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


VOL 20, ISSUE 8	February 21, 2020

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

12 stalls and a forced landing

Don't ignore the risk of engine failure during training flights, especially when down low practicing ground-reference maneuvers. Read more >

Technique

Video

Flying an overhead approach

Find out what an overhead approach is and why you might want to try this technique that originated in the military. Read more and watch the video >

Flight Training News

Article

Financing your training

Flight training is expensive but doesn't have to be out of reach. Here are some ways to pay for training. Read more >

Proficient Pilot

Excitement below the flight levels

"Operating a piston-powered airplane is more demanding in many ways than steering a jetliner across the sky," writes retired TWA pilot and renowned aviation author Barry Schiff. Read more >

Textron awards Top Hawks to Cessna Pilot Centers

Textron Aviation awarded four new, custom-branded, Garmin G1000 NXi-equipped Cessna 172 Skyhawks to Cessna Pilot Centers in Farmingdale, New York; Tampa, Florida; Sugar Grove, Illinois; and Snohomish, Washington. The training centers will use the Top Hawk models for training and promotion.

EAA to host multiple sport pilot training sessions

The Experimental Aircraft Association will host five Sport Pilot Academy sessions in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to take participants from first flight through sport pilot certificate. The three-week sessions will be in May, June, August, September, and October.

Online resource

AOPA Fly-In registration opens

We are gearing up for all three of our fly-ins—San Marcos, Texas; Casper, Wyoming; and Rochester, New York. Let us know you're attending! Learn more >

Podcast

'There I was...': Chuck Cook

North American T–28 pilot Chuck Cook's warbird formation flight was cut short by fire on board. Hear how he escaped in the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast. Listener discretion advised.

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Jason Archer's tree landing

CFI Jason Archer shares lessons learned after landing atop a cherry tree to avoid injuring others following an engine failure while flying a 1946 Piper J–3 Cub in the Berkshire Mountains. Listen to the podcast >

Online resource

'Ask Me Anything': Accident analysis

Have questions about AOPA's accident analysis? Join AOPA Air Safety Institute Manager of Safety Analysis Rob Geske for an "Ask me anything" Instagram session on February 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. Eastern time. Follow @flywithaopa on Instagram >

AOPA Live This Week

GA impact on economy; Hawaii bound

General aviation has a big impact on the U.S. economy—find out how big and get the latest aircraft and avionics shipment numbers. Plus, a pilot pops a wheelie for more than two miles, and escape with us to Hawaii. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Article

ATP training can lead to Endeavor, Delta careers

ATP Flight School students and instructors in the Student to Endeavor Pilot Program can fly for Delta Air Lines after gaining experience with Endeavor Air, its regional air carrier. Read more >

Western Michigan, United partner

Western Michigan University and United Airlines celebrated a partnership February 17 for the Aviate pilot career development initiative that can provide a fast track to United. The university is among the first collegiate programs to partner with United for the career pilot program.

Article

Purdue's online students can train in Florida

Students enrolled in Indiana-based long-distance learning center Purdue University Global can now pursue flight instruction at Sterling Flight Training in Florida, the schools announced. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

FAA puts BlackBird Air, pilots on notice

The FAA is reminding pilots who conduct flights through the BlackBird Air platform that "commercial pilots and airline transport pilots must also conduct charter flights under proper Part 119 certification." Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI academy instructor, Thrust Flight

Thrust Flight in Addison, Texas, is actively recruiting a CFI academy instructor to join its team of experienced aviation professionals. CFI academy instructors are responsible for providing instructor candidates with the ground and flight knowledge and experience specified in FAR Part 61. 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 an associate developer of safety programs, facilities technician, 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

Flight review guide updated

The eighth edition of the Guide to the Flight Review for Pilots and Instructors includes updated information on flight reviews, rules, and procedures. The Q&A guide is available from Aviation Supplies and Academics in a variety of formats from $9.95.

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

AOPA Premier Partner created content

How far can you glide?

A hall of fame CFI shares a tip for quickly determining how far your airplane can glide in an emergency. Listen to the tip from PilotWorkshops >

Pilot Protection Services Podcast

The heart of the matter

Learn how cardiovascular issues can affect your flying and get tips to maintain a healthy heart in this episode of the Pilot Protection Services Podcast.

Article

How to spend a winter weekend

Wintry weather headed your way? Here are six fun ways to spend the day. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Advocacy

It's time to update the IPC

Pilots should be allowed to use aviation training devices for instrument proficiency checks, AOPA told the FAA, among other proposed IPC reforms. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Formation fun

Aaron Harvey captured this shot of fellow aviators in a formation flight out of Sedona, Arizona. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

I am an instructor working with a 76-hour private pilot who has not flown in 30 years. I would like to let him solo so he can practice while we are working on his flight review. Is that possible?

Answer

In order to solo, since he is not a student pilot, he must first receive a successful flight review endorsement from you. When you are comfortable, however, you can give him the endorsement, and then he can solo and you can work on what you saw that needs improvement.

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. 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
Apr. 4-5	Indianapolis, IN; and San Diego, 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. 22-23	Puyallup, WA
Mar. 2	Fort Worth, TX
Mar. 4	Watkins, CO
Mar. 9	Monroe, NC; Olathe, KS; and Reno, NV

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Feb. 22	Peachtree City, GA; and Cahokia, IL
Feb. 29	Bemidji, MN; and Bloomsburg, PA
Mar. 7	Redding, CA; and Reedsburg, WI
Mar. 14	Burlington, WA; and Kissimmee, FL

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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