Training Tip: You passed


VOL 21, ISSUE 14	April 2, 2021

Training Tips

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You passed

The airman knowledge testing process has evolved over time, but basics remain the same: Read questions carefully, regard weirdly worded answers skeptically, and don't fall for "distracter" answers sprinkled in to see if you are paying attention. Read more >

Technique

Article

We've all been there

Part of what makes learning to fly so exhilarating are the quick, exciting gains you may experience as you tackle this new skill—until you reach your first learning plateau. Read more >

Flight Training News

Advocacy

New sample knowledge test questions published

New batches of sample knowledge test questions for pilots, instructors, mechanics, and other aviation professionals are available on the FAA website. Read more >

Article

GIFT Academy on the road

An organization that helps women succeed in flight training is planning camps in Texas and Wisconsin. Read more >

Article

New flight training, career-track scholarships open

Scholarships are available from Women in Aviation International, the Experimental Aircraft Association, a Georgia aviation club, and a New York aviation association. Read more >

Article

Weather: Fog talk

Until you became involved in flying, you may not have ever heard the term "dew point temperature," or "dew point" for short. Read more >

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Avoiding loss of control on the ground

Explore the different types of loss-of-control issues on the ground, what's likely causing them, and what you can do to prevent them in this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.

AOPA Live This Week

Hands on a Widgeon; IFR approach; Chicagoland dining

See what it takes to pilot a Grumman G–44 Widgeon, watch AOPA Editor in Chief Tom Haines fly an instrument approach to a mountaintop runway, and check out Chicago's tasty treats. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Article

'An amazing job you have done'

Civil Air Patrol command marked the anniversary of its COVID-19 operations with words of encouragement, and a celebration of critical missions achieved in impressive numbers. Read more >

Advocacy

AME guidance released for pilots who have had COVID-19

The FAA on March 26 released guidance to aviation medical examiners about how to handle medical certificate applications from pilots and air traffic control specialists who have had confirmed cases of COVID-19. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Airline captain Jenny Beatty

Airline captain Jenny Beatty shares how diversity and inclusivity could help grow the aviation industry. Listen to the podcast >

Aviation Job Board

Job of the week: Boston Helicopters CFI

Boston Helicopters is seeking a rotorcraft flight instructor for a Part 61 flight school that also conducts Part 91 helicopter tours in the Boston Class B airspace and surrounding areas. 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 web app developer. To learn more about this and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

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What would you do if the entire air traffic control system for your sector failed (ATC zero)? Choose your response, then enter for a chance to get a complete desktop flight simulator worth $2,495. Watch this PilotWorkshops video >

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Member Benefits

Article

Enjoy grass strips this spring

Challenge yourself in April to land at airports with grass strips and then check in upon arrival with the AOPA app's Pilot Passport feature. Read more >

Online resource

Protect your airport

Help keep your airport open by volunteering for AOPA's Airport Support Network. Start the process with this AOPA Air Safety Institute orientation guide. Learn more >

Member benefit

Top aircraft financed by first-time buyers in 2020

The Cessna Skyhawk and Skylane, Piper Cherokee, and Beechcraft Bonanza topped the list of aircraft financed in 2020 by AOPA members who were first-time buyers. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Are you sure your policy covers your operations?

Although some insurance policy requirements seem obvious, some are less so. It is a good idea to discuss anticipated aircraft operations with an insurance professional. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Article

Glass class

An electronic flight display system, more commonly called a "glass cockpit," integrates many individual instruments and a wide variety of data for the pilot, generally displayed on two screens. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Spectacular sunset

AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer captured this photograph of a Piper Matrix against a brilliant sunset. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

Why were certain aircraft more attractive to first-time buyers in 2020?

Answer

The top four aircraft financed by AOPA members who were first-time buyers in 2020 (compiled by AOPA Aviation Finance Co.) were the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Cessna 182 Skylane, Piper Cherokee, and Beechcraft Bonanza Model 35. These aircraft have all been workhorses of the general aviation fleet for 60 years or more. They are among the most produced aircraft, and thousands are still flying today, which makes finding parts and service relatively easy. These models hold their value nicely, and have even appreciated recently. 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

Apr. 6, 6 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Covington, Louisiana)
Apr. 8, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Flying clubs
Apr. 14, 1 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Apr. 24, 6 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Rensselaer, Indiana)

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

Simon Caldecott on his retirement from Piper

AOPA General Aviation Town Hall

John Mohr, Piaggio Royal Gull

CST Flight Services COVID-19 travel guides

Earthrounder, crash survivor, and public speaker Ryan Campbell

George Antoniadis - PlaneSense

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'I don't see anything that makes me want to attack the engine with tools'

'Hangar Talk': Airline captain Jenny Beatty on gender bias

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: Jamie Patterson-Simes

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Mar. 29, 2021

'There I was...': Doug Rozendaal

'Never Again': In the dark

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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