Training Tip: Accidental learning


VOL 21, ISSUE 31	July 30, 2021

Training Tips

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Accidental learning

A flight instructor assigns a ground school class to attend one of two safety presentations: a lecture on density altitude, aerodynamics, maneuvering, and airport operations, or an analysis of a crash after takeoff at a grass strip. Which presentation would you prefer? Read more >

Technique

Article

Riding the radials

The FAA plans to shut down 300 ground-based navigation aids by 2025, but there are still plenty of reasons to learn to navigate using VORs. Read more >

Flight Training News

Article

New Gabriél trainer makes US debut

A new all-carbon-fiber Italian trainer features tandem seats, retractable landing gear, a Hartzell three-blade composite constant-speed propeller, and a 160-horsepower Lycoming IO-320. Read more >

Article

Gleim Publications founder dies

Thousands of pilots have Irvin Gleim, founder of Gleim Publications, to thank for their high FAA knowledge test scores. Gleim died peacefully on July 14 at the age of 78. Read more >

Article

Redbird offers training, proficiency app

A new app from Redbird Flight Simulations allows pilots to customize their training and proficiency routine. Read more >

Article

Able Flight graduates five sport pilots, one CFI

Five new sport pilots and a CFI received their wings July 27 at EAA AirVenture after completing their training with the help of Able Flight. Read more >

Five questions

Meet Stevie Triesenberg

Social media influencer Stevie Triesenberg shares how she got her start in aviation. Read more >

Video

P–51 engine-out

British warbird pilot Mark Levy was performing in an airshow when the P–51 he was flying experienced a partial loss of power. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video for in-flight footage and lessons learned.

AOPA Live This Week

Roaring Oshkosh; Unleaded approval

EAA AirVenture started big and got bigger. Other big news includes an unleaded aviation fuel advancing toward fleet availability, and an electric air taxi stretching its legs. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Article

Diversity in demand as FAA seeks ATC job applicants

The FAA is encouraging women and members of minority groups and underrepresented communities to apply for air traffic controller jobs from July 30 to August 2. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Buyer/planner, Med-Trans Corp.

Med-Trans Corp. in Denton, Texas, is hiring a buyer/planner to manage "spares operations for the entire fleet of aircraft." 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 graphic designer, a legal assistant, an email marketing manager, and a content producer. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Hot days, thin air

Get a better grasp of how the unseen danger of density altitude can affect your flight with this AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz.

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

Aircraft valuation

Vref, the AOPA Aircraft Valuation Service, helps aircraft buyers ballpark the price of an airplane, writes AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

In remembrance

AOPA Pilot Information Center Medical Certification Director Gary Crump remembers Dr. John Hastings, an aviation neurologist and "tireless advocate for medical certification reform" who died in April. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Sparking the interest early

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Evan Coyle shows 5-year-old Evelyn Farrell around the cockpit of a Boeing Apache AH–64E attack helicopter on display at Boeing Plaza during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021. See more photos from AOPA eMedia Associate Editor David Tulis as well as other AOPA members and staff on Instagram (@flywithAOPA).

Final Exam

Question

Does the FAA have the same minimum time requirements as flight schools or insurance carriers?

Answer

Although it is legal to adhere to the FAA minimum times required before flying a different aircraft (or flying your own aircraft after a break), the insurance policy, the flight school, or your personal limits may require additional hours. Be sure you know which minimums apply to you before you take off. Read the full answer and join the discussion >

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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

Aug 3, 3 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Aug 12, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Weather and how to read it - Part 2
Aug 20, 11 a.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Sep 2, 5 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition

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

Xprize Foundation co-founder Gregg Maryniak

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'A Pair of Wings' author Carole Hopson

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'An oil filter inspection is non-invasive, unless you're an oil filter'

'Hangar Talk': Teen pilot Travis Ludlow circles the world

'Pilot Briefing': Week of July 26, 2021

'There I was...': Thomas Marrow

'Never Again': Engine out at night

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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