Training Tip: A dark runway rising


VOL 21, ISSUE 51	December 17, 2021

Training Tips

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A dark runway rising

Aircraft landing lights play a larger flight safety role than just spotlighting a runway for takeoffs and landings. Read more >

Technique

Premium content

Eights on pylons

When it comes to pure mastery of an aircraft, eights on pylons is one maneuver that must be flown precisely under conditions that are changing constantly. Read more >

Flight Training News

Advocacy

AOPA concerned about fuel mandates at two California airports

AOPA is working with the FAA to mitigate abrupt fuel policy changes at two California airports that needlessly create risks by removing 100LL avgas and offering a lower-octane fuel instead. Read more >

Podcast

'There I was...': Florida Mooney ditching

In the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast, we talk to two pilots who had a chance encounter in Florida's Tampa Bay—the Mooney M20M pilot who was forced to ditch and the Icon A5 instructor who rendered assistance. Listen to the podcast >

Ask AOPA

No way, no how

Can two student pilots fly together on a flight? Read more >

Accident Report

Serious implications

When a single-engine airplane experienced a "large shock" and became difficult to control during an instructional flight, the resulting landing accident held serious implications for a fleet of more than 1,100 similar aircraft. Read more >

Podcast

'Ask the A&P's': 'That little cap doesn't hold the wings on'

Ever wonder what you're looking for when you preflight a Cessna with those small oil doors? So did our caller this month. Our A&Ps also field questions about a burned valve, winterizing for cold-weather operations, performing in-flight magneto checks, and more. Submit your questions to Ask the A&Ps. Listen to the podcast >

AOPA Live This Week

Retirement salute

After more than 30 years of setting the standard, AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer has decided to retire from AOPA. Enjoy this look back at Fizer's incredible photography and videography career. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

You Can Fly

Discovering a talent for teaching

Aspiring airline pilot Sergio Ramirez discovered a talent for teaching that made him stand out as the best instructor in the Western Pacific region in the 2021 AOPA Flight Training Experience Awards. Read more >

Article

The hardest part of the job

Working during the holidays can be difficult for professional pilots, particularly when they are stuck in a hotel room far from home. Read more >

Article

Drone pilot options

Here are five niches in the drone industry you could make a living doing. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Director of flight operations, Fargo Jet

Fargo Jet in Fargo, North Dakota, is seeking a director of flight operations to be responsible for the safety and operational control of all flight operations, including charter and flight management functions. 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 mobile app developer, a High School Initiative coordinator, a safety content producer, a loan processor, a managing editor, a development content manager, a contracts manager, and a marketing specialist. Learn more about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Video

Fly safe this holiday season

Flying general aviation over the holidays? These tips from the AOPA Air Safety Institute can help you manage the added pressure and stress of the season that could otherwise negatively impact your decision making. Watch the video >

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 created content

Trouble with the flare?

Here is a simple technique to help with your landings provided by AOPA Premier Partner PilotWorkshops. Learn more >

Pilot Protection Services

Flight tracking and privacy

Let's take a deeper look into the FAA's rules surrounding the implementation of ADS-B. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Honoring AOPA's premier photographer

AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer has captured stunning visuals from around the globe, inspiring countless aviation enthusiasts, for more than three decades. Fizer will be retiring from AOPA at the end of the year, so take a moment to read about his journey through aviation and photography and revisit some of the iconic stops along the way. For more inspiring work from AOPA members and staff follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram.

Final Exam

Question

What are some things that are completely useless to a pilot in flight?

Answer

One pilot recalled a primary flight instructor's advice that the runway behind you, altitude above you, and fuel in the truck are useless to a pilot. Share your examples >

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. (Log in to the online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to see this discussion.) 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. Have a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Education & Seminars

Stay sharp with AOPA's webinars, podcasts, and videos.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Feb 17, 2 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Feb 18, 8 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Redding, California)
Mar 9, 7 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition (Augusta, Kansas)

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

CFI, student debrief emergency landing in Hawaii

Red Bull tunnel flight behind the scenes with Dario Costa

Bonanza chase drone video pilots Matt Guthmiller and NikoFilmz

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see the AOPA Live® YouTube channel.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'That little cap doesn't hold the wings on'

'Hangar Talk': Corporate pilot Kim Kissh

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Dec. 13, 2021

'There I was...': Florida Mooney ditching

'Never Again': Out of focus

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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