November 22, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 19, ISSUE 47	November 22, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Two-way traffic

Which callout would you rather hear from an air traffic controller issuing traffic advisories in busy airspace: that previously called traffic is "no longer a factor," or that the traffic is "no longer observed"? Read more >

Flight Training News

Flight Training magazine

How it Works: Static wick

These unobtrusive wires at the trailing edge of an airplane's wing or empennage serve an important function in the air. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Best CFI Chris Kreske

Find out why North Carolina flight instructor Chris Kreske was recognized as the best flight instructor by his students, and learn some recommendations for staying sharp in the cockpit. Listen to the podcast >

Podcast

'There I was…': Power problems

Pilot Devin Miller had his family aboard when a broken throttle cable left his engine stuck at full power. Learn what happened next in a new episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast.

Frasca Seminole sim assists Australian academy

Flight Options Flight Academy at Sunshine Coast Airport in Mudjimba, Australia, ordered a Frasca Piper Seminole reconfigurable training device outfitted with Garmin G1000 avionics. The training device has been approved by the FAA, and in September received approval from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority as a category B synthetic trainer.

Scholarships

CAP offers assistance for cadet winter encampments

Financial assistance is available to help Civil Air Patrol cadets attend a week of winter encampments during the December holiday break. The programs in various locations across the country, and in South Korea, concentrate on leadership, physical fitness, character development, and aviation-themed educational experiences. CAP also offers summer programs.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Nosewheel Cub; Icy decisions

A Cub with a nosewheel: travesty, or tricycle treat? We fly it to find out. Also, tips for figuring out if you can safely fly when it's freezing, and a visit to the last of the light sport shows. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Training Products and Resources

Online resource

Fly it to the hangar

Getting to and from the runway may seem simple, but the reality is more complicated. The AOPA Air Safety Institute's Runway Safety course focuses on practical steps you can take to avoid runway incursions and other incidents. Take the course >

Passive Faro headset adds Bluetooth

Sporty's Pilot Shop introduced the Bluetooth-enabled Faro Stealth 2 headset, a passive, economical alternative to active noise reduction aviation headsets with wireless audio input options. The headset is available online for $249.95.

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

Pilot Protection Services

Handling a difficult diagnosis

Dr. Jonathan Sackier offers tips to help pilots cope with a serious illness. Read more >

Member benefit

What do I want the seller to fix?

Should you ask the seller to address every squawk before you buy an aircraft? Here are some things to consider. Read more >

Blogs

Sim training takes two

Filling a second seat during simulator training for airline pilots can become an advantage, writes Flight Training blogger Chip Wright. Read more >

Plane Spotter

Panthera power

Glimpses of flight's future are everywhere as aircraft designers harness lightweight materials and innovative propulsion systems to fly farther on less fuel and reduce carbon emissions. One airplane in that pipeline is the Panthera, a four-place, composite-built, single-engine model with gull-wing doors, retractable gear, glider-like wings, and a prominent T-tail, planned for 2021 delivery from Slovenia's Pipstrel, a NASA Green Flight Challenge winner. The 260-horsepower Panthera replaces heavy hydraulics with electric actuating systems, and next year flight tests will begin on a hybrid-electric edition that could be available by 2023.

Final Exam

Question

I am working toward my private pilot—airplane certificate and was told I could use a simulator to obtain the three hours of instrument training required. Is that correct?

Answer

No. You can credit up to 2.5 hours of simulator time toward the 40 total hours you need, but the three hours of control and maneuvering by reference to instruments must be done in the airplane (see FAR 61.109(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: On-camera CFI, MzeroA.com

MzeroA in Ocala, Florida, is hiring an on-camera CFI to assist in content creation, foster member support and mentorship, and champion new products. 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 member services representative, High School Aviation Outreach director, marketing coordinator, and front-end developer. Learn about these opportunities >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

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
Jan. 18-19	Bellevue, WA; and Elkridge, MD

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. 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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