September 21, 2018, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 18, ISSUE 38	September 21, 2018

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Quit stalling

A student pilot preflighting the trainer for a dual practice session discovers the aircraft's stall-warning system is not working. Should the flight lesson continue as planned? Read more >

Flight Training News

Slideshow

'Cool' aviation careers in spotlight

Attracting more young people to "cool" aviation careers was a highlight of an aviation workforce symposium in Washington, D.C. Read more >

You Can Fly

AOPA Rusty Pilots course goes online

AOPA's Rusty Pilots program, the popular seminar that has helped thousands of lapsed pilots get back in the air, is now available to AOPA members as a free online course. Read more >

Article

King Schools offers Part 107 recurrent course

As the first remote pilots certificated under Part 107 begin to take recurrent tests to maintain certification for two more years, King Schools has rolled out a training course to help them prepare. Read more >

You Can Fly

Early-bird registration for high school symposium ends today

Educators from across the United States will share ideas and best practices for incorporating aviation science, technology, engineering, and math programs into secondary education during the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium hosted by UPS Nov. 5 and 6 in Louisville, Kentucky. Register today to receive the early-bird discount >

Scholarships

Flamingo Air awards avionics scholarship

Cincinnati-based Flamingo Air flight school awarded its first avionics scholarship. The $6,000 award will cover the cost of Flamingo Air's aircraft electronics technician program, which teaches students how to install and repair aircraft instruments.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Arrival with a smile; History and a bite

One of the 328 aircraft that arrived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the latest AOPA Fly-In was flown by the 5,000th Rusty Pilot, and we went up with him. Also this week, burgers in a historic hangar, and Flying Salukis will welcome you to the next AOPA Fly-In. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Sept. 20 >

Training Products and Resources

Online resource

Keep it short

Proper radio calls take practice. Tips from this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight will help you sound like a pro. Learn 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

Co-ownership versus fractional ownership

Find out the difference between co-ownership and fractional ownership, and how it can affect financing an aircraft purchase. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Runnin' on empty

Poor decisions, improper flight planning, fuel mismanagement, and distraction can contribute to fuel-exhaustion accidents. Read more >

Blogs

Paranoia pays off

A healthy dose of paranoia could keep you operating aircraft in a consistent and methodical manner, and decrease the risk of having an incident or accident, according to Opinion Leaders blogger Ron Rapp. Read more >

Instrument Tip

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Master ILS approaches

You'll find instructor Wally Moran's tips and strategies helpful for working with air traffic control, setting up your GPS, maintaining a stabilized approach, and staying ahead of the airplane. Learn more >

Plane Spotter

A practical first

Helicopters based on a design of a single main rotor and an aft vertical antitorque rotor are a common sight, but the original—and the first practical helicopter in the United States—was the Vought-Sikorsky VS–300. On Sept. 14, 1939, it made its first flight, tethered, with Igor Sikorsky at the controls. It flew untethered on May 13, 1940, according to Dan Libertino, president of the Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives. In this photo, Sikorsky is piloting the VS–300 that is now on display in the Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. (Photo courtesy of Igor I. Sikorsky Historical Archives. Inc. © 2018.)

Final Exam

Question

If I don't want to take my private pilot practical test with a designated pilot examiner, can I take a flight test with the FAA?

Answer

Yes. FAA inspectors can perform flight tests. A word of caution, however—the system is subject to scheduling delays, and these delays may be extensive with FAA inspectors at offices that are not fully staffed.

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: CFIs, West Chicago, Illinois

Avel Flight School, a busy Part 141 flight school in West Chicago, Illinois, is seeking certificated flight instructors. The school includes local students as well as full-time international students. 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 curriculum development director, aviation finance loan processor, accounts payable accounting technician, aviation finance sales manager/senior account executive, staff accountant, human resources director, publications senior director, 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. 22-23	Colorado Springs, Colorado
Oct. 6-7	Santa Clara, California
Oct. 13-14	Indianapolis, Indiana; and Dulles, Virginia
Oct. 20-21	Columbia, South Carolina; and Windsor Locks, Connecticut

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. 24	King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Northbrook, Illinois; and Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Sept. 25	East Peoria, Illinois; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and Hartford, Connecticut
Sept. 26	Waltham, Massachusetts; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Lisle, Illinois
Sept. 27	Butler, Pennsylvania; Poplar Grove, Illinois; and Nashua, New Hampshire

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Sept. 22	Lawrenceville, Georgia; Stevensville, Maryland; and Columbus, Ohio
Sept. 29	Pottstown, Pennsylvania; and Santa Ana, California
Oct. 6	Murphysboro, Illinois; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Wichita, Kansas
Oct. 13	Sanford, North Carolina; Syracuse, New York; Roanoke, Virginia; Wiley Ford, West Virginia; and Weslaco, Texas

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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