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VOL 21, ISSUE 24	June 11, 2021

Training Tips

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You plot the direct course for a VFR cross-country and find that it crosses the widest expanse of a large military operations area. Should you fly through it? Read more >

Technique

Article

Constant airspeed climbs and descents

Constant airspeed climbs and descents can be tricky unless you follow one simple rule. Read more >

Flight Training News

Slideshow

Aviators unite in support of two teen Piper Cub pilots

Ben Templeton, 18, and Luc Zipkin, 16, are separately crisscrossing the country in Piper J–3 Cubs to open aviation's door to more young people. Read more >

Article

ERAU Prescott Eagles are NIFA Safecon champs

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, Arizona, Golden Eagles won the team's thirteenth National Intercollegiate Flying Association Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference championship. Read more >

Article

Michigan school celebrates aviation milestone

High school senior Aidan Nacke became the 100th student to earn a private pilot certificate at West Michigan Aviation Academy. Read more >

Article

Dog and plane

Meet three pilots who consider their dog the very best co-pilot, and get tips for introducing your four-legged friend to flying. Read more >

What Am I

Don't be a bird brain

In the spring, fires, accidents, and runway mishaps can sometimes be attributed to bird nests. This is why your aircraft needs cowl plugs. Read more >

Webinar

Things that go bump in the flight

Meteorologist and CFII J-P Dice will discuss turbulence and how to avoid it in this AOPA Air Safety Institute webinar on June 17 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Register now >

Unusual attitude

Stay curious

When questions come up in flight, as they always do, we ought to be inquisitive. Double-checking will provide reassuring confirmation. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

'Irrational' FAA interpretation blasted; Cub cross-country

Aviation groups push back on a legal view that jeopardizes the flight training industry. Also, a teen promotes aviation from a Piper Cub, and AOPA Editor in Chief Tom Haines spots a Tomcat in a Kentucky museum. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Career spotlight

See the sights

Air tour pilots fly predictable shifts over familiar locations, safely giving passengers a fun and memorable experience seeing the local sights from the air. Read more >

Blog

How long does it take?

Career pilots moving to a different aircraft or airline must master flight management systems, approaches, and safety protocols before flying in an actual aircraft, writes Flight Training blogger and airline pilot Chip Wright. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': New York aerial photographer Paul Seibert

New York photographer Paul Seibert talks about aerial photography; plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Material specialist, Republic Airways

Republic Airways is seeking a material specialist to maintain, ship, and handle aircraft parts and materials, and to ensure timely location and acquisition of parts and materials for maintenance. 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 services representative and a marketing specialist. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Online resource

Aircraft systems and avionics

When was the last time you curled up with your aircraft's pilot's operating handbook or avionics systems manual? If it has been a while, you might enjoy a quick refresher with this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Center.

Article

Two new books seek to inspire girls in aviation

If you are starting a summer reading list, check out Women of Adventure: Being Brave in a Big World and Hardly Easy. Read more >

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 Foundation Focus

AOPA Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator, the world's largest guide for philanthropic decision making, singled out the AOPA Foundation for its best practices and for exceeding nonprofit industry standards. Read more >

AOPA Foundation focus

2021 You Can Fly Challenge underway

The 2021 You Can Fly Challenge has launched, and donations to the AOPA Foundation for the challenge will be matched by the Ray Foundation. Read more >

Member benefit

How is the industry adapting to the market?

AOPA Aviation Finance Co. President Adam Meredith examines the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the aircraft market. Read more >

Member benefit

Enhanced benefits and new lower rates

Did you know AOPA lowered rates and enhanced benefits on our life insurance plans available to members? We've also made it quick and easy to enroll in the AOPA insurance plans with our enhanced enrollment site.

Pilot Protection Services

Drink up

Learn why coffee should be consumed in moderation and how its caffeine could affect you. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

Back to the cone of confusion

What would your destination be if you needed to divert to the nearest "MON airport"—and what approach might you have to do when you get there? Read more >

Photo of the Week

Cross-country in a Cub

Ben Templeton, 18, is flying a Piper J-3 Cub to 48 states to help make youth aware of aviation careers and opportunities. AOPA eMedia Associate Editor David Tulis captured this photo of Templeton in the Cub—stenciled with the names of donors, sponsors, and states he plans to visit—when he stopped at AOPA headquarters in Frederick, Maryland, for his first overnight of the adventure. Be sure to follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

Can I take the private pilot airplane knowledge test online?

Answer

No. Although you can search for a test center, schedule a test, and pay for a test through the PSI website, you must show up in person at a testing center to take the test. 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

Jun 17, 4 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Jun 17, 7 p.m. EDT	Turbulence: Things that go bump in the flight
Jun 23, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Jul 8, 6 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

Garmin's Cliff Pemble on earning the Collier Trophy for Autoland

'Tiger in the Sea' author Eric Lindner

Theoretical astrophysicist, author, private pilot: Talking flying with Dr. @AstroKatie Mack

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'About half the time, reported cracked cylinders aren't cracked'

'Hangar Talk': New York aerial photographer Paul Seibert

'Pilot Briefing': Week of June 7, 2021

'There I was...': Craig Beles and Truman O'Brien

'Never Again': Where are the towers?

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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