CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 8 Issue 1 - 14

CFI NEWS
FUTURE AND STUDENT PILOTS! AOPA'S 2017 SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN
* The AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarship Program-part of the AOPA
High School Aviation Initiative, which works to create and support more high
school aviation STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs-
is offering 20 scholarships of $5,000 each (a total of $100,000) to high school
students, ages 15 to 18.
* The AOPA Foundation Flight Training Scholarship Program-which encourages
student pilots to achieve their goals by facilitating a positive flight training
experience-will award scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.
See the website for deadlines and eligibility requirements.
aopa.org/2017scholarships
In 2016 the AOPA Foundation funded a total of $196,000 in scholarships that were awarded to 42
individuals from teenagers attending high school to adults. All scholarships are made possible by
generous donations to the AOPA Foundation.

FAA CONCERNED ABOUT CESSNA DOORPOST CRACKS
Doorpost cracking found on several airplanes during a fleet inspection of Cessna
207s has resulted in the FAA issuing an airworthiness concern sheet pertaining to
Cessna 172, 175, 182, 205, 206, 207, and 210 models with strut-braced wings. The
concern is that wing deformation could result from the cracks near the wing strut
attach fitting. aopa.org/Cessna-doorpost-cracks

TAKE YOUR STUDENT TO AN AOPA FLY-IN THIS YEAR
AOPA's Fly-Ins offer invaluable experiences, hands-on education, and quality time spent
learning with world-class presenters. Share and connect with other pilots when you
attend one of the fly-ins this year.
aopa.org/community/events/aopa-fly-ins/2017-aopa-fly-ins
PILOTS URGED TO BE VIGILANT NEAR
CLASS B AIRSPACE BOUNDARIES
The FAA's recent safety alert for operators
draws attention to increased collision risks
between aircraft operating to and from primary
Class B airports and aircraft operating outside-
but close to-Class B boundaries. Pilots flying
within the airspace are urged to be attentive
to proper descent profiles and their current
position relative to airspace boundaries while
on approach. Pilots flying near the airspace
should remain vigilant and situationally aware, particularly near airspace boundaries
where the risk posed by an excursion or incursion is greatest.
www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/
all_safos/media/2017/SAFO17001.pdf.

SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS INFORMATION BULLETINS (SAIB) www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/saib
* NM-17-07: (1/26/17) Advises of the potential for failure of the end release buckle on
certain AmSafe, Inc., restraint system assemblies installed on passenger seats.

* CE-17-08: (2/21/17) Alerts owners and operators of Piper Models PA-23-150,
PA-23-160, PA-23-235, and PA-23-250 about a potential failure of the main
landing gear drag link bolt, which can cause the main gear to collapse.


http://www.aopa.org/community/events/aopa-fly-ins/2017-aopa-fly-ins http://www.aopa.org/2017scholarships http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/all_safos/media/2017/SAFO17001.pdf http://www.aopa.org/Cessna-doorpost-cracks http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/all_safos/media/2017/SAFO17001.pdf http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/saib

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 8 Issue 1

https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol14issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol14issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol14issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol14issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol13issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol13issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol13issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol13issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol12issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol12issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol12issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol12issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol11issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol11issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol11issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol11issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol10issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol10issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol10issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol10issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/flashcards_2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol9issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol9issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol9issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol9issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol8issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol8issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol8issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol8issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol7issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol7issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol7issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol7issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol6issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol6issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol6issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol6issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol5issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol5issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol5issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol5issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol4issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol4issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/flashcards_201310
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol4issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol4issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol3issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol3issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol3issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol2issue4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol2issue3
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol2issue2
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_vol2issue1
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_201011
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aopa/cfi_201009
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