AOPA Pilot Magazine - December 2024 - 34

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Pilot makes first private
space walk
Entrepreneur and pilot Jared
Isaacman-who previously led the first
all-civilian crew to reach orbit-notched
another milestone high above Earth on
September 12, when he became the
first civilian to walk in space.
STC granted for Swift Fuels
Swift Fuels, manufacturer and
distributor of unleaded 94-octane
aviation fuel, was granted its first
supplemental type certificate for its
100-octane unleaded aviation fuel,
100R. The STC granted to Swift Fuels
on September 6 and allows 100R
unleaded avgas to be used in Cessna
172 Skyhawk models R and S with
Lycoming IO-360-L2A engines.
IF YOU ARE a current or retired professional pilot looking to start flying recreationally,
AOPA has what you need. Even if you've logged thousands of hours flying some of
the largest, fastest, and most advanced civilian aircraft, getting back into low-andslow
VFR flying might feel daunting. That's where AOPA's " Back to Your Roots "
program comes in-helping you smoothly transition back into general aviation flying.
Part of the AOPA Foundation's You Can Fly initiative, " Back to Your Roots " is
specifically designed for pilots who fly or used to fly for a living. Whether you're
eager to teach, take passengers on their first GA flight, plan a flying vacation, or relive
the thrill of recreational flying, this program offers the path back to GA with all the
guidance you need. Through " Back to Your Roots, " you'll revisit essential topics such
as medical reform, weather briefings, preflight planning, federal aviation regulations,
and airspace. We offer flexible learning options:
* Attend a live " Back to Your Roots " webinar.
* Take the self-paced online course.
* Or you can do both.
AOPA developed the " Back to Your Roots " online course to accommodate the
busy schedules of professional pilots and retired professional pilots who want to
return to general aviation flying for recreation and pleasure. The course is accessible
24/7 and free for AOPA members. It's designed to help you identify areas that may
require additional review before you begin flying a small airplane with an instructor.
Whichever track you choose, you'll earn FAA Wings credits. Depending on the
course, you'll also receive a logbook endorsement or a certificate of completion to
share with your CFI. Both tracks are free for AOPA members.
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Garmin announces
product updates
Garmin unveiled a new satellite
communication system called inReach
Messenger Plus, with photo and
voice messaging capability designed
for people traveling in areas without
cellular service.
uAvionics enhances surface
awareness at Florida airports
Aviation technology company uAvionix
said it entered contracts to install
its FlightLine surface situational
awareness system at six major airports
in Florida. The new equipment is
expected to be operational before
Thanksgiving to help increase safety
during the historically busy holiday
travel period.
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