Supply chain still snarled; Faster Bombardier jet


VOL 24, ISSUE 21	May 27, 2022

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Top Stories

Video

Early Analysis: Tragedy in Nebraska

The AOPA Air Safety Institute examines the May 20 accident during a short takeoff and landing event in Nebraska, addressing what we know, what remains to be learned, and what lessons apply to all fixed-wing approaches. Read more >

Article

Accident halts Nebraska STOL event

A tragic accident in Nebraska on May 20 left a California pilot's family—and the wider general aviation community—mourning his death. Read more >

Article

Supply chain woes continue

Supply chain volatility brought on by the coronavirus pandemic is delaying deliveries of aircraft, engines, and parts. Read more >

AOPA Pilot® Producer's Pick

AOPA Sweepstakes Tiger wrap-up

AOPA has enjoyed taking you along as we fixed up the AOPA Sweepstakes Tiger. Now we can't wait to give it away to one lucky pilot. Watch the video >

AOPA Aviator Showcase

Article

AOPA Aviator Showcase moves to the fall

To enhance the experience of pilots and aircraft owners, and build a more expansive program, AOPA will hold our Aviator Showcase at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Texas in November. Read more >

Technique and Safety

Go beyond the basics

The AOPA Air Safety Institute's recently updated Focused Flight Review delivers tailored lesson plans and a meaningful, fun experience for pilots and their CFIs.

Video

Real Pilot Story: Bird strike

A pilot was settling down on the last leg of a cross-country flight when he picked up a feathered passenger. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video >

Pilot Protection Services

Unmaking mistakes

Some mistakes are irreversible, but others can be "unmade" by first taking a step back. Pilots can learn valuable lessons by reviewing mistakes—both others' and their own. Read more >

Pilot Magazine

Avoid the sink

Pitching the nose down a touch when retracting flaps after takeoff can prevent sinking sensations. Read more >

Advocacy

New requirement looming, AOPA seeks Bahamas reprieve

AOPA President Mark Baker urged Bahamian government officials to delay mandating a new customs clearance system that was released with little warning and scheduled to take effect May 30. Read more >

Advocacy

AOPA joins Canadian ADS-B pushback

AOPA joined an industry coalition pushing back against elements of a proposed mandate requiring aircraft flying in Canada be 1090ES space-based ADS-B-equipped within the next four to five years. Read more >

Health

Pilot Protection Services

Einstein, Plato, and Wells

Dr. Jonathan Sackier offers history and musings about battlefield medicine in light of the conflict in Ukraine. Read more >

Technology

Article

Bombardier's Global 8000 flies faster, farther

Bombardier unveiled the new Global 8000 at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition, calling it "the world's fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet." Read more >

Gear

Video

Big data for small aircraft

It's a big idea inspired by a surprisingly big bill: Can a light piston aircraft owner have the same situational awareness for maintenance matters, and insight on when to expect major maintenance, that jet owners do? Read more >

Travel

Slideshow

An urban adventure with a historic aviation link

Rand Tower Hotel recently opened in a historic downtown Minneapolis skyscraper with a one-of-a-kind aviation theme that makes a great home base for exploring the area. Read more and view a slideshow >

Pilot Magazine

Visit 'Top Gun' locations

Many of us re-watched the original Top Gun in preparation for the May 27 release of Top Gun: Maverick. Here's a handy guide to locations filmed for the 1986 movie you can visit. Read more >

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News and Notes

Article

As real as it gets

The pilot in command of the aerial action in Top Gun: Maverick aimed to take his craft to a new level. Read more >

AOPA Pilot® Video News Brief

Video news of the week 2.0

Our new aviation news show covers the week in just a few minutes each Friday starting May 27. This week: STOL accident analyzed, industry health check, Bahamas border issues, and aircraft registration delays. Watch the video >

Gyro Hero

A new way to train

A method of training used in martial arts works equally well for a pilot learning new aircraft handling skills. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Gyrocopter gurus explain katas of flying

A father-son team approach gyrocopter training using repetitions similar to martial arts katas. Plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Assistant chief pilot, San Carlos Flight Center

San Carlos Flight Center in San Carlos, California, has a team of full-time staff flight instructors who use a highly structured proprietary syllabus, as well as an active safety seminar program and other ongoing training workshops. 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 Legal Services Plan attorney, a Western Pacific regional manager, a product marketing coordinator, a financial analyst, a graphic designer, and a staff accountant. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Question of the Week

Question

I have been trying to register my aircraft with the FAA but am running into long delays and worried my application will expire. What should I do?

Answer

The FAA Aircraft Registration branch is processing paperwork received in January as of late May. (Check current processing data and details about application extensions here.) This is concerning for owners facing registration expiration, but the FAA is taking steps to reduce processing time and in some cases issuing temporary extensions. Owners able to renew registration online can expect less delay, and additional staff will eventually improve processing time for applications submitted by mail. 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

Jun 11	Greenville, South Carolina; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Big Bear City, California
Jul 9	Medford, Oregon; and Minden, Nevada
Jul 16	Cheektowaga, New York; and Terre Haute, Indiana
Jul 27	Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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

Jun 16, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Air Safety Institute Flight Deck Tech: Flying with datalink weather
Jun 30, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Bundle your procedures with Flo-w
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': 'Use the TLAR system. That looks about right'

'Hangar Talk': Gyrocopter gurus explain katas of flying

'Pilot Briefing': Week of May 23, 2022

'There I was...': Trevor Peterson

'Never Again': Thunderstorms in the vicinity

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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