December 13, 2019, issue of 'Flight Training' weekly newsletter


VOL 19, ISSUE 50	December 13, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

A fast and furtive fog

It's a picture-perfect day for flying: bright sunshine, a clear sky, and just enough breeze to animate the windsock. So why is the pattern crammed with aircraft hurrying to get on the ground? Read more >

Technique

Article

Above or below? The waterline doesn't lie

Flying VFR, will you be above or below the clouds that are miles ahead? A bottle of water from the FBO can help you find out. Read more >

Holiday flying—Good decisions make happy memories

Flying general aviation to visit friends or family during the holidays? In this YouTube Live broadcast, AOPA Air Safety Institute Executive Director Richard McSpadden will share tips to help you identify potential traps unique to the holidays. Watch live December 17 at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

Flight Training News

Advocacy

HIWAS broadcasts ending January 8

The Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service, which transmits weather advisories over some VORs, will be discontinued on January 8. Read more >

Article

Hayward Air Rally to award EAA Air Academy scholarships

The Hayward Air Rally is again offering scholarships to the EAA Air Academy for two students between the ages of 16 and 18 to cover the cost of tuition and transportation to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Read more >

Five Questions

Mikey McBryan and the magic of 'Plane Savers'

A familiar face from the television reality series Ice Pilots NWT, Mikey McBryan showed YouTube how to bring a DC–3 back to life. Read more >

After the Checkride

You deserve a trophy: Any pilot can be an air racer

You don't need thousands of hours or a high-powered airplane to participate in a good old-fashioned air race. Read more >

Online resource

AOPA Air Safety Institute video producers: 'Ask Me Anything'

Ever wonder how we make videos like Accident Case Studies and Real Pilot Stories? AOPA Air Safety Institute video producers Tyler Pangborn and Kurt Sensenbrenner will take your questions on December 16 via Instagram at 5 p.m. Eastern time during an "Ask Me Anything" session!

AOPA Live This Week

Aviation legend turns 100; Pilots bring 'Good Cheer'

At age 100, Tuskegee Airman and retired U.S. Air Force Col. Charles McGee can still land a jet like a pro. Also, see how Michigan pilots participating in Operation Good Cheer spread holiday joy to needy youth. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Piper seeking apprenticeship applications

Piper Aircraft is seeking applicants for its 2020 apprenticeship program, and training will begin in late July. The second apprenticeship class will follow an inaugural group of nine participants in 2019 to learn aircraft fabrication and assembly during a hands-on, two-year initiative at the Vero Beach, Florida, assembly line.

Career spotlight

Out of this world: So you want to be an astronaut

What is NASA looking for in astronaut candidates? A doctorate is great, but it helps if you can fix a toilet. Read more >

'Degree in 3' program compresses time

Indiana's Purdue (University) Polytechnic Institute introduced a three-year aviation program to help meet demand for professional aviators. The Degree in 3 program allows flight students to complete a traditional four-year program in three years, which can "save participating students $20,000 to $30,000 in tuition and living expenses," the school said.

NATA scholarships available

The National Air Transportation Association Foundation is offering two $1,000 Pioneers of Flight scholarships for youth interested in aviation careers, and a $2,500 Business Scholarship for the group's employees. The application deadline is December 27.

Blog

Model-specific airliner training has its limits

Multi-crew pilot license certification trades a variety of general flight experience for model-specific training—but that might not be the best training regimen for professional pilots, writes Flight Training blogger Chip Wright. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI, Horizon Aviation

Horizon Aviation in Warwick, Rhode Island, is seeking CFIs with a passion for teaching and a driving commitment to their students' success. 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 (membership), You Can Fly coordinator, government affairs (regulatory) vice president, and High School Aviation Outreach director. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

MyGoFlight Sport Universal Cradle for tablets is future-proof

MyGoFlight designers crafted a Sport Universal Cradle that is adjustable for a variety of 7- to 11-inch tablets and can accommodate a regular-size iPad, an iPad Mini, or anything in between, either with or without a case. The 4-ounce quick-release cradle securely holds devices to a sport mount arm (sold separately) and rotates vertically or horizontally. It is available online for $144.

Note: Products listed have not been evaluated by Flight Training 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

Tips for buying and selling used aircraft

If you plan to sell your aircraft or are interested in buying one (perhaps one that could become your primary trainer), here's what you need to know about warranties, inspections, and more. Read more >

Member benefit

Best time to sell an older jet

Not everyone has a jet to sell, but if you do, now is the time. Because new jet prices have risen significantly, buyers might prefer to purchase a well-maintained, used aircraft instead. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

He's making a list (of instrument procedures)

Improving IFR facilities at your airport may not be as simple as telling Santa your wish—but it's close by government standards. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Cirrus SR22

AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer captured this photo of a Cirrus SR22 making an overwater approach to land at Hawaii's Kahului Airport. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

Can two student pilots fly together in a Cherokee 140? Neither one is really a passenger, since they are both pilots, so I think it should be fine. Is that correct?

Answer

No. Although both are student pilots, a Cherokee 140 requires only one pilot, so one student is the pilot and the other student on board must be considered a passenger. Since FAR 61.89(a) prohibits a student pilot from carrying a passenger, two student pilots cannot fly together.

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.

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Jan. 4-5	Charlotte, NC; Spokane, WA; and Costa Mesa, CA
Jan. 11-12	San Antonio, TX; Portland, OR; and Alcoa, TN
Jan. 18-19	Bellevue, WA; and Elkridge, MD
Jan. 25-26	Jackson, MS; and Romulus, MI

For a complete schedule, see AOPA Online. Can't make it in person? Sign up for the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Online eFIRC.

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Dec. 14	Scottsdale, AZ; and Mosinee, WI
Jan. 11	Gordonville, TX; and Nashville, TN
Jan. 18	Stevensville, MD; Bethany, OK; Eden Prairie, MN; and Woodland, CA
Jan. 25	Fredericksburg, TX; Gulf Shores, AL; Clinton, IA; and Carlsbad, CA

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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