Training and Safety Tip: Master the sky


VOL 22, ISSUE 45	November 11, 2022

Training and Safety Tips

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Master the sky

Flying, like playing chess, requires attention to detail, anticipation, and correctly assessing the vulnerabilities of whatever position you are in. Read more and watch a video >

Technique

Pilot Magazine

Don't try this at home

The ultra-short, competition-style, extreme short-field landings performed at STOL events defy convention. Land this way on an FAA checkride and it will end with a pink slip. Read more >

Flight Training News

Multimedia

Pilots fly in to hang out with AOPA

Food trucks, fire pits, live music, and organized displays of short-field skill drew more than 1,200 AOPA members, family, and friends to Tampa, Florida, for the final AOPA Hangout of 2022. Read more and watch a video >

Podcast

'There I was…': Deer strike

After a November afternoon flight with his father in the Boston area, general aviation pilot Ken Urban had an unwelcome encounter with a deer on short final. Listen to the podcast >

Article

Scholarships heat up as temps cool down

A number of scholarship opportunities have application windows closing soon, with awards timed to arrive as warmer weather returns. Read more >

Fly with AOPA

Gs for glider pilots; Traffic tech; Tampa treat

Glider aerobatics over the Sonoran Desert; good news for people who love airports; situational awareness technology; and hanging out with AOPA in Tampa, Florida. Watch Ep. 5 >

Career News

Career Pilot

Pax behaving badly

One of the pitfalls of flying for passenger airlines is dealing with customer issues. Read more >

Article

Joby pushes launch to 2025

Citing a change in FAA certification rules, Joby Aviation stated that it's pushing the target date for its entry into eVTOL passenger service to 2025. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Aviation101 founder Josh Flowers

Josh Flowers chats about teaching pilots and making YouTube videos. Your hosts chat about the National Air and Space Museum's general aviation gallery, electric helicopters, and other news. Listen on a podcast app, online, or watch on YouTube.

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Airworthiness specialist, Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation in Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking an airworthiness specialist with strong technical knowledge and analytical skills. 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 data entry/travel products representative, a marketing administrative coordinator, and a vice president of membership and event marketing. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Webinar

Backcountry flying east of the Mississippi

Join us November 17 at 7 p.m. Eastern as AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden, AOPA Senior Content Producer Ian Twombly, and state liaisons from the Recreational Aviation Foundation discuss backcountry flying in their states. Register here >

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

Buying a hangar

It can be an exciting prospect to own the building that protects your airplane from the elements. However, before you dive in, it is important to understand your relationship with the airport. Read more >

AOPA Aviation Finance

Aircraft financing interest rate update

With interest rates not likely to decrease any time soon, make sure that you are able to accept the rate that you get for the life of your loan. Read more >

Photo of the Week

The greatest that ever was

The 2020 Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Commemoration Flyover was planned to mark 75 years since victory in World War II; however, Mother Nature had other plans. Read AOPA's story and watch the video to learn how this salute to military aviation carried on. Follow @flywithaopa on Instagram to see photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

I am a CFI and am considering returning to active instruction after 15 years. How much technology should I introduce to new primary students? Is it best to stick to paper charts and logbooks at first, or is there a benefit to using tools like ForeFlight from the start?

Answer

One instructor highlighted the importance of training and testing student pilots on their ability to use the tools they would use after receiving their certificate and suggested starting with a sectional chart, pencil, paper log, plotter, and E6B as tools to create an understanding of the basic concepts before introducing more high-tech tools. 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

Dec 3

Frederick, Maryland; Houston, Texas; and Glendale, Arizona

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

Nov 17, 12 p.m. EST	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Exit strategies—Flying outside the US
Nov 17, 7 p.m. EST	Flying the Backcountry: Backcountry Flying East of the Mississippi
Dec 8, 12 p.m. EST	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.

Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos

Aviation101's Josh Flowers

Building the aviation community—Vermont Aviators Association

New Aerospace Center for Excellence leader Eric Crump

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'All engines deserve an engine monitor in their Christmas stocking'

'Hangar Talk': Aviation101 founder Josh Flowers

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Nov 7, 2022

'There I was...': Ken Urban

'Never Again': Along for the ride

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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