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News & Media Flying the upgraded Carbon Cub; AOPA back in Spokane

Flying the upgraded Carbon Cub; AOPA back in Spokane

AOPA ePilot
VOL 24, ISSUE 32 August 12, 2022
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Top Stories
CubCrafters unveils Carbon Cub EX–2 engine upgrade
Article
CubCrafters unveils Carbon Cub EX–2 engine upgrade
We flew the CubCrafters Carbon Cub EX–2 to see what a horsepower boost can do, as the company invited the first public investment in its history. Read more and watch a video >
AOPA Pilot Video News Brief
Avgas congressional hearing; New Carbon Cub
Unleaded fuel gets a congressional spotlight; preliminary NTSB findings from the July Las Vegas midair; floods close a Death Valley airstrip; and we fly the new Carbon Cub. Watch the August 12 edition >
AOPA Events
Pilot magazine
Bring a tent, or reserve your Hangout rental gear
Fly in and find a casual atmosphere at our first Hangout on September 9 and 10 in Spokane, Washington. For camping pilots without a tent, we teamed up with Kit Lender to make rental gear available. Read more and watch a video >
Technique and Safety
Member Benefit
See how a tablet makes flight training better
It's easier to show you how AOPA Flight Training Advantage can make training more effective, efficient, and enjoyable (not to mention less expensive) than to tell you about this new AOPA member benefit. Watch the video >
Webinar
VFR into IMC avoidance
Join us August 18 at 7 p.m. Eastern time for the second episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute Weather Flying: Safety for All Seasons series on avoiding inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Register today >
Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Maintenance: Critical facts about alternator couplings
Proper education about alternator couplings seems to be lacking in general aviation, and it's putting aircraft and pilots at risk. Read more >
Video
From the archives: Evaluating in-flight weather
Each flight involves a continuous series of weather-related decisions. How well you analyze and react to the chain of events determines the success of the flight. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video about evaluating in-flight weather.
Online resource
Steer clear of trouble
Find courses, videos, publications, and webinars compiled in this Safety Center from the AOPA Air Safety Institute—a continued effort to reduce VFR-into-IMC accidents.
Advocacy
Advocacy
Unleaded fuel producers voice optimism, frustration
One producer of unleaded aviation fuel told Congress he expects to field a 100-octane formula in 2023, while another vented frustration with FAA delay. Read more >
Health
Pilot protection services
Pressure regulators
AOPA Pilot Information Center staff have their finger on the pulse of what members are concerned about. One of the most frequent topics: "Why does it take the FAA so long to respond?" Read more >
Technology
Article
American Airlines invests in zero-emission future
American Airlines and others are investing in hydrogen-electric aviation powertrain company ZeroAvia. Read more >
Travel
Slideshow
Beach or bust in a Cessna 170
If spending hours in the car is not your idea of fun, skip the traffic jams and fly yourself to the beach this summer. Read more and view photos >
Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter.
Financial
Pilot protection services
Preventive maintenance
However you approach preventive maintenance, take the time to acquaint yourself with FAR Part 43 to keep yourself and your aircraft compliant and safe. Read more >
News and Notes
Article
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal midair near Las Vegas
The NTSB released its preliminary report on the July 17 midair collision near North Las Vegas Airport. Read more >
Article
New York students ace GAMA's 2022 Aviation Design Challenge
New York high school students receive demonstration flights, facility tours, and more after taking first place in the 2022 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge. Read more >
Podcast
'Ask the A&Ps': 'I don't have a baby monitor on the engine'
On this month's episode of the Ask the A&Ps podcast, the hosts discuss hot cylinders, leaning technique, and lots of lightbulbs used in testing. Send your questions for a chance to get on the show.
Social Media
Share the celebration
Celebrate National Aviation Day with AOPA on August 19—post your fun flying photos and videos to Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter and be sure to use the #flywithaopa hashtag if you'd like us to reshare your post.
Career Opportunities
Aviation job board
Job of the week: Fixed-wing CFI, Universal Flight Concepts
Universal Flight Concepts in Waco, Texas, is seeking those with a passion for teaching and a driving commitment to student success to join its team of professional aviation educators. 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 member services representative, an Aviation Finance credit supervisor, a product marketing coordinator, a tradeshow coordinator, a medical certification specialist, and a senior manager of communications. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >
Question of the Week
Question

I have a commercial pilot certificate. Can I receive a tailwheel endorsement in a light sport aircraft from a sport pilot instructor that is also valid in a non-LSA?
Answer
Yes, a tailwheel endorsement given in an LSA is valid for other tailwheel aircraft. Advisory Circular AC 61-65H includes a sample endorsement "to act as pilot in command in a tailwheel airplane" that "may be given in a sport pilot aircraft by a sport pilot instructor, or in an airplane by a flight instructor with a rating other than a sport pilot rating." 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 seminars, webinars, podcasts, and videos.
AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars
Aug 20 Columbus, Indiana; and Danville, Kentucky
Aug 27 Mineral Wells, Texas
Sep 10 Palm Coast, Florida; Ronkonkoma, New York; Midway, Arkansas; Downers Grove, Illinois; and Spokane, Washington
Sep 24 Battle Creek, Michigan; and Glencoe, Minnesota
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
Aug 18, 12 p.m. EDT 'Don't Get Rusty' series: Rated for adventure
Aug 18, 7 p.m. EDT AOPA Air Safety Institute Weather flying: Safety for all seasons
Aug 24, 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
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 don't have a baby monitor on the engine'
'Hangar Talk': Oshkosh AirVenture special 2022
'Pilot Briefing': Week of Aug 8, 2022
'There I was...': Michael Koury
'Never Again': That nagging feeling
To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.
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