAA becomes aware of the discrepancy. If you have questions about that or any medical certification issue, contact the medical certification staff in the AOPA Pilot Information Center. 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 |
| Sep 24 |
Battle Creek, Michigan; and Glencoe, Minnesota |
| Oct 8 |
Naples, Florida; and La Crosse, Wisconsin |
| Nov 5 |
Tampa, Florida; Hayden, Idaho; Aurora, Oregon; and Henderson, Nevada |
| Dec 3 |
Frederick, Maryland; and Glendale, Arizona |
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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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