January 11, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 19, ISSUE 2	January 11, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

It's a gas

You might long for a spring thaw, but natural deicing does not necessarily require above-freezing temperatures. As a pilot, you will be required to know why. Read more >

Flight Training News

Article

Pilot pathways for career aviators

Regional and major airlines, and other aviation businesses, are responding to the pilot shortage by steering aviators toward flying careers. Read more >

Online resource

'Fatal Flight Training Accident Report' released

Accidents can happen—even with the "safety net" of a flight instructor on board. Learn more by reading Fatal Flight Training Accident Report 2000–2015, created by the AOPA Air Safety Institute and Liberty University.

Video

Fly it to the hangar

Should we dive into or away from the wind? Review the control inputs for taxiing with this short AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Tip video.

Scholarships

Multiple EAA scholarships

The Experimental Aircraft Association is offering 10 scholarships for aviation, aerospace, and related college programs. The application deadline is Jan. 31.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Vision Jet upgrades; Air Force One restoration

Check out upgrades to the Cirrus Vision Jet G2, including performance improvements and autothrottles, and check in on the restoration of the Lockheed Constellation that was first to fly as Air Force One. Watch AOPA Live This Week®, Jan. 10 >

Training Products and Resources

Flight Outfitters Multi-Tool

A handy multi-tool from Flight Outfitters could be helpful for routine maintenance and hangar chores or in an emergency. A locking knife, one-button deployment for needle-nose pliers, and a variety of other tools are combined into a small package available from Sporty's Pilot Shop for $39.95.

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

Member benefit

Dreams do come true: Finance a Gulfstream

Financing an older Gulfstream or other jet can be difficult, but AOPA Aviation Finance offers multiple options to help your dreams of owning a jet come true. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Maximize your performance

Just as the right mixture of fuel and air is needed for proper reciprocating-engine performance, the right mix of food is required for ideal human performance. Read more >

Blogs

Breaking the chain

Flight Training blogger Chip Wright explains why it can be difficult for regional pilots to join their major air carrier counterpart without jumping ship—at least temporarily. Read more >

Plane Spotter

Of volume and versatility

Take the power and performance of a workhorse bushplane, put the aircraft on tricycle landing gear, and engineer in some large-cabin comforts. Then whether you utilize the generous payload by loading with people or products, you can make maximum use of the five-place Expedition E350, created by Found Aircraft Co., of Ontario, Canada, and later produced by Expedition Aircraft. The E350 looks the part: The cowling hints at the 315-horsepower engine inside, and the visually striking outer-wing dihedral enhances aileron control.

Final Exam

Question

I have an expired airplane flight instructor certificate and am considering becoming an instrument instructor upon reinstatement. Am I required to take a written test?

Answer

Yes. You must take the flight instructor instrument airplane knowledge test, which includes 50 questions and has a passing score requirement of 70 percent (see 14 CFR 61.183(f) and 14 CFR 61.185(a)(3)).

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: Flight instructor, California Aeronautical University

California Aeronautical University is hiring certificated flight instructors for its Part 141 professional flight program. CAU offers an ideal aviation training environment conveniently located at Bakersfield Airport in Southern California. 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 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. 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
Feb. 9-10	Las Vegas, Nevada; and Louisville, Kentucky

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. 12	Fort Worth, Texas
Jan. 19	Houston, Texas
Jan. 25	Sebring, Florida
Feb. 2	Columbus, Mississippi; and Prescott, Arizona

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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