Training and Safety Tip: Perfect pictures


VOL 22, ISSUE 17	April 29, 2022

Training and Safety Tips

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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

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

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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Education & Seminars

Stay sharp with AOPA's webinars, podcasts, and videos.

Upcoming AOPA webinars

May 3, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition
May 7, 9 a.m. EDT	Common Cessna Maintenance Issues

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

Bernd Junkers

First paraplegic Cirrus Vision Jet pilot Clayton Smeltz

Aviation writer Martha Lunken

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see the AOPA Live® YouTube channel.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'Your airplane may look like the molting hide of an animal'

'Hangar Talk': David Moser of Cirrus on pilot training

'Pilot Briefing': Week of April 25, 2022

'There I was...': Andrew Edgerton

'Never Again': Jump, son, jump

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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