Training Tip: Beware the midair


VOL 21, ISSUE 25	June 18, 2021

Training Tips

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Beware the midair

Miraculously no one died when a Swearingen twin turboprop and a single-engine Cirrus SR22 collided near a Colorado airport. Clear days with unlimited visibility are frequently implicated in collisions. (Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue.) Read more >

Technique

Article

Off-airport landing

An easy-to-remember method for troubleshooting during an engine failure is as simple as A, B, C. Read more >

Article

Pump up the preflight

You can't change an aircraft's history, but you can make the aircraft you fly more reliable and safe while extending its life. Read more >

Flight Training News

Premium content

Get focused

A flight review can be generic and boring or focused and memorable—the choice is yours. Read more >

Article

Ask AOPA: Just for fun

Should a pilot receive training in a tailwheel aircraft just for fun? Read more >

Accident Analysis

Anywhere but here

Landing accidents are the single largest category of fixed-wing misadventures that involve "substantial" aircraft damage, serious injuries, or both. Read more >

Podcast

'There I was...': Cross-country adventure

Former Washington Post reporter John Lancaster shares the challenges he faced while retracing the route of the 1919 Transcontinental Air Race in the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast.

Podcast

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

Ask the A&Ps podcast hosts Mike Busch, Paul New, and Colleen Sterling debate shock cooling, help an owner set his stall warning tab, debunk unapproved equipment myths, give an owner advice on breaking in new cylinders, and more. Submit your questions for the next episode. Listen to the podcast >

AOPA Live This Week

Victory flight; EAA AirVenture approaches

Fly along for a lesson in a high-performance jet, visit with the author of a novel about the first African American and Native American woman pilot, and preview what'll be new at EAA AirVenture in July. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Article

Students, pilots get a leg up on aviation careers

Aviation industry scholarships recently awarded are giving eight people a lift, including allowing some to pursue their dreams for professional pilot careers. Plus, learn how to become eligible for the United Aviate program to further your career. Read more >

Instructor report

Continuing education

To enjoy flying and be safe, learning must not stop once a pilot is certificated. These tips will help you customize your continuing education. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Aviation maintenance technician, CAU

California Aeronautical University in Bakersfield, California, is hiring an aviation maintenance technician to be responsible for repairs and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft. Read the full description and apply today >

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Training Products and Resources

Video

No go-around

Backcountry flying is mesmerizing and rewarding, but it also presents unique challenges. Join AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden as he speaks with four experienced pilots to discuss lessons learned from a flight that went terribly wrong. Watch the video >

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Member Benefits

Online resource

AOPA Aviator Showcase registration opens June 22

Registration for the one-day, consumer-focused AOPA Aviator Showcases in Manassas, Virginia, and Fort Worth, Texas, will open on June 22. The events cost $20 per person, pre-registration is required, and attendance is limited. Learn more >

Pilot Protection Services

Closed by notam

Attorney Russ Klingaman recalls a longer-than-anticipated stay in Texas after February's storms and discusses whether Part 91 pilots can use restricted airspace, airports, or runways that have been closed by notam. Read more >

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A big jet is taxiing close to you. What distance will keep you safe from its jet blast? Answer for a chance to receive a flight simulator from PilotWorkshops >

Instrument Tip

Article

The lesser-knowns

Chances are there are more than a few symbols on instrument charts you don't understand. We take a closer look at five important symbols. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Props and paws

Animals love flying too! Read these tips for flying with your furry co-pilot and see more of AOPA Senior Photographer Chris Rose's work. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

Can you get flight following without a transponder?

Answer

Air traffic control may be able to offer flight following services provided the facilities have good primary radar capability and controllers' workload permits. Make sure you are legal to fly in the airspace you are in without a transponder. Most ATC facilities, but not all, with good primary radar are within a Mode C veil where you need a transponder unless you are exempt (see FAR 91.215). 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 23, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Jul 8, 6 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Jul 14, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Aug 3, 3 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

'A Pair of Wings' author Carole Hopson

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

'Tiger in the Sea' author Eric Lindner

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 14, 2021

'There I was...': John Lancaster

'Never Again': Where are the towers?

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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