Training Tip: Where will you land?


VOL 21, ISSUE 16	April 16, 2021

Training Tips

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Where will you land?

On every flight above new terrain, keep scanning the scene for a good place to set down if the need arises. Read more >

Technique

Video

A tour of the Chicago skyline

AOPA Vice President of Publications/Editor Kollin Stagnito shows you how to fly the Chicago skyline. Watch the video >

Flight Training News

Image gallery

Sun 'n Fun in photos

Formations of vintage fighters, the first U.S. Navy Blue Angels arrival, and hot air balloons glowing in the twilight are a few of our favorite images from the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo. View an image gallery >

After the checkride

Get out and fly

The AOPA Pilot Passport feature in the AOPA app encourages pilots to check in at different airports, rate the airport, upload a photo, and post a comment on social media using the hashtag #AOPAPilotPassport. Read more >

Webinar

From paper to EFB

Find out how you can be a safer pilot while using an electronic flight bag during an AOPA Air Safety Institute webinar at 7 p.m. Eastern time on April 22. Register now >

Alsim AL250 headed north after Sun 'n Fun

An Alsim Flight Training Solutions reconfigurable AL250 simulator on display at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, will be put to use at Canada Training Solutions in Calgary, Alberta, after the event concludes April 18. The simulator can represent a six-pack of analog instruments or a digital panel for a variety of piston aircraft.

AOPA Live This Week

Scheme to defraud pilots alleged; Return of Sun 'n Fun

Offers to "expedite" medical certificates enticed pilots to open their wallets; felony charges ensued. Lakeland, Florida, is hopping as the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo returns. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Article

Survey predicts continued aviation job growth

A hiring trends survey indicates that many aviation companies predict at least moderate growth in 2021 as the economy continues to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic. Read more >

Article

Joyless end to joy ride

A simple mission to reposition a Canadair Regional Jet following a maintenance cancellation turned tragic after the pilots, who were the only two on board, departed from standard operating procedures. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Mentor pilot Neil Singer

Nearly every pilot dreams of flying his or her own jet. Accomplished mentor pilot Neil Singer talks about what it takes to fly these incredible aircraft. Plus, hear the top news of the week. Listen to the podcast >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Tour pilot/instructor, Jones Brothers Air & Seaplane Adventures

Jones Brothers Air & Seaplane Adventures, a busy seaplane tour, charter, and training company in Tavares, Florida, is hiring a tour pilot/instructor. 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 member experience specialist, an office coordinator, and a Legal Services Plan representative. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

Lightspeed makes two instructive e-books available

Aviation headset manufacturer Lightspeed is making two e-books available at no cost to help pilots hone their skills. Sharp Landings offers advice for approaches and landings, and Mountain Flying helps prepare pilots for the nuances needed to master mountainous environments.

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

AOPA Premier Partner PilotWorkshops created content

Engine failure: The No. 1 rule

What's the No. 1 rule for surviving total engine failure? Get the answer, and stories from pilots who walked away from their own off-airport landing.

Pilot Protection Services

Low-flying aircraft: How low is too low?

Before your next "low and slow" flight, review FAR 91.119. Read more >

Member benefit

Top 5 high-end piston aircraft financed in 2020

The Cirrus SR22 topped the list of aircraft in the high-end piston category financed by AOPA members in 2020, according to AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Video

Engine failure in IMC

It was a perfect day for instrument approaches—but the engine wasn't up to the task. Was the pilot able to find an emergency landing field before the airplane shook itself to pieces? Learn more in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Real Pilot Story.

Photo of the Week

Like a boss. A Fire Boss.

Photojournalist Phelan M. Ebenhack found Brandon Wilson, right, and Ted Geist, of Avid Jet, cleaning off an Air Tractor AT–802F Fire Boss during setup for the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

If a pilot legally flies to another airport for a flight test and fails the test, is it still legal for the pilot to fly back to his or her home airport?

Answer

Yes. FAA Flight Standards Information Management System, Form 8060-5, Notice of Disapproval of Application indicates that performance was unsatisfactory for the issuance of the certificate or rating sought. The pilot's credentials don't change. 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. 22, 7 p.m. EDT	Responsibly transitioning from paper to EFB
Apr. 24, 6 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Rensselaer, Indiana)
Apr. 28, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
May 1, 10 a.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Kenosha, Wisconsin)

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': Mentor pilot Neil Singer

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

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Apr. 12, 2021

'There I was...': Doug Rozendaal

'Never Again': Night fright

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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