April 5, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 19, ISSUE 14	April 5, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

So, what's the answer?

While taking the private pilot knowledge test, you encounter a question with no exact answer, and the clock is running. Tick, tock, what do you do? Read more >

Flight Training News

Article

Piper unveils new trainers

Piper Aircraft trimmed the bells, whistles, and some seats from the Archer TX to create under-$300,000 trainers for frugal flight schools. The company unveiled the Piper Pilot 100 and 100i at the Sun 'n Fun International Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland, Florida. Read more >

Sporty's, 'Air Facts' award first Collins writing prize

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman Emma Hutchinson earned the inaugural $2,500 Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots, awarded by Sporty's and Air Facts Journal. Hutchinson's entry is a tribute to her grandfather's love for flying, which he passed along to her.

Video

The big picture

One of the challenges of flying is weather assessment. Before leaving the ground, get the "big picture" of the weather situation with this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.

Article

Piper announces largest order ever

Piper Aircraft announced an order of up to 240 aircraft from L3 Technologies Commercial Training Solutions. Read more >

SocialFlight adds burgers and fries

SocialFlight, the free, crowd-sourced aviation app that highlights fly-ins, pancake breakfasts, and seminars, has added a new feature—Burger Flights—to include airport restaurants.

Scholarships

Women in Aviation International adds five scholarships

Women in Aviation International is offering five scholarships valued between $3,000 and $5,000 each for individuals seeking primary and advanced flight training, and maintenance training. The application deadline is May 31.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Flights over Sun 'n Fun

Strap in with us for a ride into history aboard That's All, Brother, then empty your pockets for a formation aerobatic flight over Lakeland, Florida, where Sun 'n Fun is in full swing. Clear prop! Watch AOPA Live This Week®, April 4 >

Training Products and Resources

Updated Captain flight bag

Jeppesen introduced an updated version of the Captain Bag, a rugged rectangular flight companion with removable headset compartments and a detachable GPS/transceiver pouch. The bag is available online from PilotMall.com for $109.99.

No tower? No problem!

Safe operations at nontowered airports depend on procedures instead of a control tower. Refresh your knowledge with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

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

Article

AOPA app launches Pilot Passport

The new Pilot Passport feature in the AOPA app is your ticket to fun flying challenges! Read more >

Member benefit

Tax requirements on an aircraft purchase

Tax requirements on an aircraft purchase can vary drastically from state to state. AOPA Aviation Finance Co. offers some advice. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Those lyin' eyes

Our human brains have a natural tendency to believe our "lyin' eyes" rather than perceive what is truly there, which can cause problems in flight. Read more >

Blogs

Be reasonable

Common sense goes a long way when diversions and other unexpected scenarios present themselves, writes Flight Training blogger Chip Wright. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

Nice story, and a quiz

Hikers on a country road were surprised when two Fairchild Republic A–10s thundered low overhead. What were the fighters up to? Read more >

Plane Spotter

An electric idea

Most plane spotters' sighting logs are filled with conventional takeoff and landing aircraft, and perhaps a few vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Someday those sightings of CTOL and VTOL aircraft may be joined by eVTOLs if electric propulsion can be applied to this cutting-edge realm of aerospace development. One such electric-motored aircraft flew in Canada in September 2018. Astro Aerospace says its full-carbon Elroy eVTOL "can take off, land and perform all stages of flight maneuvering completely autonomously," or the operator can take over for "an eco friendly commute." (Image courtesy of Astro.)

Final Exam

Question

I just installed an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast unit and have heard that because it is installed I must have it on when I fly. Is this true?

Answer

Yes, it must be used any time you fly based on 14 CFR 91.225(f), which requires full-time use of the unit in the transmit mode once installed. This requirement is independent of the ADS-B Out mandate, 14 CFR 91.225, which requires the equipment to be installed in order to operate in certain airspace after Jan. 1, 2020.

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: You Can Fly operations vice president, AOPA

The vice president of You Can Fly operations provides direct management and leadership for the High School and Rusty Pilots initiatives. This role provides leadership of cross-functional teams and staff to ensure projects are being managed within the framework, timelines, and budgets defined. 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 research specialist, Legal Services Plan attorney, legislative affairs director, aviation event operations senior manager, regulatory affairs director, aviation finance account executive, development operations director, development marketing and communications manager, and several interns. Learn about these and other AOPA career opportunities >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Apr. 6-7	Aurora, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; and San Diego, California
Apr. 13-14	Dulles, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Tampa, Florida
Apr. 27-28	Dedham, Massachusetts
May 4-5	Albany, New York; Conroe, Texas; and Kansas City, Missouri

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

Apr. 5-6	Lakeland, Florida
Apr. 8	Orlando, Florida
Apr. 9	Tampa, Florida; and West Lafayette, Indiana
Apr. 10	Fort Myers, Florida; Zionsville, Indiana; and Morris Plains, New Jersey

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Apr. 6	Omaha, Nebraska; Independence, Oregon; and Traverse City, Michigan
Apr. 13	Redding, California; Spencer, Iowa; Shelbyville, Tennessee; and Napa, California
Apr. 27	Spring, Texas; Gypsum, Colorado; Lumberton, New Jersey; Buffalo, Minnesota; Bakersfield, California; and Independence, Iowa
May 4	Cheyenne, Wyoming; Mesa, Arizona; Dayton, Ohio; Orlando, Florida; Moline, Illinois; and Wichita, Kansas

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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