AOPA Pilot Magazine - April 2022 - 36

BRIEFING
AOPA SWEEPSTAKES /
OF NOTE /
The Tiger's
new stripes
Come see the renovation at Sun 'n Fun
New leader at
Sun 'n Fun
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS for the
Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo and the
Aerospace Center for Excellence
announced Gene Conrad as its new
president and CEO, beginning April
11, immediately following the conclusion
of the Expo. Conrad will assume
command of the two closely related
organizations that provide opportunities
for Florida youth to prepare
for aviation careers after an achievement-laden
12-year career of his own
as the airport director of Lakeland
Linder International Airport. Among
his most notable accomplishments
in that role are negotiating a 50-year
lease with Amazon Air and leading
the successful relocation of the
NOAA Aircraft Operations Center to
the airport.
YOUR CHANCE TO see the totally renovated AOPA Sweepstakes 1978 Grumman Tiger
AA-5B, complete with new paint scheme and interior, will be at the AOPA tent at the
Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo April 5 through 10 in Lakeland, Florida. It could also be
your last chance-unless you are the winner. In May 2022, a randomly selected pilot
will win the first Grumman airplane ever offered in an AOPA sweepstakes. The AOPA
Sweepstakes program is part of the association's membership initiative and one that has
seen 21 aircraft given away to lucky pilots since 1993. The Tiger renovation has included
a factory rebuilt engine, provided by Air Power Inc., and an electric constant-speed
propeller, provided by MT-Propeller. A Lycoming O-360/electric propeller combination
amps up the Tiger's performance with a shorter takeoff roll, higher climb rate,
and faster cruise speed. Electroair provided an electronic ignition system to increase
fuel efficiency; Scheme Designers created a paint scheme appropriate for the Tiger;
Render777 installed a stylish and comfortable interior; and the Tiger will be hard to
miss with Whelen LED exterior lighting.
The winner could be you! Stop by the AOPA tent to check out its restoration progress
and ask questions about this remarkable airplane. The AOPA Sweepstakes began at 9 a.m.
Eastern time on November 17, 2020, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on May 20, 2022.
In addition to the awarding of the aircraft, the AOPA Sweepstakes also awards prizes to
99 others ranging from headsets to apparel and watches to radios, and more.
No purchase or contribution necessary
to enter or win. Void where prohibited.
Ends 11:59 p.m. ET 5/20/22. Grand
Prize winner must be certificated by the
U.S. FAA as of 5/20/22.
For complete details/eligibility requirements/rules,
visit aopa.org/sweeps.
Sponsor: AOPA
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AOPA PILOT / April 2022
Visit aopa.org/sweeps for full
sweepstakes rules and a list of
generous contributors.
Fix for safety pilots
SAFETY PILOTS MAY soon be allowed
to fly as a required crewmember under
BasicMed, according to an FAA proposal
now being considered (see
" Alleviated 'Illogical Restrictions,' " p.
12). The fix is contained in a separate
proposal that requires commercial
balloon operators to hold FAA second
class medicals. The fix for safety pilots
corrects a 2017 oversight in which the
FAA approved BasicMed for pilots in
command only. The proposed language
approves BasicMed for any " required
flight crew member " as well as the PIC.
A safety pilot is required whenever the
PIC uses a view limiting device to simulate
flying in instrument conditions.
-Dave Hirschman
http://www.aopa.org/sweeps http://www.aopa.org/sweeps
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