Training and Safety Tip: Avoid expectation bias


VOL 22, ISSUE 30	July 29, 2022

Training and Safety Tips

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Avoid expectation bias

Expectation bias—when our expectations become our reality—is fundamental to how our brains work, but it's dangerous and can cause accidents. Read more >

Technique

Article

True Course Simulations challenges pilots

As pilots, we like to think we'd make the right decisions in deteriorating weather conditions. At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, True Course Simulations is offering visitors the chance to test that theory. Read more >

Article

Heave-ho

We can hear the groans from here. Really? Learning to use an aircraft towbar? How hard can it be? Read more >

Flight Training News

Around the patch

Don't be a sucker

"Sucker hole" is pilot jargon that refers to that ever-so-tempting hole in the clouds that could entice you to take off and fly VFR over the top of clouds. Read more >

Runway safety

Improve your situational awareness and communication habits with practical, down-to-earth guidance offered in this AOPA Air Safety Institute course.

Article

Mixing it up

Virtual and real worlds are blended in the desktop flight training device Redbird Flight is showcasing at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Read more >

Article

AirVenture adventure in AOPA Sweepstakes Cessna 170B

Pushing AOPA Social Media Marketer Erick Webb out of his comfort zone has been so much fun we asked him to fly the new-to-him AOPA Sweepstakes Cessna 170B to the world's busiest airport. Read more and view photos >

AOPA Pilot Producer's Pick

Head start on aviation fun

Rock bands and aerobatic performers make Wings over Whiteside in Rock Falls, Illinois, much more than just a fuel stop on the way to Wisconsin for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Watch the video >

Supervised maintenance

Who may perform supervised maintenance on an aircraft? Test your knowledge >

Career News

Article

Boeing forecasts need for 2.1 million aviation professionals

The commercial aviation industry will need 602,000 new pilots, 610,000 new technicians, and 899,000 new cabin crew personnel globally over the next 20 years, Boeing predicts. Read more >

Multimedia

Unleaded fuel update draws crowd

A packed and spirited audience heard AOPA President Mark Baker, fellow general aviation association executives, and senior FAA leaders report progress on the transition to unleaded fuel. Read more, view photos, and watch a video >

Article

Continental seeks broad unleaded approval for small engines

Continental affirmed support for current and future unleaded fuels—and the ongoing work of the FAA-industry effort to support a safe, sensible transition. Read more >

Article

Cavagnaro, Timmermans named to CFI hall of fame

Spin specialist and AOPA columnist Catherine Cavagnaro and independent flight instructor Ron Timmermans will be inducted into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame administered by the National Association of Flight Instructors. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Helicopter line pilot CFII, Corporate Helicopters

Corporate Helicopters in San Diego has part-time and full-time positions available, including lidar, flight instruction, tour, charter, and utility operations. 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 tradeshow coordinator, a medical certification specialist, a product marketing coordinator, a senior manager of communications, and a Western Pacific regional manager. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Video

Avoiding power-on stalls

This AOPA Air Safety Institute video explains the differences in power-on stall training versus real-world scenarios, the aerodynamics of how stalls occur during takeoffs and go-arounds, and techniques pilots can use to prevent them.

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Member Benefits

AOPA PILOT PASSPORT CHALLENGE

AirVenture prompts prodigious Poker Run participation

Less than a month in, nearly 500 pilots have full hands for the AOPA Poker Run National Flight Challenge. Wisconsin is closing fast on California's overall lead in check-ins. Off your game? This Piper Aztec-flying family showed us how it's done.

Pilot protection services

Rotate

Enjoying all activities of daily living, including flying, requires pain-free rotation. If you are having issues, see a doctor and explore the options. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Oshkosh from all angles

AOPA Senior Photographer David Tulis captured Matt Younkin's performance in a Twin Beech 18 during the opening day airshow at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin. See more incredible photos and get the news highlights from the event. Be sure to follow @flywithaopa on Instagram to see photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

I have an airline transport pilot-multiengine land certificate with commercial airplane single-engine land privileges and am working on a helicopter add-on. Does my CFI have to endorse the planning for my solo cross-country as is required for an initial student pilot?

Answer

Because you are not a student pilot, no cross-country planning review with the instructor, or associated endorsement, is required by the federal aviation regulations. However, you do need an endorsement to act as pilot in command because you do not yet hold the appropriate category or class rating (see FAR 61.31(d)(2)), and the instructor may require the review as part of the endorsement. 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

Aug 6	Cleveland, Ohio, and Amarillo, Texas
Aug 13	Nashville, Tennessee, and Rochester, Minnesota
Aug 20	Columbus, Indiana, and Danville, Kentucky
Aug 27	Mineral Wells, 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

Aug 18, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Rated for adventure
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': 'I'm a reformed shock cooling worrier'

'Hangar Talk': New Orleans Cessna 172 pilot Gerald Herbert

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Jul 25, 2022

'There I was...': Michael Koury

'Never Again': Geese on final

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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