Best aopa Podcasts (2024)

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Live from AOPA 2024: Best Of Awards, Cutting-Edge Innovations in Prosthetics and Orthotics 1:11:22

13h ago1:11:22

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how cutting-edge technology is transforming the world of prosthetics and orthotics? Join us as we kick off the Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast with a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at our experiences recording live at industry trade shows. From tackling technical hurdles with Plantronics headsets to enjoyin…

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What You Need to Be Aware of: Trends Shaping the Future of O&P 33:24

3d ago33:24

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Today we have two very special guests from O&P Insight. Vice President & General Manager Lesleigh Sisson, CFo, CFm, and Senior Manager of Clinical Affairs Curt Bertram, CPO, FAAOP joins us to share trends shaping the industry. Learn more about O&P Insight. Lead the Way 2024 will be held October 10-11 in Las Vegas, NV. Register today! Many thanks to…

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Episode 75: Landing Gear Failure 47:21

1h ago47:21

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While shooting an IFR practice approach in his Twin Comanche, retired Air Canada pilot Marc Arsenault loses electrical power to his landing gear system. After realizing that a manual gear extension will not work, Marc must resort to creative thinking – and the help of a Swiss Army knife – to get the gear down.…

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"The people who design these airplanes don't work on them" 1:11:28

3h ago1:11:28

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Metal in the filter, starting problems, and mechanics who don't understand the definition of installed are on tap this episode. Email podcasts@aopa.org for a chance to be on the show. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join Full episode notes below: Roger has a Mooney M20J that has developed an odd starting problem. Over the pa…

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Episode 209: San Francisco Bay Area pilot Aaron Singer 35:44

4d ago35:44

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Seaplane and Aero Adventures owner Aaron Singer's job is envious. Learn what it's like to fly over the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and other Bay Area standouts. Plus, Ian and David comment on AOPA's pushback against ADS-B landing fees in Florida, a coalition to protect avgas in California, a Virginia flight school's abrupt …

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Exploring the Paralympics in Paris with Katie Richmond 44:41

7d ago44:41

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Send us a text What if you could witness the unyielding spirit of the world's most exceptional athletes in action? Join us as we sit down with Katie Richmond, reporting live from the Paris Paralympics, to uncover the stories of resilience and triumph that make this event truly unforgettable. From her touching visit to the historic beaches of Norman…

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"Full rich is horrendously rich" 1:08:47

12d ago1:08:47

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An airplane that hasn't flown in 8 years quits when going to full power. A turbocharged Mooney meters out less fuel as it climbs. Mike, Paul, and Colleen tackle these questions and many more in this episode. Email podcasts@aopa.org for a chance to get on the show. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join Full notes below Eric is…

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Talkin' With Nick Wegner - Aviation Podcast 24:50

15d ago24:50

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In this podcast, we talk with Nick Wegner, one of the founders of Flight Schedule Pro. Nick and his team have announced a major effort to streamline the way flight training works for Schools, CFIs, and the pilots that fly there. Please enjoy The Finer Points!By Jason Miller, ATP CFII

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Design, High Flow, High Volume...Daily with Diego Suarez 46:24

16d ago46:24

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Send us a text We’re delighted to introduce Diego Suarez from Bionic Prosthetics and Orthotics, whose extraordinary journey from a sports injury to an inspiring career helping those with physical challenges will leave you motivated and full of appreciation for the impact of resilience. Ever wondered how cutting-edge 3D printing technology is revolu…

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Episode 208: CubCrafters' Mark Keneston and the NX Cub floatplane 30:32

18d ago30:32

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CubCrafters' Mark Keneston explains the NX Cub on floats and how he transitioned from automobile showrooms to aviation where initiative and opportunity converged. Plus we'll talk about power lever problems among the Cirrus piston fleet, aircraft insurance options for seniors, the new King Air Crimson Edition, and drone delivery cutbacks from one of…

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Beyond the Clinic: Experience and Building a Future with Ben Wright 1:18:34

23d ago1:18:34

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Send us a text Ever wondered how recording a podcast live at a bustling conference feels? We don't know either! But you can join Brent in Charlotte as we broadcast directly from the AOPA conference for the first time ever. In this episode we dive into the world of orthotics and prosthetics as we unpack the ongoing excitement and occasional wearines…

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Shed A Teardrop For Me - Aviation Podcast 12:43

1M ago12:43

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In this episode, we talk about the "teardrop" into a 45 on a non-towered pattern entry. Fly Your Best!

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Live from Saturday Airventure 2024 49:43

29d ago49:43

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Live from Airventure 2024, we present the first of two sessions. Listen as the audience tries to stump Mike, Paul, and Colleen with its toughest maintenance questions. Email podcasts@aopa.org for a chance to be on the show. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/joinBy AOPA

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It's Personal: Socket Design and Product Development with Dale Perkins 1:21:25

1M ago1:21:25

1:21:25

Send us a text Join us as we celebrate 100 Episodes with Dale Perkins of Coyote Designs sharing his insights on how he has left a legacy through socket design and product development. His dual expertise as a prosthetist and an amputee brings a unique perspective to the conversation. We'll explore his personal story of overcoming his amputation thro…

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Surprising Findings of Removable Rigid Dressings for Postoperative Management with Jim Reichmann, MBA 24:10

30d ago24:10

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Jim Reichmann, MBA, joins us to discuss the evidence surrounding amputee post-operative care. Jim has a Master of Public Health degree from Georgia State University and has published on amputee post-operative care in the Journal of Vascular Nursing, PM&R Journal, and Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports. Jim has served on a Technica…

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Episode 74: Losing Altitude 42:04

1M ago42:04

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On the final leg of a cross-country flight from Mississippi to California, flight test engineer Joey Brown finds himself unable to maintain altitude in his 1967 Cessna 150G.By AOPA Air Safety Institute

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Episode 207: A CFI accused of manslaughter, AirVenture numbers, fuel updates, and Bird Dog guest Lee Finch 37:30

1M ago37:30

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Ian and David open Season Nine with an AirVenture wrap up, a scary Arrow landing, insight on the AOPA dual-fuel Baron and LyondellBasel's PAFi alternative, and a CFI accused of manslaughter. Stay tuned for guest Lee Finch and his Cessna O-1 Bird Dog.By AOPA

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Have We Missed Something? with Tom Cutler 1:18:16

1M ago1:18:16

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Send us a text Have we missed something? In this episode we go back to the basics. Actually we go before the basics and that is surgery. Does the quality of surgery affect outcomes? What makes a good amputation? What makes a good outcome? Are prosthetists asked to do miracles? What is the role of the IT band in normal gait? We cover this and more w…

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"Mechanics are the surgeons of aviation" 1:13:15

1M ago1:13:15

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An owner wants his engine perfect for flying around the world, how to start an airplane with electronic ignition, when to fire your mechanic, and defining approved data are on tap for this episode. Submit your questions to podcasts@aopa.org for a chance to be on the show. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join Full show notes …

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Episode 206: EAA AirVenture news and surprise guests 44:15

2M ago44:15

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Ian and David share the latest AirVenture news with an on-the-scene report and several surprise guests make AOPA Hangar Talk appearances from show center at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.By AOPA

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JP Schulze "The Point Of No Return" - Aviation Podcast 35:05

2M ago35:05

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At Oshksoh 2024 I had a chance to catch up with JP Shulze to discuss his adventures. Live from the AOPA Lounge, here is the podcast as we recorded it yesterday. See y'all at #OSH25!By Jason Miller, CFII ATP

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Dynamic 3D Printed Knee Orthoses with Dave Johnson 50:37

2M ago50:37

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Send us a text Maybe the solution to your knee pain is a high-tech 3D-printed brace inspired by an injury from the football field. Today, we’re talking to Dave Johnson, the CEO and founder of the startup Icarus Medical, about his unusual path from a childhood on a dairy farm to inventing innovative knee braces. Dave describes how his life journey a…

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ACPOC’s Multidisciplinary Rehabilitative Care for Children with Dr. Phoebe Scott-Wyard 22:24

2M ago22:24

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We’re pleased to welcome the newly elected President of the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics’ (ACPOC) board, Dr. Phoebe Scott-Wyard to the show! Phoebe is also a rehabilitation medicine specialist at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and an associate professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine. In this interview, Phoebe pr…

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When Are You Ready To Go Pro? - Aviation Podcast 9:57

2M ago9:57

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In this podcast, we discuss the Commercial certificate. What are the real goals here and how do we put Commercial applicants ahead of the game and make them ready for the professional environment? Fly Your Best!

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"I've had grass stains on my prop" 1:14:06

2M ago1:14:06

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An owner wants to know if he should tear down his engine after harvesting some corn with his prop. Plus, the benefits of flying oversquare, why you should use the boost pump at higher altitudes, and pre-flight procedures. Send your questions to podcasts@aopa.org for a chance to be on the show. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org…

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Episode 73: Icing in an RV 43:19

2M ago43:19

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Climbing through 6,000 feet after departing Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, pilot and aircraft builder Steve Gross encounters severe icing in his RV-9. With his indicated airspeed falling to 60 knots and his climb rate dropping to zero, Steve must take quick action.By AOPA Air Safety Institute

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Episode 205: Wright B Flyer chief pilot Rich Stepler 40:34

2M ago40:34

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Wright B Flyer chief pilot Rich Stepler explains the engineering, design, and flight characteristics of the Wright brothers lookalike aircraft based in Dayton Ohio. Ian and David remember longtime congressional GA advocate Jim Inhofe, discuss David's uAvionix skySensor installation for older aircraft, and preview EAA AirVenture 2024, including spec…

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The Future is Now: 3D Printing in Prosthetics with Katie Richmond 51:22

2M ago51:22

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Send us a text What if the future of prosthetics could be completely transformed by a single machine? This episode of the Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast kicks off Season 9 with an in-depth recap of the Rapid conference, highlighting the revolutionary Impossible Objects machine. Discover how continuous carbon fiber technology is set to change the…

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The Range of Motion Project (ROMP) with David Krupa 34:57

2M ago34:57

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David Krupa, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Range of Motion Project (ROMP), stops by to share the awesome work ROMP does for underserved members of the limb loss and limb difference community. Learn more about ROMP and the upcoming Climbing for ROMP event, or connect with David on LinkedIn. Thanks to WillowWood for sponsoring this episode…

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Episode 204: Ukraine's Aeroprakt manufacturer Yuriy Yakovlev 1:01:37

2M ago1:01:37

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Aeroprakt manufacturer Yuriy Yakovlev speaks with Ben Moses about aircraft manufacturing continuing during the country's war with Russia. Plus Ian and David break down recent unleaded aircraft fuel developments, warn pilots about avionics thefts, welcome new ASI leader Mike Ginter, and chat about personal aircraft maintenance.…

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"Placard it inop" 1:09:03

2M ago1:09:03

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Lots of leaks this episode, as Mike, Paul, and Colleen diagnose a leaky strut, a defroster that's not working, a leaking brake system, and more. Send your questions to podcasts@aopa.org for a chance to get on the show. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join Full notes below: Greg has a Cherokee with a leaky strut. His mechanic…

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Collecting Evidence Through Video Observation Gait Analysis with Cara Negri, BSME, M.Ed., LP, FAAOP 26:14

3M ago26:14

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Cara Negri, BSME, M.Ed., LP, FAAOP, joins us to share ways clinicians can harness Video Observation Gait Analysis (VOGA) for documentation, intervention, and justification. Cara serves as Gainesville Prosthetics’ practice manager, lead prosthetist, and residency director. Cara also serves as the Director of PnO Data Solutions which helps clinicians…

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Undeniable Outcomes: Removable Rigid Dressings with Jim Reichmann 40:51

3M ago40:51

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Send us a text Ever wondered how prosthetists can significantly influence the lives of amputees? Jim Reichmann shares his extensive knowledge in evidence-based medicine and the transformative role of removable rigid dressings. Through his numerous contributions to clinical guidelines and published articles, Jim unveils the innovative practices that…

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Episode 72: Laser Strike 40:34

3M ago40:34

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GA pilot Jonathan Fay experiences a laser strike while in the traffic pattern for a night landing. He tells the story of what happened, and how he was able to track down the perpetrator afterward.By AOPA Air Safety Institute

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Episode 203: PT-19 warbird trainer instructor Michael Kuhnert 32:07

3M ago32:07

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Virginia-based PT-19 warbird pilot Michael Kuhnert teaches tailwheel pilots in the stout, Golden Age trainer that introduced thousands to military aviation. Plus Ian and David discuss how simulator training can save money and time, the FAA's stance on uncomplicated mental health issues, and defending low-altitude runway inspection passes.…

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Special announcement 1:05

3M ago1:05

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A special announcement about AOPA's Pilot Briefing podcast.By AOPA

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"Waterbeds by the 1/2 Hour" 15:27

3M ago15:27

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*FAN MAIL: Text Greg your comments! Grab your logbook, 'cause it's time for one of my wackiest flying adventures ever! So climb into my Flying Carpet, buckle up your seatbelts and prepare to take off on today’s episode, “Waterbeds by the 1/2 Hour!” Greg "I just finished listening to [this episode] - while driving and LAUGHED Out Loud! OMG, I don’t …

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"Don't pull the throttle back until you want to land" 1:06:05

3M ago1:06:05

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This month Mike, Paul, and Colleen cover the basics. An owner wants to know if he should pull the throttle or propeller first in a climb, another wonders what the ideal power setting is for the run-up. Plus, mis-fueling and tired turbos. Email podcasts@aopa.org for a chance to be on the show. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/…

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Navigating the Future of Prosthetics: Mergers and More with Joris and Brent 1:25:12

3M ago1:25:12

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Send us a text What if the future of upper limb prosthetics is being shaped right now by a wave of strategic acquisitions and groundbreaking innovations? Join us as we navigate the intricate dynamics of the prosthetics industry, dissecting recent high-profile acquisitions by companies like Fillauer, College Park, Ossur, and Eqwal’s notable acquisit…

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Key Insights from the Hanger Institute 2023-24 Annual Report with Phil Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP 31:47

3M ago31:47

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Vice President of Clinical Affairs Phil Stevens, Med, CPO, FAAOP, stops by to chat about the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research & Education’s 2023-24 Annual Report. Listen-in to discover impactful takeaways you can use to improve patient outcomes. Access the report and connect with Phil on LinkedIn. Learn more about the Hanger Institute. Many t…

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Season 6, Episode 23 - Week of June 10, 2024 4:53

3M ago4:53

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Thanks for listening to the June 10, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: FAA orders immediate spar inspection of 499 Piper aircraft Federal court creates new burden for backcountry pilots Pilots fight to preserve access to backcountry airstrips Experience the D.C. flyover Questions or comments about t…

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Farewell STLs, Hail to the 3MF Revolution with Duann Scott 47:51

4M ago47:51

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Send us a text In this conversation, Joris Peels and Brent Wright interview Duann Scott, the head of the 3MF Consortium, about 3D printing, software, and the future of file formats. They discuss the benefits of the 3MF file format, its security features, and the implications for the 3D printing industry. The conversation also covers lattice structu…

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Episode 202: Big Bend pilot and Summit co-founder Brent Pickette 34:28

3M ago34:28

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Big Bend pilot Brent Pickette brings a pilot's paradise to life with The Summit, a travel escape to dark sky country where visitors stay inside caves. Plus commentary on the Roswell air races, new AirVenture arrival procedures, GAMA aircraft delivery numbers, and triple ace Bud Anderson.By AOPA

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Season 6, Episode 22 - Week of June 3, 2024 4:24

4M ago4:24

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Thanks for listening to the June 3, 2024, edition of the Pilot Briefing podcast. Here’s what we talked about this week: Reno Air Races find new home in Roswell, NM Survey finds pilots who use home flight simulators get to checkride quicker Practice your Oshkosh arrival with SimVenture Maryland bills extend tax break for aircraft owners Questions or…

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