April 17, 2020, issue of 'Flight Training' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 16	April 17, 2020

Training Tips

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Grading the quiz

Did you rise to our spot quiz challenge in "Training Tip: Home Sweet Ground School," or miss a mark or two? Check your answers >

Technique

Video

What the flare should look like

Fixing a tendency to flare too high is all about attitude, and CFI Jason Miller can help you burn the correct sight picture in your mind. Watch the video >

Article

Normal takeoff and climb

It's said that a mile of road takes you one mile, but a mile of runway takes you anywhere. That's never more apparent than when you taxi an airplane onto a runway and get ready to take off. Read more >

Flight Training News

Podcast

'There I was...': Surviving a midair

Gabrielle Palmas survived a midair collision in 2012 and went on to a career flying jets. She recalls that harrowing day in the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's "There I Was..." podcast.

Always learning

False alert

Turns out, you can grease the landing and still trigger your emergency locator transmitter while innocently rolling on turf, as Flight Training Editor Kollin Stagnito learned firsthand. Read more >

Article

Aviation education options make homeschooling fun

With schools closed under stay-at-home orders, these aviation learn-at-home options can help parents keep their children on the right track. Read more >

Ohio State flight team has gone virtual

The Ohio State University flight team switched to virtual learning through the upcoming summer term. The university plans to host the 2022 national flight competition for collegiate aviators.

Survey

Help improve the Wings program

You are invited to take a survey about your experience with the FAA Wings Pilot Proficiency Program's features and website. Tell us about the good and the bad to help improve general aviation safety! Take the survey >

Private, instrument online ground schools free from Hawaii CFII

Maui Flight Academy in Hawaii is providing private pilot and instrument ground schools at no charge during the coronavirus pandemic. Gold Seal flight instructor Laurence Balter and his wife Regina were highlighted in the March issue of AOPA Pilot magazine.

AOPA Live This Week

Pilots deliver supplies, messages

Skytypers and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds provided a morale boost and honored health care workers, and Angel Flight groups joined forces to deliver supplies. Also, a race car driver shares his touch-and-go in a Van's RV–6 in Miami. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Aviation photographer Chris Rose

AOPA Senior Photographer Chris Rose describes preparation and safety precautions required to produce stunning air-to-air images, and shares tips to elevate your aviation photography. Listen to the podcast >

Career News

Article

Aviation job interest skyrocketing

There's been a huge uptick in the number of job seekers, and now is the time to polish your aviation resume, hone your skills, and get ready for when aviation comes roaring back, as this online career specialist expects it will. Read more >

Complimentary simulator training for career pilots

FlyRight, an FAA-approved Part 142 training center in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in King Air pilot training, is offering free flight simulator training through May 15 to assist career pilots affected by the commercial aviation slowdown. Pilots can participate in FAA-approved Level C or D full-flight simulator training, as well as landing currency training.

Blog

Coronavirus 'gut punch' hurts aviation

The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing measures have taken a toll on the airline industry that Flight Training blogger Chip Wright compares to a painful "gut punch." Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Interior mechanic, FEAM

FEAM Aircraft Maintenance/Engineering is currently seeking an experienced interior mechanic to join its team in Baltimore. The company prides itself on consistently exceeding customers' expectations and creating lifelong relationships with its clientele. 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 medical certification specialist, membership experience senior manager, major gifts officer, data analyst, associate developer of safety programs, government affairs (regulatory) vice president, and high school aviation outreach director. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

Aircraft interior disinfectant works on soft, hard surfaces

RealClean Aerocide Aircraft Interior Disinfectant sanitizes an aircraft's soft surfaces including seating, leather, carpeting, and textiles—as well as hard surfaces. The product is available online from Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. in spray bottles or wipes starting at $29.95.

Sporty's eFIRC is free

The instructional staff at Sporty's Academy developed a PC, Mac, and mobile-friendly electronic flight instructor refresher course that is available at no charge during social distancing measures adopted for the coronavirus pandemic. The course includes 16 lessons broken down into learning modules, and a reference library.

Note: Products listed have not been evaluated by Flight Training 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

Loan variables and monthly payment

The down payment, amortization period, interest rate, and loan-to-value ratio all play a role in determining your monthly payment. Read more >

AOPA Premier Partner created content

What would you do here?

How did a checkride that followed proper procedure and observed all regulations almost end in disaster? Watch this chilling video, then enter to win a $2,295 flight simulator. Watch the PilotWorkshops video >

Instrument Tip

Article

Time to turn

Turning an airplane is never more complicated than when reversing course in order to fly a segment of an instrument approach. Called a procedure turn, this is one of the most confusing aspects of instrument flying. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Enjoy the ride

Let Michael "Rocket" Blackstone of Blackstone Airways take you up in the company's Beech Super 18 to see Catalina Island and the California coast. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer, staff, and members.

Final Exam

Question

A few months ago when I took my private knowledge test, I scored 70 percent, the minimum passing score. I would like to try again for a higher score. Is that possible?

Answer

Yes, you can retake the test 30 days after the date of the last attempt. However, when you retake the test, you must surrender your previous test report, and whatever score you get on the retest, pass or fail, will become your official score.

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.

Education & Seminars

AOPA's educational courses and seminars have been canceled or postponed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

AOPA Courses and Seminars

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses	Canceled through June
Safety Seminars	Canceled indefinitely
Rusty Pilots Seminars	Canceled through June

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