August 9, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 19, ISSUE 32	August 9, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

VFR in name only

A Cessna was not far outside of Class D airspace when engine failure forced the pilot to land in a field. Weather was a factor. Read more >

Flight Training News

Flight Training magazine

ForeFlight or Garmin?

Which popular electronic flight bag should you choose? Our editors bravely tackle a debate resembling Cessna versus Piper. Read more >

Video

Pipistrel intros Alpha King trainer

Pipistrel and BendixKing are collaborating to craft a more intuitive trainer for student pilots. Watch the video >

Article

AirVenture departure spurs Pilot Passport challenge

"I bet I can check in to more airports than you," an AOPA editor told a colleague just before takeoff. Game on. Read more >

Southwest partners up for pilot pathway

Southwest Airlines partnered with training specialist CAE and private jet management company Jet Linx to create a program designed to propel zero-time candidates into major airline pilot posts.

Video

Is ADS-B enough?

There are plenty of good reasons to request VFR flight following services, even if your on-board equipment displays traffic. Air traffic controllers explain why in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.

Scholarships

NAAA offers scholarships

The National Agricultural Aviation Association will accept applications submitted by Sept. 15 for two scholarships, $2,000 from NAAA and $1,000 from Covington Aircraft Engines, each open to anyone pursing education beyond high school.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

New mission for D-Day pilot; Influencer in an Icon

A pilot who flew pathfinders on D-Day celebrated his ninety-seventh birthday flying another load of jumpers, and social media star Savannah Raskey gets to know the Icon A5. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Aug. 8 >

Training Products and Resources

Special use, special rules

Special-use airspace violations come with consequences. Remain clear with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. Take the quiz >

This weekend only: $15 off 'Freedom to Fly'

In celebration of National Book Lovers Day Aug. 9, Freedom to Fly: AOPA and the History of General Aviation in America will be discounted to $24.95 this weekend only (Friday through Sunday). Buy it here >

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

Cockpit technology and decision making

Cockpit automation can increase accuracy and reduce errors, but relying too heavily on technology can prove counterproductive. Read more >

Member benefit

8 steps to financing your aircraft

Purchasing an aircraft can feel like a daunting process, but you can break it down into eight steps. Read more >

Blogs

The long wait to get home

Gambling on a jump-seat flight home can frustrate an airline pilot, writes Flight Training blogger Chip Wright. Read more >

Plane Spotter

The teardrop twin

Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody is known to plane spotters as a prolific producer of jet aircraft, with trainers a specialty of the line. Before that reputation was forged, the company's post-World War II output included a line of low-wing, tailwheel-equipped twin-engine airplanes with a distinctive rounded nose and teardrop-shaped fuselage. Introduced in 1947, the four- or five-place Aero was followed by the more powerful Super Aero 45 (pictured here) and 145 models that were built until 1961, according to a mainstay text of the plane spotter: Jane's World Aircraft Recognition Handbook.

Final Exam

Question

Can a student pilot fly solo at night?

Answer

Yes. According to 14 CFR 61.87(o), student pilots can solo at night provided they have received night flight training and a 90-day night solo flight endorsement. Some flight schools do not allow it, and some insurance providers prohibit solo night flights by student pilots. Check with each beforehand.

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: Aviation web marketing specialist, Garmin International

This full-time position in Garmin's headquarters in the greater Kansas City area is responsible for executing all aspects of website marketing to ensure successful creation and maintenance of webpages, product launch activities, and dealer announcements for Garmin's aviation business segment. 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 High School Aviation Initiative director, front-end developer, Flight Training Initiative coordinator, Northwest Mountain Region manager, 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. 17-18	Reno, Nevada; and Atlanta, Georgia
Sep. 7-8	Tempe, Arizona
Sep. 14-15	Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Sandston, Virginia
Sep. 21-22	Elkridge, Maryland

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. 10	Salt Lake City, Utah; and Oxnard, California
Aug. 17	Marion, Iowa; Bend, Oregon; and Chico, California
Aug. 24	Wadsworth, Ohio; and Addison, Texas
Aug. 31	Murrieta, 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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