March 13, 2020, issue of 'Flight Training' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 11	March 13, 2020

Training Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

A very good bad approach

Evaluating a student pilot's readiness to solo involves seeing consistent performance and the correction of errors before they become serious. Read more >

Coronavirus Impact

Article

AOPA monitors coronavirus, postpones Hoover ceremony

AOPA has postponed the R.A. "Bob" Hoover Awards ceremony in response to the coronavirus pandemic. At this time, however, AOPA will continue with other operations and events as usual. Read more >

Article

FAA, training industry take coronavirus precautions

The coronavirus pandemic has begun to affect universities and other programs that train pilots. Read more >

Article

Senior AME offers tips to protect yourself from coronavirus

FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner Dr. Brent Blue explains how to clean the cockpit and your pilot gear to keep everyone healthy. Read more >

Article

Sun 'n Fun on track to open March 31

As of publication deadline, the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo is still set to take place as scheduled amid coronavirus concerns. Read more >

Technique

Premium content

Power up: EFB basics for the cockpit

With hundreds of aviation-specific applications to choose from, it's impossible to list everything an electronic flight bag can do, but there are some broad capabilities that make it worth the purchase price. Read more >

Flight Training News

Premium content

Accident report: Gaining insight

Just as individual pilots learn safety lessons from their training and experience, accident investigations have produced insights that enhanced safety across the aviation system. Read more >

Online resource

Beyond the forced landing

Prepare yourself for the unlikely event of a post-crash survival scenario with this multimedia Safety Advisor from the AOPA Air Safety Institute. Read more >

Premium content

Unusual attitude: Automatic

The implications of Garmin's revolutionary Autoland system are broad and deep—and they're likely to change the way pilots fly. Read more >

UND community aerospace day enlightens youth

The University of North Dakota's aviation program recently hosted elementary and middle school students during the third annual Aerospace Community Day. The youth experienced aviation firsthand by controlling virtual aircraft, flying small drones, predicting the weather, and sitting in the pilot seat of an American Champion Super Decathlon.

AOPA Live This Week

Coronavirus effects; Flying the Wolverine

Sun 'n Fun is set to proceed with coronavirus precautions in place, but other events might not. Also, smartphone parts might enable your flying motorcycle, and an AOPA editor flies Textron's AT–6 Wolverine. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Career Spotlight

In the nick of time

Air ambulance pilots must be ready to move quickly, fly in challenging weather, and land in places other pilots might avoid. Read more >

JSfirm, Sun 'n Fun to present jobs fair

JSfirm.com, an aviation jobs website and an AOPA partner, will host the seventh annual Sun 'n Fun Career Fair April 2 through 4 during the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo at Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland, Florida. Twenty-two aviation companies will conduct onsite interviews for jobs in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Alsim sending ALX sims to Iberian Peninsula

Dream Flyers in Spain and Sevenair Academy in Portugal each recently ordered an Alsim Flight Training Solutions ALX flight training device, which can be configured to simulate a single- or twin-engine piston airplane, or a twin-engine passenger jet.

Globalair accepting Carrithers scholarship applications

Globalair.com remembers lifelong Ohio and Kentucky educator Calvin L. Carrithers with four $1,000 awards for students who can routinely blog about aviation. The application deadline is August 15.

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Chief pilot, Blue Line Aviation

Blue Line Aviation, a fast-growing flight training provider in the Raleigh, North Carolina, area, is seeking a chief pilot. The ideal candidate is a forward thinking, detail-orientated team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 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 medical certification specialist, membership experience senior manager, major gifts officer, data analyst, associate developer of safety programs, 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

Video

Correct crosswind control

Consistently practicing the proper control placement to compensate for crosswinds on the ground builds an excellent habit that will kick in when the winds kick up—leading to better, safer landings. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video and learn.

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

Is this commercial right for you?

Be wary of the hype in TV advertisements for prescription medications. Read more >

Member benefit

Interest-only loans

If you are looking to finance an aircraft loan, some lenders may be willing to offer an interest-only loan depending on your specific situation. Read more >

AOPA Foundation focus

4 reasons to give today

During the AOPA Foundation's 2020 You Can Fly Challenge, donations will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to the Ray Foundation. Here are four ways your contribution will help further the work of AOPA's You Can Fly program. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

Circling the question

Have circling approaches outlived their usefulness in the age of straight-in GPS-based procedures? Read more >

Photo of the Week

Hovering over Hawaii

AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer captured this shot of Nick Moran of Go Fly Maui flying a Robinson R–44 into Hawaiian canyons. Learn more about this island destination in the March issue of AOPA Pilot. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

Is a 148-nautical-mile solo cross-country long enough to satisfy the requirement in FAR 61.109(a)(5)(ii) for a solo cross-country flight for a private pilot certificate?

Answer

No. FAR 61.109(a)(5)(ii) states the total distance must be 150 nm. Although 148 nm is close, it does not cover the required distance. To meet the requirement, you can add another leg and/or airport to the trip, or select an airport farther away.

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

The educational courses and seminars listed are up to date as of publication deadline. However, airports across the country may prohibit events in response to the coronavirus pandemic with little notice. Please contact AOPA at 800-USA-AOPA to confirm events.

Flight Instructor Refresher Courses

Mar. 14-15	Tempe, AZ; and Santa Clara, CA
Mar. 21-22	Ontario, CA
Apr. 4-5	Indianapolis, IN; and San Diego, CA
Apr. 18-19	Atlanta, GA; Aurora, CO; Dulles, VA; and Tampa, FL

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. 14	Eden Prairie, MN
Mar. 16	Waterford, MI; and Dodge Center, MN
Mar. 17	Nashville, TN

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

Rusty Pilots Seminars

Mar. 14	Burlington, WA; and Kissimmee, FL
Mar. 21	Hammond, LA; Omaha, NE; Washington, NC; and Kenosha, WI
Mar. 28	Cleveland, OH; Live Oak, FL; and Rensselaer, IN
Apr. 1	Lakeland, 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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