January 4, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 19, ISSUE 1	January 4, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

The power of preparation

Two private pilot students are reviewing for their practical tests when one learns that the Cessna 172 he has been flying has an engine that's been derated. What does this mean? Read more >

Flight Training News

Article

Trending trainers

Whether you are learning to fly for a future career or for fun, your flight training aircraft options range from traditional trainers to new arrivals. Read more >

Article

What pilots are packing in their flight bags

From tablets to treats and from headlamps to handheld GPS units, pilots share what they pack in their flight bags. Read more >

Ray Foundation grant to stimulate STEM studies

The Ray Foundation, named for noted aviation philanthropist and entrepreneur James C. Ray, recently extended to Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum a $1 million challenge grant to develop a science, technology, engineering, and math learning lab.

Turn on the lights

Shorter daylight means more time for night flying! Test your recall of airport lighting with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. Take the quiz >

Scholarships

Inaugural ACE scholarships announced at Triple Tree Aerodrome

Triple Tree Aerodrome's first Aviation Centered Education scholarships were awarded to seven "high achieving students"—John Davidson, Brian Davidson, Alex Kirkland, Logan McCallister, Cayla McLeod, Anthony Phillips, and Ben Templeton—to continue their training.

Training Products and Resources

Coast PX20 white, red LED flashlight

The Coast PX20 LED flashlight from PilotMall.com features a 315-lumen white light for external preflight activities and a red light that's soft enough to preserve night vision. Each light is operated independently by a switch with a distinctive texture for easy identification. The flashlight is available online for $27.99.

Online resource

Need a New Year's resolution?

Use the AOPA Air Safety Institute's personal VFR and IFR minimums contracts before every flight to make 2019 general aviation's safest year yet!

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.

Blogs

Choosing the regionals as a career

If you decide to make a career flying for the regional airlines, learn the risks involved and what you can do to stay competitive should you need to look for another flying job. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

A missed opportunity

You break out of the clouds on an instrument approach to a nontowered airport and have the runway in sight. Then you spot an airplane landing. Read more >

Plane Spotter

Sporty import

A low-wing light sport airplane known for its canopied cockpit, capacious comfort, and glass-cockpit avionics can answer many callings including cross-country flying, flight-school fleet membership, glider towing, and recreational flying. Designed by aeronautical engineer Milan Bristela and produced in the Czech Republic, Bristela's namesake Bristell LSA is powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax 912ULS liquid-and-air-cooled engine, weighs in empty at 705 pounds, and comes with options for a parachute recovery system and autopilot.

Final Exam

Question

I heard another flight student mention that I should start logging my flight time on a new page in my logbook—a new page for a new year. Is that required?

Answer

No. There is no regulation that requires a new page for a new year. You can start a new page if you like or you can just continue where last year ended.

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: Certificated flight instructor, Horizon Aviation

Horizon Aviation in Providence, Rhode Island, is offering those who have a passion for teaching and a driving commitment to their students' success the opportunity to join its team of professional aviation educators. 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 social media marketer, development marketing and communications manager, digital marketing coordinator, Air Safety Institute video producer, marketing customer acquisitions director, development operations director, curriculum development director, regulatory affairs director, and aviation finance account executive. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Jan. 5-6	Bellevue, Washington; and Costa Mesa, California
Jan. 12-13	Charlotte, North Carolina; Jackson, Mississippi; Portland, Oregon; and San Antonio, Texas
Jan. 19-20	Alcoa, Tennessee; Romulus, Michigan; and Santa Clara, California
Jan. 26-27	Frederick, 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

Jan. 14	Reno, Nevada; and Houston, Texas
Jan. 15	McClellan, California; and Houston, Texas
Jan. 16	Milpitas, California; and San Antonio, Texas
Jan. 17	Austin, Texas

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Jan. 5	Stevensville, Maryland
Jan. 12	Fort Worth, Texas
Jan. 19	Houston, Texas
Jan. 25	Sebring, 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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