Training and Safety Tip: Crosswind takeoffs


VOL 22, ISSUE 21	May 27, 2022

Training and Safety Tips

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Crosswind takeoffs

Knowing how to position the flight controls to account for the prevailing wind and tracking the centerline while taxiing prepare you for crosswind takeoffs. Read more >

Technique

Article

Without delay

What constitutes an emergency when talking about emergency descents in piston aircraft? Read more >

Flight Training News

Online resource

Go beyond the basics

The AOPA Air Safety Institute's recently updated Focused Flight Review delivers tailored lesson plans and a meaningful, fun experience for pilots and their CFIs.

Ramp appeal

Velis Electro

The Pipistrel Velis Electro resembles many other small single-engine aircraft of European design: It's a high-wing, two-seat composite airplane. Read more >

You Can Fly

Flying Clubs Radio

Flying clubs are one of the best ways to control costs while you fly more, enjoy increased access to aircraft, and spend time with friends and family. Read more >

AOPA Pilot Producer's Pick

AOPA Sweepstakes Tiger wrap-up

AOPA has enjoyed taking you along as we fixed up the AOPA Sweepstakes Tiger. Now we can't wait to give it away to one lucky pilot. Watch the video >

Gyro Hero

A new way to train

A method of training used in martial arts works equally well for a pilot learning new aircraft handling skills. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Gyrocopter gurus explain katas of flying

Frank and Niklas Nierhoff explain their approach to gyrocopter training using a regimen similar to martial arts katas. Plus, get caught up on the latest aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

Career News

Article

AOPA Aviator Showcase moves to the fall

To enhance the experience of pilots and aircraft owners, and build a more expansive program, AOPA will hold our Aviator Showcase at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Texas in November. Read more >

Premium content

Taxiing large airplanes

The fundamentals of maneuvering on the ground are much the same for small aircraft, but things change in the airline world—particularly around the gate. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Assistant chief pilot, San Carlos Flight Center

San Carlos Flight Center in San Carlos, California, has a team of full-time staff flight instructors who use a highly structured proprietary syllabus, as well as an active safety seminar program and other ongoing training workshops. 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 Legal Services Plan attorney, 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

Video

Real Pilot Story: Bird strike

A pilot was settling down on the last leg of a cross-country flight when he picked up a feathered passenger. Watch this AOPA Air Safety Institute video >

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

Einstein, Plato, and Wells

Dr. Jonathan Sackier offers history and musings about battlefield medicine in light of the conflict in Ukraine. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Clarity of mind

AOPA Senior Content Producer Ian Twombly learns a new way to approach flight training modeled after martial arts katas—choreographed drills that build what is sometimes called "muscle memory," allowing pilots to focus on thinking about the big picture rather than routine skills. Read more about his instructors' training regimen and follow @flywithaopa on Instagram to see photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

Where can I find a list of airports with easy access to bike trails?

Answer

One pilot has compiled a resource for aviators looking to explore bike trails near airports. It is available in list format as well as a Google Maps-based version. Join the discussion >

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Education & Seminars

Stay sharp with AOPA's seminars, webinars, podcasts, and videos.

AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars

Jun 11	Greenville, South Carolina; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Big Bear City, California
Jul 9	Medford, Oregon; and Minden, Nevada
Jul 16	Cheektowaga, New York; and Terre Haute, Indiana
Jul 27	Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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 16, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Air Safety Institute Flight Deck Tech: Flying with datalink weather
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': 'Use the TLAR system. That looks about right'

'Hangar Talk': Gyrocopter gurus explain katas of flying

'Pilot Briefing': Week of May 23, 2022

'There I was...': Trevor Peterson

'Never Again': Thunderstorms in the vicinity

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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