June 29, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 18, ISSUE 26	June 29, 2018

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Drop your feet

A brand-new aircraft tire bites the dust in short order after the unrelenting abuse it received on a training aircraft. One simple action on your part can extend a tire's life. Read more >

Flight Training News

Advocacy

FAA cuts cost of training, proficiency

Broader use of technology will reduce the cost of flight training and maintaining proficiency without compromising safety, thanks to a new FAA rule. The changes could save general aviation over $110 million in the next five years. Read more >

You Can Fly

Teachers descend, aviation ascends

More than 60 high school teachers from across the country joined AOPA staff for hands-on practice with balloons, rockets, wind tunnels, and a curriculum designed to educate and inspire with aviation. Read more >

Article

Five questions with CAU's Matt Johnston

California Aeronautical University is a quickly growing aviation college and an AOPA supporting sponsor. We sit down with CAU president and private pilot Matt Johnston for an update. Read more >

Article

California event seeks to energize GA

Flight schools and flying clubs are invited to join other industry professionals in August at the GA Spark event in Carlsbad, California, to share insider tips and techniques for energizing student pilots, building strong pilot communities, and putting the fun back in flying. Read more >

Video

Are you on centerline?

A coordinated turn to final is your ticket to a smooth landing. The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Takeoffs and Landings: Base-to-final turn video reviews the steps involved. Watch the video >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': B–25 'Panchito' pilot Larry Kelley

Warbird pilot Larry Kelley describes what it's like flying the North American B–25 Panchito; plus, catch up on the latest aviation news in this week's Hangar Talk podcast. Listen to the podcast >

Pilot career expo in Philadelphia

The Ninety-Nines will host a Flight Path to Success pilot career expo on July 6 during the group's international conference in Philadelphia. Airline representatives will participate in a panel discussion and hiring expo. Career counselors from the Future and Active Pilots Advisors group will offer résumé and interview coaching.

Scholarships

2018 Flying Musicians Association scholarships awarded

The Flying Musicians Association awarded John Laughman of Ohio and Nathan Nothelle of Michigan 2018 FMA Solo Program scholarships. The program has mentored, coached, and provided funds and equipment for six students to perform their solo flights since 2015.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Good news, bad news; Suds to fly for

The FAA cuts the cost of pilot training and currency, but the threat of so-called air traffic control privatization returns. Tour a brewery on the New Jersey shore founded by a pilot, and a C–54 crosses the country to bring the Berlin Airlift story to a new generation. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, June 28 >

Training Products and Resources

Online resource

POH in your pocket

Customize these AOPA Air Safety Institute aircraft flash cards with your aircraft's flight manual data and keep them handy for a quick refresher of speeds, systems, and emergency procedures. Download the cards >

Lift monitor system

The Lift Monitor available from Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. is designed as an affordable angle of attack tool for developing pilot skill, confidence, and aircraft handling. The intuitive analog display shows lift being produced as well as subtle trends to which pilots can instantly respond. The FAA-approved system is available online for $389.

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

If the FAA calls, don't panic

Don't panic immediately if the FAA calls you. As the Jan. 1, 2020, deadline to equip with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out approaches, the agency might call to confirm the equipment's proper installation and operation. Read more >

Member benefit

Cirrus owner 'having a blast'

A friend's trip in a Cessna 172 spurred Justin Winter to get his pilot certificate, and now he's "having a blast." Read more >

Plane Spotter

Top (and bottom) gun

Bristling with weaponry and distinctive for its mid-winged, twin-tailed configuration and twin 1,700-horsepower Wright Cyclone engines, the North American B–25 Mitchell bomber first flew in 1940, was produced by the thousands, earned a reputation as the world's most heavily armed aircraft, and served in all of World War II's theaters of operations, and well beyond. It could fly more than 3,000 miles and carry a useful load of almost 6,800 pounds. The airplane is named for Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell, who advocated for military air power.

Final Exam

Question

I received my medical certificate a few days ago and think I made a mistake. Where it says "fold here" on the dashed vertical line, I cut instead and cut the certificate in half. What do I do now?

Answer

You should request a replacement medical certificate. Alteration of an airman certificate is prohibited according to 14 CFR 61.59, and unfortunately, you have altered your medical certificate. To request a replacement certificate, contact the FAA's Aerospace Medical Certification Division.

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: CFIs, Falcon Aviation Academy

Falcon Aviation Academy in Newnan, Georgia, is seeking certificated flight instructors willing to fly 80 to 100 hours per month. 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 foundation communication director, aviation finance account executive, web application developer, marketing coordinator, aviation writer, receptionist, marketing manager, medical certification specialist, and High School Aviation Initiative curriculum specialist. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Jul 14-15	Jacksonville, Florida; and Frederick, Maryland
Aug 4-5	Reno, Nevada
Aug 18-19	Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 25-26	Fort Worth, Texas

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

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Jun 30	West Chicago, Illinois; and Twin Falls, Idaho
Jul 7	Madisonville, Kentucky
Jul 14	Broomfield, Colorado; Jacksonville, Florida; Kennesaw, Georgia; Ogden, Utah; Atmore, Alabama; Hayward, California; and Big Bear, California
Jul 21	Wadsworth, Ohio; Santa Barbara, California; Gaithersburg, Maryland; New Century, Kansas; and Carlsbad, California

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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Jim Moore
Dan Namowitz
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