September 13, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot' weekly newsletter
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| VOL 21, ISSUE 37 |
September 13, 2019 |
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Top Stories
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| Slideshow |
| Pilot's perspective on Bahamas devastation |
| Gary Lickle has flown to the Bahamas since the 1970s and witnessed the aftermath of hurricanes past, but nothing like Hurricane Dorian. (Photo courtesy of Dack Partiarca and Gary Lickle.) Read more > |
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| You Can Fly |
| Girls across the Atlantic |
| Amanda C. Farnsworth longed to fly since childhood, but "little girls weren't supposed to do that." Now she's flying across the Atlantic to inspire others to hold fast to their dream. Read more > |
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| AOPA Live This Week |
| Hurricane recovery; Schiff flies a Warhawk |
| Bahamas relief remains complicated and heartbreaking. Also, a Beech Staggerwing returns to the Tennessee sky, and Barry Schiff flies a P–40 Warhawk. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, September 12 > |
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| Hurricane coverage you may have missed... |
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AOPA Fly-Ins
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| Book signing at Tullahoma |
| Coming to the AOPA Fly-In in Tullahoma, Tennessee? Meet AOPA President Mark Baker at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Flightline Cookout to purchase your signed copy of Freedom to Fly: AOPA and the History of General Aviation in America. Can't make it? Order online > |
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Technique and Safety
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| Video |
| Pilot reports appreciated |
| Help your fellow pilots the easy way: Report flight conditions directly to air traffic control. This AOPA Air Safety Institute video offers tips to make sharing easy. |
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| Login required |
| Know before you go |
| All pilots need a thorough understanding of any variety of airspace they may encounter. This AOPA Air Safety Institute course spells it out. |
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| Video |
| Traffic pattern tragedy |
| Miscommunication and multiple landing attempts ended with a tragedy in Houston. Learn the lessons of a fatal 2016 crash in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video. |
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| Pilot Protection Services |
| Cargo that can cost you quite a lot |
| Legally purchased THC-infused chocolate carried in a briefcase cost one pilot his certificate for violating federal laws and regulations. Read more > |
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Advocacy
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| Advocacy |
| Report cites metal fatigue in 2018 Piper Arrow crash |
| The NTSB determined metal fatigue was the probable cause of the 2018 crash of a Piper Arrow operated by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Read more > |
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| Advocacy |
| Pilots say FAA action on Piper fuel selector unnecessary |
| AOPA urged the FAA to use pilot education and outreach, not regulatory action, to address concerns about fuel selectors in some single-engine Pipers. Read more > |
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Technology
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| Pilot magazine |
| Flying ridiculously fast |
| Computer models, gap seals, and careful placement of sponsor stickers transformed an also-ran Lancair Legacy into a national championship race contender. Read more > |
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Opinion
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| Blog |
| Hunting for glaciers |
| Glaciers provide jaw-dropping visuals for Opinion Leaders blogger and photographer Garrett Fisher. (Photo by Garrett Fisher.)
Read more > |
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Gear
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| Article |
| Aircraft Spruce opens Midwest facility with a party |
| Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. extended its brick-and-mortar footprint to West Chicago. Read more > |
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Travel
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| Slideshow |
| Go on location: Hollywood of the South |
| Classic movies and bingeworthy series like The Walking Dead were filmed in this pilot-friendly destination known as Y'allywood. Read more > |
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| Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our free AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter. |
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Financial
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| Member benefit |
| Nontraditional vs. traditional aircraft payment methods |
| Thinking of using a margin loan or home equity line of credit to purchase your aircraft? Here are some things to consider. Read more > |
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News and Notes
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| Article |
| Hop for hops proves fruitful |
| A Colorado brewery orchestrated a hops-gathering hop with the freshest possible finish. Read more > |
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| From grade schooler to pilot |
| A second-grade classroom visit inspired Brandon Lagos to learn to fly. Years later, that visiting aviator wound up administering Lagos's checkride. Read more > |
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| Wagstaff walks away from mishap |
| Patty Wagstaff told fans that a mechanical problem caused the Bonanza she was flying to flip over while taxiing. Read more > |
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| Record attempt doubles as 9/11 tribute |
| The World Trade Center towers had 110 stories, so Tennessee pilot Daniel Moore set out to land at 110 airports on Sept. 11. Read more > |
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| Hall takes last Red Bull title |
| Matt Hall's hard weekend of flying paid off with the final Red Bull Air Race World Championship title. Read more > |
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| Safety in quick bites |
| Check out these 20 tips for sound advice to minimize your risk in the air, on the road, and at home. Read more > |
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Career Opportunities
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| Aviation job board |
| Job of the week: Program manager, US Aviation Group |
| US Aviation Group in Denton, Texas, is seeking a program manager responsible for the quality and quantity of training within the company's flight training academy. 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 a marketing coordinator, High School Aviation Initiative director, and front-end developer. Learn about AOPA career opportunities > |
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Question of the Week
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Question
I have a couple of questions about logging time. Where should I start my research? |
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The best place to start is 14 CFR 61.51. If you need additional information or assistance, you can call AOPA's Pilot Information Center at 800-872-2672 or contact the PIC online.
This question and answer were provided by AOPA's Pilot Information Center. Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA. |
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Education & Seminars
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| Flight Instructor Refresher Courses |
| Sep. 14-15 |
Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Sandston, Virginia |
| Sep. 21-22 |
Elkridge, Maryland |
| Oct. 5-6 |
Santa Clara, California |
| Oct. 19-20 |
Nashville, Tennessee |
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| Safety Seminars |
| Sep. 13-14 |
Tullahoma, Tennessee |
| Sep. 16 |
Orlando, Florida |
| Sep. 17 |
Melbourne, Florida; and Olathe, Kansas |
| Sep. 18 |
Daytona Beach, Florida; and Rogers, Arkansas |
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| Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. |
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| Rusty Pilots Seminars |
| Sep. 14 |
Tullahoma, Tennessee |
| Sep. 21 |
Butler, Pennsylvania; and Medford, Oregon |
| Sep. 28 |
Santa Ana, California; College Park, Maryland; and Seattle, Washington |
| Oct. 5 |
Southbridge, Massachusetts; Palo Alto, California; and Roanoke, Virginia |
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| AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars are sponsored by Sporty's. For a complete schedule, visit the AOPA Hangar. (Log in to the AOPA Hangar using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.) |
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Aviation Calendar
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| Want something to do this weekend? Planning an aviation getaway? See AOPA's enhanced calendar of events. You can filter events, add an event, or search all events in the calendar. (Log in to the AOPA Hangar using your AOPA website username and password to search the events or to add an event.) Before you take off on an adventure, make sure you check our current aviation weather provided by Jeppesen. |
| For airport details, including FBO fuel prices, see AOPA Airports. AOPA does not endorse or assume responsibility for the events submitted and listed in the calendar. |
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Alyssa Cobb
Jim Moore
Dan Namowitz
David Tulis
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Melissa Whitehouse |
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