June 26, 2020, issue of 'Flight Training' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 26	June 26, 2020

Training Tips

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Slowing down speeds up a short approach

Learning to anticipate changes in air traffic control's instructions is the primary benefit of working with the control tower during your training. Read more >

Technique

Checkride

Runway incursion avoidance

Because risk management is an important component of flying, the hazards associated with runway incursions will be discussed during your checkride. Read more >

Flight Training News

Article

Sisters solo on same day, at same airport

Sisters Allison and Macey Mesinere will never forget June 12, the day they each flew their first solo, sharing the moment and the traffic pattern. Read more >

MTSU expands, refurbishes Diamond fleet

Middle Tennessee State University staff recently picked up two of the college's six new Diamond Aircraft DA40s that are part of a nearly $3.6 million fleet upgrade.

Article

Girls in Aviation Day goes online

Women in Aviation International is making its annual Girls in Aviation Day event virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic, but don't expect it to be any less exhilarating. Read more >

Article

VFR Unleashed: Are we allowed to do that?

One pilot shares how he was almost lured into a VFR-into-IMC emergency during a long cross-country. Read more >

Tips to reach flight service on your phone

Pilots do not need to have a Leidos Flight Service account linked to 1800wxbrief.com to quickly access a personalized preflight briefing from a human: Call 800-992-7433 (1800WXBrief), press # and then the number 2, then press 1 when prompted to reach a briefer. (You can also say "briefer" to connect.)

Video

Power problems

When the engine quits at 200 feet, there's not much time to think. Watch what happened when a Piper Arrow lost engine power on takeoff in this Real Pilot Story from the AOPA Air Safety Institute. Watch the video >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Flight path artist Dimitri Neonakis

Canadian pilot Dimitri Neonakis explains how he creates flight path images of causes that are close to his heart and how he introduces young people with disabilities to the joy of flight. Listen to the podcast >

AOPA Live This Week

Golden Age rivalry rekindled; Sisters solo in sequence

The Beech D17 Staggerwing and Howard DGA–15 renew their iconic rivalry in a modern-day fly-off. Also, a one-of-a-kind glider sets records, and two sisters solo—same day, same airport—in sequence. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Article

NetJets takes training to 'gold standard'

NetJets has received FAA approval to conduct an Advanced Qualification Program for its flight crews. Read more >

Article

FAA Administrator Dickson addresses ERAU students

Social distancing measures didn't stop FAA Administrator Steve Dickson from "dropping in" to talk about the state of aviation with students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Read more >

JSfirm webinars keep aviation job seekers informed

Aviation career website and AOPA partner JSfirm.com is hosting free webinars for aviation job seekers to help them with effective job search techniques, and to share résumé and interview tips. Those looking for an aviation career can register online for the June 30 employment outlook and career search webinar.

Purdue opens enrollment for online aviation degree

Purdue University Global and Florida flight training affiliate Sterling Flight Training LLC opened enrollment June 10 for an online Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight degree. The Indiana-based university said the collaboration "represents a significant step" in expanding its professional flight program.

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Flight instructor, Griffith Aviation

Griffith Aviation is a Part 141 flight school located in Northwest Indiana looking for full- and part-time instructors. At this active school, instructors can fly over 100 hours a month and build time quickly on their path to the airlines. 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, member experience senior manager, and data analyst. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

Firing on all cylinders

From hot- and cold-start procedures to power settings, leaning, and temperature management, operating a piston engine can be surprisingly complicated. Test your knowledge with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz. Take the quiz >

FAA maintenance technician e-books free for a limited time

Aviation Supplies and Academics is making the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook series e-books available via a free download through August 31. The offer includes volumes on airframes, powerplants, inspections, repairs, and more.

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

AOPA partners with Audi of America

A new partnership between AOPA and Audi of America will give members discounts of up to $2,000 on new or leased 2019 and 2020 Audi vehicles. Read more >

Article

Exercise your freedom to fly, get a prize

Celebrate the freedom to fly with the AOPA app's Pilot Passport feature and you could snag a prize in the AOPA Red, White, and Badge Challenge. Read more >

Member benefit

Interest rates and COVID-19

AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith answers questions about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on financing rates. Read more >

Member benefit

Hidden costs of aircraft ownership

Looking to purchase an aircraft? Don't forget to budget for hidden or unexpected expenses. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Pharmacy primer

Pharmacist and pilot Larry Diamond offers tips for safely getting your prescription medications during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as updates on coronavirus treatment and vaccination efforts. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Glassy water GlaStar

AOPA Senior Photographer Chris Rose got up early to capture this picture of fog lifting around a Glasair GlaStar on floats perched on glassy water, ready for a beautiful day of flying in Canada. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

When do I need to make radio calls when flying at a nontowered airport?

Answer

The Aeronautical Information Manual (Table 4-1-1) lists five calls for inbound aircraft (10 miles out, on entering downwind, on base, on final, and when leaving the runway), and two calls for departing aircraft (before taxiing, and before taxiing on the runway for departure). More calls may be necessary depending on the situation. Also, be sure to remain alert and look for other traffic, maintain situational awareness, give accurate position reports, and state your intentions. Read the full answer and 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

June 27, 12 p.m. EDT	Flying Clubs Workshop: Grow your membership and engage your members
June 30, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Flying Clubs Webinar: Maximum fun, minimum cost
June 30, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
July 7, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Flying Clubs Webinar: Maximum fun, minimum cost
July 8, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
July 9, 12 p.m. EDT	Don't Get Rusty Series: Getting comfortable with airspace

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

High school scholarship winner Tristan Dawson

Flying to watch the SpaceX launch

Nick Hoffman

Supersonic ejection

Sean D. Tucker flies the GameBird GB1

AOPA Technical Editor Jill Tallman

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 22, 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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