New Gulfstream jets; Honeywell's connected avionics


VOL 23, ISSUE 41	October 8, 2021

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Top Stories

Article

Gulfstream fleet grows: Meet the G400, G800

Gulfstream has introduced two more members of its fleet: the G400 and the G800. The jets represent the enduring range war within the big-cabin, long-range segment. (Photo courtesy of Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.) Read more >

Online resource

State of safety

Explore the AOPA Air Safety Institute's all-digital thirty-first Joseph T. Nall Report and discover the state of general aviation safety. Learn more >

AOPA Live This Week

Avionics leap into the cloud; Latina pilots converge

Honeywell's Anthem flight deck is the most connected yet, and scalable to suit any aircraft. Also, we fly under a high-tech hood that obscures by degrees and gather with Latina pilot pioneers. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

AOPA Events

Slideshow

Hundreds visit AOPA Aviator Showcase

Some 500 people showed up in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 1 for the final AOPA Aviator Showcase of 2021 to talk with more than 60 exhibitors and view about 30 display aircraft. Read more >

Technique and Safety

Article

FAA facilitates night drone flights in controlled airspace

A workaround that enabled authorization of drone flights in controlled airspace at night is no longer needed: Remote pilots can now just use the app. Read more >

Online resource

Beyond the forced landing

Prepare yourself for the unlikely event of a post-crash survival scenario with this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight.

Video

Runway conditions

Preparing to fly in less-than-perfect weather? Learn how the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix can help you anticipate your airplane's braking performance in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.

Podcast

'Ask the A&Ps': 'Compression readings are garbage'

This month on Ask the A&Ps, we discuss radio gremlins, maintenance philosophy, and aircraft reliability. Submit your own questions for a future episode. Listen to the podcast >

Advocacy

FAA expands use of 1202 beacon code for glider pilots

The FAA says glider pilots flying under visual flight rules should squawk transponder code 1202 regardless of whether the flight is in communication with air traffic control starting November 1. Read more >

Advocacy

Writing the great American notam

Pilots have suggestions for how the FAA can make notices to airmen and the system that delivers them more user-friendly, according to the results from a recent AOPA survey. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Treatment options for coronary artery disease

AOPA Pilot Information Center Medical Certification Director Gary Crump details advances in treatment options for coronary artery disease. Read more >

Technology

Article

Honeywell steps boldly into aviation's future

Honeywell's Anthem flight deck enables high levels of automation and operational collaboration for aircraft of all sizes. Read more >

Article

Honda joins eVTOL race; magniX Part 33 pathway published

Honda announced an electric vertical takeoff and landing design; magniX received the certification path for its electric motors; and Bye Aerospace booked orders for its eFlyer 800. Read more >

Article

Virgin Galactic cleared to resume launches

Virgin Galactic will seek a larger swath of protected airspace for future flights to the edge of space, and make sure to let controllers know if they wander off course. Read more >

Gear

Article

New Garmin retrofits for PC–12, Citation Excel, XLS

Certain Pilatus turboprops could be retrofitted with Garmin's TXi engine indication system in 2022. Plus, Garmin's G5000 is available for retrofit on Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS jets. Read more >

Travel

Slideshow

Unique national park experience

Hot soaks, hiking trails, and craft beer are all on tap in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Read more and view a slideshow >

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Financial

Member benefit

What's a preapproval?

Preapprovals offer you the chance to jump-start the aircraft purchase process by being vetted first. Read more >

News and Notes

Slideshow

Pioneering Latinas in aviation honored

Latina aviation pioneers who made their mark as pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, and other aviation professionals were recognized at the inaugural Latinas in Aviation Global Festival. Read more and view a slideshow >

Article

'Turtle Fliers' needed

Turtles Fly Too is recruiting pilots to fly cold-stunned sea turtles out of Massachusetts to rehabilitation centers this fall. Read more >

Article

There's a place for everyone, of all abilities, in aviation

Pilots and nonprofits are working to make aviation a place for everyone of all abilities. Read more >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Assistant chief pilot, Kingsky Flight Academy

Kingsky Flight Academy in Lakeland, Florida, is hiring an assistant chief pilot. More than simply meeting Part 141 requirements, the chief pilot/assistant chief must be able to influence others to work enthusiastically for a common goal. 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 marketing specialist, an IT project manager, a research analyst, an eMedia content producer, and a major gifts officer. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Question of the Week

Question

What are the current wait times to receive a student pilot temporary certificate and plastic certificate in the mail?

Answer

One pilot reported that the certificate was issued on August 30, according to the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application system, and arrived in the mail on October 2. 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.) Have a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Education & Seminars

AOPA's in-person educational courses and seminars have been canceled or postponed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Stay sharp with our webinars, podcasts, and videos.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Oct 14, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Behind the headset: ATC
Oct 20, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Oct 21, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Air Safety Institute presents: Implementing 'Learn to Turn'
Oct 27, 12 p.m. EDT	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 (registration required).

Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos

Pilot/adventurer Victor Vescovo

XPrize Foundation cofounder Gregg Maryniak

Hartzell President JJ Frigge talks about new products

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see AOPA Online.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'Compression readings are garbage'

'Hangar Talk': Bearhawk Aircraft STOL manufacturer Mark Goldberg

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Oct. 4, 2021

'There I was...': Jon Humberd

'Never Again': Personal minimums

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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