California fuel concern; Hawaii engine trouble


VOL 23, ISSUE 50	December 10, 2021

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Top Stories

Video

Skyhawk pilots debrief Hawaii emergency landing

When oil pressure dropped to zero in a Cessna 172 over the Maui Channel, CFI Preston Schoewe needed very little time to rule out proceeding as planned. (Photo courtesy of Preston Schoewe.) Read more and watch a video >

Advocacy

AOPA concerned about California fuel mandates

AOPA is working with the FAA to mitigate abrupt fuel policy changes at two California airports that needlessly create risks by removing 100LL avgas and offering a lower-octane fuel instead. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

California airports pull 100LL; Student, CFI debrief emergency

Avgas changes in California create risks for pilots; cool heads lead to a dry landing in Hawaii; behind the scenes of an aerial photo shoot in Montana; and celebrate with one of our heroes as he turns 102. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

Article

FAA publishes changes to notams

Changes to notams, including a new meaning, took effect December 2. Read more >

Webinar

GA safety year in review

Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute for a webinar December 16 at 7 p.m. Eastern time for a look at how general aviation safety fared in 2021, including preliminary statistics and possible causes and lessons learned from several GA accidents.

Video

Real Pilot Story from the field: No Go-Around

AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden speaks with four experienced pilots about lessons learned from a backcountry flight that went horribly wrong. Watch the video >

Advocacy

AOPA advocacy earns top honors

This year proved to be a good one for AOPA advocacy as we earned recognition by both the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics and The Hill for our work in protecting the freedom to fly. Read more >

Advocacy

FAA directives reject 5G safety assurances

The FAA rejected assertions by the wireless industry that activating 5G C-band transmitters won't put aircraft at risk and issued airworthiness directives that set the stage to limit many aircraft operations. Read more >

Advocacy

New Pilot Records Database requirements in effect

Pilots, air carriers and operators, and third-party proxies must now begin submitting, reviewing, and obtaining pilot records such as employment history and training and qualifications via the Pilot Records Database. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Drugs, pilots, and the FAA

The FAA medical division has always been worried about drugs—the legal ones. This is not an unfounded concern given that non-reported drugs were present in 42 percent of fatal accidents in a recent study. Read more >

Technology

Article

NXCub wins FAA approval

CubCrafters has received FAA approval to add nosewheel XCubs to its list of factory-built aircraft. Read more >

Article

Archer eVTOL deemed airworthy for testing

Archer Aviation Inc. has joined a short list of firms with eVTOL prototypes in active flight testing. Read more >

Gear

Article

An aviator's holiday gift guide

If you're looking for the perfect gift for a pilot in your life, you've come to the right place. Check out our top suggestions. Read more >

Member benefit

Special holiday offers

Many businesses that support general aviation are offering special holiday savings just for AOPA members. Learn more >

Travel

Slideshow

Visit 'Top Gun' sites ahead of sequel release

Plan a trip to San Diego before the long-awaited Top Gun: Maverick sequel is released in 2022 to visit iconic locations depicted in the original blockbuster. Read more >

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Financial

AOPA Foundation focus

Remember GA in your year-end financial strategies

Supporting the AOPA Foundation is an ideal way to give back to general aviation and to help grow the pilot community. Read more >

Member Benefit

Using a personal loan to pay for equipment on company aircraft

AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith answers your personal loan questions. Read more >

News and Notes

Article

Senate confirms Sullenberger as ICAO ambassador

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Chelsey "Sully" Sullenberger as ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization. Read more >

Image Gallery

Tangier Island mayor: 'Thank you for not forgetting us'

The annual Holly Run fly-out to Tangier Island, Virginia, returned December 4 after a one-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic with more than 40 pilots helping to deliver holly, school supplies, and gifts. Read more and view photos >

Article

McGee celebrates 102nd birthday

Brig. Gen. Charles McGee was honored at Randolph Air Force Base the day before his 102nd birthday on December 7. Read more >

You Can Fly

Winding road to recognition

The pathway to becoming a 2021 AOPA Flight Training Experience Award-winning flight instructor was a long and winding road for Texan Steve Fairbanks. Read more >

Article

ATP goes big in Texas

ATP Flight School's expanded facility in Arlington, Texas, is the flagship of a national operation that trains more airline pilots than any other flight school. Read more >

Article

Why December 7 became International Civil Aviation Day

The reason why International Civil Aviation Day is December 7 has nothing to do with the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into World War II. Read more >

Decking the hangars?

'Tis the season: If your organization (museum, airport, or flying club) has decorated for the holidays, please send us pictures we can share in an upcoming issue of AOPA ePilot.

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Corporate pilot Kim Kissh

Hear how corporate pilot and 2020 National Business Aviation Association "Top 40 Under 40" award winner Kim Kissh advocates for the next generation of aviators. Plus, get the latest general aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

Airworthiness advisories

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Flight attendant, Air Wisconsin

Air Wisconsin Airlines, a regional airline that performs flying services as a partner with United Airlines, is seeking a flight attendant. 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 a High School Initiative coordinator, a safety content producer, a loan processor, a managing editor, a development content manager, a contracts manager, a marketing specialist, and a UX/UI designer. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Question of the Week

Question

I am having issues getting my Garmin G5 with a Century IIB autopilot to track the localizer. Is it me or could there be another problem?

Answer

One pilot suggests that it might be an installation issue. Garmin technical support may be able to help. Read the full answer and 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 webinars, podcasts, and videos.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Dec 16, 7 p.m. EST	2021 - An emergent year in GA safety
Feb 17, 2 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Feb 18, 8 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Redding, California)
Mar 9, 7 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Augusta, Kansas)

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 (registration required).

Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos

CFI, student debrief emergency landing in Hawaii

Red Bull tunnel flight behind the scenes with Dario Costa

Bonanza chase drone video pilots Matt Guthmiller and NikoFilmz

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see the AOPA Live® YouTube channel.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'That little cap doesn't hold the wings on'

'Hangar Talk': Corporate pilot Kim Kissh

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Dec. 6, 2021

'There I was...': Dario Costa

'Never Again': Out of focus

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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