Training Tip: Don't just sit there


VOL 20, ISSUE 48	November 27, 2020

Training Tips

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Don't just sit there

Dawdling on the runway can distract other pilots, cause go-arounds, or worse. Read more >

Technique

Article

Risk management: CFIs, students, and safety

Does piloting a general aviation aircraft provide the greatest means of personal control over an individual's travel safety? Read more >

Flight Training News

Article

Frasca traveling sims visit colleges, GA airports

Frasca International's training device "road show" allows students to try out a reconfigurable flight simulator for an immersive experience, and a taste of an aviation career. Read more >

You Can Fly

Join the 'Ask an Ambassador' live chat

An aeronautical engineer, a designated pilot examiner, and a CFI/A&P mechanic—AOPA's You Can Fly Ambassadors—take your questions live during a one-hour chat on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Read more >

Article

Test your knowledge

Can you answer these questions from the AOPA Pilot Information Center and retired airline pilot Barry Schiff? Find out >

Webinar

All about airspace

FAA Flight Check Pilot James Herrington unravels the mysteries of the national airspace system and reveals what you really need to know in an AOPA Air Safety Institute webinar on December 3 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Register now >

Article

Weather: Dangerous drops

How does an innocent-looking cloud of water droplets coat passing aircraft in dangerous ice? A combination of conditions must exist. Read more >

Accident Report

Doing it yourself

You're ready to taxi but realize that you left a tiedown rope attached. Do you set the throttle at idle, set the parking brake, and jump out to untie the tail; try to flag down a passerby to untie it; or shut down the engine? Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Costa Rica low, slow; Thankful pilots; Warbird for 'Rosie'

A tropical gyrocopter adventure over beaches and jungle; pilots pay it forward; and Betty Bishop gets her name on a warbird she had a hand in building during World War II. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Article

Using aviation to help veterans adjust to civilian life

One veteran believes aviation can give other veterans a chance at a new life and help stem their tragic suicide rate. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Aviation careers conversation highlights jobs

Learn how aviation can lead to a variety of career opportunities during a conversation with California Aeronautical University President Matt Johnston and JSfirm.com Executive Director Abbey Hutter. Listen to the podcast >

Article

Homer scholarship window opens

Young prospective pilots can apply by January 31 for the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. scholarship created in memory of the first officer who was aboard United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Read more >

EAA, Microsoft scholarships dovetail new sim program

The Experimental Aircraft Association and Microsoft Corp. are establishing three Microsoft Flight Simulator Scholarships for each of the next three years to provide young aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to move from virtual flight via simulators to the real thing, the entities jointly announced. The latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator was released in August.

Transforming the future of flight

The Tuskegee Next Summer Flight Program in Chicago provides a summer of flight lessons to underprivileged youth who have a passion for aviation. The residential program runs from mid-June to mid-August and has a proven track record of training and producing young aviators. The application deadline is December 31.

Aviation job board

Job of the week: CFI, Horizon Aviation

Horizon Aviation in Warwick, Rhode Island, is seeking those with a passion for teaching and a driving commitment to their students' success to join its team of professional aviation educators. Read the full description and apply today >

Training Products and Resources

Garmin offering fixed-wing, helicopter courses

Garmin International announced new e-learning courses for fixed-wing G1000 NXi and helicopter-specific G1000H NXi integrated flight decks. The scenario-based training allows pilots to learn at their own pace. The courses cost $74.95 or $145.95, depending on the aircraft and the expected operating environment.

Online resource

Fit to fly

Learn how aging, illness, and medication can affect your fitness to fly in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Center.

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

Member benefit

Finding the best appraisals for your aircraft

AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith compares three types of aircraft appraisals. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Understanding the HIMS program

Dr. Brent Blue explains the FAA program for pilots who have had issues with alcohol or drug use. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Article

Trust, but verify

In instrument flying, your clearance is everything. It serves as your route map, your guide, and your permission slip. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Ramp appeal

Still in demand

The Beechcraft King Air wasn't supposed to do so much, or last so long. But after 55 years of continuous production, the versatile twin turboprops are still in demand. At any given time, King Airs are flying missions as varied as surveillance, medical transport, and luxury corporate travel. AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer captured this photo of a King Air in flight. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA staff and members.

Final Exam

Question

I'm in my early 50s and looking to return to flying after stopping my lessons for career and family. That career in IT has left me pretty burned out, so I'm thinking of a switch to aviation. How much money could I expect to earn as a part-time CFI?

Answer

How much you earn as an instructor would depend on how much time you're willing to devote to this part-time job. Working on the weekends may not be enough to meet your earning goal. Weather and student availability will dictate your paycheck most of the time. It may open the door to other commercial work, however. It can't hurt to do some fact finding at your local airport to see what opportunities are available in your area. 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

Dec. 2, 7 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Dec. 4, 12 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Dec. 10, 12 p.m. EST	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Seven ways an instrument rating will make you a better pilot
Jan. 14, 12 p.m. EST	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Wait! Are we in balance?

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

John Mohr, Piaggio Royal Gull

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Earthrounder, crash survivor, and public speaker Ryan Campbell

George Antoniadis - PlaneSense

You Can Fly Champions

How a PPS panel attorney protects AOPA members

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'You're not going to fall out of the sky because the camshaft wears'

'Hangar Talk': Aviation careers conversation highlights jobs

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: John Zimmerman

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Nov. 23, 2020

'There I was...': Todd Clark

'Never Again': Rental pilot reluctance

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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