November 1, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 19, ISSUE 44	November 1, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

The meaning of 'Learn to Fly Here'

A university flying club that has engaged an entire Maine community in aviation for 50 years has lessons we can all apply to help more students through flight training. (Photo courtesy of Ian Riley/University Flying Club.) Read more >

Flight Training News

Flight Training magazine

What if?

You've planned your cross-country, but a runway closure leaves you with the prospect of a crosswind takeoff on a short runway. How would you handle this and other checkride scenarios? Read more >

Flight Training Magazine

You Can Fly: Calling all teachers

The fifth annual You Can Fly AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium is a chance for educators to get to know leaders in the field. Join us at the United Airlines Center in Denver November 10 through 12. Read more >

Honors continue to roll in for Kings

The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals inducted John and Martha King, founders of King Schools who pioneered at-home ground school studies, into its Founders and Pioneers Hall of Fame. "We are thrilled to recognize these legends of the aerospace industry because their teaching transcends race, color, religion, orientation, classification and identification," said Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison, the organization's board chairwoman.

All In Aviation hires flight ops director

Las Vegas-based All In Aviation hired University of North Dakota graduate and Cirrus Platinum flight instructor Carl May as its first flight operations director. May will manage the company's growing pilot training and aircraft rental programs.

Video

Ask ATC: Help ATC help you

In this new episode of Ask ATC, listen to air traffic controllers' takes on why pilots should talk to ATC even when we don't have to. Watch the video >

Daylight saving time ends November 3

If you live in an area that observes daylight saving time, don't forget to move your clocks back one hour on November 3. Remember that the conversion to Coordinated Universal Time will change, too. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's time conversion chart can help you avoid confusion.

Scholarships

FedEx supports future UND aviators

The FedEx Purple Runway Aviation Scholarship program provides 20 University of North Dakota aviation students with $5,000 each to pursue a flight instructor certificate. The $100,000 is part of a $2.5 million fund FedEx pledged in 2018 to replenish the supply of flight crews, technicians, and air traffic controllers.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Garmin's digital pinch hitter; Sweeps fly-off

Garmin’s new safety system briefs passengers, makes radio calls, and lands the airplane when you cannot. Also, your AOPA 2020 Sweepstakes RV–10 trounced a Cessna 182, and we fly a Piper Pilot 100i. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Training Products and Resources

Radio communications guide updated

Author Bob Gardner's conversational style in the sixth edition of Say Again, Please: Guide to Radio Communications helps you confidently communicate over the airwaves. The guide is available online in a variety of formats from $10.49.

Yankin' and bankin'

Don't get spun around by maneuvering flight. Roll yourself right with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz!

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

Article

A social affair

Share your flying experiences on social media through the AOPA app's Pilot Passport feature using #AOPAPilotPassport for a chance to win prizes. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

A pilot's guide to buying an airplane

Sales and use tax is an inevitable component of an aircraft purchase. While you can't do away with the tax liability, you can prepare for it. Read more >

Member benefit

Structuring an aircraft sale

AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith answers questions about selling an aircraft to a local flight school and what kind of taxes to expect after purchasing an aircraft in another state. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Flight Training magazine

Magic words

Overwhelmed in instrument conditions? Tell ATC to "stand by" while you focus on flying the aircraft. Read more >

Plane Spotter

A Pilatus preview

If the five-bladed propeller and altitudinous T-tail don't tip you off that a Pilatus PC–12-family turboprop has arrived, check its ramp presence against nearby aircraft. The 14-foot-6-inch-high tail is 5 feet taller than the flight school Cessna 182s parked alongside—and the turboprop is 18 feet longer. Spotting secret: A PC–12 with a large cargo door in addition to the passenger door, and pressurized-cabin windows that appear somewhat larger (10 percent) than those on other PC–12s identifies the visitor as a new PC–12 NGX, coming soon to a ramp near you. (Photo courtesy of Pilatus Aircraft.)

Final Exam

Question

I am preparing my student for a commercial pilot practical test, and it appears he can take it with a third class medical. Is that correct?

Answer

Yes. An applicant for a commercial pilot certificate can take a practical test while holding any class of medical certificate, or under BasicMed; however, a pilot must have at least a second class medical to exercise the privileges of a commercial pilot certificate.

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: Assistant chief flight instructor, California Aeronautical University

California Aeronautical University is seeking an assistant chief flight instructor to provide safe, effective, and efficient FAR Part 141 flight instruction operations at its San Diego location in accordance with all local, state, and federal guidelines. 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 Legal Services Plan administrative assistant, Legal Services Plan attorney, Pilot Information Center digital product specialist, marketing coordinator, High School Aviation Outreach director, and front-end developer. Learn about these opportunities >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Nov. 9-10	Albuquerque, NM; and Anchorage, AK
Nov. 16-17	Austin, TX; Dulles, VA; and San Diego, CA
Dec. 7-8	Northbrook, IL; Orlando, FL; and Watkins, CO
Jan. 4-5	Charlotte, NC; Spokane, WA; and Costa Mesa, CA

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

Nov. 7	Cleveland, OH
Nov. 13	Bolingbrook, IL
Nov. 14	Poplar Grove, IL
Dec. 7	Eden Prairie, MN

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Nov. 2	Winchester, VA; and Elizabethtown, KY
Nov. 9	Jefferson, OH; Truckee, CA; Lynchburg, VA; Englewood, CO; Allentown, PA; and Mansfield, MA
Nov. 16	Fort Wayne, IN; Jackson, TN; Bartow, FL; Henderson, NV; and Rochester, NY
Nov. 23	Jacksonville, FL; Fort Worth, TX; and Conway, AR

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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