Training and Safety Tip: Feel for the rudder


VOL 22, ISSUE 16	April 22, 2022

Training and Safety Tips

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Feel for the rudder

Every airplane pilot learns the importance of rudder input during takeoff and through the climb—sooner or later. Better sooner. Read more >

Technique

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Single-engine procedures

If you're an instrument-rated pilot building time for the airlines, this is for you. The rest of you might want to read it anyway. Read more >

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New Cub on the block

The new Super Patriot caught many tailwheel lovers by surprise at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo and demanded a closer look. Read more and watch a video >

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Seminars on the go

Download popular seminar presentations from the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Safety To Go portal for your next club meeting, or any gathering of pilots. Learn more and download prepared presentations >

Gyro Hero

It's a...what?

Defining what a gyroplane is seems simple enough, until you try it. Aviation's platypus is more than one thing at once. Read more and watch a video >

Article

Pilots push for helicopter wake-turbulence awareness

A group of helicopter pilots and aviation safety professionals have come together to research and share the importance of helicopter wake-turbulence safety with the aviation community. Read more >

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Bessie Coleman to appear on 2023 US quarter

Bessie Coleman will be among the next five women to appear on a U.S. quarter. Read more >

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Low carbon footprint proves a selling point

A French aerial photography company found reducing its carbon footprint is good for business. Read more, watch a video, and view a slideshow >

Video

All you need to know in one doughnut

CFI Laurence Balter shows us why he considers airspeed irrelevant on final when angle of attack is indicated. Watch the video >

Frustration mounts as aircraft registration delays continue

A four-month-plus backlog of aircraft registration applications has left many aircraft owners in a bind. New registration applicants can apply for an extension via email if all documents have been submitted. Existing aircraft registrations can be renewed online, while mailed applications may be rejected if submitted more than six months prior to registration expiration—and may not be processed before expiration if submitted less than five months before the registration expires. The FAA considers airworthiness certificates "ineffective" without a valid registration.

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Be vigilant when margins are thin

There is little room for error when maneuvering at low altitude, and the consequences of mistakes can be severe. This AOPA Air Safety Institute video will help you fly safely at any altitude.

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Checklist for your annual medical exam

An annual physical should run like an annual inspection; health concerns big and small should be brought to your doctor's attention. Read more >

Instrument Tip

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Instrument rating not Wx insurance

Having an instrument rating is no guarantee that you'll avoid coming to grief in bad weather. Accident data backs that up. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Strap in

Social Media Marketer and taildragger enthusiast Cayla McLeod was selected to help test an upcoming AOPA Air Safety Institute series on aerobatics and upset recovery. Read about her first flight in an Extra with AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden and follow @flywithaopa on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

I recently had cataract surgery, and my physician completed Form 8500-7. I am flying under BasicMed, so what do I do with that form?

Answer

You may keep it in your files in case your BasicMed physician asks to see it. Forms like this are common and typically used when applying for a medical certificate, but they are not required for BasicMed. Physicians have a list of 22 items to check in the course of a BasicMed examination, but there is no requirement to provide supplementary information.

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AOPA podcasts

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