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Answers for Pilots: Nontowered Airport Operations
Pilots who normally operate in towered environments will need to review nontowered airport operations. Flying at an airport with no tower warrants a different way of thinking. Pilots need to think like controllers, constantly visualizing what type of traffic is in the airport environment, where it is, and how they fit into the flow. AOPA recently teamed up with the Air Safety Institute to hold a webinar refresher on nontowered airport operations and to answer questions and concerns from pilots anticipating a tower closure at their airport. Nearly 1500 pilots attended and an equal number have watched the Webinar recording. A link to the recorded Webinar is included.
Aging Aircraft
This course will help you recognize the symptoms of aircraft aging, understand its impact, and mitigate the risks (approx. 45-60 minutes).(Read the disclaimer.)
Aircraft Maintenance from the Educated Owner
The process of learning how to fly is rigorous and thorough, yet it seems to include little training about the aircraft itself. Through this series, you'll learn how to become a more knowledgeable aircraft owner and gain how-to tips for owner-performed preventive maintenance.
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