Training Tip: Calling a fuel-emergency holiday


VOL 21, ISSUE 36	September 3, 2021

Training Tips

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Calling a fuel-emergency holiday

You or I would never run out of gas, but we might know someone who'd benefit from higher-octane proficiency with fuel systems. Read more >

Technique

Article

Faulty assumptions

Weight and balance: Juggling getting what we want into the airplane with the performance we need out of it, while staying within a fixed envelope. Read more >

Flight Training News

How it works

Tweaking pitch

The pitch trim wheel comes into play every time an airplane changes configuration. (Illustration by Steve Karp.) Read more >

Article

Ask AOPA: Moving on up

Why is a helicopter rating not like an airplane rating? Read more >

Online resource

Fuel management

This AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight discusses fuel management, provides tips to avoid fuel exhaustion and starvation, and offers suggestions to improve fuel awareness. Learn more >

Accident Report

Separation anxiety

Distraction, such as anxiety about maintaining adequate visual separation from other aircraft in the traffic pattern, can compound a challenging situation and lead to loss of control. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': NFlightCam founder Patrick Carter

NFlightCam founder, engineer, and pilot Patrick Carter offers action camera mount solutions, tips, and tricks; plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news. (Photo courtesy of Deon Mitton.) Listen to the podcast >

AOPA Live This Week

Aviator Showcase enthusiasm; King Air reign extended

Our first event since the coronavirus pandemic began packed the house in Manassas, Virginia, and the Beechcraft King Air sports enhanced automation. Also, general aviation hurricane relief efforts. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Blog

We don't all just fly

Many professional pilots have other trades. Airline pilot and Flight Training blogger Chip Wright shares examples of pilots who are also race car drivers, professional truck drivers, real estate agents, and business owners. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: A&P mechanic, American Flight Schools

Aspen Flying Club, a partner school of American Flight Schools, is seeking A&Ps in the Denver area to help maintain its fleet of Cessna, Piper, and Diamond 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 government affairs manager, an eMedia assistant editor, a major gifts officer, and a loan processor. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Push, then talk

Good communication skills can reduce stress and allow you to focus on flying the airplane. Test your radio 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

Article

Soak in the last few days of summer from the air

Fall is just around the corner, starting September 22, so soak in these last few days of summer by flying. We have a few ideas for you. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Tick in the box

Dr. Jonathan Sackier discusses several tick-borne illnesses, which can cause aeromedical issues, and provides tips to reduce your risk. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

Six of one

Try answering a sample FAA instrument-rating knowledge test question about the state of your IFR currency. Read more >

Photo of the Week

AOPA Aviator Showcase spotlight

The AOPA Aviator Showcase in Manassas, Virginia, on August 27 gave pilots a chance to get up close with aircraft and talk one-on-one with aviation industry experts. Read the story and see more photos from AOPA Senior Photographer Chris Rose. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

How old must a person be to obtain a student pilot certificate?

Answer

According to FAR 61.83(a) and (b), a glider or balloon student can obtain a student pilot certificate at age 14, and a student operating other types of aircraft can do so at age 16. 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. (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. 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

Sep 8, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
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Sep 29, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Oct 5, 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

XPrize Foundation cofounder Gregg Maryniak

Hartzell President JJ Frigge talks about new products

'A Pair of Wings' author Carole Hopson

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'Why can't we do something simple like clone an engine?'

'Hangar Talk': NFlightCam founder Patrick Carter

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Aug. 30, 2021

'There I was...': Brian Lloyd

'Never Again': Speeding toward the trees

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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