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In this weeks show: An FAA rulemaking proposal seeks to eliminate Flight Instructor Certificate expiration dates and proposes to revise requirements for flight instructors to qualify to teach other flight instructors, AOPA Air Safety Institute’s Richard McSpadden and former tow pilot and AOPA content producer Alicia Herron share perspective and insights in an early analysis of the tragic banner tow accident in Hollywood, Florida, GAMA released its quarterly report on shipments and billing, and an FAA Airworthiness Directive grounded the few remaining Boeing model B–17E, F, and G airplanes to address wing spar issues.

Long-sought changes to instructor certification proposed
https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/25/long-sought-changes-to-instructor-certification-proposed

Early Analysis: Piper PA-25 Banner Tow Crash May 17, 2023 Hollywood, FL
https://youtu.be/d3Jkd3ce5lo

GAMA released its quarterly report on shipments and billing
https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/25/airframers-seek-leadership-as-deliveries-hold-steady

Flying Fortresses grounded pending wing spar inspection
https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/25/flying-fortresses-grounded-pending-wing-spar-inspection

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We offer tips for fueling your aircraft, analyze a banner tow accident, give you a look at the new Cessna Citation Ascend, and take you on a tour with the History Channel’s Swamp People.

Early Analysis: Piper PA-25 Banner Tow Crash May 17, 2023 Hollywood, FL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3Jkd3ce5lo

DeltaHawk Engines jet-fueled piston engine gets FAA certification
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/23/deltahawk-jet-fueled-piston-engine-gets-faa-certification

Twitchell’s Seaplane Base in Maine reopens https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/23/twitchells-seaplane-base-in-maine-reopens

FAA easing mental health barriers for pilots https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/18/faa-easing-mental-health-barriers-for-pilots

Congress passes notam bill https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/24/congress-passes-notam-bill

Southern Seaplane and Swamp People: Fisherman’s paradise https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2022/october/pilot/fishermans-paradise

Turtles Fly Too https://www.turtlesflytoo.org/

Send us your favorite flying videos—you just might see them on an upcoming show! https://spaces.hightail.com/uplink/AOPALive    

Posted 5/26/23 

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Join AOPA’s Senior Features Editor Julie Walker on a recap of her trip to fly seaplanes to meet Bruce Mitchell and Ronnie Adams from the hit History Channel reality show, "Swamp People."

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*This offer is only valid for first-time members and is limited to one AOPA Trial Membership. You must reside in the U.S. AOPA Trial Membership is available free for 3-months, a credit card and enrollment in automatic annual renewal is required at sign up and you will be charged for a full year of membership at $89 once your trial expires. 100% no risk trial – cancel at any time before the end of your trial to prevent charges.

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AOPA's Social Media Marketer Cayla Hunt shows you how to fuel your aircraft on your own in this step-by-step video tutorial.

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In this week’s show we bring you news from the ongoing Trevor Jacob case, discuss pilot hiring news, and share exciting news from Textron Aviation.

If you aren’t already an AOPA Pilot we’d love for you to join us, and if you’d like to be featured on next week’s Lightning Round send us a DM! See y’all next week! ✈️

Trevor Jacob admits to intentional crash for clicks
https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/12/trevor-jacob-admits-to-intentional-crash-for-clicks

Aviation mechanics, pilots wanted
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/12/aviation-mechanics-pilots-wanted

Denali will launch with Autoland
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/10/denali-will-launch-with-autoland

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We did a fun flyoff with the upgraded AOPA Sweepstakes Cessna 170 and a Piper Super Cub—see which one performs the best! Plus, we talk to an AOPA Pilot Protection Services attorney about the Trevor Jacob case and go behind the scenes as AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden gets a checkout in a Beechcraft Staggerwing.

Trevor Jacob admits to intentional crash for clicks: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/12/trevor-jacob-admits-to-intentional-crash-for-clicks

AOPA Pilot Protection Services: https://pilot-protection-services.aopa.org/

Aviation mechanics, pilots wanted: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/12/aviation-mechanics-pilots-wanted

Openable window STC now covers much of GA fleet: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/12/openable-window-stc-now-covers-much-of-ga-fleet

AOPA helps strike down proposed aviation fuel bans: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/11/aopa-helps-strike-down-proposed-aviation-fuel-bans

Love the AOPA Sweepstakes Cessna 170? Find out how you can enter for a chance to win here: https://www.aopa.org/sweeps No purchase or contribution necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Ends 11:59 PM ET on 12/29/23. Grand Prize winner must be certificated by the U.S. FAA as of 12/29/23. For complete details/eligibility requirements/rules, visit aopa.org/sweeps. Sponsor: AOPA

Send us your favorite flying videos—you just might see them on an upcoming show! https://spaces.hightail.com/uplink/AOPALive   

Posted 5/19/23

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See what it’s like to get checked out in the Beechcraft Staggerwing. AOPA Editor at Large Dave Hirschman introduces AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden to the aircraft. Richard was the lead for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team—but even with all that experience, he’s enamored with the classic taildragger. Wait for his “wow” moment when it sinks in that he’s flying a Staggerwing!

Find out how you can enter for a chance to win here: https://www.aopa.org/sweeps No purchase or contribution necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Ends 11:59 PM ET on 12/29/23. Grand Prize winner must be certificated by the U.S. FAA as of 12/29/23. For complete details/eligibility requirements/rules, visit aopa.org/sweeps. Sponsor: AOPA


No purchase or contribution necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Ends 11:59 PM ET on 12/29/23. Grand Prize winner must be certificated by the U.S. FAA as of 12/29/23. For complete details/eligibility requirements/rules, visit aopa.org/sweeps. Sponsor: AOPA


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#staggerwing #beechcraft #checkout #aviation #flywithaopa

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AOPA Senior Vice President of Media and Marketing Kollin Stagnito and Social Media Marketer Erick Webb go head-to-head…or prop-to-prop…in a flyoff between the souped-up AOPA Sweepstakes Cessna 170 and a Piper Super Cub. See how the AOPA Sweepstakes 170’s backcountry upgrades, including a 195-horsepower Continental Prime IO-370 engine, Hartzell Trailblazer propeller, Stene Aviation Sportsman STOL wing cuffs, and Airframes Alaska Alaskan Bushweel tires, perform. In this casual but informative comparison, we’ll measure the takeoff and landing distances of each airplane and provide insights on their strengths and weaknesses. So sit tight, buckle up, and get ready for takeoff!

Find out how you can enter for a chance to win here: https://www.aopa.org/sweeps No purchase or contribution necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Ends 11:59 PM ET on 12/29/23. Grand Prize winner must be certificated by the U.S. FAA as of 12/29/23. For complete details/eligibility requirements/rules, visit aopa.org/sweeps. Sponsor: AOPA

No purchase or contribution necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Ends 11:59 PM ET on 12/29/23. Grand Prize winner must be certificated by the U.S. FAA as of 12/29/23. For complete details/eligibility requirements/rules, visit aopa.org/sweeps. Sponsor: AOPA

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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest community of pilots in the world, providing aviation advocacy, education & inspiration. AOPA has represented the freedom to fly for all pilots since 1939. To learn more about becoming a member visit https://www.aopa.org/membership

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AOPA in-house Pilot Protection Services attorney Ryan King has a criminal law background and analyzes Trevor Jacob's case and plea agreement.

Trevor is a former Olympic snowboarder and YouTube sensation who recorded himself bailing out of his Taylorcraft and hiking to the wreckage in November 2021, claiming he had experienced an engine failure. He's been under federal investigation since, and the FAA revoked his pilot certificate in April 2022.

A plea agreement was announced May 11 between Trevor and prosecutors. He admitted to intentionally crashing his Taylorcraft for fame and money, then having a helicopter airlift the aircraft to a trailer for him drive to a hangar at the Lompoc Airport in California where he cut apart and destroyed the aircraft, discarding it in different trash receptacles at the airport and other locations to impede the federal investigation.

Read more about Trevor Jacob's case: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/may/12/trevor-jacob-admits-to-intentional-crash-for-clicks

Learn about AOPA Pilot Protection Services: https://pilot-protection--services.aopa.org/

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