Training and Safety Tip: Flight controls in four phases


VOL 22, ISSUE 24	June 17, 2022

Training and Safety Tips

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Flight controls in four phases

An aileron is always an aileron, but what you do with it depends on where you are in the course of a flight. Read more >

Technique

Article

Character counts

As Clint Eastwood (Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry) said, "A man's got to know his limitations," and that applies to pilots, too. Read more >

Flight Training News

After the checkride

Join a flying club

If aircraft ownership seems like a heavy lift, consider sharing the financial burden with fellow pilots. Read more >

Flight lesson

Why now?

All carbureted engines are susceptible to the formation of "carb ice" that can occur at any time and at any power setting. Read more >

How it works

Radar basics

To many, airborne weather radar systems are considered the best way to avoid thunderstorms and areas of precipitation. Read more >

Article

Scholarship roundup

Summer scholarships are available for aviation enthusiasts in several career fields, and a memorial fly-in and 5K honors a CFI. Read more >

AOPA Pilot® Producer's Pick

Crystal ball

Is trouble brewing for your upcoming flight? AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Tom Horne explains how to use the High Resolution Rapid Refresh tool. Watch the video >

Career News

Article

Airline hiring hits record high

Aviation industry hiring numbers are continuing to climb in 2022 with many companies offering big incentives to compete for talent. Read more >

Instructor report

The rewards are many

Airline transport pilot, CFII, and remote pilot John W. Olcott reflects on the confidence and self-awareness he gained through aviation. Read more >

Article

CAU honors 2022 graduating class

Graduates of the California Aeronautical University class of 2022 were honored at their commencement ceremony on June 11. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Chemical processor, Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation is hiring a chemical processor to chemically clean, apply film protection, assist in the processing or painting, ensure surfaces are treated and prepared against corrosion before final paint application, and load and unload parts on paint equipment. 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 senior manager of communications, a Legal Services Plan attorney, a data analyst, a Western Pacific regional manager, a product marketing coordinator, a financial analyst, a graphic designer, and a staff accountant. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Webinar

Mental health: Insights and guidelines for GA pilots

Join the AOPA Air Safety Institute for a discussion on mental health treatment in general aviation. This candid conversation will focus on what pilots can do to ensure they get appropriate treatment for mental health concerns while on active flying status.

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

TMI

Basic information is crucial, but some really important (and potentially dangerous) changes in your airplane can easily be lost in the general noisy chaos of the environment. Read more >

Pilot protection services

Digital access to FAA documents

The Dynamic Regulatory System provides electronic access to general aviation-related FAA documents, making us all safer by providing updated information without having to rely on printed copies. Read more >

Member Benefit

Best time to finance prior to retirement

Generally speaking, it is best to seek aircraft financing while you are still employed full time and close on the aircraft purchase prior to your official date of retirement. Why? Read more >

AOPA Premier Partner created content

Takeoff over max weight?

Is an aircraft's maximum gross weight a guideline from the manufacturer, or a number that should never be exceeded? See poll results from 19,000 pilots and discussion from PilotWorkshops >

Instrument Tip

Article

Learning to leave

For all the attention paid to instrument approaches in training and beyond, it's surprising that departures are largely ignored. Most pilots are taught to follow the controller's instructions and go for it, which leaves a lot on the table. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Something special

Special Olympics USA Games powerlifter Brian Beirne cradles his gold medal during the "Dove 122" Special Olympics Airlift flight from Orlando, Florida, to Trenton, New Jersey. AOPA Senior Photographer David Tulis and other AOPA staff members volunteered to serve as part of the eighth Textron Aviation Special Olympics Airlift. Read more about the event and follow @flywithaopa on Instagram to see photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

I received my private pilot certificate in 1993, had about 50 hours, and didn't fly until a few weeks ago. I can't find my original logbook. Is there a way to document those hours?

Answer

You can contact the FAA Airman Registry and obtain a copy of your completed application for your private pilot checkride application (FAA Form 8710-1; see this FAA webpage). That will document most of your time. Unless you have records such as receipts for your rentals or the like, the rest is probably gone. If you haven't flown in 30 years, any hours you are able to document will not make you current. AOPA's Rusty Pilots initiative is a great way to refresh your aeronautical knowledge. 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	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

Jun 23, 8 p.m. EDT	Mental health: Insights and guidelines for GA pilots
Jun 30, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Bundle your procedures with Flo-w
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': 'Top Gun: Maverick' lead pilot Kevin LaRosa

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Jun 13, 2022

'There I was...': Trevor Peterson

'Never Again': See or be seen

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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