High time we had a Hangout; Pilots recount emergencies


VOL 24, ISSUE 37	September 16, 2022

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Top Stories

Slideshow

Bringing aviators back together

Pilots and enthusiasts from all over the Pacific Northwest, and beyond, gathered at the historic Felts Field in Spokane, Washington, eager to take part in AOPA's first-ever Hangout. Read more and view two slideshows >

AOPA Pilot Video News Brief

Spokane Hangout highlights; Safety systems activated

Our Hangout in Spokane, Washington, was a hit—not just because we got to watch pilots strut their short-field stuff. Also, the first Cirrus Vision Jet parachute pull, and Blue Origin aborts a launch. Watch the September 16 edition >

Technique and Safety

Video

Heavy cost

In the second episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Pilot Short Stories series, a young pilot recalls a flight with friends that ended with injuries to all, following mistakes that he now teaches others to avoid.

Podcast

'There I was...': Engine failure

Devin Miller, first featured on There I was... in 2019, rejoins the AOPA Air Safety Institute to talk about a more recent engine failure while flying a Piper PA–34 Seneca III. Listen to the podcast >

Pilot Magazine

Two-minute drill

The first and last two minutes of every flight are where most mistakes are made. Reliance on an autopilot is often a contributing factor. Read more >

What is your aircraft capable of today?

Charts in every pilot's operating handbook tell you all you need to know about how much runway you need—or do they? Test your knowledge with this AOPA Air Safety Institute aircraft performance quiz.

AOPA Premier Partner created content

How to practice landings

Challenge yourself with these proven exercises from PilotWorkshops for smooth, consistent landings on every flight. A master CFI shares his best techniques.

Advocacy

AOPA connects, supports at Global Aerospace Summit

A gathering of global aerospace leaders hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce gave AOPA a chance to keep general aviation included in discussions of future flight. Read more >

Health

Pilot protection services

Cardiac quandary

FAR Part 67 lists six cardiac pathologies that require a discretionary, time-limited medical certification known as an authorization for special issuance. Want to know more about the package of reports this issuance requires? Read more >

Technology

Article

Tamarack tackling range, fuel, emissions

Tamarack's fuel-saving active winglets have been cleared to land on the newest model of Cessna Citation, the M2 Gen2. Read more >

Gear

Article

Unlimited aerobat lands first US dealer

Game Composites landed a dealer to distribute the first and only FAA-certified, two-place, unlimited aerobatic airplane made in the United States. Read more >

Travel

Image Gallery

Plan your most colorful flights of the year now

Drought that stresses trees tends to make dull foliage, and there is bad news for some traditional leaf-peeping destinations this year. Others are lined up for a spectacular show. Read more and view photos >

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News and Notes

Article

Collins honored with Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

Eileen Collins broke barriers as a U.S. Air Force pilot and kept right on going into space. Her inspiring career has brought her another prestigious honor. Read more >

Article

Cirrus Vision Jet parachute logs first save

Six years after entering service, the first Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet parachute was deployed September 9 to good effect. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Team USA aerobatic glider pilot Shad Coulson

World Glider Aerobatics Championship competitor Shad Coulson shares how soaring in an unpowered aircraft can help make you a better pilot. Plus, stick around for the news. Listen to the podcast >

Podcast

'Ask the A&Ps': 'I'm a choir boy in the church of lean of peak'

Hosts Mike Busch, Paul New, and Colleen Sterling hit mixture control from two sides, engage in an inoperative equipment debate, and reveal why mechanics reach for the pressurization cart first. Listen to the latest episode of the popular podcast on AOPA Online. Submit your questions for the show to [email protected].

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Flight instructor, FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is hiring a flight instructor in Wichita, Kansas, to deliver exceptional ground and simulator instruction in accordance with regulations and FlightSafety training principles. Read the 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 customer services representative, a medical certification specialist, and a senior manager of communications. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

A local canine rescue nonprofit is looking for pilots to transport animals to new homes and offering to reimburse for fuel and possibly other operating expenses. FAR Part 91 allows private pilots to share expenses with passengers in some circumstances, but can the pilot legally be reimbursed when carrying animals? Would the answer to this also apply to transporting blood?

Answer

There is no legal way for a pilot to accept money for transporting animals, or any other cargo, without holding at least a commercial pilot certificate, and, in most cases, a Part 135 operating certificate as well. The narrow exceptions that allow private pilots to share expenses all apply to carrying human passengers, and some require prior authorization. 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

Sep 24	Glencoe, Minnesota
Oct 8	Naples, Florida; and La Crosse, Wisconsin
Nov 5	Tampa, Florida; West Chicago, Illinois; Hayden, Idaho; Aurora, Oregon; and Henderson, Nevada
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

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': 'I'm a choir boy in the church of lean of peak'

'Hangar Talk': Team USA aerobatic soaring competitor Shad Coulson

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Sep 12, 2022

'There I was...': Devin Miller

'Never Again': Into a monster

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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