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NATIONAL ACTION
new rules that increase the stringency of the national ambient air quality standards for lead by tenfold. The new EPA rules also mandate monitoring of lead measurements near selected sources, even though the vast majority of areas with GA airports do not exceed the new stringent air quality standards for lead. In response to the petition, the EPA issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) in 2010, acknowledging the need to collect more information about the issue and asking a series of questions. The agency also established new lead monitoring at 15 specific airports and is an active participant in the FAA’s Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee, a group formed at the urging of the GA Avgas Coalition that is tasked with producing recommendations to further the development and deployment of unleaded avgas. Although the EPA is charged with establishing aircraft emissions standards, it must consult with the FAA and cannot establish standards that would adversely affect safety. If the EPA establishes emissions standards, the FAA has responsibility for actually implementing those standards.

Take advantage of the all-new AOPA Lifestyle member discounts
efore you make your next purchase, make sure you check out the deals available exclusively to you as an AOPA member. You may be surprised at the money you’ll save by going to www.aopa.org/lifestyles first. In the market for pilot supplies? You’ll find discounts offered by Sporty’s Pilot Shop, PilotMall.com, and Aircraft Spruce and Specialty. Other aviation discounts are available from Spidertracks, WingX, and more. You can use any or all of these discounts to make your flying more affordable. But it’s not just aviation products where you’ll find discounts. Buying or selling a home? Look at the deal offered by Prudential Douglas Elliman. If you are the type who loves to find the best bang for your buck, checking out AOPA Lifestyles is a must when you’re renting a car. What’s the better deal? It may be the free additional driver offered by Alamo, the free membership in the Hertz #1 Club, the $35 off a weekly rental at Avis, or the $10 off for every $200 spent with Enterprise. All those discounts are yours as an AOPA member. New discounts are added to the current list, so stop by (www.aopa.org/lifestyles) to see the wide range of discounts, benefits, and bonuses that are available to you.

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AOPA supports WAAS for NextGen navigation
he FAA has presented a broad outline of a future national airspace system with half of the current VOR network decommissioned by 2020, and AOPA is urging
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the agency to make sure GA pilots—and current equipment—have a place there. AOPA has long supported the concept of satellite (performance-based) navigation, a system built on GPS signals and RNAV that will allow safe, point-topoint navigation—even in instrument meteorological conditions. The FAA must also plan a back-up system that is able to function in case of satellite outages. AOPA Vice President of Air Traffic Services and Mod-

ernization Heidi Williams urged the FAA to utilize existing GA equipment for the alternative position, navigation, and timing (APNT) system, and not rely on solutions based on distance measuring equipment (DME) technology. AOPA urged the FAA to avoid wholesale replacement of the current Victor airway network with T-routes, and instead utilize the point-to-point navigation capabilities supported by WAAS and RNAV whenever possible.

Summit registration open
egistration for AOPA Aviation Summit 2012 is now open. Summit will be held in Palm Springs, California, October 11 through 13 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. One of the highlights of Summit at Palm Springs—the Parade of Planes—will take place. Make your plans now by registering online (www. aopa.org/summit). Additional information is also available online. You don’t want to miss this event.

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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012

AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012
Contents
President’s Position
Hangar Talk
AOPA Media
AOPA Action
Letters
Waypoints
Proficient Pilot
Safety Pilot
License to Learn
Pilot Counsel
Fly Well
Pilot Briefing
Hawker 4000: Lots to Offer, But Too Late?
The Ultimate Hawker
Mentoring Matters: ‘Go Fast, Slow Down’
It’s Go Time
Epic Flight: Magic in the Air
Flyinn New Zealand
Both Familiar and Exotic
Epic Flight: Canyon-Wall Challenge
Epic Flight: Over Omarama
Dream Big: 10 Under $20K
Tougher Than a Tornado Sweepstakes: Happy Traveler
Avionics: News from Sun ’n Fun
Wx Watch: Advance Warnings
Products: Do You FlyQ?
Never Again
Fly-Outs
Fly by Wire
Pilots
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Contents
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - President’s Position
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Hangar Talk
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - AOPA Media
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - AOPA Action
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Letters
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Waypoints
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Proficient Pilot
AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - 29
AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Safety Pilot
AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - 31
AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - License to Learn
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Pilot Counsel
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Fly Well
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Pilot Briefing
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Epic Flight: Magic in the Air
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Flyinn New Zealand
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Both Familiar and Exotic
AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Epic Flight: Canyon-Wall Challenge
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Epic Flight: Over Omarama
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Dream Big: 10 Under $20K
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Tougher Than a Tornado Sweepstakes: Happy Traveler
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Avionics: News from Sun ’n Fun
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - I1
AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - I2
AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Wx Watch: Advance Warnings
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Products: Do You FlyQ?
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Never Again
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Fly-Outs
AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Fly by Wire
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2012 - Pilots
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