Training Tip: Base impulses


VOL 21, ISSUE 26	June 25, 2021

Training Tips

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Base impulses

Given a choice by the tower of flying left or right traffic, a student wants to pounce on right traffic, but the CFI requests left turns. Why? Read more >

Technique

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Easy or difficult to land?

Pilots aren't sparing in their assessments about the ease or difficulty of landing various airplanes. Read more >

After the checkride

Alone time

Flying a single-seat airplane for the first time is similar in many ways to a pilot's first solo. There's a period of intense preparation, study, anticipation, and finally, a decision to launch, and a series of actions to make that happen. Read more >

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Video

Real numbers

See how accurately the pilot's operating handbook (or your favorite aviation app) predicts actual takeoff and landing performance in this AOPA Air Safety Institute Reality Check video.

Flight lesson

Taking responsibility

Pilots need to be their own self critic and learn from each flight experience. Read more >

Article

Weather: Above the fray

Will you stay or will you go? Work your way through this scenario that features questionable weather near your destination and the pressure of a speaking engagement. Read more >

Accident Report

The fuel remaining

Fuel shortages that lead to emergency landings can include fuel exhaustion and starvation. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Pilots to the Rescue founder Michael Schneider

Find out what it's like flying 13 cats and a dog to their new home during an in-flight chat with Pilots to the Rescue founder Michael Schneider, and get caught up on the latest aviation news. Listen to the podcast >

AOPA Live This Week

BasicMed turboprop option; Avionics crowd in Dallas

This speedy turboprop can be flown under BasicMed. Also, the avionics industry convenes, and a very sentimental barn find. Watch AOPA Live This Week® >

Career News

Article

Airliner, primary sims announced

Flight simulator companies announced advanced technology designed to boost learning for career airline pilots and primary student pilots alike. Read more >

Five questions

Jill 'Ivy' McIver

Whether it's a bike race, an aviation rating, or improving an aircraft product line, Jill "Ivy" McIver is an unstoppable force for getting things done. Read more >

How it works

Stopping power

An Engineered Material Arresting System is a layered surface of cement and other materials that can stop even the biggest jets in a relatively short distance. Read more >

Blog

Special airports require careful consideration

Terrain, wind currents, and runways that are offset from straight-in instrument approaches are a few examples of airports that require additional preparation, explains Flight Training blogger and airline pilot Chip Wright. Read more >

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Training Products and Resources

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Eyes outside

Collision avoidance is a basic responsibility of operating an aircraft in visual conditions. This AOPA Air Safety Institute Safety Spotlight explains how to identify potential collision threats and covers procedures that can reduce these accidents.

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Member Benefits

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Say again: I tested positive for what?

Some medications and products could cause a false positive drug test for illegal substances, writes pharmacist Larry Diamond. Read more >

Member benefit

Strictly business

Why must a business owner provide personal financial information if the business is buying the aircraft? Read more >

Photo of the Week

Enjoy the sand and waves in super style

AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer captured a striking view of the Super Petrel LSi. The light sport aircraft gets second looks with its unique design. Follow @flywithAOPA on Instagram to see more photos of aircraft from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

I'm planning a two-hour flight to a Class C airspace airport in a Cessna 172 equipped with a Mode C transponder. A direct flight will take me over two additional Class C airspace areas. Should I make three ADS-B deviation requests for the flight—two to overfly the Class C airspace areas and one to land—or should I request one deviation for landing and fly around the other two areas?

Answer

It's up to you. FAA regulations and guidance don't provide information about which option you should choose, only that if you choose to overfly the Class C airspace areas, you must make your deviation requests to each facility at least one hour before you do (see FAR 91.225(g)(2)). Join the discussion >

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