February 15, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 19, ISSUE 7	February 15, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Chasing north

You have enough on your mind learning navigation without magnetic north going on a walkabout. But that's just what the magnetic north pole is doing. Read more >

Flight Training News

Flight Training magazine

Crossing the country

Fly low and slow from sea to shining sea with AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Dave Hirschman's 12 tips for making really long cross-countries. Read more >

Video

Uninvited passenger

Experience a pilot's encounter with a four-pound red-tailed hawk and how he dealt with the ensuing mayhem in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Aviation legend Clay Lacy

He's an air race champion, cinematographer, test pilot, entrepreneur, aviation mentor, and R. A. "Bob" Hoover Trophy winner: Clay Lacy talks about inspiring others. Plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

Eastern Michigan University adds Frasca trainers

Two Frasca International reconfigurable flight training devices will be installed at Eastern Michigan University's aviation training program. The devices simulate a Cessna 172S with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics.

Scholarships

Edward W. Stimpson award opens

Know any high school seniors? Spread the word: The General Aviation Manufacturers Association's Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award deadline is approaching fast! One deserving senior accepted and enrolled in a college aviation degree program will get a $2,000 scholarship. Candidates must apply by April 15.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Teen circumnavigator; Catch up with Goulian

What could make an around-the-world flight even more memorable? How about radio failure over open ocean and a fighter intercept? Mason Andrews shares all. Also this week, Michael Goulian talks about pocketing Red Bull points in the season opener, and learn a new way to nail your best glide. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Feb. 14 >

Training Products and Resources

Pilot Survival Knife

It's not just a locking serrated blade. This Pilot Survival Knife from FlightOutfitters.com adds a seat belt cutter, LED flashlight, and magnesium alloy fire starter. The knife is available online from Sporty's Pilot Shop for $29.95.

Are we cleared to cross?

Getting to and from the runway can be complicated. The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Runway Safety online course shares tips to help you avoid runway incursions. Take the course >

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

Video

AOPA Fly-Ins boast exciting new format

Celebrate AOPA's eightieth anniversary and connect with pilots at our 2019 fly-ins. With a new, full two-day format and evening activities—including a STOL invitational, drone show, and cookout—you won't want to miss out! Watch the latest details >

Pilot Protection Services

Flying flu

The flu spreads like wildfire, and you definitely don't want to catch it. Dr. Jonathan Sackier discusses symptoms and encourages you to get a flu shot every year. Read more >

Member benefit

Five tips to speedy aircraft financing approval

Securing aircraft financing is like getting a mortgage—there's a ton of paperwork. These five tips from AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith will help you speed the process. Read more >

Blogs

Bidding vacation

Airline pilot and Flight Training blogger Chip Wright shares the secret to seniority and bidding for vacation time at the airlines. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Fly south for the winter!

Imagining an escape from winter weather? Take a virtual flight to the Bahamas and test your instrument knowledge in this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

Plane Spotter

Fusion of technologies

Among the aircraft introduced to the U.S. market in 2018 was the Fusion 212, a sleek low-wing side-by-side two-seater with a composite fuselage, powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax engine driving a three-bladed ground-adjustable propeller. Magnus Aircraft America, whose parent company is in Hungary, introduced the special light sport airplane at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, highlighting its functionality in a variety of uses from primary training to upset recovery and aerobatics. The Fusion 212 also features an electronic flight information system, an angle-of-attack indicator, and a ballistic parachute system.

Final Exam

Question

I am training for my commercial pilot airplane certificate and have heard the two required two-hour/100-mile day and night cross-country flights must be flown with an instructor. Where can I find this requirement?

Answer

The two cross-country flights are specified in 14 CFR 61.129(a)(3)(iii) and (iv). "Training time" is defined in 14 CFR 61.1 as "training received...from an authorized instructor," so an authorized instructor must be on board for those flights.

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: AOPA Fly-In exhibits manager

The AOPA Fly-In exhibits manager will oversee planning, organizing, production, sales, and on-site execution of exhibits to ensure an excellent experience for attendees and industry partners. 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 regulatory affairs director, medical certification technician, You Can Fly operations vice president, aviation finance account executive, development operations director, development marketing and communications manager, Air Safety Institute video producer, marketing customer acquisitions director, and several interns. Learn about these and other AOPA career opportunities >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Feb. 16-17	Fort Worth, Texas; Sacramento, California; and Nashua, New Hampshire
Feb. 23-24	Fairfax, Virginia; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Orlando, Florida
Mar. 2-3	Phoenix, Arizona; and Santa Clara, California
Mar. 23-24	Ontario, California; and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

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

Feb. 25	Jacksonville, Florida
Feb. 26	Melbourne, Florida
Feb. 27	Daytona Beach, Florida
Feb. 28	Ocala, Florida

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Feb. 23	Boulder, Colorado; Puyallup, Washington; Maryland Heights, Missouri; Heber City, Utah; Pasco, Washington; Mooresville, North Carolina; and Green Bay, Wisconsin
Mar. 2	Dubuque, Iowa; Orlando, Florida; Redding, California; and Wilmington, North Carolina
Mar. 9	North Windham, Connecticut; Henderson, Nevada; Williamsburg, Virginia; and Kenosha, Wisconsin
Mar. 12	Fort Myers, Florida

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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