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 The fun, the friendships, and the flying all start at the AOPA campus and we invite you to come and be a part of it! Visit us at Booth #463, across from the Brown Arch on the flight line. We’re keeping your safety in mind by encouraging you to follow EAA’s COVID-19 safety guidelines during your time at AirVenture. We’ve missed you! Visit our main tent and see Member Services: For the first time in over a year, you’ll be able to join or renew your membership in person. Get $10 off and your choice of Free Shirt or Hat! Choose PPS Basic or Plus and get both! Pilot Information Center: Whether you are looking for info about FAA regulations, flight planning, aircraft ownership, or anything that might affect your certificate, we can help answer your questions in person.Airport Support Network: Talk to our AOPA Airports and State Advocacy team to learn how you can help us protect your airport.Pilot Gear Store: Get your hands on the latest AOPA Pilot Gear and walk out in style!Air Safety Institute: Sit in on one of many ASI seminars at our Program Pavilion and learn how to be a safer pilot. Learn what AOPA’s You Can Fly program can do for you by talking to our You Can Fly staff. Attend the Rusty Pilots seminar to help you get back into the air. We have resources for prospective pilots to lapsed pilots! You Can Fly is fueled by the AOPA Foundation. Support general aviation by making a donation to the AOPA Foundation: Learn more about the programming funded by generous donors, recognition levels for giving–including the Hat in the Ring Society, and how you can help build a stronger, safer aviation community for current and future pilots. Check out the rest of our campus, too! For the first time, see the AOPA Sweepstakes Tiger in person and get an up-close look at the new avionics and engine! Come see the Beechcraft Bonanza avionics display by Garmin. Stop by the Three-Nine Lounge courtyard for a chance to meet with some of your favorite aviation influencers and celebs! Program Pavilion – Where Learning is Always Fun! From 9:00 to 5:00 each day Monday-Saturday, the AOPA Programming Pavilion will be chock full of great content to help you become a better, safer, more informed pilot. Check out seminars presented by a wide range of industry leaders in technology, avionics, aircraft equipment, and pilot services. AOPA’s Air Safety Institute will present multiple seminars on several important skills and safety topics. Special AOPA Member Opportunity – Free Tour of Orbis Flying Eye Hospital When: Thursday, July 29: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. As an AOPA member, you have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the Orbis MD-10 Flying Eye Hospital in an exclusive AOPA-members-only tour on Thursday, July 29 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Orbis’s Flying Eye Hospital brings the latest technology, training, and teaching tools to local healthcare teams in low-income countries so they can reverse and prevent blindness in their communities. The plane boasts 3D technology and the latest live broadcast capabilities that enable Orbis to train healthcare professionals around the world. Take advantage of this opportunity to get an in-depth tour and learn about their important mission that makes the vision a reality. Free to AOPA members; just bring a copy of this email or your AOPA membership card for access. (Please note: as an active professional medical center, Orbis is requesting that attendees practice social distancing and wear a face mask while inside the Flying Eye Hospital. This applies to vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals per CDC recommendations for healthcare settings.) © 2021 AOPA • 421 Aviation Way Frederick, MD 21701 US 800.872.2672 • 301.695.2375 Fax Preference Center • www.aopa.org |
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ePilot special report: Avionics upgrades for every budget…
Increase the value and utility of your aircraft by upgrading the instrument panel.
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| Aircraft ownership is an investment. One way to increase the value and utility of your aircraft is through upgrading its instrument panel. In Part 4, the final installment of AOPA ePilot‘s quarterly Aircraft Ownership series, we share ideas for upgrading your avionics on a tight budget, transforming your dated instrument panel to a glass cockpit, and pitfalls of buying used avionics. In addition, we bring you the latest news from the Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show. If you missed our previous installments, look back for advice on aircraft maintenance, buying and selling an aircraft, and boosting an aircraft’s performance. |
 Aircraft Ownership series Part 4: Avionics upgrades June 23, 2021 |
Top Stories  Article Steam-to-digital swaps prove popular The list of modern digital instruments available for certified aircraft in sizes similar (or identical) to the steam gauges they replace is growing, giving owners of older aircraft ever more capable, realistic upgrade options. (Photo courtesy of Garmin.) Read more >  AOPA Sweepstakes Grumman Tiger Out with the old, in with a glass cockpit We had a choice to make for the AOPA Sweepstakes Grumman Tiger avionics overhaul: retro glass, or big glass. We went big. Read more >  Pilot magazine Frugal or foolish: Pitfalls of buying used avionics Knowing when to buy and when to pass is key to shopping the used avionics market. Here’s some advice from an avionics shop owner and aircraft owners with lots of experience buying used instruments. Read more > |
AEA International Convention  Article MyGoFlight HUD gets FAA approval MyGoFlight announced June 22 that its SkyDisplay head-up display has earned FAA supplemental type certificate approval. Read more >  Article Appareo announces new flight data recorder Appareo’s new 4K Airborne Image Recording System can offload data via cellular networks. (Image courtesy of Appareo.) Read more > Article Gogo stepping up to 5G Gogo Business Aviation reports that its Avance L5 and L3 in-flight connectivity systems are installed on 2,000 business aircraft delivering 4G connectivity. The company will launch a 5G system in 2022. Read more > Shadin introduces new integration products Shadin Avionics is reaching far beyond its well-known aviation fuel flow meters and producing new avionics offerings that focus on updating obsolete instrument panels. The company’s Avionics Interface Systems (AIS) products are designed to simplify aircraft modernization and support future updates. Shadin also is launching a new website to help customers identify solutions for specific aircraft and assist in the configuration and installation of AIS units. |
| Webinars Video What’s new at Garmin? Garmin Regional Sales Manager Joe Stewart talks about Garmin avionics ranging from integrated flight decks to autopilots during this recorded presentation from the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo. Watch the webinar > Video Aspen Evolution ProMax Learn about Aspen Avionics’ entry-level and high-end offerings in this recorded webinar from the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo. Watch the webinar > |
Featured Video  Video Flying IFR with new Garmin avionics A Beechcraft Bonanza’s 1980s instrument panel gets a modern makeover. AOPA Editor at Large Dave Hirschman puts it to the test to see if it eases pilot workload during a currency flight in instrument conditions. Watch the video > |
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 Facebook Twitter YouTube  AOPA Live This Week – June 10, 2021 AOPA pushes back hard on a legal view that puts the flight training industry in jeopardy. Also, an 18-year-old pilot crosses the country in a Piper Cub, and visiting a unique aviation museum in Kentucky. WATCH NOW How to Practice LandingsChallenge yourself with these proven exercises for smooth, consistent landings on every flight. Master CFI shares his best techniques. LEARN MORE AOPA Webinars to Keep You Sharp Register for one of these free wide-ranging webinars taught by flying topic experts. Each webinar is designed to keep you informed and safe and, most importantly, to get you to have fun! CHECK THEM OUT Prerecorded Don’t Get Rusty Pilot Webinars Watch a series of fun presentations on flying topics to help keep you proficient. Each webinar is hosted by the You Can Fly Flight Training Team. WATCH NOW Aviator Showcase Registration Opens June 22 The AOPA Aviator Showcase is a single-day, consumer-focused event designed to connect pilots and aircraft owners to the general aviation industry. Join us for a high-quality, in-person buying experience with the industry’s leading experts. See us in Manassas, VA on August 27 and Fort Worth, TX on October 1. Tickets are $20 each. Registration opens June 22, 2021 and is required for attendance. LEARN MORE PIC: Know Before You GoFAA recently published guidance to help pilots improve their preflight briefings in Advisory Circular (AC) 91-92. The AC provides checklists and resources for self-briefing and states, “pilots who have preflight weather/risk assessment and risk mitigation skills are better prepared to make in-flight decisions as real-time weather information is consumed.” LEARN MORE Enhanced Benefits and NEW Lower Rates! Did you know AOPA recently lowered rates and enhanced benefits on their life insurance plans available to AOPA members? And we’ve made it quick and easy to enroll in the AOPA insurance plans with our enhanced enrollment site. To enroll, and find out more information, go online. LEARN MORE As a seller, how do I make my aircraft transaction go smoothly? How can you make the sale of your airplane go as smoothly as possible? Transparency, good communication and preparation. READ MORE  Use the AOPA Aircraft Guide to find the ideal aircraft for you The AOPA Aircraft Guide is a comprehensive online resource that lists more than 88 aircraft that are currently in production. These new aircraft range from single-engine pistons to twins, turbines, and rotorcraft. READ MORE  Share Your Flight Training Experience!If you’ve had any type of flight training in the past year, tell us about it. We want to hear the good, the bad, and the awesome! LEARN MORE  AOPA Staff BBQ Favorites Summertime is unofficially here, and that means that you’ll either host your own cookout, or someone else will invite you to theirs. We asked the staff at AOPA what some of their favorite side dishes are, and they were all stoked to share their favorites. Some even gave up the recipes! . READ MORE  Your Gift Will Be DoubledThe Ray Foundation has offered a matching grant of up to $2.5 million for funds raised during the 2021 You Can Fly Challenge. Give today and your donation will be doubled! DOUBLE YOUR GIFT TODAY  Rent the car. Own the memory.Hertz goes the extra mile to get you there safer, faster and easier. AOPA members get extra savings of up to 25% off base rates using discount code CDP#67649. BOOK NOW Fly Out With ForeFlight and Win!Flying has never been so rewarding! Follow along each month as ForeFlight and AOPA highlight a new region. Visit any of the partner locations to pick up ForeFlight swag and be entered for the chance to win prizes. Click here to learn more. #FFFLYOUT ENTER NOW  2-month trial of SiriusXM! ‘Fly’ this infographic to learn about the differences between ADS-B and SiriusXM weather. Then get a trial to decide which weather solution is best for you. Click here for details. LEARN MORE AOPA Pilot Passport ChallengeSummer Flycation Challenge. Use the App’s Pilot Passport feature to earn landmark badges in June. Top 3 participants with the most Landmark badges will win a 1-year Premium membership to iFlightPlanner. LEARN MORE LISTEN NOW AOPA Live This WeekTens of thousands of pilots have found a new way to get the week’s general aviation news. AOPA Live This Week, aviation’s most popular and complete weekly aviation videocast, wraps up the week’s news and features in a 15-minute video package. This free newsletter is your weekly link to AOPA Live This Week. 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AOPA Foundation focus AOPA awards $1.1 million in scholarships…
AOPA gives aspiring pilots a boost, and an NTSB report paints a poor picture of two King Air pilots.
 VOL 23, ISSUE 21 May 21, 2021 |
Top Stories  AOPA Foundation focus AOPA awards $1.1 million in scholarships The AOPA Foundation is helping transform lives and fulfill dreams through aviation. We recently awarded scholarships to 124 recipients ranging from aspiring pilots to pilots who seek to earn additional certificates and ratings. Read more >  AOPA Live This Week Final salute; Scholarships awarded; Virtual reality gets real Fellow pilots flew the missing man formation for our colleague Mike Collins. Also, the AOPA Foundation grants a record number of scholarships, and a Swiss company makes virtual reality helicopter training effective. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
Technique and Safety  Article Rudder misapplication cited in fatal King Air crash The NTSB found that the pilot’s mistakes handling a loss of power in one engine during takeoff in a Beechcraft King Air 350 led to the June 30, 2019, crash and explosion that killed 10 people. (Image courtesy of the NTSB.) Read more >  Login required IFR Insights: Cockpit weather Get practical advice on safely using datalink weather in flight with this AOPA Air Safety Institute course. Online resource Instrument procedures explained Find answers to your instrument flight questions all in one location in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Center page, which hosts a variety of IFR resources. Learn more > |
Login required Airspace review Whether you’re flying a short hop or a long cross-country, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of airspace. Put your airspace proficiency to the test with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.  AOPA Premier Partner created content Takeoff over max weight? Is an aircraft’s maximum gross weight a guideline from the manufacturer, or a number that should never be exceeded? See poll results from 19,000 pilots and read the discussion on the PilotWorkshops website. Pilot Protection Services Electronic self-briefing A recent FAA advisory circular provides guidance for performing preflight self-briefings. Read more > |
| Advocacy Advocacy Aviation safety in focus as FCC expands 5G A coalition of aviation organizations has requested the Federal Communications Commission reconsider its policy of repurposing the C-band because of threats to radar-altimeter system operation and flight safety. Read more > |
| News from the Western Pacific region Advocacy Dillingham tenant evictions delayed as lease talks continue The long-feared June 30 eviction of general aviation from Kawaihapai Airfield, also known as Dillingham Airfield, on Oahu in Hawaii is on hold at least through December 31, but tenants still face an uncertain future. Read more > Rutan to be honored The Aero Club of Southern California will honor Richard “Dick” Rutan, known for flying Voyager nonstop, unrefueled around the world among other accomplishments, at the forty-second annual Howard Hughes Memorial Award presentation on June 17 at 5 p.m. Pacific time. The ceremony will include an interview with Rutan. To take part virtually, register now. |
Technology  Article Mapping the tallest volcano in North America Having the right aerial platform for the job makes all the difference in aviation, particularly when it comes to photographing and mapping Pico de Orizaba, the tallest volcano in North America. (Photo courtesy of Juan Plaza.) Read more > |
| Gear Online resource AOPA offers online Operating Cost Calculator Calculate the estimated annual and per-flight-hour operating costs for a variety of aircraft with the AOPA Operating Cost Calculator. Get your estimate today > |
Travel  Slideshow Summer playground Hiking, camping, sightseeing, golfing, horseback riding, rock climbing, and kayaking are some of the activities available at Mammoth Lakes, California. (Photo by MeLinda Schnyder.) Read more > Want more general aviation travel stories? Sign up for our AOPA Travel Pilot biweekly newsletter. |
Financial  Article Signs of recovery in aircraft shipment report Increases in helicopter and piston and turboprop airplane deliveries in the first three months of 2021 were deemed encouraging signs that the industry is recovering from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more > Member benefit Benefits of an aircraft broker An aircraft broker’s market knowledge and insight can put you in a better position to buy an aircraft, writes AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith. Read more >  AssuredPartners Aerospace created content Understanding the implications of a broker of record letter What is a BOR (broker of record) letter and what does it do for you and your insurance broker? Read more > |
| News and Notes Article NTSB Chairman Sumwalt to step down NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt plans to step down on June 30. The 14,000-hour pilot has been a member of the NTSB since 2006 and got his start in aviation after going to the scene of a fatal aircraft accident when he was 17. Read more > |
 Article ‘Spectacular’ flight across North Pole Beechcraft Bonanza V35 pilot Adrian Eichhorn credited his support team and favorable weather after completing a “spectacular flight” across the North Pole on May 11. (Photo by Adrian Eichhorn.) Read more > |
 Article The Warbird Adventures case AOPA General Counsel Justine Harrison shares her perspective on the recent court decision to allow an FAA emergency cease-and-desist order to stand against Warbird Adventures. Read more >  Article Celebrating Aviation Maintenance Technician Day On May 24, we celebrate Aviation Maintenance Technician Day on the birthday of Charles Taylor, the Wright brothers’ mechanic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock.) Read more > You Can Fly Growing Mohawk Flying Club adds third aircraft Mohawk Flying Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan, added a Cirrus SR20 to its fleet of a Cessna 172 and 182 to satisfy increasing demand for more flight time. Because of that, the club’s membership continues to grow. Read more > |
| Career Opportunities Aviation job board Job of the week: AOPA digital media specialist The digital media specialist is instrumental to AOPA’s growing digital advertising revenue stream and in leveraging our primary online advertising servers that support multiple websites, video content, apps, electronic newsletters, products, and resources. 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, a marketing specialist, and a customer service representative (legal services). To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online > |
| Question of the Week Question I am a flight instructor. If I add an airplane single-engine sea rating to my commercial pilot certificate, is there a minimum number of hours I would need to log as pilot in command in single-engine seaplanes before teaching students? The 15 hours mentioned in FAR 61.183(j) appear to be for the “instructor rating sought,” not the privilege to teach. Answer The 15 hours is a prerequisite for a practical test for a CFI certificate or rating, which you don’t need since you already have an airplane single-engine instructor certificate. However, it’s wise to have a good bit of experience in a type of aircraft before instructing in it. Also, your insurance company may require it. 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. Got 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 May 25, 7 p.m. EDT Airworthiness Records: A guide for owners and pilots, Part 3 May 26, 12 p.m. EDT AOPA Rusty Pilots – Webinar edition May 27, 7 p.m. EDT Airworthiness Records: A guide for owners and pilots, Part 4 Jun 1, 4 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 Theoretical astrophysicist, author, private pilot: Talking flying with Dr. @AstroKatie Mack Adrian Eichhorn and Shinji Maeda Simon Caldecott on his retirement from Piper For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see AOPA Online. AOPA podcasts ‘Ask the A&Ps’: ‘Heavy detonation is normally a self-correcting event’ ‘Hangar Talk’: Smithsonian Aeronautics Curator Dorothy Cochrane ‘Pilot Briefing’: Week of May 17, 2021 ‘There I was…’: John ‘Pappy’ Mazza ‘Never Again’: What doesn’t kill us To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online. |
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| VOL 22, ISSUE 49 December 4, 2020 |
Top Stories  Article King Air 260 debuts The Beechcraft King Air 260 unveiled December 2 replaces the King Air 250 and features autothrottles, among other upgrades. (Photo courtesy of Textron Aviation.) Read more >  Article COVID-19 downturn could be short-lived Business aviation has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but the industry is already improving, according to Honeywell Aerospace. (Image courtesy of Aerion Supersonic.) Read more >  You Can Fly Apply for AOPA flight training scholarships The AOPA You Can Fly program has a fresh round of scholarship funding lined up for high schoolers, teachers, student pilots, and certificated pilots seeking advanced ratings. Applications are due February 14. Read more >  AOPA Live This Week Virtual NBAA; Guillow’s legacy; Chattanooga SeaRey We bring you the latest from the business aviation world. Also, tour the Paul K. Guillow Inc. factory, where balsa kindles a love of aviation, and fly the Tennessee River Gorge in a SeaRey. Watch AOPA Live This Week® > |
NBAA Article JETNET forecasts bizjet trends From the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in March, when optimism was down 43 percent, the fourth-quarter mood of 20,000 business aircraft owners surveyed surged into positive territory following news that coronavirus vaccinations are imminent, according to a JETNET iQ poll. Read more >  Article Phenom 100EV gets avionics boost Embraer Executive Jets’ Phenom 100EV has received several upgrades to its Garmin G3000 Prodigy Touch avionics suite. (Photo courtesy of Embraer.) Read more > Article Tamarack opens East Coast install center Tamarack Aerospace Group opened the Tamarack East Coast Transformation Center in South Carolina on December 3 to provide expert, factory-quality installation of Tamarack’s ATLAS Active Winglets in 10 days or less. Read more > Article Gogo launches Vision 360 Gogo, a worldwide provider of in-flight broadband connectivity, sold its commercial aviation business to Intelsat for $400 million, then announced a new service for business aviation. Read more > |
Technique and Safety  Video Pressure over the Atlantic Ferry pilot Kerry McCauley was flying solo over the North Atlantic when he discovered a serious issue with his auxiliary fuel tank. Watch this new AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story to learn how he found a solution and survived. IFR Fix Squawking 2020 The FAA appears to be cool to continuing coronavirus pandemic relief for pilots. Read more > |
 Online resource Just in case Look at ways to handle those critical “up here, wishing you were down there” situations as safely as possible in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight. Learn more > Video Tempting fate Transitioning to a new-to-you airplane isn’t as simple as it may seem—even if the new airplane is commonly considered a step down. Learn from one pilot’s mistakes in a light sport aircraft in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video. |
| Advocacy Advocacy FAA, European regulators expand aviation safety agreement The FAA and the European Commission announced the expansion of their bilateral aviation safety agreement to allow mutual acceptance of some pilot certification and training rules, streamlining administrative processes and reducing training costs. Read more > |
| Health Online resource Health conditions may affect medical certification Find answers to questions about how a medical condition might impact your flying privileges. Learn more > |
Technology  Article Bye shifts to Safran Bye Aerospace announced a course change in the development of its all-electric airplanes, turning to Safran Electrical and Power to propel certification prototypes and production aircraft. (Photo courtesy of Bye Aerospace.) Read more > |
Gear  Slideshow iFlightPlanner integrates with iFly GPS A new integration between iFlightPlanner and iFly GPS allows flight plans to be wirelessly synced on Android, Windows, and Apple mobile devices. Read more > SiriusXM Aviation, Garmin, and Lightspeed offer special deals If you are in the market for a Garmin GDL 51/52 aviation weather receiver, a Lightspeed Zulu 3 headset, a Sirius XM Tour radio, or a SiriusXM weather subscription, check out these deals before it’s too late. Learn more > |
Financial  Article Texas Aircraft pitches basic Colt Flight schools asked for an affordable light sport aircraft with Garmin in the panel and an all-metal airframe. Texas Aircraft Manufacturing responded. Read more > Member benefit Avoid last-minute mix-ups These four common mistakes can delay your aircraft purchase. Read more > Webinar How to buy an airplane Learn how to navigate the process of buying an airplane—from prepurchase inspections and title searches to financing and insurance—during an AOPA webinar on December 8 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Register now > |
News and Notes  Article Mutual inspiration Central Florida Aerospace Academy’s annual celebration of student accomplishments in 2020 included the school resource officer, who was inspired by the students to achieve his longtime desire to become a pilot. Read more >  You Can Fly A lesson in the sky Students utilizing AOPA’s High School Aviation STEM curriculum in Greenville, South Carolina, put their classroom experience to the test with a flight lesson November 24. (Photo courtesy of STEM Flights.) Read more > |
 Article Aviation holiday cards: Designing the magic Aviation-themed holiday cards are an AOPA tradition. Our graphic designer shares the inspiration and creative process behind the AOPA Pilot Gear holiday cards she designs. Read more > Podcast ‘I went to the church of lean of peak’ Ask the A&Ps podcast hosts Mike Busch, Paul New, and Colleen Sterling talk about why running lean of peak is so beneficial, and tackle questions on sticky valves, how to properly break in an engine, oil consumption, and more. Submit your questions for the next episode. Listen to the podcast > Airworthiness advisories AD affects certain Piper PA–34-220T airplanes |
| Career Opportunities Aviation job board Job of the week: Flight attendant, Air Wisconsin Airlines Operating as a regional airline in the United States, Air Wisconsin Airlines performs flying services as a partner with United Airlines. The sole flight attendant on each aircraft will perform a variety of services conducive to the safety and comfort of passengers. Read the full description and apply today > |
| Question of the Week Question How can I get FAA Wings program credit for any AOPA Air Safety Institute courses that I take? Answer You will automatically get credit by matching your email address with the one on file with the FAA for the Wings program. 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. Got 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 Dec. 8, 7 p.m. EST How to buy an airplane Dec. 10, 12 p.m. EST ‘Don’t Get Rusty’ series: Seven ways an instrument rating will make you a better pilot Jan. 14, 12 p.m. EST ‘Don’t Get Rusty’ series: Wait! Are we in balance? Jan. 19, 12 p.m. EST 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 John Mohr, Piaggio Royal Gull CST Flight Services COVID-19 travel guides Earthrounder, crash survivor, and public speaker Ryan Campbell George Antoniadis – PlaneSense You Can Fly Champions How a PPS panel attorney protects AOPA members For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see AOPA Online. AOPA podcasts ‘Ask the A&Ps’: ‘I went to the church of lean of peak’ ‘Hangar Talk’: Aviation careers conversation highlights jobs ‘Hangar Talk’ Flight Time series: John Zimmerman ‘Pilot Briefing’: Week of Nov. 30, 2020 ‘There I was…’: Todd Clark ‘Never Again’: I knew I was rusty ‘Pilot Protection Services Podcast’: Predicting the future To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online. |
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