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NEWS & NOTES

AOPA FOUNDATION

A desire to improve the material, social, and spiritual welfare of humanity, especially through charitable activities
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING GIVING to a good cause, now is a great time to tap into the philanthropist in you. The AOPA Foundation provides a variety of unique opportunities for individuals to support GA’s future in a way that benefits everyone: A gift equivalent to just one hour of flight time can help make the difference in

keeping flying affordable. Visit the AOPA Foundation website (www.aopa.org/ foundation/support.html) to select a suitable program—from donating your airworthy airplane to participating in the “Friend of GA” monthly giving program

to multiyear pledges. You can even consider an honorary gift in celebration of a special occasion or milestone, like a new pilot certificate or rating. Are you ready to create a legacy for generations to come?

WEB Learn more about estate planning (www.giftlegacy.aopa.org)

How would you react to a bird strike?
Find out in the Air Safety Institute’s ‘Bird Strike’ Real Pilot Story
just 50 miles south of Phoenix. At 130 knots and 1,000 feet per minute, the airplane quickly reaches 3,500 feet when the pilot notices the birds. A splitsecond later, a fourpound red-tailed hawk collides with the Baron. Come eye to eye with the hawk and learn how the pilot dealt with the ensuing mayhem his uninvited passenger caused. Watch the video (www.airsafetyinstitute.org/birdrps) and take away tips about how to prepare and protect against bird encounters—and what to do should an unexpected feathered guest enter your cabin.
RIDE ALONG IN THE COCKPIT as the twin Beechcraft climbs out of Casa Grande, Arizona,

ASI SAFETY SEMINARS
JULY 25

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Say Again? Radio Communication Done Right
JULY 26

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Wanted Alive: Reining in the Fatal Accident Rate

ON THE

WEB

BIRD STRIKES SAFETY BRIEF
Since it’s impractical to practice a bird strike, how do you prepare for it? The Air Safety Institute’s Bird Strikes Safety Brief complements lessons learned in ASI’s Real Pilot Story on this subject. Practical tips, a bird-migration route map, and links to reference materials provide a strategy in the event birds cross your altitude. Download the brief before your next flight (www.airsafetyinstitute.org/birdsb).

CONTACT AOPA
AOPA FOUNDATION ADDRESS CHANGE?

Send your new address and AOPA membership number to AOPA: 421 Aviation Way Frederick, Maryland 21701-4798 Fax: 301-695-2375 www.aopa.org/coa-form.html
TOLL-FREE PILOT INFORMATION CENTER

800-955-9115 www.aopafoundation.org
AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE

AOPA AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

800-622-AOPA (622-2672) www.aopaia.com
AOPA AIRCRAFT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

800-638-3101 www.airsafetyinstitute.org
AOPA CREDIT CARD PROGRAM

800-622-AOPA (622-2672) www.aopa.org/aircraftpartnership
AOPA PILOT PROTECTION SERVICES

800-523-7666 www.aopa.org/info/cc
AOPA AIRCRAFT FINANCING

800-USA-AOPA (872-2672) www.aopa.org/pps

800-USA-AOPA (872-2672) www.aopa.org

800-627-5263 www.aopa.org/loans

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