AOPA backs BasicMed update; Flights against poverty


VOL 24, ISSUE 5	February 4, 2022

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Top Stories

Article

Elevating California youth through aviation

In California's Central Valley, a nonprofit group created by pilots offers students from underserved communities a chance to shine in aviation. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Rhapsody in (Cub) yellow; Cirrus in Himalayan salt

Feast your eyes on the newest Cirrus, and AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden's poetic turn. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Technique and Safety

Online resource

Strengthen your skills, improve your safety

Flight review coming up? Share the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Focused Flight Review with your instructor to remedy proficiency gaps.

Sponsored by California Aeronautical University

Aircraft systems demystified

Properly maintained engines, propellers, and pneumatic systems can deliver years of safe flight. Learn more in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight.

Video

Engine out? Fly the airplane

Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video to tackle engine failure in a single-engine airplane from onset of trouble to touchdown.

Advocacy

AOPA supports proposed expansion of BasicMed for safety pilots

AOPA supports the FAA's proposal to expand BasicMed for those who want to serve as safety pilots and to change medical certificate requirements for individuals completing medical flight tests. Read more >

Advocacy

Dickson updates Congress on 5G progress

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson reported progress activating 5G C-band wireless networks without compromising aviation safety, and noted that long-term relief for general aviation will take time. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

BasicMed questions, answers

The intricacies of BasicMed inspire many questions. We have answers. Read more >

Gear

Article

NTSB calls for carbon monoxide alerting requirement

The NTSB is concerned that carbon monoxide detectors most commonly used in general aviation have "limited" effect, and accidents continue to accumulate—most of them fatal. Read more >

Travel

Image gallery

Fly for powder: California's Big Bear Mountain Resort

General aviation in Southern California puts powder-snow slopes in easy reach—skip the traffic and hit the lifts. Read more and view a photo gallery >

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Financial

AOPA Foundation Focus

AOPA Flight Training scholarship deadline approaches

Don't miss out on funds that could help you launch your flight training, pursue advanced ratings or certificates, or work toward your aviation maintenance technician certificate. The AOPA Foundation offers several scholarships with a February 11 application deadline. Learn more >

News and Notes

Pilot magazine

Bringing more Black women to the flight deck

United Airlines First Officer Carole Hopson is working to enroll 100 Black women by 2035 in an academy created to provide a direct path to the flight deck. Read more >

Article

Father-daughter student pilots solo on same day

Angelina Tumbarello, 17, took to the wild blue yonder alone for the very first time. Her father was hot on her heels. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Martha Lunken regains pilot certificate

Aviation writer and 14,000-hour pilot Martha Lunken describes how she re-earned her private pilot certificate after the FAA revoked it. Plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

Airworthiness advisories

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Director of operations, Medway Air Ambulance

Medway Air Ambulance of Lawrenceville, Georgia, seeks a director of operations who is passionate about delivering quality care to patients and their families. The position is responsible for managing Part 135 flight operations, including maintaining safety and quality standards. 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 Northwest Mountain regional manager, a Southern regional manager, a vice president of brand and member experience, a UX/UI designer, a mobile app developer, and a safety content producer. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

I am working on my instrument rating. Where can I find a private or commercial pilot who is also working on his or her instrument rating to study with and share flight time?

Answer

You can use AOPA's flight school finder. Once you get a list of flight schools in your area, try calling, visiting, or posting a note on a bulletin board for pilots who may be interested. 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

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)
Mar 12, 9 a.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Ronkonkoma, New York)

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

Aviation writer Martha Lunken

Kim Kissh: What it's like to be a corporate pilot

Inspiration4 commander Jared Isaacman

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'You'll ruin a set of clothes for sure'

'Hangar Talk': Aviation writer Martha Lunken recertified as pilot

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Jan. 31, 2022

'There I was...': Russ Jeter

'Never Again': Autopilot mayhem

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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