Training and Safety Tip: The logbook never lies


VOL 22, ISSUE 52	December 30, 2022

Training and Safety Tips

Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce

The logbook never lies

It may surprise you that the FAA does not require pilots to keep a logbook—but you still need to make a habit of documenting your flight activity with specifics. Read more >

Technique

Pilot Magazine

Never ride out a thunderstorm

The old thinking was to fly straight ahead if you accidentally encounter a thunderstorm, but that thinking proved to be dead wrong. Read more >

Flight Training News

Article

Not to be outdone

Sam Rutherford and Beatrice De Smet are clearly two of the world's coolest parents, having raised a pair of pilots now recognized as the youngest earthrounders. Read more >

Pilot Magazine

Jack be nimble

It's easy to pull a muscle or sprain an ankle moving aircraft around, but the right conditioning can help you avoid painful twists. Read more and watch a video >

Fly with AOPA

What caught your eye in 2022

We close out the year with a look at new aircraft that had pilots talking, and a few high-profile pilots who flew afoul of the FAA. We cap it all off with some sage advice to help you fly safely in 2023—and beyond. Watch Ep. 12 >

Career News

Article

American Airlines, Mesa Airlines cut ties

American Airlines will end its agreement with Mesa Airlines, and the regional carrier is now poised to join the United Airlines system, calling that a "win-win" that also stands to benefit Mesa's pilots. Read more >

Podcast

'Hangar Talk': Serving five presidents aboard Air Force One

Howie Franklin, the Air Force One chief steward who served five presidents, tells us what it's like to have an office that is also a symbol of power, and a testament to the skill of the U.S. Air Force. Listen online or watch the video >

Job of the week: AOPA flight training initiative digital product support specialist

The flight training initiative digital product support specialist ensures that AOPA Flight Training Advantage (AFTA) users receive specialized assistance, and that the program is maintained to the quality expected of AOPA. This position requires expertise in digital/web-based troubleshooting and maintenance to support any user issues, while also leveraging basic aviation knowledge. 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 chief flight instructor, a digital media photo editor, an aviation event specialist, an email marketing coordinator, an Aviation Finance loan assistant, a data entry/travel products representative, and a vice president of membership and event marketing. To learn more about these and other AOPA career opportunities visit AOPA Online >

Training Products and Resources

Pilot protection services

Protecting your certificate

Recognizing when you've made a mistake in your aircraft can provide an opportunity for reflection and protection. The Aviation Safety Reporting System offers a voluntary, confidential, and non-punitive process to report potential safety issues—particularly unintentional errors. Read more >

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

AOPA Aviation Finance

'Adam Answers'

Before we start our next chapter in 2023, let's review what we learned with a few of our favorite answers from AOPA Aviation Finance President Adam Meredith in 2022. Read more >

Instrument Tip

Pilot magazine

'Trust your instruments'

Analog instruments have limitations that make them unreliable during extreme pitch and roll excursions, but a new generation of electronic instruments solved that problem. Read more >

Photo of the Year

King Cub reigns

Revisit the resplendent King Cub customized by Danny White and H.O. Aircraft, a powerful king that nonetheless handles benevolently. See more photos of White's passion projects by AOPA Director of Photography Chris Rose, and follow @flywithaopa on Instagram to see more photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

If I am night current, does that also satisfy the FAR 61.57(a) general experience requirement, or must the requirements be met separately?

Answer

Night currency satisfies the requirement because nothing in FAR 61.57(a) says those takeoffs and landings must be conducted in daytime. 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. (Log in to the online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to see this discussion.) 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. Have a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Education & Seminars

AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars

Jan 28	Orlando, Florida; and Carlsbad, California
Feb 18	Buckeye, Arizona
Feb 25	Puyallup, Washington
Mar 4	Queensbury, New York; Austinburg, Ohio; and Billings, Montana

For a complete schedule, visit our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.)

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