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Boeing chief test pilot calls for training overhaul
Using antiquated methods to learn antiquated technology will not help avert a serious shortage of pilots, a problem that threatens both GA and commercial aviation. Boeing's chief test pilot wants to see technology better used in classrooms and simulators--and for students to stay proficient with their hand flying at the same time.
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“IFR fix” archive
Take a look at the IFR experience from a new perspective, and answer a provocative piloting poll question on that subject to and see what fellow instrument pilots—newly rated and IFR veterans alike—would do under similar circumstances. See the archives >>
“Fly like a fighter” archive
Fighter pilots aren’t all that different from the rest of us in the general aviation world. They love flying, follow checklists, and even make a few mistakes—and they learn from those mistakes just like we do. Larry Brown of Colorado Springs, Colo., is a retired Air Force F-15 who is relating his experiences in military and GA flying. See the archives >>
Real Pilot Stories
Each Real Pilot Story is a true account of a good flight gone bad. Listen to pilots who really have “been there, done that” (and survived) tell their harrowing tales in hopes of helping the rest of us become better pilots. All presentations contain audio. In order to view the presentations, a Flash plug-in is required.
New learning experiences offered at AOPA Aviation Summit
With new experiential and interactive learning at AOPA Aviation Summit, you'll connect with experts and gain new tools that will help you retain and recall critical information when you need it the most.
New student learning experiences scheduled for AOPA Aviation Summit
Master crosswind landings, get a handle on avionics, ace your checkride. With new experiential and interactive learning at AOPA Aviation Summit, you'll connect with experts and gain new tools that will help you retain and recall critical information when you need it the most.
Training, course changes planned for Reno races
The 2012 National Championship Air Races will be flown above modified courses kept more distant from spectators in the wake of a crash that killed a pilot and 10 racing onlookers last year.
NTSB issues experimental aircraft safety recommendations
Experimental amateur-built aircraft account for a disproportionate share of fatal crashes, many of those in the first hours of flight. On May 22, the NTSB issued a set of 16 recommendations to improve flight testing, pilot training, and clarify regulations pertaining to both.
Fly like a fighter: Backseat landings
Backseat landings in a T-38 are a challenge. Backseat no-flap landings in a T-38 without any crosswind are even worse--you can't see the runway directly ahead of you on approach.
Youth aviation initiative picking up steam
Aviation summer camps have long targeted youth in hopes of influencing their career aspirations. With an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math classes in the education system and a growing realization of the declining pilot population and predicted pilot shortage, more aviation camps are popping up around the country.
FAA modifies regulation on Class D taxi operations
A final rule still open for comment will codify as regulation a practice already implemented by the FAA: Abbreviated taxi clearances are no longer given.
Flight hours up, accidents down in 2010
The combination of increased flight activity and fewer accidents added up to lower noncommercial accident rates in both airplanes and helicopters in 2010, according to a preliminary report issued by the Air Safety Institute.
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