January 3, 2020, issue of 'Flight Training' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 1	January 3, 2020

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

Got rest?

A half-hour nap can be very refreshing—but taking it while acting as the sole pilot of an aircraft in flight is not recommended. Read more >

Technique

Always Learning

Making the call

Although more and more weather and airport information is easily accessible on board aircraft today, sometimes you should just pick up a phone. Read more >

Flight Training News

ATP adds a third Arizona location

ATP Flight School added a training center at Tucson International Airport, expanding its network to three Arizona locations and 38 nationwide. Students with zero experience train in Cessna 172s to "achieve pilot certification in just nine months," the school noted in a December 18 news release.

Quiz

Test your knowledge

Upon landing, the 180-pound front passenger departs the airplane, and a rear passenger (215 pounds) moves to the front. What effect would these changes have on the center of gravity? Answer these and other questions >

Ramp Appeal

Beech Staggerwing: Aerial work of art

The Beech Model 17, which the world knows and loves as the Staggerwing, is a stunning high-performance cabin biplane whose unusual wing design is the subject of many theories. Read more >

How It Works

The magneto: The source of the spark

A self-contained generator of high voltage, the magneto's technology is more than 100 years old and still going strong in many airplanes. Read more >

Career News

Multiple aerospace scholarships available

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics offers several undergraduate and graduate scholarships to science and engineering students, with awards ranging from $500 to $10,000. The application deadline is January 31.

Career Spotlight

Flying missions: When God is your co-pilot

What does it take to be a missionary pilot? The desire to fly in challenging locations and environments—and an A&P certificate, for starters. Read more >

Online resource

Learn from 'CFI to CFI'

In this issue of CFI to CFI, learn the basics of BasicMed, review the AOPA Air Safety Institute's new eFIRC, and get instructional tips from the pilot community.

AVIATION JOB BOARD

Job of the week: Ground school instructor, US Aviation Group

US Aviation Group in Denton, Texas, is looking for a full- or part-time ground instructor. The candidate must be at least a CFI or have a basic ground instructor certificate. 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 Legal Services Plan paralegal, front-end developer, communications senior director, marketing coordinator (membership), You Can Fly coordinator, government affairs (regulatory) vice president, and High School Aviation Outreach director. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Online resource

New year, same personal minimums?

Now's a good time see if recent experience (or a lack thereof) calls for a change in your personal minimums. Download and fill out the AOPA Air Safety Institute's personal minimums form and hold yourself accountable for safe flying this year!

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

Pilot Protection Services

Enforcement actions: What's at risk?

AOPA Legal Services Plan attorney Ian Arendt describes the possible sanctions the FAA can impose on a pilot who violates the federal aviation regulations. Read more >

Member benefit

If it seems too good to be true…

AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith explains why your aircraft loan offer might not include the same low interest rate offered to someone else. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

Are you ready (to fly in) for some football?

The top two National Football League teams won't be the only organizations with a game-on mindset when Super Bowl 54 kicks off on February 2 at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. Here's what you'll need to know when flying in the area. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Aviat Husky

AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer captured this stunning image of an Aviat Husky flying in New Zealand. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

Now that the long-awaited ADS-B Out deadline has arrived, what should pilots do if they need to fly in rule airspace in an aircraft that isn't equipped?

Answer

Pilots must use the FAA's ADS-B Deviation Authorization Preflight Tool (ADAPT). The online web portal must be used to request flight in rule airspace without the installed equipment at least one hour but not more than 24 hours before the flight. For more information, see AOPA's ADAPT Fact Sheet.

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

Jan. 4-5	Charlotte, NC; Spokane, WA; and Costa Mesa, CA
Jan. 11-12	San Antonio, TX; Portland, OR; and Alcoa, TN
Jan. 18-19	Bellevue, WA; and Elkridge, MD
Jan. 25-26	Jackson, MS; and Romulus, MI

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

Jan. 20	Houston, TX
Jan. 21	San Antonio, TX
Jan. 22	Austin, TX
Feb. 10	McKinney, TX

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Jan. 11	Gordonville, TX; Nashville, TN; and Inverness, FL
Jan. 18	Stevensville, MD; Bethany, OK; Eden Prairie, MN; and Woodland, CA
Jan. 25	Fredericksburg, TX; Gulf Shores, AL; Clinton, IA; and Carlsbad, CA
Feb. 8	Plant City, FL; California, MD; and Corpus Christi, TX

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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