Training Tip: Taking attendance at TFRs


VOL 20, ISSUE 45	November 6, 2020

Training Tips

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Taking attendance at TFRs

It's football season, and even though the stadiums might be mostly empty this year, that doesn't mean that the stadium notam instituting temporary flight restrictions for the games will be going away. Read more >

Technique

Article

'Aim small and miss small'

Instrument-rated private pilot and Hartzell Propeller Chairman Joe Brown shares five simple drills that can improve your landing precision. Read more >

Flight Training News

Article

Scholarships keep flying dream alive in challenging times

Two groups supporting middle and high school students are working to make sure young people who want to fly can continue reaching for their dreams even during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more >

Podcast

'There I was...': Mooney gear-up

Todd Clark discusses what led to a gear-up landing in his Mooney M20J in the latest episode of There I was... with AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden. Listen to the podcast >

Spartan College purchases 32 Piper trainers

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology recently took delivery of the 5,000th Piper Archer to expand its training fleet. The Oklahoma-based college announced the purchase of 32 Piper training aircraft.

NATA flight training scholarship deadline approaching

The National Air Transportation Association offers a $2,500 primary flight training scholarship in memory of Executive Beechcraft founder Dan L. Meisinger Sr. to college students who are enrolled in an aviation program. The application deadline is November 27.

Convertible Diamond DA40/42 simulator introduced

Alsim Flight Training Solutions developed a convertible AL40/42 flight training simulator that replicates the flight deck of a single-engine Diamond Aircraft DA40 or a twin-engine DA42. The "fast and easy" reconfiguration is performed by changing the dashboard and the middle console.

ERAU helping with moon landing selfie

Three Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University engineering professors and an interdisciplinary team of students are designing a camera and communication system that will accompany astronauts to the moon and document the landing.

Podcast

'You're not going to fall out of the sky because the camshaft wears'

Snake oil, cranky turbochargers, oil issues, camshaft rust, and more are in this month's episode of Ask the A&Ps. Plus, a new owner tries to stump the experts on propeller rpm checks. Listen to the podcast >

AOPA Live This Week

Gratitude delivered; Sun 'n Fun STOL; SOFIA pilots report

Pilots completed a five-week effort to thank health care workers nationwide. Also, Sun 'n Fun plans a short takeoff and landing competition, and NASA pilots help spot water on the moon. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

You Can Fly

High School STEM Symposium goes virtual

AOPA's sixth annual high school aviation STEM symposium will take place virtually November 17. Attendees will discuss building aviation science, technology, engineering, and math programs throughout the United States. Read more >

FlightSafety offers King Air 360 training at Tampa, Wichita

FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training is offering King Air 360 pilot training at the Tampa Learning Center in Florida and maintenance training at the Wichita Maintenance Learning Center in Kansas. The King Air 360/360ER models earned FAA type certification in October.

OnCore Aviation acquires Prior Aviation Service

OnCore Aviation LLC, based in Rochester, New York, has acquired Prior Aviation Service Inc., located in Buffalo, as OnCore's third location. OnCore founder and owner Todd Cameron called the acquisition "a business model that starts with flight training and evolves into STEM trades, mechanical management and other skill-based tracks that will shape the industry in 20 years."

Vaughn College aviation programs receive accreditation

New York-based Vaughn College announced that the Aviation Accreditation Board International has accredited the school's bachelor's degree programs in aircraft operations and aeronautical sciences through July 2024.

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Payroll specialist, Eastern Airlines LLC

Eastern Airlines, located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, is seeking a payroll specialist. The person in this position will interact with all employees of the company as well as the company's payroll service provider. Read the full description and apply today >

Training Products and Resources

Online resource

Runway safety

Avoid a runway incursion by reviewing runway signs, markings, and taxi diagrams prior to your next flight with the resources provided in the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Safety Center.

New 'Learn To Fly' course from Sporty's

Sporty's Pilot Shop introduced the 2021 Learn To Fly course with a new mobile-friendly online platform, video segments incorporating popular flight planning apps, searchable test prep questions, enhanced flashcards, Microsoft Flight Simulator lessons, and more. The course is available online for $249.

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Member Benefits

Article

AOPA GO to be folded into AOPA app

We are making it even easier for pilots to plan flights, check weather, get their news, and manage their membership by consolidating the AOPA GO app into the main AOPA app. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

Getting to know AOPA's medical experts

AOPA Pilot Information Center Medical Certification Director Gary Crump introduces the new AOPA Board of Aviation Medical Advisors. Read more >

Member benefit

Purchasing a turbine aircraft

If you are in the market for a turbine aircraft, keep these four financing considerations in mind. Read more >

Instrument Tip

IMC Club celebrates tenth anniversary

The Experimental Aircraft Association's IMC Club is celebrating its tenth anniversary of promoting flying, safety, and proficiency. Instrument instructor Radek Wyrzykowski founded the group in 2010 after an informal conversation among pilots at a restaurant, and it has grown to more than 400 clubs nationwide.

Photo of the Week

Extra extra!

Extra Aircraft's newest aerobatic aircraft, the Extra NG, leaves nothing to be desired with a carbon fiber frame and quieter engine. Read AOPA's feature to learn more and follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA Senior Photographer Chris Rose and AOPA members.

Final Exam

Question

What is the "minimum safe airspeed for any particular operation" according to FAR 91.117(d)? If my aircraft's minimum clean speed is 220 KIAS, would I be authorized to fly 220 KIAS below Class B airspace, or must I keep flaps out and fly at 200 KIAS?

Answer

According to this FAA letter of interpretation, unless air traffic control says otherwise, if you can configure the aircraft to be safely flown at or below 200 KIAS in that airspace, you must do so. Join the discussion >

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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

Nov. 10, 12 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Nov. 12, 12 p.m. EST	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Weather to go or not
Nov. 14, 5 p.m. EST	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Nov. 18, 7 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 (registration required).

Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos

CST Flight Services COVID-19 travel guides

Earthrounder, crash survivor, and public speaker Ryan Campbell

George Antoniadis - PlaneSense

You Can Fly Champions

How a PPS panel attorney protects AOPA members

'Bachelor' star Peter Weber

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'You're not going to fall out of the sky because the camshaft wears'

'Hangar Talk': Aviation spin doctor Catherine Cavagnaro

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: John Zimmerman

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Nov. 2, 2020

'There I was...': Todd Clark

'Never Again': Rental pilot reluctance

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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