Training and Safety Tip: Be on the lookout


VOL 22, ISSUE 44	November 4, 2022

Training and Safety Tips

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Be on the lookout

Spending a few seconds letting your eyes savor each slice of sky is a time-tested recipe for seeing what you need to avoid. Read more and watch a video >

Technique

Gyro Hero

Sorta safe

Exactly how safe is this thing, really?...asked every pilot who ever flew anything, at one point or another. Read more >

Flight Training News

Pilot Magazine

Looking homeward

A pilot born in Ukraine and training in New Jersey drives thoughts of the war tearing her homeland apart out of her mind to focus on instruments. Read more >

Up, up, and away

Can you determine wind speed by releasing a balloon? Test your knowledge >

Ice flight

Consider your course of action if you encounter icing on an IFR flight. Take the AOPA Air Safety Institute quiz >

Fly with AOPA

Fall flying motivation; Pumpkin plunkin'

The AOPA Pilot Bingo sweepstakes brings new incentives for fall flying. Plus, hone your scan skills and watch vintage biplanes drop produce on target at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York. Watch Ep. 4 >

Career News

Article

Fly for fun, gear

We've lined up a few extra incentives for pilots to keep their airplanes flying to fun places through the end of the year. Read more and watch a video >

Article

Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame honors Collins

Longtime AOPA journalist and photographer Mike Collins was posthumously enshrined in Kentucky's Aviation Hall of Fame for his contributions to aviation. Read more >

Webinar

Flying to the Bahamas: Getting there safely in your airplane

AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden and YouTube personality Valerie Talbot (Skyline Baron Pilot) will answer your questions about flying to the Bahamas on November 10 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Register here >

Daylight saving time ends November 6

If you live in an area that observes daylight saving time, don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on November 6. Remember that the conversion to Coordinated Universal Time will change also. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's time conversion chart can help you avoid confusion.

Job of the week: AOPA vice president of membership and event marketing

AOPA seeks a vice president to be responsible for engaging key audiences and growing membership by creating and managing a coordinated strategy among the member acquisition, member retention, and events teams. 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 Aviation Finance account executive. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Podcast

'There I was...': Power loss after takeoff

Master instructor and designated examiner Doug Stewart recalls losing power after takeoff from a 1,900-foot strip in a Cessna 177 with New Hampshire trees ahead. Listen to the podcast >

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

Pilot protection services

FAA shift away from paper, mail continues

Is the FAA's new dynamic regulatory system a helpful tool or sole means of communication? Read more >

Pilot protection services

How our eyes may deceive us

Dr. Kenneth Stahl continues his series on vision in aviation with this piece about some of the ways our eyes can play tricks on us if we're not on guard. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Fall and falling

Who doesn't enjoy the smell of pumpkins in crisp autumn air? AOPA Video Editor/AV Specialist Michelle Walker takes us to Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Airshow in Red Hook, New York, where they put a different spin on the concept. Watch the video and follow @flywithaopa on Instagram to see photos from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

According to FAR 61.57(b), three night takeoffs and landings to a full stop are required to carry passengers at night. However, I would often take off during the day and land at night, and then make two more takeoffs and landings. To meet the letter of the law, would I have to make a third takeoff and fourth landing?

Answer

The regulation specifies that "within the preceding 90 days" of flying at night with passengers a pilot must have made "at least three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop during the period beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before sunrise." A third takeoff at night is needed to meet this requirement. A fourth landing is not required. If you had unlimited fuel, you could fly until the sun comes up again and then land, and still have completed the necessary three night takeoffs and three night landings. This would not be advisable in most aircraft. 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

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

AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars

Nov 19	McKinney, Texas
Dec 3	Frederick, Maryland; Houston, Texas; and Glendale, Arizona

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.)

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Nov 10, 7 p.m. EST	Flying to the Bahamas: Getting there safely in your airplane
Nov 15, 7 p.m. EST	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.

Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos

Aviation101's Josh Flowers

Building the aviation community—Vermont Aviators Association

New Aerospace Center for Excellence leader Eric Crump

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

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'All engines deserve an engine monitor in their Christmas stocking'

'Hangar Talk': Teen earthrounder Mack Rutherford

'Pilot Briefing': Week of Oct 31, 2022

'There I was...': Derick Jones

'Never Again': Along for the ride

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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