Training Tip: Rough stuff


VOL 21, ISSUE 41	October 8, 2021

Training Tips

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Rough stuff

A Cessna 150 pilot aborted a takeoff but overran the end of a 2,600-foot-long runway after sensing that the rented airplane was not developing sufficient lift to fly. Was frost on the wings to blame? Read more >

Technique

Article

Dealing with droplets

Winter is on its way, so let's touch on some top-of-mind issues that affect cold-weather flying. Read more >

Flight Training News

Slideshow

Pioneering Latinas in aviation honored

Latina aviation pioneers who made their mark as pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, and other aviation-related professionals were recognized at the inaugural Latinas in Aviation Global Festival. Read more and view a slideshow >

Online resource

State of safety

Explore the AOPA Air Safety Institute's all-digital thirty-first Joseph T. Nall Report and discover the state of general aviation safety. Learn more >

Premium content

Flight Lesson: Fuel burn and buffalo burgers

Breaking in a new engine or cylinder is always an exciting time, especially as a member of a school or club. Read more >

Podcast

'Ask the A&Ps': 'Compression readings are garbage'

This month on Ask the A&Ps, we discuss radio gremlins, maintenance philosophy, and aircraft reliability. Submit your own questions for a future episode. Listen to the podcast >

AOPA Live This Week

Avionics leap into the cloud; Latina pilots converge

Honeywell's Anthem flight deck is the most connected yet, and scalable to suit any aircraft. Also, we fly under a high-tech hood that obscures by degrees and gather with Latina pilot pioneers. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Career spotlight

Hidden crew

Flight dispatchers work behind the scenes with airline crews to ensure the safe and efficient conduct of each flight. Read more >

NAFI Legacy Master Instructor Program launches

The National Association of Flight Instructors recently announced the new NAFI Legacy Master Instructor Program. Aviation educators who have earned five or more Master Certificated Flight Instructor/Master Ground Instructor designations through NAFI over time will be included in the legacy program.

Article

Public, private investment seeks aviation advances

Public and private efforts to advance drone technology could help enable other advances such as automated aircraft carrying cargo or people. Five universities will play a key role. Read more >

Blog

Airline schedule changes

Airline schedules are incredibly dynamic, and the changes never really stop. Airline pilot and Flight Training blogger Chip Wright provides some insights on scheduling. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Assistant chief pilot, Kingsky Flight Academy

Kingsky Flight Academy in Lakeland, Florida, is hiring an assistant chief pilot. More than simply meeting the FAR 141 requirements, the chief pilot/assistant chief must be able to influence others to work enthusiastically for a common goal. 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 marketing specialist, an IT project manager, a research analyst, an eMedia content producer, and a major gifts officer. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

Online resource

Beyond the forced landing

Prepare yourself for the unlikely event of a post-crash survival scenario with this AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight.

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

Pilot Protection Services

Treatment options for coronary artery disease

AOPA Pilot Information Center Medical Certification Director Gary Crump details advances in treatment options for coronary artery disease. Read more >

Member benefit

What's a preapproval?

Preapprovals offer you the chance to jump-start the aircraft purchase process by being vetted first. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Ramp appeal

Diamond DA40: Trainer with glider roots

If you have been learning to fly in a vintage Cessna or Piper, the four-place Diamond DA40-180, known as the Diamond Star, may seem like a rocket ship in comparison—or at least, a very fast sports car. AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer captured this photo of a DA40 with a G1000 glass cockpit. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

How can I find an A&P for annuals and maintenance on a Cessna 182 in my local area?

Answer

You can check the AOPA Airports and Destinations Directory. Start at your home airport and look under the "FBOs" and "Other businesses" headings. If you can find a shop or two, start there. If not, use the "Nearby airports" link (located above the "FBOs" heading) to search surrounding airports the same way until you find a shop where you can have your maintenance completed. 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.) 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

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

Oct 14, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Behind the headset: ATC
Oct 20, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Oct 21, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Air Safety Institute presents: Implementing 'Learn to Turn'
Oct 27, 12 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

Pilot/adventurer Victor Vescovo

XPrize Foundation cofounder Gregg Maryniak

Hartzell President JJ Frigge talks about new products

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'Compression readings are garbage'

'Hangar Talk': Bearhawk Aircraft STOL manufacturer Mark Goldberg

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Oct. 4, 2021

'There I was...': Jon Humberd

'Never Again': Personal minimums

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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