June 5, 2020, issue of 'Flight Training' weekly newsletter


VOL 20, ISSUE 23	June 5, 2020

Training Tips

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The no-go heard 'round the world

It's unlikely anyone second-guessed NASA and SpaceX for postponing the May 27 spaceflight until May 30 because of unfavorable weather only 17 minutes before launch time. Learn from the pros to help you make go/no-go decisions. Read more >

Technique

Multimedia

Beyond Proficient: STOL Goal

See how Ross Wilke stays safe while operating near the edge of the envelope in challenging environments in a sneak peek at the AOPA Pilot July feature and latest AOPA Air Safety Institute Beyond Proficient video.

Flight Training News

Advocacy

This will be on the test

The FAA has released changes to training and testing procedures and study resources for students, advanced pilots, and flight instructors. Read more >

Article

Socially distant sandwich on the shore

AOPA Live® Producer Paul Harrop, a new private pilot, makes a daytrip to the beach after being grounded by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more >

Article

VFR Unleashed: Managing risk

A flight from Maryland to EAA AirVenture in Wisconsin and back gave one VFR pilot a healthy helping of risk management lessons. Read more >

What Am I

Absorbing the punishment

The landing gear on backcountry airplanes takes a lot of abuse, and good shock absorbers are a must. Read more >

How it works

Disc brakes: Getting grabby

Despite using them so little, it seems like pilots like to talk a lot about brakes. Usually it's how to avoid applying them. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

Launchside seats; Paying it forward

The first all-American orbital flight in nearly a decade blew our hair back. Also, pilots in Hawaii (including AOPA scholarship recipients) team up for coronavirus pandemic relief, and a close look at Garmin's newest gizmo. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Advocacy

Industry groups urge SFAR extension

Aviation groups urged the FAA to extend the special regulation that provided some relief for complying with regulatory deadlines amid the coronavirus pandemic before key provisions expire on June 30. Read more >

Blog

Commercial air travel recovery expected to bring major changes

Airline pilot and Flight Training blogger Chip Wright predicts the post-coronavirus commercial air travel recovery will include new demands, procedures, and ticket prices. Read more >

Article

Leasing program supports flight schools

LifeStyle Aviation is expanding its leasing business to assist financially challenged flight schools during the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more >

Homer scholarship winners announced

The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation announced Megan Schleifer of Brick, New Jersey, and Andrew Fox of St. Augustine, Florida, as its 2020 scholarship recipients. The financial award was created in memory of United Airlines first officer LeRoy W. Homer Jr., who was killed on September 11, 2001, when Flight 93 crashed into the Pennsylvania countryside.

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Cessna Citation Mustang pilot, Huber & Associates Inc.

Are you looking for a unique flying opportunity within a dynamic and multifaceted organization? Huber & Associates Inc. in south-central Pennsylvania is seeking a well-trained pilot who will help its business continue to flourish in the years ahead. 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 government affairs (regulatory) vice president, member experience senior manager, data analyst, and associate developer of safety programs. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

All charged up

Airplanes and thunderstorms do not mix. Get insight into these convective beasts and tips for avoiding them with the AOPA Air Safety Institute's "Thunderstorms" quiz.

ASA extends reduced Prepware prices

Aviation Supplies and Academics is extending reduced prices on Prepware Online and Online Ground School material, and the no-cost Prepware School offer to qualifying schools, through August 31. The original offer was set to expire May 31.

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

Share a flight, snag a prize

Use the AOPA app's Pilot Passport feature to participate in our June #ShareaFlight Challenge. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Don't be afraid to ask for help

Dr. Kenneth Stahl reminds pilots that it is important to do a thorough self-assessment before flying and to ask for help if you need it. Read more >

Member benefit

What's the deal with prepayment penalties?

If you pay your aircraft loan off early, that may be good for you but not so good for the lender. A prepayment penalty is one way the lender can recoup the cost of your loan. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IFR Fix

Five reasons to get seriously current

What instrument pilot isn't tempted to shoot some familiar approaches, race around a holding pattern, and pronounce oneself fit to move forward after a long winter's hibernation? Read more >

Photo of the Week

Experiencing Launch America

AOPA Editor in Chief Tom Haines mounted his cellphone to capture this shot of his reaction as the sound waves from the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch wash over him. Haines watched the launch in person May 30 from Florida near the Kennedy Space Center, fulfilling a dream planted in 1969 when he watched on TV as the Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket lifted off. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

I have a friend who is a U.S. citizen but lived abroad for several years. During this time, he took flight training from a non-FAA CFI. He's now back in the United States and is wondering if he can use that training time toward his FAA private pilot certificate. Can he?

Answer

Yes, he can, provided the instructor is from a "foreign contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation" (the entity that established ICAO), and is authorized to give that training by that country's licensing authority (see FAR 61.41).

For more information, see this discussion in our online Pilot Information Center, where you can ask questions, contribute answers, earn badges, and join our growing pilot community online. 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. Got a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Education & Seminars

AOPA's in-person educational courses and seminars have been canceled or postponed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Stay sharp with our webinars, podcasts, and videos.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

June 6, 12 p.m. EDT	Flying Clubs Workshop: Club management and member proficiency
June 9, 2 p.m. EDT	AOPA Flying Clubs Webinar: Maximum fun, minimum cost
June 11, 12 p.m. EDT	Don't Get Rusty Series: Is your airplane rusty too?
June 13, 1 p.m. EDT	Flying Clubs Workshop: Is your flying club running at peak efficiency?
June 13, 3 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
June 18, 12 p.m. EDT	Don't Get Rusty Series: Keeping current with Mark Baker

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

Nick Hoffman

Supersonic ejection

Sean D. Tucker flies the GameBird GB1

AOPA Technical Editor Jill Tallman

Textron Aviation's Robert Scholl on the impact of COVID-19 on Cessna and Beechcraft

Skytypers behind the scenes

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see AOPA Online.

AOPA Podcasts

'Hangar Talk': Garmin's Bailey Scheel explains Autoland

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: Rod Machado

'Pilot Briefing': Week of June 1, 2020

'There I was...': Thomas Middleditch

'Never Again': Close call

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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