Training and Safety Tip: Empty a seat for high heat


VOL 22, ISSUE 26	July 1, 2022

Training and Safety Tips

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Empty a seat for high heat

High altitude and hot summer temperatures can reduce aircraft performance to the point where your aircraft's published maximum gross weight can be far too heavy for conditions. (Photo by Ed Helmick.) Read more >

Technique

After the checkride

Expect the unexpected

Two pilots hatched a plan to gain real-world experience navigating the airspace system at a general aviation-friendly Class B airfield—and grab a Philly cheesesteak from the original source. Read more >

Flight Training News

Video

Beyond Proficient: Extra attitudes

The second and third installments of our Extra trifecta from the AOPA Air Safety Institute dive into upset recovery training, and how aerobatic maneuvers build confidence and situational awareness. Watch the videos >

You Can Fly

This training platform elevates everyone's experience

We tested the AOPA Flight Training Advantage platform's student experience on our own Eric Blinderman, and asked our senior communications director to report on how it helped him be a better student. Read more >

Podcast

'There I was...': Midair collision

Pilots Paul Loewenstein and Larry Suter took off moments apart from each other in separate gliders with a common destination. Listen to the podcast >

AOPA Pilot® Producer's Pick

On her way

College-bound aspiring airline pilot Bitanya Gudeta's postflight smile shows part of what it means to her to be among the recipients of an AOPA Foundation You Can Fly scholarship. Watch the video >

Checkride 101

The secret to passing

Designated Pilot Examiner Natalie Bingham Hoover reveals the secret to practical test success: "You just have to ask questions as you go, and make sure you understand why you are learning each thing and how it will apply to real life flying." Read more >

Career News

Premium content

Ready for takeoff

The return of summer vacations and business travelers means flights are full, and airlines are hiring. Read more >

Article

'I've usually been in the right place at the right time'

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association honored several of its members with awards recognizing safety assistance rendered in 2020 and 2021. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Senior flight training instructor, Air Wisconsin Airlines

Air Wisconsin Airlines is hiring a senior flight training instructor to provide instruction for aircraft and simulator initial training in accordance with DOT/FAA and approved company policies and procedures. 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 medical certification specialist, a product marketing coordinator, a senior manager of communications, a Legal Services Plan attorney, a Western Pacific regional manager, and a graphic designer. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Video

Accident investigation insights

NTSB Regional Investigator Lynn Spencer explains the lengths to which she and her colleagues go to find the "golden BB" at the heart of every accident. Watch the recorded webinar >

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

Let's get going places

On your marks, pilots, get set, and go get your winning hand: The AOPA Poker Run National Flight Challenge is now live in our app. Read more >

AOPA Aviation Finance

Turbine aircraft buyers can find financing tricky

The used turbine market is extremely tight right now, prompting many buyers to give older jets a second look. Be aware that lenders may not be as willing to write a note for an older jet as they are for a piston of the same vintage. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Is that really necessary?

The FAA's minimum safe altitudes regulation (FAR 91.119) and the agency's application of this rule have been the focus of recent scrutiny. How can such a seemingly simple premise cause such a stir? Read more >

Photo of the Week

Ready to rock that ramp

Those lucky enough to be headed to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 might also Rock the Ramp at Middleton Municipal Airport/Morey Field in Wisconsin for live music, food, and fantastic sunsets like this one captured by AOPA Publications Content Producer Alicia Herron. Read her story and follow @flywithaopa on Instagram.

Final Exam

Question

What are the requirements for a private rotorcraft pilot to add on a fixed-wing rating?

Answer

The add-on will require as many hours as needed to solo, plus three hours each of dual instruction in cross-country, night flight, instrument training, and test prep (can be combined as the instructor sees fit) and 10 hours of solo time. A pilot adding a category rating must take a practical test; a knowledge test is not required (see FAR 61.63(b)). 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 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 seminars, webinars, podcasts, and videos.

AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars

Jul 9	Medford, Oregon, and Minden, Nevada
Jul 16	Cheektowaga, New York, and Terre Haute, Indiana
Jul 27	Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Aug 6	Cleveland, Ohio, and Amarillo, Texas

For a complete schedule, visit our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.)

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Jul 14, 7 p.m. EDT	Flying the backcountry: Risks and rewards - Group flying dynamics
Aug 24, 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

Building the aviation community—Vermont Aviators Association

New Aerospace Center for Excellence leader Eric Crump

'The Aviators'/'The RVers'/'The Boaters' TV shows' Anthony Nalli

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'EGTs are imaginary numbers'

'Hangar Talk': GAMI's George Braly on G100UL aviation fuel

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Jun 27, 2022

'There I was...': Paul Loewenstein and Larry Suter

'Never Again': See or be seen

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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