August 16, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 19, ISSUE 33	August 16, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

What, no hammer?

A little humor goes a long way when critiquing a student pilot's performance, provided the trainee can take it in good spirit. Read more >

Flight Training News

Flight Training magazine

Self-serve fueling

Take the mystery (and frustration, or anxiety) out of your next visit to the self-serve fuel pump with this handy how-to. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Ferry pilot Sarah Rovner

Meet Sarah Rovner, an airline transport pilot who ferries airplanes for fun. Listen to the podcast >

Registration open for fall instructor training workshop

The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators will hold a workshop Oct. 2 and 3 to "accelerate your mastery and proficiency" as a flight training professional. The fee-based workshop will be held at AOPA headquarters in Frederick, Maryland.

Video

Avoid hot-start trouble

Many pilots struggle to start an airplane with a hot engine. This new AOPA Air Safety Institute video spells out hot-start procedures with a peek under the cowling.

Scholarships

SC pilot wins Flight Crew Scholarship

Sporty's Pilot Shop awarded Orangeburg, South Carolina's Donna Holman a $2,500 Flight Crew Scholarship. The instrument-rated commercial pilot and teacher plans to apply the funds toward a flight instructor certificate.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Adventurer drops by; Tullahoma tips and treats

A British pilot visits AOPA in the midst of a gyrocopter circumnavigation; we fly the Texas Aircraft Colt, then scout the town of Tullahoma, Tennessee, ahead of the next AOPA Fly-In. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Aug. 15 >

Training Products and Resources

Smaller Sentry watches weather, traffic

Sporty's Pilot Shop offers a $299 subscription-free portable Sentry Mini ADS-B Receiver with GPS that brings Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast weather and traffic into the cockpit in a two-ounce, ForeFlight-friendly package.

Video

Beyond go/no-go decisions

When conditions are marginal, deciding whether or not to fly can be tricky. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video for decision-making insight.

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 automation and flight safety

A thorough understanding of the technologically advanced instruments and systems in our airplanes is essential for flight safety. Read more >

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Caught on camera: 172 lands at busy class B airport

Landing a 172 at a busy Class B airport isn't something general aviation pilots do often. But watching how this experienced pilot handles the rapid-fire ATC and task saturation is an interesting and valuable lesson. Watch the PilotWorkshops video >

Plane Spotter

One big cat

For an aircraft that didn't get to fulfill its original purpose as a carrier-based fighter thanks to World War II's end, Grumman's twin-radial-powered, shoulder-wing, tricycle-gear F7F Tigercat still fit many postwar missions. Some of the 364 Tigercats built were repurposed for reconnaissance, aerial photography, and even air racing. Others found favor as firebombers. A pair of these cats were on the prowl at EAA AirVenture in 2018.

Final Exam

Question

I am training for my instrument rating and noted that of the 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time required, only 15 hours must be training received from an instructor. How do I get the other 25 hours?

Answer

You can fly the additional time with an instructor, or with a qualified safety pilot sitting in the right seat. That time with a safety pilot is normally simulated instrument time acquired in VFR conditions.

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 marketing manager, Garmin International

Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas, is seeking a full-time aviation marketing manager to generate and execute marketing plans, coordinate new product introductions, develop internal and external marketing materials, and support the sales teams as needed. 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 marketing coordinator, 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. 17	Marion, Iowa; Bend, Oregon; and Chico, California
Aug. 24	Wadsworth, Ohio; and Addison, Texas
Aug. 31	Murrieta, California
Sep. 7	Downers Grove, Illinois

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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