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News & Media Training and Safety Tip: Perfect pictures

Training and Safety Tip: Perfect pictures

AOPA Flight Training
VOL 22, ISSUE 17 April 29, 2022
Training and Safety Tips
Perfect pictures
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Perfect pictures
Flawless maneuvers—from steady steep turns to greasy landings—are more easily executed when you remember what they look like done right and match that "picture." Read more >
Technique
AOPA Live® Producer's Pick
Unusual attitudes under the hood
Trust your instruments is an old IFR truism, but can you trust them enough for unusual attitudes and aerobatics under the hood? We put this to the test in AOPA's Extra 300L with new Garmin avionics. Watch the video >
Video
The passenger safety briefing
Accidents happen—and when they do, a little information can make a big difference. The Air Safety Institute's new video covers overlooked items that should be part of every preflight passenger briefing. Watch the video >
Flight Training News
Pilot Magazine
Join us in Fort Worth
Registration is open for our AOPA Aviator Showcase in Fort Worth, Texas, June 16 and 17. Space is limited at this consumer-focused gathering of pilots and the companies and vendors who equip us. Register today >
Article
Minnesota airport renamed for pioneering pilot
Oft-overlooked aviation pioneer Florence Klingensmith's hometown airport has been renamed in her honor. Read more >
Video
New Cub on the block
The new Super Patriot caught many pilots by surprise at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo and demanded a closer look. Read more and watch the video >
Article
Beanbags for Ukraine
Virginia flight school Aviation Adventures raised more than $17,000 for Ukraine by hosting an event where pilots could drop beanbags on ground targets. Read more >
AOPA LIVE® PRODUCER'S PICK
Students make quick work of engine rebuild
Lakeland Aero Club teen members disassemble, rebuild, and run an aircraft engine in just a few days, gaining satisfaction in their success. Watch the video >
Career News
Premium Content
Pilot job applications
Giving a job application time and attention can help you avoid these common application mistakes. Read more >
Podcast
'Hangar Talk': David Moser of Cirrus
David Moser, a fleet sales specialist for Cirrus Aircraft, talks about pilot training, the aviation market, supply chain challenges, how to grow the pilot community, and much more. Listen to the podcast >
Aviation job board
Job of the week: Aircraft Engine Mechanic, StandardAero
StandardAero is in search of an aircraft engine mechanic to work in their Grapevine, Texas, facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and assembly of turboprop and fan jet engines (PT6A & JT15D). 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 an editorial assistant, a Legal Services Plan attorney, a graphic designer, a data entry/travel products representative, a staff accountant, a financial analyst, a development operations manager, an aviation technical writer, and a mobile app developer. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >
Training Products and Resources
Pilot Magazine
Be prepared for unpleasant surprises
Pilots hate surprises sprung by aircraft systems during flight. When engines get wonky, instruments quit, or something smells "off," the essentials—keeping calm and flying the airplane—are made easier with proper preparation. Read more >
Article
Audio produced by pilots, for pilots
With hosting deals in the millions, nearly half of Americans tuning in, and a virtually unlimited number of options, podcasts are clearly having a moment. And that goes for aviation podcasts too. Read more and find your favorite podcast >
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Member Benefits
Pilot Protection Services
HIMS update
Joseph LoRusso, pilot and director of aviation law at Ramos Law, raises concerns about HIMS—an occupational substance abuse treatment program, specific to pilots, that coordinates the identification, treatment, and return to work process for affected aviators. Read more >
Instrument Tip
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Insight makes datalink weather more useful
You will finish this tablet-friendly course from the AOPA Air Safety Institute with a deeper understanding of both the power and the pitfalls of weather radar displays, and how to use them. Take the course >
Photo of the Week
Sunset spin
Sunset spin
Senior Photographer Chris Rose traveled to Costa Rica to capture this golden sunset. Read more about Frank Nierhoff and the gyroplane training journey of one of his students, Senior Content Producer Ian Twombly. Follow @flywithaopa on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.
Final Exam
Question

I am just starting my instrument training and finding a few skills difficult to master. There are so many videos, articles, and other resources online, but I have not yet found a video or article that helps me understand how to translate approach plates into maneuvers. What do you recommend?
Answer
Available options include "Rod Machado's Secrets of Instrument Approaches and Departures" course demystified the more arcane aspects for one user, and the Instrument Pilot's Survival Manual by the same author helped another user, along with more dated material that is out of print, but remains helpful. Do you have favorites to recommend? Join the discussion >

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