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PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 11 TO 13
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 8 a.m. Charity Golf Tournament 10 a.m. Parade of Planes 8 p.m. AOPA LIFT Lounge at Spa Casino THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 8:30 a.m. Opening Keynote 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall and Aircraft Display 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Interactive Learning Sessions 12 p.m. Companion Lunch 5 p.m. Palm Springs Air Museum Tours & VillageFest 6:30 p.m. A Night for Flight Benefit 8 p.m. AOPA LIFT Lounge at Spa Casino FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 9 a.m. Pilot Town Hall 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall and Aircraft Display 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Interactive Learning Sessions 5:30 p.m. California Dreamin’ Resort Party 8 p.m. AOPA LIFT Lounge at Spa Casino SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 8:30 a.m. Aviator’s Breakfast 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Aircraft Display 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibit Hall 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Interactive Learning Sessions 5 p.m. Wild West Desert Adventure Party

Advanced iPad: Tips and Tricks for Becoming an Expert Aircraft Buying Workshop Aircraft Maintenance Workshop ATC Playback: Emergencies and Real-Life Situations Chart Challenge: Approaches Chart-Smart Demystifying Medical Special Issuances FAR Refresher How to Pass Any Checkride How to Save Your Life in an Aircraft Accident International Flights the Easy Way iPad 101 Live Long and Prosper: Why You Need Oxygen Navigating the Nation’s Busy Airspace Night Flying Safety Oklahoma We Have a Problem: Medical Red Pens and How to Avoid Them Practical Mountain Flying Practical Tips for Flying GPS and WAAS Based Approaches Protecting Yourself from FAA Enforcement Real World IFR Some Assembly Required: Successfully Completing Your Next Medical Application Online The Kings on Risk Management: Practical Tools and Essential Tips Tips and Tricks for Flying the G1000, Avidyne, and Perspective Glass Cockpits Weather on the Fly

What Went Wrong? Yoke and Pedal: Secrets to Better Piloting Proficiency Your Guide to Handling In-Flight Emergencies LIGHT BUSINESS AIRPLANE CONFERENCE (Brought to you by NBAA and AOPA) Light Business Airplane Conference: Avoid the Top 5 Tax Mistakes in Business Ownership Light Business Airplane Conference: Purchasing Preowned vs. New Business Aircraft Light Business Airplane Conference: The Turbine Transition Light Business Airplane Conference: Using Aviation to Grow Your Business LEARNING PAVILION 30-minute learning opportunities on the latest tools and information from the experts Pilot/Controller Communications Tips The Top Technology Changes You’ll Face in the Next 10 Years Report Outs on Critical Issues for GA New Apps and Tools to Enhance Your Flying

EAST LAWN COMMUNITY SPEAKER SERIES Adventures in Flying with Brian Shul and others Travel Presentations from Bob Gannon, John Kounis, Luke Lysen Never Again/Real Pilot Stories CFI Training Topics Health Flying to Help Others “Ask the CFI” Roundtables—daily “Ask the Health/Medical Professional” Roundtables—daily Product Showcase—Thursday and Friday For a complete schedule, please visit the website (www.aopa.org/summit)

A highlight of AOPA Summit in Palm Springs! Wednesday, October 10.

DON’T MISS THE PARADE OF PLANES

No matter what your aviation experience level, you will leave this comprehensive convention with the tools to ensure that you get the most out of your flying life. Because you can meet with all of the experts in their fields, your individual needs can be met. You can take coursework and have hands-on experiences that will make you a safer pilot long after your Summit experience is over. And new product showcases all throughout the Convention Center and at the aircraft display will ensure you are up to date on the latest offerings from the general aviation community.
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012

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

AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012
Contents
President's Position
Visual Approach
Letters
Waypoints
Proficient Pilot
Safety Pilot
License to Learn
Pilot Counsel
Fly Well
Sailing in With a Splash
Still Training After All These Years
Going, Going, Gone
Fly-Outs
Pilot Products
Test Pilot
New Weekly Aviation
Quick Look
Turbine Profile
The Piper Meridian
Single-Pilot Jet
Epic Flight: Natural Wonder
The Golden Maule
Parts of the Puzzle
Reaching the Summit
AERO Fever
That Thing Up Front
Technique
Wx Watch
Never Again
Avionics
State And Local Action
Member Products
AOPA Insurance Agency
AOPA Foundation
Fly by Wire
Pilots
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Cover2
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Contents
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 2
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 3
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - President's Position
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 5
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 6
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 7
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 8
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 9
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Visual Approach
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 11
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Letters
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 13
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 14
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 15
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Waypoints
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 17
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Proficient Pilot
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 19
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Safety Pilot
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 21
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - License to Learn
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 23
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Pilot Counsel
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 25
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Fly Well
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 27
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 28
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 29
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Sailing in With a Splash
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 31
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Still Training After All These Years
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 33
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Going, Going, Gone
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 35
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Fly-Outs
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 37
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Pilot Products
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 39
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 40
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 41
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 42
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 43
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Test Pilot
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 45
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - New Weekly Aviation
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 47
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 48
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - I1
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - I2
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 49
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Epic Flight: Natural Wonder
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 51
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 52
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 53
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 54
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 55
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 56
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 57
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - The Golden Maule
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 61
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 62
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 63
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 65
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Parts of the Puzzle
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 68
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 69
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 70
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 71
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 72
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 73
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Reaching the Summit
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 75
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 76
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 77
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 78
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 79
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - AERO Fever
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 81
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 82
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 83
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 84
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 85
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - That Thing Up Front
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 87
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Technique
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 89
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 90
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 91
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Wx Watch
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 93
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Never Again
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 95
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 96
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Avionics
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 98
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 99
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - State And Local Action
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 101
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Member Products
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 103
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - AOPA Insurance Agency
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 105
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - AOPA Foundation
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 107
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Fly by Wire
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 109
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 110
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - 111
AOPA Pilot Magazine - July 2012 - Pilots
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