July 20, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 18, ISSUE 29	July 20, 2018

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Not-so-great expectations

The controller's instructions for your pattern entry are stepped on. Usually they include a left downwind entry to Runway 33 from this position, so you acknowledge and head for that entry. Unfortunately, those were not the instructions. Read more >

Flight Training News

AOPA Foundation focus

Scholarship winners: Faces of the future

The AOPA Foundation has announced the winners of scholarships awarded in the 2018 AOPA Flight Training Scholarship program. Read more >

Flight Training magazine

Experience the spirit of aviation

When pilots hear "Oshkosh," they think of one thing—the aviation mecca officially known as EAA AirVenture. Learn the ins and outs of the popular show before you go. Read more >

You Can Fly

High school teachers 'spicing up' aviation education

More than two dozen high school teachers who participated in AOPA's 2017 field test of ninth-grade aviation-based curriculum were so happy with the program they asked for more. Now they'll be testing the tenth-grade curriculum. Read more >

Article

Civil Air Patrol's Cadet Officer School turns 50

The Civil Air Patrol recently achieved a milestone when 108 cadets from 35 flight wings participated in the fiftieth anniversary of the group's Cadet Officer School. Read more >

Article

Commuter Craft launches paint scheme contest

Commuter Craft has announced a paint scheme contest for its experimental Innovator with prizes for youth and adults. Read more >

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A difficult go/no-go decision?

The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Flight Risk Evaluator provides feedback based on your certificate and experience, and the flight environment. Check out the tool >

Scholarships

Ferry pilot service announces two scholarships

Aircraft ferry pilot company Full Throttle Aviation recently announced two flight training scholarships, bringing the company's total to four $1,000 awards. The funds are intended to encourage commercial pilots to expand their skills and flight attendants to pursue first officer positions. The application deadline is Aug. 15.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Patrol pilot; EAA AirVenture preview

Watch a day in the life of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter pilot who patrols the nation's most important landmarks. Also this week, a first look at what's in store at the world's biggest airshow. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, July 19 >

Training Products and Resources

Hot, humid, high, and heavy

This AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz explores how heat and humidity affect aircraft performance. Add elevation and a loaded airplane to the equation for an interesting high-density-altitude challenge. Take the quiz >

'Student Pilot Guide' available for download

The FAA's Student Pilot Guide, available from Aviation Supplies and Academics, is a great resource for students, flight schools, and instructors. The guide explains how to obtain student, sport, recreational, and private pilot certificates. The publication is free to download or can be ordered online as a softcover book for $2.95.

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Sim-a-day giveaway

Find out how desktop simulation can help your flying by visiting the Desktop Simulation Center powered by PilotWorkshops on the AOPA campus during EAA AirVenture. PilotWorkshops will be giving away five well-equipped desktop simulators and training materials—worth $2,512 each—July 23 through 27. Stop by to enter.

Note: Products listed have not been evaluated by ePilot editors unless otherwise noted. AOPA assumes no responsibility for products or services listed or for claims or actions by manufacturers or vendors.

Member Benefits

Pilot Protection Services

20 eye problems that might indicate disease

Our eyes are the windows to our flying world and to our body's health. If you notice any of these 20 eye symptoms, go to the doctor. Read more >

Member benefit

Fixed- vs. adjustable-rate loans

Find out whether a fixed or adjustable rate would be best for financing your next aircraft purchase, and learn what goes into closing costs. Read more >

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Takeoff and landing refresher

In this short audio lesson, flight instructor Wally Moran explains his techniques for normal, crosswind, short-field, and soft-field takeoffs and landings. This program is one of a dozen proficiency-building audio and video programs (worth $70) that PilotWorkshops provides for free to AOPA members. Learn more >

Blogs

You can't make this stuff up

Bad weather and numerous flight plan reroutes from air traffic control test the patience of pilots and passengers in this installment from Flight Training blogger and airline pilot Chip Wright. Read more >

Plane Spotter

Built to be wild

In World War II's Pacific theater, no aircraft took on more of an early combat burden than the Grumman F4F Wildcat, which by 1942 was flown by every fighter squadron of the U.S. Navy. Suited to carrier operations because of its size, 5,700-pound weight, and fuselage-flush-folded wings, Wildcats were built by the thousands, with some going to our British and French allies. A historical note records that on Dec. 25, 1940, a Wildcat scored the first victory by a British-flown American fighter when it downed a Junkers Ju88 dive bomber.

Final Exam

Question

I cannot find my third class medical certificate. Can I go back to the aviation medical examiner who issued it and get a replacement?

Answer

No. Only the FAA Aerospace Medical Certification Division can issue a replacement. For more information, visit the FAA website.

Did you know that student pilots who join AOPA are three times more likely to complete their flight training? Membership includes unlimited access to aviation information by phone (800-USA-AOPA, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time) or from AOPA Online. Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Career Opportunities

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Garmin advertising account executive

Garmin International is looking for a full-time advertising account executive for its headquarters in greater Kansas City, Kansas. This position includes everything from advertising, promotions, and print production to media relations, exhibition coordination, and website maintenance. Read the full description and apply today >

AOPA career opportunities

Join the AOPA team

Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA is looking for a regulatory affairs director, renewals insurance account executive, new business insurance account executive, foundation communication director, aviation finance account executive, web application developer, aviation writer, marketing project manager, and medical certification specialist. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Aug 4-5	Reno, Nevada
Aug 18-19	Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 25-26	Fort Worth, Texas
Sep 22-23	Sandston, Virginia; and Tempe, Arizona

For a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. Can't make it in person? Sign up for the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Online eFIRC.

Safety Seminars

Jul 23-27	Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Sep 4	Green Bay, Wisconsin; Reno, Nevada; and Wichita, Kansas
Sep 5	Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Sacramento, California; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Sep 6	Madison, Wisconsin; Milpitas, California; and Rogers, Arkansas

Topics vary—for details and a complete schedule, see AOPA Online.

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Jul 21	Wadsworth, Ohio; Santa Barbara, California; Gaithersburg, Maryland; New Century, Kansas; and Carlsbad, California
Jul 25	Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Aug 4	Sugar Land, Texas; Portage des Sioux, Missouri; Seattle, Washington; Apopka, Florida; and Hastings, Michigan
Aug 11	Burnet, Texas; Butler, Pennsylvania; and Marion, Iowa

AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars are sponsored by Sporty's. For a complete schedule, visit the AOPA Hangar. (Log in to the AOPA Hangar using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.)

Aviation Calendar

Want something to do this weekend? Planning an aviation getaway? See AOPA's enhanced calendar of events. You can filter events, add an event, or search all events in the calendar. (Log in to the AOPA Hangar using your AOPA website username and password to search the events or to add an event.) Before you take off on an adventure, make sure you check our current aviation weather provided by Jeppesen.

For airport details, including FBO fuel prices, see AOPA Airports. AOPA does not endorse or assume responsibility for the events submitted and listed in the calendar.

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