Training Tip: A pitch for no-flap landings


VOL 21, ISSUE 9	February 26, 2021

Training Tips

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A pitch for no-flap landings

Flaps are fantastic when functioning, but they can fail, so it's worthwhile to fly frequent flaps-up approaches to fine-tune your faculties. Plus, you'll appreciate the skill when you fly an aircraft without flaps. Read more >

Technique

Video

Tips for avoiding stalls

The stalls we practice in training often look and feel different from those in real-world scenarios. Learn how to avoid low-altitude stalls in the traffic pattern with this AOPA Air Safety Institute video.

Flight Training News

Podcast

'There I was...': Engine failure

In the latest episode of the AOPA Air Safety Institute's There I was... podcast, Kelly Keller recalls an engine failure in a Cessna 172 with her husband when she was seven months pregnant. Listen to the podcast >

Article

'Name your price' for tailwheel signoff

A Utah flight school is lowering the financial barrier to a tailwheel endorsement. Read more >

How it works

Vertical speed served digitally

Electronic flight information displays offer a wealth of information on what the aircraft is doing, where it is, its current state of health—and, in some cases, what's going to happen in the future. Read more >

AOPA Live This Week

State of the industry; Windy City flying; Virtual IMC

Aircraft sales slip because of the coronavirus pandemic; flying, food, and fun in Chicago; augmented reality for pilots could save lives; and a helicopter arrives on Mars, thanks to Perseverance. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Blog

The not-so-light EFB

Although electronic flight bags can provide plenty of information while lightening the load for pilots, Flight Training blogger and airline pilot Chip Wright has learned that modern technology carries its own weight penalty. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: Technical writer, Transair

Transair, a Honolulu-based airline, is looking for a full-time technical writer. This position requires research of technical information to develop documents and manuals for various departments. 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 web app developer. To learn more about this and other AOPA career opportunities, visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

Armless sunglasses use cords

Armless Ombraz Sunglasses use an adjustable cord instead of head-pinching arms to stay in place. Sliding two knots in opposite directions behind a user's head snugs the shades into position. The slim sunglasses work well around town but can be a challenge to don one-handed in a light aircraft without dipping a wing or briefly deviating from altitude. The sunglasses are available online in three colors for $140.

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

Music on the fly

Sporty's and SiriusXM Aviation will offer AOPA members a special deal on a travel music receiver for their aircraft as part of AOPA Pilot's March Destinations issue.

Member benefit

AOPA Aviation Finance facilitates Malibu Matrix purchase

Chris Andrews, an instrument-rated private pilot, recently bought a Piper Malibu Matrix with the help of AOPA Aviation Finance Co. Read more >

Pilot Protection Services

'IzGudEnuf' never is

Dr. Kenneth Stahl explains the benefit of a "root cause analysis" after an incident to enhance safety. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Article

What does that mean?

Standard arrival and departure procedures aren't something most new instrument pilots think about. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Small airplane, big city

AOPA Vice President of Publications Kollin Stagnito takes us on a tour of Chicagoland in his 1947 Cessna 140. Read the story and watch a video. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

I have a private pilot—single-engine land certificate and am considering a new lighter-than-air rating. Do I need a new student pilot certificate, or does the private pilot certificate satisfy the requirements?

Answer

No, you do not need a new student pilot certificate. During your additional category rating training you'll be flying on the strength of your existing private pilot certificate under the provisions of 61.31(d)(2). Read the full answer and 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. 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

Mar. 6, 6 p.m. Eastern	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Mar. 10, 3 p.m. Eastern	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
Mar. 11, 12 p.m. Eastern	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Now we're playing with gas
Mar. 16, 12 p.m. Eastern	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

John Mohr, Piaggio Royal Gull

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

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'We just saved your engine'

'Hangar Talk': Cargo pilot and country musician Brian Wright

'Hangar Talk' Flight Time series: Jamie Patterson-Simes

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Feb. 22, 2021

'There I was...': Kelly Keller

'Never Again': Pop quiz

'Pilot Protection Services Podcast': Predicting the future

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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