February 14, 2020, issue of 'Flight Training' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 7	February 14, 2020

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Bitten by a pilot?

Before receiving supplemental training, you should know the answers to five basic questions about the training and the instructor. Read more >

Technique

Premium content

The sectional versus the view out the window

Got GPS? We still need to use pilotage and dead reckoning for navigation, and some checkpoints are better than others. Watch the video >

Flight Training News

AOPA Advantage demo at flight school conference

Flight School Association of North America attendees can see a public demonstration of the AOPA Advantage adaptive flight training system at AOPA's booth during the International Flight School Operators Conference in Las Vegas, February 19 through 21.

After the Checkride

Upset/recovery training

We keep the shiny side up, but sometimes outside forces seek to disrupt that. Upset/recovery training can show you what to do. Read more >

Accident analysis

Local knowledge

Could knowledge of local winds, terrain, and other hazards have prevented a fatal accident on takeoff from Angel Fire, New Mexico, in 2019? Read more >

Podcast

'There I was...': Fire in the cabin

Utah pilot Greg Soter was forced to make an emergency off-airport landing when equipment in the Cessna 172 he was flying caught fire. He shares his story in the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast.

AOPA Live This Week

Experimental upsides; Adventures in Avalon

Watch what happens when a talented team turns a stock Cessna 175 "experimental" to make amazing, affordable upgrades. We also tour Catalina Island. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Article

United Airlines digs into training market

United Airlines is taking a more hands-on approach to solving the pilot shortage by partnering with ATP and purchasing a flight school. Read more >

Article

ATP says flight school industry is 'on fire'

ATP Flight School announced an enhanced partnership with regional air carrier SkyWest Airlines, hot on the heels of a deal with United Airlines. Read more >

Aeromedical factors

Altitude and pregnancy

A pregnant pilot flies an unpressurized Turbine Otter professionally. What are the potential hypoxia effects at 10,000 feet? Read more >

Blog

A rough winter

Flying while sick degrades your performance, can prolong your illness, and knocks you off "your A game," writes Flight Training blogger Chip Wright. Read more >

Career Spotlight

Aircraft mechanic

It takes 12 to 14 hours to change an engine on an airliner, and watching the jet take off afterward is priceless, according to Antonio Scaglione, a maintenance specialist for JetBlue Airlines. Find out more about his career and perks that let him travel the world. Watch the video >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: King Air C90 captain, LifeSave Transport

LifeSave Transport is seeking a single-pilot captain for its King Air C90 air ambulance aircraft in Liberal and Garden City, Kansas, and McCook, Nebraska. This position will involve working with a medical team engaged in the transport of critically ill and injured patients. 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, administrative assistant/paralegal, front-end developer, communications senior director, government affairs (regulatory) vice president, High School Aviation Outreach director, and several interns. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

Night flight

Flying at night can offer breathtaking views, but it comes with challenges. Prepare for your next night flight with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

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

Online Pilot Information Center launches

Ask just about any aviation-related question, and we will have an answer and resources for you through our online Pilot Information Center that replaces the AOPA Hangar discussion area. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Predicting and preventing errors

Dr. Kenneth Stahl describes several error-producing conditions and encourages us to predict what factors might lead to an adverse outcome in our own flying. Read more >

Member benefit

Tax returns and aircraft loans

Applying for a credit-based aircraft loan? Have your tax documents and credit reports handy. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Insight

License to (live and) learn

Even an experienced pilot can be tempted into conditions that show how poorly simulated instrument conditions mimic the real thing. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Northern lights delight

The cockpit was a perfect perch for @flyin.will to capture the auroras at Coldfoot, Alaska, near the Arctic Circle. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

Can I do a simulated instrument flight using a safety pilot, while on a filed IFR flight with an air traffic control clearance, but in VFR conditions?

Answer

Yes, as long as one of the pilots is instrument current and legal to act as pilot in command. This practice isn't limited to instructional flights, but instrument instructors do this regularly to train their students on ATC procedures while giving them simulated instrument time and dual instruction.

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. 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
Mar. 21-22	Ontario, 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

Mar. 2	Fort Worth, TX
Mar. 4	Watkins, CO
Mar. 9	Monroe, NC; Olathe, KS; and Reno, NV
Mar. 10	Wichita, KS; and Asheville, NC

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Feb. 15	Houston, TX
Feb. 22	Peachtree City, GA; and Cahokia, IL
Feb. 29	Bemidji, MN; and Bloomsburg, PA
Mar. 7	Redding, CA; and Reedsburg, WI

AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars are sponsored by Sporty's. For a complete schedule, visit our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center 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 our online Pilot Information Center 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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