September 7, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 18, ISSUE 36	September 7, 2018

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Pilots and trust

A flight that started out as a pleasure ride with a pilot friend fell fearfully apart after the individual flying decided to have a little "fun" at the passenger's expense. Read more >

Flight Training News

Flight Training magazine

Change your mind? Perfect your go-arounds

Learn when to execute a go-around instead of landing, and practice to avoid surprises. Read more >

Article

'Nall Report' shows safety gains

What's the latest on the general aviation safety record? The AOPA Air Safety Institute's just-released Joseph T. Nall Report highlights how we're doing, and what we can do better. Read more >

Chicago's DuPage Airport celebrates 'back to school'

More than 500 attendees helped ring in a new school year on Aug. 28 at DuPage Airport in West Chicago, Illinois. Young people and their parents learned about aviation and got a firsthand look at the busy regional airport, which handles more than 80,000 flights annually, according to airport officials.

Earthrounder christens new airship

Around-the-world solo pilot Shaesta Waiz christened Wingfoot Three, the newest airship in the Goodyear Blimp fleet, on Aug. 30. Waiz's outreach program Dreams Soar Inc. encourages youth, especially young women, to pursue aviation through science, technology, engineering, and math studies.

Scholarships

Apply for two AvTrip Scholarships

AvTrip awards two scholarships—one for existing AvTrip members and one for student pilots—to assist them in "pursuit of their passion." Past winners have used the funds to obtain instrument ratings or certifications, to enroll in aviation-based business or management programs, or to further mechanical or safety training. The application deadline is Oct. 1.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Real-world density altitude tips; Seaplane 101

Ahead of AOPA's Santa Fe, New Mexico, Fly-In, take a real-world look at density altitude and how it affects your aircraft's performance. Plus, get a tip that will spare you embarrassment on the runway. Also this week, follow two seasoned pilots getting their seaplane rating, and we remember the heroes of United Airlines Flight 93. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Sept. 6 >

Training Products and Resources

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Wherever you go, there you are

Whether you're new to or experienced at navigating with a GPS for VFR operations, there are still pitfalls. Learn more with this course from the AOPA Air Safety Institute.

PilotMall.com offers headset trade-in program

PilotMall.com has a headset trade-in program that allows credit for used headsets when purchasing a newer model Bose A20 or Lightspeed Zulu from the online pilot store. Call 800-249-5730 for more information about the Buy Back program.

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

Flying with AFib

If you have atrial fibrillation, find out what you must do to get a special issuance medical certificate or qualify for BasicMed. Read more >

Blogs

Cold weather ops on the horizon

Most airline pilots begin planning for cold weather operations in June, according to Flight Training blogger and airline pilot Chip Wright, who said he reviews these special procedures every Labor Day. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

Surprise! DME required

The absence of "DME" from an approach procedure's title used to mean that the use of distance measuring equipment was not applicable. That is no longer always the case. Read more >

Plane Spotter

Flair in the air

Can you name a popular four-place, high-wing, single-engine training airplane powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming engine? That's so easy you might suspect it's a trick question—and you'd be correct. Not that the Vulcanair V1.0 isn't popular (mostly in Europe, but gaining here too). A few basic similarities aside, it soon differentiates itself from the airplane you may have been thinking of at first. The Vulcanair V1.0 features three (rather than two) doors, a constant-speed propeller, and big windows and skylights—all reflecting Italian designer Luigi Pascale's flair for the air.

Final Exam

Question

I started working on my private pilot certificate in the 1970s. I checked my old logbook, and I had logged 37 hours before I quit. Can I use any of that time toward private pilot training today?

Answer

Yes. The nice thing about logged flight time is that you never lose it. You will, of course, have to meet all the requirements in place today, but you can credit all of that previously logged time toward the current private pilot certification requirements.

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, South Florida

Air Adventures is seeking one full-time and one part-time certificated flight instructor to provide South Florida seaplane tours and training. The employer will pay for the seaplane rating. This position is a great time-builder, averaging 60 to 90 flight hours per month (between two pilots), with a minimum of two hours of flying every day. 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 an aviation finance sales manager/senior account executive, staff accountant, human resources director, publications senior director, insurance customer service representative, High School Initiative project manager, renewals insurance agent, regulatory affairs director, new business aviation insurance agent, aviation finance account executive, and marketing project manager. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Sept. 15-16	Sandston, Virginia; and Tempe, Arizona
Sept. 22-23	Colorado Springs, Colorado
Oct. 6-7	Santa Clara, California
Oct. 13-14	Indianapolis, Indiana; and Dulles, Virginia

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

Sept. 12	Northglenn, Colorado; Fort Worth, Texas; Frederick, Maryland; and Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sept. 13	Addison, Texas; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Dodge Center, Minnesota; and Stevensville, Maryland
Sept. 24	King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Northbrook, Illinois; and Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Sept. 25	East Peoria, Illinois; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and Hartford, Connecticut

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Sept. 8	Madison, Wisconsin; Gulf Shores, Alabama; and Downers Grove, Illinois
Sept. 15	Santa Fe, New Mexico; Springfield, Kentucky; Rochester, New York; and Watford City, North Dakota
Sept. 22	Lawrenceville, Georgia; Stevensville, Maryland; and Columbus, Ohio
Sept. 29	Pottstown, Pennsylvania; and Santa Ana, 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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