October 18, 2019, issue of 'AOPA ePilot: Flight Training Edition'


VOL 19, ISSUE 42	October 18, 2019

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Crunch numbers, not airplanes

Don't become "a statistic." Find out the most common accidents in 2016 so that you can learn how to avoid the mistakes these pilots made. Read more >

Flight Training News

You Can Fly

Top schools, instructors earn Flight Training Experience Awards

A New England flight training business known for nurturing students in a professional environment and a North Carolina flight instructor who was recognized for his patience and motivation were honored as the top winners of AOPA's 2019 Flight Training Experience Awards. Read more >

Slideshow

Earth-to-Moon flight challenges instructors

Plan a flight from Earth, Texas, to Moon, Pennsylvania, but only two of the three-person flight crew can land and all three must fly at least 90 percent of the journey. Could you figure it out? The scenario stumped top aviation training professionals at the annual Redbird Migration. Read more >

Podcast

'There I was...': Poisoned aloft

While flying his Mooney on a return trip from Ontario, Dan Bass experienced carbon monoxide poisoning, lost consciousness, and later woke up in a snow-covered field. Hear his incredible story of survival in this episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's "There I was…" podcast. Listen to the podcast >

Flight Training magazine

PAC mentality

Power. Attitude. Configuration. Learn why these elements are key to a successful go-around and 11 situations in which it is best to go around. Read more >

Alsim continues global push

France-based flight training device manufacturer Alsim announced that Leading Edge Aviation in England and Aviation Career Center in Slovenia are purchasing flight simulators to help bolster career pilot training.

JSfirm adds Aviators Market to jobs network

Aviation jobs website and AOPA partner JSfirm.com recently added Aviators Market to its growing jobs distribution network in an effort to widen the horizon for aviation career opportunities.

Scholarships

Business aviation scholarships available

The National Aircraft Finance Association will award scholarships from $1,000 to $5,000 to students seeking business aviation careers in the aircraft finance, legal, and insurance fields. The application deadline is October 31.

AOPA Live

AOPA Live This Week

Redbird Migration; Thunderbird ride

The ninth Redbird Migration continues to inspire flight training excellence in a new Colorado location, and an AOPA editor learns firsthand what happens after a passenger shows up for a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds ride wearing a U.S. Navy T-shirt. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Training Products and Resources

Video

Flight following vs. flight plan

Air traffic controllers explain the difference between filing a VFR flight plan and requesting flight following in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.

Firing on all cylinders

From hot- and cold-start procedures to power settings, leaning, and temperature management, operating a piston engine can be surprisingly complicated. Test your knowledge with this quiz from the AOPA Air Safety Institute.

Airspeed placard

A handy cockpit placard from Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. lists best airspeeds for various phases of flight. You can purchase it online for $6.95.

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

DUIs: What you need to know

Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol can have far-reaching consequences and can even affect your medical certificate. Read more >

Member benefit

Avoiding the skimming scam

Scammers can steal information by attaching a skimming device to card readers. The AOPA World Mastercard offers zero-liability protection to lessen the impact. Read more >

AOPA Premier Partner created content

The impossible go-around?

Your family is on board for a great weekend by the ocean. However, you botched your landing attempt at a short, obstructed runway. Now you have only a second to decide if an attempted go-around will safely clear the trees—or result in a catastrophe. What will you do? Watch the video from PilotWorkshops and choose >

Blogs

Immerse yourself in the aviation community

Stepping up from aviation enthusiast to pilot bolsters a new sense of "me," but there's another important transformation to make, writes Opinion Leaders blogger Jolie Lucas. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Online resource

What you need to get an instrument rating

After the private pilot certificate, the instrument rating is usually next on most pilots' agenda. This online resource details the ground and flight training requirements needed to earn the rating.

Plane Spotter

Mark of the Max

Veteran plane spotters know that the look of aircraft types evolves with stretched fuselages, bigger engines, and improved aerodynamic efficiency. Modifications of the Boeing 737 quickly followed the type's first flight in 1967, making some variants identifiable by features such as engine nacelles with flattened bottoms, and a variety of winglet designs. When it resumes flying, the currently grounded Boeing 737 Max may be spottable by its AT (advanced technology) winglets that incorporate a distinctively downward-directed airfoil. Look for winglets that resemble a sideways letter V. (Photo courtesy of Boeing Co.)

Final Exam

Question

I will start flying at night with my students now that it is getting dark earlier. However, I have not flown at night for more than 90 days. Do I need to make three night takeoffs and landings to be legal to teach my students at night?

Answer

No. On an instructional flight, your student is not considered a passenger, and the requirement to make three night takeoffs and landings does not apply. That said, it is always better to be proficient in the areas you are teaching.

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: Chief pilot, Confidential Company

A New Jersey-based Part 141 flight school with a large newer fleet of Piper and Cessna aircraft is seeking a chief flight instructor. A key aspect of this job is to lead and motivate the CFI group in a manner consistent with Confidential Company's vision. 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, member services representative, marketing coordinator, High School Aviation Outreach director, and front-end developer. Learn about these opportunities >

Education & Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Oct. 19-20	Nashville, TN
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

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

Oct. 21	Fort Worth, TX
Oct. 22	Ithaca, NY; Stevensville, MD; and Addison, TX
Oct. 23	Frederick, MD; Cheektowaga, NY; and Wheeling, IL
Oct. 24	Brockport, NY; and Lynchburg, VA

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Oct. 19	McKinney, TX; and Statesboro, GA
Oct. 26	Spring, TX; Marion, IL; North Charleston, SC; Williamstown, WV; and Acampo, CA
Nov. 2	Winchester, VA; and Elizabethtown, KY
Nov. 9	Jefferson, OH; Truckee, CA; Lynchburg, VA; Englewood, CO; Allentown, PA; and Mansfield, MA

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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