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


VOL 20, ISSUE 27	July 3, 2020

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

A plug for better preflights

If someday you find yourself plugging the idea of a joyride to a friend, let this cautionary tale from a Diamond DA40 pilot help prevent your plans from going up in smoke. Read more >

Technique

Article

Keep the odds in your favor

The choices you make before takeoff can make a big difference when it comes to survival and rescue in the event of a forced off-airport landing. Read more >

Flight Training News

Article

Redbird remote learning teaches an old dog a new trick

How does a remote lesson involving a Redbird FMX flight simulator, an iPad on a tripod, and an instructor linked by Zoom compare to the real thing? Read more >

You Can Fly

Flight training videos wanted

If you have been training during the coronavirus pandemic, share your story for our Flight Training Experience project. Read more >

Flight lesson

You're flying, not driving

A student pilot learns valuable lessons from a radio failure during her long solo cross-country. Read more >

Article

Virtual, in-person summer camps for kids

Feed your kids' appetite for exploration through online and in-person aviation summer camps. Read more >

Training resource

Form and function

Modern antennas come in many shapes and sizes. Each antenna is formed by its function. Read more >

CAP continues relief role

Civil Air Patrol cadets and volunteers continue delivering meal boxes, ferrying personal protective equipment, helping with logistics, and providing other relief during the coronavirus pandemic in addition to preparing for the hurricane season and participating in search-and-rescue missions.

Article

Sporty's virtual airshow highlights events, experiences

Sporty's Pilot Shop has kicked off a five-week virtual airshow that includes weekly webinars, livestreams, product introductions, fun flying videos, and show specials. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Sweep-ish grin; Goodyear pilot's perspective

Mark Levy's P–51 Mustang emergency was much-watched online. He had a better time flying your AOPA Sweepstakes RV–10. Also, a Goodyear pilot talks about flying an icon, and viewers mark Independence Day. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Podcast

Learning while laughing

Aviation speaker and instructor Rod Machado shares how he got his start and what he loves about teaching in the Flight Time series from the Hangar Talk podcast. Read more and listen to the podcast >

Instructor report

Growing as an instructor

We've all heard the phrase, "Your pilot license is a license to learn." It's true for each license, certificate, or endorsement. For a certificated flight instructor, it's no different. Read more >

Online resource

CFI words of wisdom

In this issue of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's CFI to CFI newsletter: Simplify airspace lessons, review the limitations of on-board weather, take a quiz, and learn tips to give the highest quality instruction possible. Learn more >

Army orders 60 Adacel ATC sims

The U.S. Army placed a $2.8 million order for 60 Adacel simulators that will help Army and National Guard air traffic controllers train while at their home bases or when deployed to forward locations, the company said in a news release.

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Chief inspector, Carpenter Avionics

Carpenter Avionics in Smyrna, Tennessee, has an immediate need for an experienced avionics-focused chief inspector to join a dedicated team committed to the highest quality workmanship, integrity, and customer satisfaction. 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 government affairs (regulatory) vice president, and a data analyst. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

Video

Bothering ATC?

Air traffic control specialist Sarah Patten debunks the notion that talking to flights squawking 1200 inconveniences ATC in this installment of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Ask ATC series.

'Human Factors' textbook highlights crew management

Human Factors: Enhancing Pilot Performance by aviation author and pilot Dale Wilson draws upon scientific research, aviation safety studies, and accident findings to explore the nature of human limitations, and to analyze how these relationships affect pilots. The book is available online from Aviation Supplies and Academics in a variety of formats beginning at $74.95.

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

Pilot Protection Services

COVID-19 blues

The coronavirus pandemic could have long-term effects on pilots' mental and physical health. Read more >

Member benefit

Budgeting to own an aircraft

What's the best way to manage the expense of owning an airplane? Set your budget before you buy. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

'Because it's legal now'

The January revision of the Aeronautical Information Manual gives instrument pilots more flexibility to fly instrument approach procedures, but also raises new questions. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Brace of Bonanzas

AOPA Senior Photographer Chris Rose captured this image of earthrounder Adrian Eichhorn leading aspiring earthrounder Shinji Maeda in their similarly outfitted Bonanza P35 V-tails during a sunset formation flight in Maryland. Look for a future AOPA Pilot article as Maeda prepares for a May 2021 launch. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

Can I charge passengers for fuel costs?

Answer

You can't charge passengers for the cost of fuel, but you can share the expenses for fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees if the pilot pays no less than a pro rata share (see FAR 61.113). 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

July 7, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Flying Clubs Webinar: Maximum fun, minimum cost
July 9, 12 p.m. EDT	Don't Get Rusty Series: Getting comfortable with airspace
July 11, 11 a.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
July 11, 12 p.m. EDT	Flying Clubs Workshop: Maintenance considerations and insurance
July 16, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
July 18, 12 p.m. EDT	Flying Clubs Workshop: Maintenance considerations and insurance

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

Kellee Edwards

High school scholarship winner Tristan Dawson

Flying to watch the SpaceX launch

Nick Hoffman

Supersonic ejection

Sean D. Tucker flies the GameBird GB1

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

AOPA Podcasts

'Hangar Talk': Flight path artist Dimitri Neonakis

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: Rod Machado

'Pilot Briefing': Week of June 29, 2020

'There I was...': Mark Murphy

'Never Again': Close call

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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