Training Tip: A rain, a plane, a TFR violated


VOL 21, ISSUE 48	November 26, 2021

Training Tips

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A rain, a plane, a TFR violated

The U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Coast Guard were waiting at the FBO when a Piper PA–32 pilot who had just penetrated the inner ring of a temporary flight restriction taxied in. The pilot wasn't surprised to see them. Read more >

Technique

Pilot Magazine

I need a lift

Each phase of flight places its own demands for the climb capability of an aircraft. Find out how aerobatic instructor Catherine Cavagnaro finessed her Cessna 152 to 16,000 feet msl. Read more >

Flight Training News

You Can Fly

MIL2ATP CFI prepares military pilots for airline careers

Matt Eichel, a former U.S. Air Force officer who helps fellow veterans prepare for airline flying careers, is the 2021 AOPA Flight Training Experience Award winner for best instructor in the Southern region. Read more >

Advocacy

House votes to cap veterans' flight training benefits

Despite a plea from AOPA and other industry groups, the House passed a bill November 16 that caps flight training benefits for veterans. Read more >

Article

World's fastest electric-powered airplane?

The first flight of the all-electric Spirit of Innovation single-seat aircraft designed by a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce was a successful 15-minute buzz over the British countryside in September. Read more >

Online resource

Fit to fly

Understanding basic flight physiology and the effects of aging, illness, and medications are important considerations before flight. Learn more about these topics in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Center.

AOPA Live This Week

Pilot training, hiring rebounding; Epic barn find auction

Professional pilot training programs report an upswing as air travel demand rebounds, and an estate auction includes nearly two dozen aircraft—along with engines, propellers, and other "barn finds." Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

You Can Fly

Virtual AOPA STEM symposium energizes hundreds of educators

More than 800 educators participated in the live, virtual AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Symposium November 16, and recorded breakout sessions will be available to educators until the end of the year. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Aviation wellbeing coach Reyné O'Shaughnessy

We talk with Reyné O'Shaughnessy, a former airline captain who advocates for aviation wellbeing, awareness, and safety. Plus, get caught up on the latest general aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: AOPA managing editor

AOPA is searching for a managing editor to run the production process of the award-winning AOPA Pilot and Flight Training magazines and digital content. 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 contracts manager, a marketing specialist, and a UX/UI designer. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

Fuel aware

You might not be "good to the last drop." Refuel your knowledge 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

AOPA Foundation

Support GA on Giving Tuesday

Help others discover the joys of general aviation by donating to the AOPA Foundation You Can Fly Challenge on Giving Tuesday November 30. Read more >

Member Benefit

Lender requirements

You will probably never take your loan officer on a flight, but the bank is still your partner. Like all partnerships, both parties must feel comfortable with the deal. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Has your body had its 'annual inspection'?

There is some truth behind the jokes about women living longer than men, and a few things men can do to get their health back on track. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Pilot Magazine

Low-IMC alerts

When flying approaches in low instrument meteorological conditions (ceiling less than 500 feet, and/or visibility less than one mile), seemingly small blunders can have big consequences. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Thankful for GA

AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer captured this photograph during his time with Flights for Life pilots as they flew across the vast Arizona wilderness delivering blood to hospitals, showcasing one of the many ways general aviation contributes to local communities. Read the AOPA Pilot story and follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

How do I go about looking for someone to share expenses on a cross-country flight?

Answer

It would be prudent to review the FAA's guidance on expense sharing and to remember that expense sharing is permitted only on flights involving a "common purpose." 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. (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

Dec 7, 2 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Dec 9, 12 p.m. EST	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Ask ATC—Part deux

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

Red Bull tunnel flight behind the scenes with Dario Costa

Bonanza chase drone video pilots Matt Guthmiller and NikoFilmz

Pilot/adventurer Victor Vescovo

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'Only a CFI would ask a question like that'

'Hangar Talk': Aviation wellbeing coach Reyné O'Shaughnessy

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Nov. 22, 2021

'There I was...': Henry Coffeen

'Never Again': How I turned an airplane into a tractor

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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