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


VOL 19, ISSUE 46	November 15, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Charting a checkride

Before your practical test, the examiner will create a plan to evaluate many aspects of your skill, knowledge, and decision-making abilities as a pilot. Read more >

Flight Training News

You Can Fly

Encouragement, support key to aviation education

Educators using AOPA's You Can Fly High School Aviation STEM curriculum are "changing young people's lives," AOPA President Mark Baker told more than 350 professionals during a symposium in Denver. Read more >

You Can Fly

AOPA's You Can Fly initiative wins NAA award

The National Aeronautic Association recognized AOPA's You Can Fly initiative with the Frank G. Brewer Trophy "for fostering an appreciation of general aviation flying by working to make it more accessible and affordable to all." Read more >

Article

Seasoned and rookie pilots in demand

The up-and-down cycle for professional pilots is heading back up and won't stop for the foreseeable future, according to one industry expert. Read more >

Flight Training magazine

Take your pick

What aircraft is best for learning to fly? Our editors make their cases—see if you agree! Read more >

Sponsored by California Aeronautical University

Understanding aircraft systems

Learn about piston engines, propellers, and pneumatic systems, and how to keep them in top shape with this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Advisor.

Scholarships

NBAA scholarships honor business expo chair

The National Business Aviation Association awards a minimum of $1,000 to each of five undergraduates studying aviation-related curricula at NBAA or University Aviation Association member schools in honor of Janice K. Barden, who served as chair of the association's annual convention and exhibition. The application deadline is November 30.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Educators talk STEM, inspiration; New Bose headset

Teachers and administrators gathered in Denver for the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium. Also this week, we're looking into Mooney's sudden shutdown, and trying on a new headset from Bose. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Training Products and Resources

Video

Fast talkers

In this episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Ask ATC series, air traffic control specialist Sarah Patten gives practical advice for pilots who worry that ATC will speak too quickly for them to comprehend. Watch the video >

Gleim 2020 ATP test prep

The Gleim Airline Transport Pilot FAA Knowledge Test Prep manual covers "every possible test question" for the FAA ATP written exam and is optimized for clarity. The manual is available online for $33.99.

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

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Trouble with the flare?

Here is a simple technique to help with your landings. Watch this video from AOPA Premier Partner PilotWorkshops >

Pilot Protection Services

Registered agents and aircraft registration

If you establish a trust for your aircraft purchase, follow these tips to avoid delays in registering your aircraft. Read more >

Blogs

Airline charters increase with winter sports

Airline charters can be fun or tedious. Airline pilot and Flight Training blogger Chip Wright encourages pilots to "provide the best possible service you can," adding that, "you might even wind up with some free tickets to a game or a concert!" Read more >

Instrument Tip

Flight Training magazine

Check, cross-check

Instrument flying is about knowing where to look, what to look for, and when. Get a feel for basic attitude instrument flying with constant-airspeed climbs. Read more >

Plane Spotter

Training on TRAC

Cirrus Aircraft flew to the head of the general aviation pack by introducing its composite-built single-engine airplanes of the SR20 and SR22 lines, recognizable by their fixed landing gear, gull-wing doors, side-stick controllers, and three-bladed propellers. The 215-horsepower SR20 especially has found function as both a trainer and a personal or business aircraft. To further tailor the aircraft for training missions, Cirrus recently introduced variants of both models as the TRAC line, with features including a landing-gear handle (for procedures practice) and of course, two-screen glass cockpits and backup analog instruments.

Final Exam

Question

I am a student pilot preparing to take my private pilot practical test. The examiner wants me to plan a flight through the Los Angeles Class B airspace. I have never flown through that airspace and do not have an endorsement to do so. Should I tell him I cannot do that?

Answer

No. Plan the flight. Although you are a student, you are being tested as if you were a private pilot, and a private pilot can fly through Class B airspace. The planning may be the basis of many of the examiner's oral questions as well, so be prepared!

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: CFI, Cardinal Wings Aviation

Cardinal Wings Aviation in Louisville, Kentucky, is looking for full-time flight instructors. Cardinal Wings Aviation is a busy Part 61 school, which helps build time fast. 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 paralegal, member services representative, High School Aviation Outreach director, Legal Services Plan attorney, marketing coordinator, and front-end developer. Learn about these opportunities >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

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
Jan. 11-12	San Antonio, TX; Portland, OR; and Alcoa, TN

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

Dec. 7

Eden Prairie, MN

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Nov. 16	Fort Wayne, IN; Jackson, TN; Bartow, FL; Henderson, NV; and Rochester, NY
Nov. 23	Jacksonville, FL; Fort Worth, TX; and Conway, AR
Dec. 7	Carlsbad, CA; Frederick, MD; Gulf Shores, AL; Spartanburg, SC; Homestead, FL; and San Jose, CA
Dec. 14	Scottsdale, AZ; and Mosinee, WI

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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