February 7, 2020, issue of 'Flight Training' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 6	February 7, 2020

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Immediate-action items

You are leveling off for the first circuit of the traffic pattern when your flight instructor eases the throttle to the idle position. What do you do? Read more >

Technique

Article

The 'big five'

Emphasis on these fundamentals helps students master flying skills for all ratings and phases of training. Read more >

Flight Training News

2.2 million children take flight through EAA Young Eagles

Since the EAA Young Eagles program launched in 1992, over 50,000 EAA member pilots have taken more than 2.2 million children flying in everything from hot air balloons to business jets, the Experimental Aircraft Association announced January 31. Nearly 75,000 Young Eagles have enrolled in Sporty's online Learn to Fly course to further their aviation introduction.

Video

Beyond Proficient: Flying to Catalina Island

Want to know what it takes to fly to Santa Catalina Island off the coast of California? Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute in the first episode of Beyond Proficient, a new series focusing on safely getting you out of your comfort zone. Watch the video >

Flight Lesson

Football interference

It was a great day for a $100 barbecue run. But the pilot failed to check notams before departure, and forgot to account for how a football game at a nearby college could affect airport operations. Read more >

You Can Fly

Flight Training Experience Awards: From Air Force to airlines

Although Chris Kreske never intended to start a flight school, he has carved out a niche training military pilots for the FAA's airline transport pilot certificate. Learn about the special challenges of transitioning. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

HondaJet dials it up; Ratchet those belts

Inverted flight can be stimulating, particularly if it's unplanned. We get some upset recovery training from one of the best. Also, check out HondaJet upgrades, and see why Costa Rica is a pilot's paradise. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

JSfirm expands footprint

JSfirm.com, an aviation jobs website and an AOPA partner, is expanding its job distribution outreach to include the National EMS Pilots Association and the Aviation Technician Education Council, the company recently announced.

Several Aviation Explorer scholarships available

The National Aviation Exploring Committee awards several $5,000 to $10,000 scholarships to Aviation Explorers who are pursuing avionics, pilot, maintenance, or management training. The application deadline is March 31.

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Pilot Markus Lavenson discusses Sikorsky S–76 helicopter

Professional helicopter pilot Markus Lavenson, who has Alaska and Gulf of Mexico flying experience, provides insight into helicopter flying and the Sikorsky S–76 model. Listen to the podcast >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI/co-pilot, Lyddon Aero Center

Lyddon Aero Center in Liberal, Kansas, is seeking a CFI and co-pilot for its Part 135 operation. The position includes flying with students and co-piloting three Beechjet 400As and several turboprop aircraft. 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 facilities technician, member services representative, receptionist, administrative assistant/paralegal, front-end developer, communications senior director, government affairs (regulatory) vice president, High School Aviation Outreach director, and several interns. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Video

Keeping it short

Go beyond the checklist to get tips and insights for short-field landings in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.

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

Retirement and aircraft purchases

Retirement typically brings a reduction in cash flow, but that doesn't necessarily mean you can't finance an aircraft purchase. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Know the facts

Attitudes on marijuana have shifted over the years, but it is still "incompatible with flying an airplane." Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

The extra airspeed exception

You've added several knots to your aircraft's Category B approach airspeed for rime icing, then a few more for wind shear. Can you continue an approach at a Category C airspeed without published Category C minimums? Read more >

Photo of the Week

Frozen fun

AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer caught Rick Durden flying a Piper Super Cub on Michigan's frozen Lake Mitchell. Durden has been inviting friends to fly in the area every winter and summer for 20 years. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

I need to fly to a Class C airport in an airplane that is not equipped with ADS-B Out. How can I note on the FAA's ADS-B Deviation Authorization Preflight Tool (ADAPT) website that the flight is for 10 days from today?

Answer

It is too early to make the request. The ADAPT website, where you can request authorization to fly in ADS-B rule airspace without the installed equipment, must be used only 24 hours before—and not less than one hour before—the proposed flight. So you must wait until you are within 24 hours of your estimated time of departure.

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

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Feb. 8-9	Louisville, KY; and Sacramento, CA
Feb. 15-16	Las Vegas, NV; and Fort Worth, TX
Feb. 22-23	Fairfax, VA; Nashua, NH; and Orlando, FL
Mar. 14-15	Tempe, AZ; King of Prussia, PA; and Santa Clara, CA

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

Feb. 10	McKinney, TX
Feb. 12	Longview, TX
Mar. 2	Fort Worth, TX
Mar. 4	Watkins, CO

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Feb. 8	Plant City, FL; California, MD; and Corpus Christi, TX
Feb. 11	Fort Myers, FL
Feb. 15	Houston, TX
Feb. 22	Peachtree City, GA; and Cahokia, IL

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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