MARCH/APRIL 2023 Volume.35 * Number.2 aopa.org/ft A good pilot is always learning 38 15 IN DEPTH 32 38 You're on the Air Radio proficiency is within your grasp. BY JILL W. TALLMAN Summer Fun in Dayton Aviation camps in the 'birthplace of aviation.' BY JULIE SUMMERS WALKER PREFLIGHT 12 What Am I? 13 ASI Tips 14 How it Works 15 Ramp Appeal 16 Road Trip 18 Five Questions 19 Ask AOPA 20 After the Checkride 22 Flight Lesson aopa.org/ft A good pilot is always learning 24 Accident Analysis Find Max! Flight Training's longtime co-pilot is hidden in our pages. Let us know if you find him. flighttraining@aopa.org FLIGHT TRAINING magazine (ISSN 1047-6415), March/April (VOL. 35, NO. 2) is produced and distributed eight times per year (bimonthly except monthly, May to August) by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. AOPA membership dues are $89 per year. Pilots and aviation enthusiasts in the United States can receive a free AOPA Trial Membership by visiting aopa.org/trial. Periodicals postage paid at Frederick, Maryland, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to AOPA Member Services, 421 Aviation Way, Frederick, Maryland 217014756. No material may be used or reprinted without written permission. Printed in USA. For change of address: Call 800-USA-AOPA or email flighttraining@aopa.org. 26 You Can Fly 28 Membership 30 Technique IN THIS ISSUE ALONG FOR TH E RIDE FLYING WITH NEW PASSENGERS P. 20 IPAD APPROACH GETTING DOWN WHEN THE PANEL GOES DARK P. 44 Photography courtesy of Samuel Delgassi ADVANCED PILOT 43 Career Spotlight Ag pilot BY DAVE HIRSCHMAN 44 Instrument Tip When the screens go dark BY BRUCE WILLIAMS 46 Career Pilot Pesky NOTAMs BY PETER A. BEDELL 48 Maintenance A small problem gets big BY DAVE HIRSCHMAN PERSPECTIVES 4 Coms The most precious student 6 Always Learning Magenta line BY SARAH DEENER 8 Unusual Attitude What's wrong with roger? BY DAVE HIRSCHMAN 56 Final Exam Nav lights March/April 2023 LOUD AND CLEAR BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE ON THE RADIO P. 32 ABOUT THE COVER A pilot prepares to call for a taxi clearance. Photography by Chris Rose FLIGHT TRAINING MARCH/APRIL 2023 1 $4.95http://www.aopa.org/ft http://www.aopa.org/ft http://www.aopa.org/trial