November 30, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 18, ISSUE 48	November 30, 2018

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

CFIT in the dark

Distracted by conflicting airspeed readouts on two instruments during a night landing, a Cessna 172 pilot looked up just in time to see tree branches approaching. Read more >

Flight Training News

Article

CAP taps federal funds for training

The Civil Air Patrol announced a program funded by the U.S. Air Force to encourage youth to enter aviation careers. Read more >

Article

Delta, Auburn University unveil aviation building

Delta Air Lines and Auburn University unveiled the college's new $6.2 million aviation education building on Nov. 16. Read more >

You Can Fly

Family fun: Celebrate aviation achievements

When Indiana's Tri State Flying Club celebrates its members' aviation milestones, their families are invited in to join the fun. Read more >

Video

Mayday, mayday, mayday!

A pilot recounts an in-flight emergency with a full load of passengers above Denali National Park in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story. Watch the video >

Scholarships

Wings Over Houston airshow awards three scholarships

The Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Houston Airshow awarded three scholarships to Texas university students who are pursuing careers in aviation or aerospace. Award winners Addison Hemphill, Samuel Rice, and Serges Kenfack were announced following the Oct. 20 and 21 airshow at Houston's Ellington Airport.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Saluting Veterans Airlift Command; Pole to pole around the world

A new documentary honors the Veterans Airlift Command, and one pilot prepares to launch on an epic adventure flying around the world via the poles. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Nov. 29 >

Training Products and Resources

Article

Sporty's courses go Android

Android users rejoice! Sporty's Pilot Shop is rolling out its popular Learn to Fly courses on the platform. Read more >

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

Member benefit

Tips for finding your dream airplane

These three sources can help you find the airplane you've been dreaming of owning. Read more >

Member benefit

Fly more, save more

Good news: The best thing you can do to improve your insurance rate is to fly more! Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

709 rides

The FAA often responds to accidents and incidents by requesting a reexamination known as a "709 ride." Here's what you need to know if you are required to take one. Read more >

Last chance for free shipping on 'Freedom to Fly'

From the editors of AOPA Pilot and Flight Training comes Freedom to Fly: AOPA and the History of General Aviation in America. Get free shipping when you order by Dec. 5. Order now >

Blogs

Sim versus airplane landings

Simulators are great procedures trainers, but they are not the best for learning how to land, writes airline pilot and Flight Training blogger Chip Wright. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Skiing in the sun

Looking to fly somewhere new for some powder time? Sun Valley, Idaho, may be the answer, but make sure you're up to speed on its instrument approach procedure. This AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz can help. Take the quiz >

Plane Spotter

Aerobat's anniversary

You know when you've met "The One." It's as if you were designed for each other in a relationship that promises to withstand enormous stresses and have you head over heels with joy. Seeing you together makes people happy—and causes plane spotters to run for their notebooks to record a sighting of a One Design Model DR–107, a single-seat tailwheel kitplane with a distinctive mid-wing and bubble canopy. Designed to handle the high G loads of competitive aerobatics, Dan Rihn's creation celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of its introductory flight in 2018.

Final Exam

Question

Do the federal aviation regulations allow for two people to occupy a single seat and seat belt?

Answer

The regulations are generally silent on the topic, although they do not prohibit it. You should exercise caution, and be sure not to exceed the maximum seat weight if applicable, the manufacturer restricted maximum aircraft capacity if applicable, or the aircraft's weight-and-balance limits.

This question and answer were provided by the aviation experts in AOPA's Pilot Information Center. 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: CFI/co-pilot, Lyddon Aero Center

Lyddon Aero Center in Liberal, Kansas, seeks a flight instructor and co-pilot for its busy Part 135 operation. Responsibilities include teaching students and co-piloting three Beechjet 400A aircraft as well as several turboprop aircraft. 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 development marketing and communications manager, digital marketing coordinator, Air Safety Institute video producer, scholarship program manager, marketing customer acquisitions director, development operations director, curriculum development director, aviation finance sales manager/senior account executive, publications senior director, regulatory affairs director, and aviation finance account executive. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Dec. 1-2	Orlando, Florida; and Denver, Colorado
Jan. 5-6	Bellevue, Washington; and Costa Mesa, California
Jan. 12-13	Charlotte, North Carolina; Jackson, Mississippi; Portland, Oregon; and San Antonio, Texas
Jan. 19-20	Alcoa, Tennessee; Romulus, Michigan; and Santa Clara, California

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

Jan. 14	Reno, Nevada; and Houston, Texas
Jan. 15	McClellan, California; and Houston, Texas
Jan. 16	Milpitas, California; and San Antonio, Texas
Jan. 17	Austin, Texas

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Dec. 1	Bartow, Florida; Chesapeake, Virginia; Spartanburg, South Carolina; Homestead, Florida; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dec. 8	Scottsdale, Arizona; Brewton, Alabama; Frederick, Maryland; Topeka, Kansas; San Diego, California; and College Station, Texas
Dec. 15	Englewood, Colorado; and Rome, Georgia
Jan. 5	Stevensville, Maryland

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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