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AOPA Flight Training Magazine We just flew back from AOPA Summit and boy are our arms tired. yuck yuck. Associate Editor Jill Tallman flew the new sweepstakes Remos back. Her thoughts? Cooooolllll.

Eric

Eric I second the posting of pics from the december '09 issue.

Ben Winner

Ben Winner My friend is in the new December, 2009 issue, do you post photos?

November 5 at 5:42pm · Report
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We can. Who's your friend Ben?
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AOPA Flight Training Magazine The December issue is on short final to your mailbox. This is our annual college issue, with a big fat directory of aviation colleges and universities. Plus: What to do after the private pilot certificate; how to keep your airplane away from other airplanes.

Britt Svensgaard

Britt Svensgaard Great magazine for student pilots, the best I have ever seen, I look forward to every month´s issue. I wish we had something similar in Europe. Please keep up the good work!!

October 27 at 2:01pm · Report
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Thanks Britt. Great to hear from an international reader!
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AOPA Flight Training Magazine says it's never too late to learn to fly. Kudos to Valeria Valiquette of Montana (another Montana gal!) who got her private pilot certificate last week at age 72.

Woman earns pilot’s license at age 72
Source: www.dailyinterlake.com
Valeria Valiquette, right, and pilot examiner Michelle Petrina prepare for takeoff in Valiquette's Cessna 182. Valiquette earned her pilot's license at age 72.
October 27 at 11:56am
Michal Mudd
Michal Mudd
Thanks Valeria . . . I needed that boost in my effort to learn someday . . . You go girl!!
October 27 at 11:28pm
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AOPA Flight Training Magazine says Congratulations! to Heidi Heiland of Montana, who soloed five aircraft on her 16th birthday this week! Be sure and share your solos here. Even if you didn't make the local newspaper, it's still a great accomplishment!

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October 23 at 8:18am
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Dottie
Dottie
Very Cool! The article author said he didn't think anyone else had done this before but a boy from Californoia also soloed 5 back in Aug. He supposedly has a world record, so I guess Heidi has tied it!

http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org/youngest/youngest_solo_pilot_to_fly_five_different_aircrafts-Evan_Graham_sets_world_record_90315.htm
October 24 at 8:23am
Dottie
Dottie
Oh my, this student soloed 9 planes back in 1977:

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1350&dat=19770915&id=RnUUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YAIEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4991,3225215

A lot of inspiration for aspiring pilots! So what is the world record for solos? Anyone know?
October 24 at 8:32am
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AOPA Flight Training Magazine is putting together the December issue and needs your money-saving tips. What do you do to save money on flight training? Share here, or e-mail jill.tallman@aopa.org.

October 7 at 5:48am
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Kevin Boyle
Kevin Boyle
Disconnect the tach and hobbs meters on the school plane just after take-off.
October 7 at 5:58pm
Steven
Steven
Read and learn as much as possible before each and every lesson. I try to anticipate as much of what my instructor is going to teach me. This way I am applying knowledge instead of learning concepts and applying them at the same time.

At the end of every flight I write down any concepts, maneuvers or things I was foggy on this way I don't ... Read Moreforget anything. I go home and research all of those points and email my instructor any questions I have. On my next lesson I have a small list of things I am hoping to cover and/or practice.

I feel this approach gets me the most bang for my dime and is hopefully reducing the required hours I will need to get my license.
October 28 at 11:56am
Bud Foltyn

Bud Foltyn Of the many magazines out there, I keep returning to Flight Training for the quality of content. Thanks AOPA. - CFI, SE, ME Bud Foltyn ( http://bud.ieiro.com )

October 6 at 10:26pm · Report
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Thank you Bud! Where do you teach?
October 7 at 5:45am
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AOPA Flight Training Magazine is curious about iPhone apps. Which ones do you use specifically for flight training? What are your thoughts on iPhone apps as a learning tool?

October 6 at 7:31am
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Robert Schaffer
Robert Schaffer
I agree with Sean above. I recently got the iPhone and searched the aopa and poa forums, see my iPhone screen and app description at http://flyingrob.blogspot.com
October 6 at 11:03am
Robert Olms
Robert Olms
I use... AOPA airports _(directory) -- Flt Plan _(directory plus) -- Flight Plan _( is digital E6-B advanced flight computer)

Great question! I will follow this for more suggestions of my next app.

Rick I use and like Live ATC on laptop it is an App too?... Read More

For fun Flight control ( landing planes on runways )
October 6 at 2:49pm
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AOPA Flight Training Magazine November should be in your mailbox by now. Everybody's favorite subject--nailing the perfect landing--is our lead feature. Let us know if it's helpful! We love letters to the editor, too (flighttraining@aopa.org). And if you have a landing tip to share, go ahead and post it.

September 24 at 8:51am
Mike Scott
Mike Scott
Airspeed, aimpoint, airspeed aimpoint - repeat.
September 24 at 5:05pm
Josh Vincent

Josh Vincent Got
my first magazine in the mail as a trial member, my father in law is a full
aopa member and I read his aopapilot magazine and I am very impressed
with how well this is written for the student pilot.

September 21 at 6:47pm · Report
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Thanks Josh! Have you started your lessons?
September 24 at 8:30am
Josh Vincent
Josh Vincent
Yes I have 3 hours in and flying friday
September 25 at 1:34pm
Paolo Custodio

Paolo Custodio I just started my PPL training and I want to subscribe to this awesome mag. The thing is Im from Canada and it looks like I cant get that student pilot deal for 19 bucks. I have to pay 60 instead. Looks like it would be cheaper to just buy the mag from my local pilot shop every month. Are there any other options for me to actually save money by subscribing?

September 17 at 10:49pm · Report
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I don't think so Paolo. Unfortunately international postage keeps the price high. But keep checking back with us because I think you'll see a few good options for this in the future.
October 20 at 6:53am
Tom Little

Tom Little I'm not actively pursuing my training at this time. I suspended my lessons prior to my first Dual X-C due to financial reasons. Thanks AOPA Flight Training Magazine for keeping me yearning for the freindly skies! Though I stand on the sidelines observing, I look forward to getting back in the game.

September 13 at 8:55pm · Report
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Thanks Tom. We hope you're able to start again soon. It can be tough to overcome the money hurdle, but I'm sure all pilots will agree it's worth it when you do.
September 14 at 10:07am
Stephanie Schotting
Stephanie Schotting
I'm sorry to hear your reason that stands between you & flight. My husband & I just purchased a Sonex kit. It's half built. I hope we can maintain a budget that will allow us to finish the project & lift off. Stay focused on your priorities & you will find a way to fly again. Friends are great. Flying together or partnership is half the finances.
September 16 at 2:12pm
Tom Little
Tom Little
Stephanie, thanks for your encouragement. I stay in contact with fellow pilots and also corporate aircraft owners to stay interested, as well as participate in area activites.
September 24 at 11:15am
Matthew Chavez

Matthew Chavez CHD Arizona