August 21, 2020, issue of 'Flight Training' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 34	August 21, 2020

Training Tips

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Costliest insurance claims

Education, focus, and discipline help lower insurance rates if applied consistently. Learn about controlling the costs of aviation insurance in this new episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Reality Check. Watch the video >

Article

VFR Unleashed: It doesn't get any better than this

VFR flying can take you to all four corners of the United States. These eight flights top the list for views, experiences, and stretching your skills. Read more >

After the checkride

Pay tribute

It's been 75 years since World War II ended. What better way to pay tribute than to tour the museums that honor the fighters, the victims, and the survivors? Read more >

Accident Report

Avoid 'Scenario C'

The most teachable moments of a flight lesson can't always be found in the lesson plan, or its execution. And sometimes it is the instructor, not the student, whose learning curve is most steeply shaped by the flight. Read more >

Webinar

Tips for successful forced landings

Learn how to execute a successful forced landing during an AOPA Air Safety Institute webinar on August 27 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Register here >

AOPA Live This Week

AOPA takes students flying; Champions of aviation

ABC News cameras were rolling as two high school students using AOPA curriculum flew a Skyhawk. Also, superstars become You Can Fly Champions, and the boss flies your AOPA Sweepstakes RV–10. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Article

Time building now could pay off later

If you want to build hours and gain experience as a professional pilot, these careers can serve as steppingstones. Read more >

Article

Airbus veterans design eSTOL for short-hop deliveries

A California startup launched in 2019 by five former Airbus staffers who worked on that firm's Vahana project aims to build something much more like a traditional airplane. Read more >

Blog

Airline changes in response to COVID-19 likely to stay

Deep cleaning, food service changes, and other procedures brought about by the coronavirus pandemic are likely here to stay, writes airline pilot and Flight Training blogger Chip Wright. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Director of operations, Air Transport of the Carolinas

Air Transport of the Carolinas LLC, a growing Part 135 charter operation in the Southeast, is seeking a qualified Part 119 candidate to serve as director of operations. Read more >

AOPA career opportunities

Join the AOPA team

Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA is looking for an HR generalist. To learn more about this and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

Flashlight charges via USB

The 1,000-lumen Bush Pilot Flashlight from FlightOutfitters.com with five unique light modes including a strobe setting is charged via a USB port that can also recharge a smartphone. A Morse code graphic imprinted on the handle can assist during emergency signaling. The Bush Pilot Flashlight is available online for $89.95.

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

Article

AOPA plans new look for 2021 events

While AOPA events may look a bit different in 2021, what won't change is the commitment to meeting our members where they are and sharing our mutual passion for aviation. Read more >

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Giveaway: 'Real World Coast to Coast'

Experience IFR and VFR flying on this long cross-country adventure that teaches and inspires. This PilotWorkshops course offers 35 videos with complete briefings and debriefs for each flight. Learn more >

Pilot Protection Services

Make up your mind

Dr. Jonathan Sackier explains why it seems that doctors are always changing their minds about what is—and what is not—good for our health. Read more >

Member benefit

Cash-paying partners and aircraft loans

Many lenders require that all partners in an aircraft purchase be attached to the loan, even if one of those partners is paying cash. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Article

Going visual

Compared to the highly accurate and controlled ILS, nonprecision approaches can feel like the Wild West. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Getting a start

AOPA eMedia Associate Editor David Tulis captured this photo of Maryland high school students Victoria Wentt and Ruth Gebremariam preparing for a discovery flight at Frederick Municipal Airport with Chris Moser, AOPA senior director of flight training education. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

I recently received my private pilot certificate and am considering getting a basic ground instructor certificate. Is the basic flight instructor test the same knowledge test I took for my private pilot certificate? Also, what books on the FAA website cover the fundamentals of instruction?

Answer

The basic ground instructor test is essentially a rehash of the private pilot knowledge test. The fundamentals of instruction test covers the contents of the Aviation Instructor's Handbook. You don't need to take the fundamentals of instruction test if you're a certified teacher at the seventh grade level or higher, or teaching at an accredited college or university. Read the full answer and join the discussion >

This discussion is from our online Pilot Information Center, where you can ask questions, contribute answers, earn badges, and join our growing pilot community online. 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 in-person educational courses and seminars have been canceled or postponed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Stay sharp with our webinars, podcasts, and videos.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Aug. 25, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Aug. 27, 3 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Aug. 27, 7 p.m. EDT	Forced landings: A plan to survive
Sep. 9, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition

See the full webinar schedule in our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.) View our recently recorded webinars (registration required).

Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos

You Can Fly Champions

How a PPS panel attorney protects AOPA members

'Bachelor' star Peter Weber

DK's Top 5: Everything you've always wanted to ask a controller

Kellee Edwards

High school scholarship recipient Tristan Dawson

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see AOPA Online.

AOPA Podcasts

'Hangar Talk': Electric aircraft entrepreneur George Bye

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: Jason Miller

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Aug. 17, 2020

'There I was...': Robert Clark

'Never Again': In a pickle

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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