Amazing AirVenture warbirds, long-distance arrivals


VOL 24, ISSUE 30	July 29, 2022

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Top Stories

Video

AirVenture dawn patrol

Breitling orchestrated a warbird exercise at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin that took us back in time as we flew aboard a bomber in the formidable formation, propellers gleaming in the early morning sun. Watch the video >

Slideshow

'A spectacular journey'

Intrepid aviators flew brand-new high-wing Slings to Wisconsin for AirVenture—from Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more and view photos >

AOPA Pilot Video News Brief

Winner meets airplane; All over AirVenture

Watch the 2022 AOPA Sweepstakes Grumman Tiger winner see his new airplane for the first time, just part of a busy brief from our crew covering AirVenture—including first looks at new aircraft and a forum on mental health. Watch the July 29 edition >

EAA AirVenture news

Video

'It's been a long two weeks'

Alex Browne finally got his paws on the 2022 AOPA Sweepstakes Tiger with his family and pilot friends (old and new) having flown in to Wisconsin to share his celebration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Read more and watch a video >

Article

Boeing forecasts need for 2.1 million aviation professionals

The commercial aviation industry will need 602,000 new pilots, 610,000 new technicians, and 899,000 new cabin crew personnel globally over the next 20 years, Boeing predicts. Read more >

Slideshow

Burning bright in the AirVenture night

Lighting the night with an airshow and fireworks is a tried-and-true AirVenture tradition that never loses its luster—and remains one of our favorite photographic assignments of the week. View photos >

Quick reading

We condensed the big news coming out of AirVenture into a convenient digest. Get the latest updates >

Article

Aspen Evolution no longer requires mechanical backup

Aircraft equipped with Aspen Evolution primary flight displays will no longer be required to carry mechanical gyros, the company announced at AirVenture. Read more >

AOPA Pilot Passport Challenge

AirVenture prompts prodigious Poker Run participation

Less than a month in, nearly 500 pilots have full hands for the AOPA Poker Run National Flight Challenge. Wisconsin is closing fast on California's overall lead in check-ins. Off your game? This Piper Aztec-flying family showed us how it's done.

Podcast

'Ask the A&Ps' live from AirVenture

In our first-ever live podcast recording from EAA AirVenture, a standing-room-only crowd peppered Mike Busch, Paul New, and Colleen Sterling with their toughest maintenance questions. Listen to the episode >

Technique and Safety

Runway safety

Improve your situational awareness and communication habits with practical, down-to-earth guidance offered in this AOPA Air Safety Institute course.

Video

Avoiding power-on stalls

This AOPA Air Safety Institute video explains the differences in power-on stall training versus real-world scenarios, the aerodynamics of how stalls occur during takeoffs and go-arounds, and techniques pilots can use to prevent them.

Podcast

'There I was...': Kenny G shares Beaver adventures

Saxophonist Kenny G recalls the adventures he's had during more than 22 years of flying his de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver across the country in this episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast.

Advocacy

New life for New Cuyama

After several years of neglect, New Cuyama Airport in California's high desert will get a second chance at life after residents, pilots, and volunteers decided it was worth saving.Read more >

Health

Pilot protection services

Rotate

Enjoying all activities of daily living, including flying, requires pain-free rotation. If you are having issues, see a doctor and explore the options. Read more >

Technology

Pilot magazine

Our turbine future

Excellent reliability, decent efficiency, and easy operation at a reasonable cost. The wish list for a small turbine engine that can make it in the light general aviation world doesn't seem particularly demanding. Read more >

Gear

Article

Approach Aviation expands alternator coupling tool kit

Massachusetts-based Approach Aviation announced an expanded alternator drive coupling tool kit, which will be able to service more Continental piston engines, on July 19. Read more >

Travel

Pilot magazine

People make the place

The back-to-back calamities of Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19 annihilated the Bahamas' tourism-based economy, but three years later the recovery is well underway. Read more and view photos >

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Financial

Pilot magazine

Dogfight: Hardhead or headache?

To helmet or not to helmet? One writer argues it's an expensive decoration, and the other views it as worthwhile protection for certain pilots. Read more >

News and Notes

Our most popular AirVenture 2022 stories so far (in order):

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Helicopter line pilot CFII, Corporate Helicopters

Corporate Helicopters in San Diego has part-time and full-time positions available, including lidar, flight instruction, tour, charter, and utility operations. 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 tradeshow coordinator, a medical certification specialist, a product marketing coordinator, a senior manager of communications, and a Western Pacific regional manager. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

Can I do my own airplane maintenance?

Answer

You can perform preventive maintenance operations as listed in FAR 43, Appendix A(c), Preventive maintenance. 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 6	Cleveland, Ohio, and Amarillo, Texas
Aug 13	Nashville, Tennessee, and Rochester, Minnesota
Aug 20	Columbus, Indiana, and Danville, Kentucky
Aug 27	Mineral Wells, Texas

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 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': Live from AirVenture 2022

'Hangar Talk': New Orleans Cessna 172 pilot Gerald Herbert

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Jul 25, 2022

'There I was...': Michael Koury

'Never Again': Geese on final

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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