August 2, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 19, ISSUE 31	August 2, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Pass the test, fail the emergency

Practicing emergency diversions is mandatory, but the landing is not. Landing, particularly at an unfamiliar airport, is worth doing nonetheless. Learn why >

Flight Training News

Podcast

'Hangar Talk' AirVenture news special

From new gear to high-tech training, EAA AirVenture gave us a lot to Hangar Talk about. Listen to the podcast >

Video

Raskey's first Oshkosh arrival

Social media star Savannah Raskey worked on her instrument training all the way from Florida to her first EAA AirVenture arrival. Watch the video >

Flight Training magazine

Soft skills

Brush up on these skills for your next landing on nonpaved runways, such as grass. Read more >

Video

Staying ahead of the airplane

A good landing generally starts well before touchdown. Learn about the virtues of a stabilized approach in this video from the AOPA Air Safety Institute.

Scholarships

WAI scholarships top $12 million

Women in Aviation International announced 85 new scholarship opportunities for flight training, scholastic study, and maintenance training. The group has awarded more than $12 million since 1995. The application deadline is Nov. 12.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Electric for the future; Astronaut recalls his solo

Pilots logged real hours in a pop-up sim school at EAA AirVenture, and previewed aviation's electric future while Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins reflected on his early flight training. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Aug. 1 >

Training Products and Resources

2020 FAR/AIM available

Aviation Supplies and Academics paid tribute to the Boeing 307 Stratoliner and ASA's own eightieth anniversary with the cover of the 2020 Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual, available online from $12.95.

Decode the chart

IFR en route charts offer a wealth of information, if you know how to read them. Test 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

Pilot Protection Services

Pain management for pilots

Pharmacist and pilot Larry Diamond reminds pilots that not all pain medications are safe to take before flight. Read more >

Member benefit

Financing an aircraft before moving

Ever wondered whether you can finance a Canada-based aircraft before moving it to the United States or finance an engine replacement for your aircraft? Read more >

Blogs

Water landings do happen

Airline pilots train for just about every possible emergency, but Flight Training blogger Chip Wright sees a gap, and it's over water. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

It's only an emergency if you go

A charter pilot plans to depart under VFR from a nontowered airport and request an instrument clearance once airborne. What could go wrong? Read more >

Plane Spotter

Is this seat taken?

A tiny single-engine aerobatic jet distinctive for its V tail and a turbojet engine mounted atop the rear fuselage is an easy tally for a plane spotter, but the day is coming when a SubSonex jet will have to be logged as either the original one-place, 900-pound JSX–2, or a new two-place JSX–2T that weighs in at 1,500 pounds. Sonex Aircraft announced in July that a kit for a two-seat variant was in the works at company headquarters (Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin) just before EAA AirVenture began. (Image courtesy of Sonex Aircraft.)

Final Exam

Question

You're reviewing the sectional for any "gotchas" that might present themselves during your upcoming practical test, and notice several markings and symbols that you can't find in the sectional legend. Where can you find explanations for these?

Answer

The FAA's Aeronautical Chart User's Guide is your source for this information. It covers both VFR and IFR terms and symbols.

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: Assistant chief flight instructor, California Aeronautical University

The assistant chief flight instructor is responsible for providing safe, effective, and efficient Part 141 flight instruction operations in accordance with all local, state, and federal guidelines. 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 front-end developer, Flight Training Initiative coordinator, member services representative, Northwest Mountain Region manager, communications senior director, aviation technical specialist, legislative affairs director, aviation event operations senior manager, and development marketing and communications manager. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Aug. 3-4	Allentown, Pennsylvania; Costa Mesa, California; and Fort Worth, Texas
Aug. 17-18	Reno, Nevada; and Atlanta, Georgia
Sep. 7-8	Tempe, Arizona
Sep. 14-15	Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Sandston, 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

Sep. 10	Blountville, Tennessee
Sep. 11	Maryville, Tennessee
Sep. 12	Calera, Alabama
Sep. 16	Orlando, Florida

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Aug. 3	Sugar Land, Texas; New Cumberland, Pennsylvania; and McMinnville, Oregon
Aug. 10	Salt Lake City, Utah; and Oxnard, California
Aug. 17	Marion, Iowa; Bend, Oregon; and Chico, California
Aug. 24	Wadsworth, Ohio; and Addison, 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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