Do you think you’re the only one struggling to put together the pieces for your training plan? We speak today with Jacob, not yet a student pilot, and gain some perspective on the challenges and triumphs he is facing in the beginning stages of flight training.
Read moreWhile flying to and fro, a pilot constantly changes course. If done right, this is done little by little. But sometimes, an entire storm must be circumnavigated. This is a metaphor for flight training. There are a bunch …
Read moreAny time we have line service, a mechanic, another pilot, etc touch our airplane, we need to check their work. We do trust and honor other professionals, but we are the PIC and in charge of the safe …
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Questions on this episode: 2:06 Advice for commercial maneuver mastery? 4:34 Are you allowed to fly an instrument approach at a controlled field with a non IFR rated safety pilot on a VFR day? 5:21 Tips on establishing …
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Got a solo coming up? Soloing an airplane is a thrill. It’s the culmination of a lot of training and effort. At that point things really click, and for the first time you can see the light at …
Read moreQuestions on this episode: 1:36 Important tips for a flight instructor check ride 2:47 How do you incorporate the student into a lesson plan/teaching guide? 4:50 Struggling to learn the E6B and make flight plans. Any advice? 8:29 …
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This podcast is sure to be thought provoking for those pilots who want ultimate safety, growth, and success in their aviation journey. That starts, first and foremost, with being a safe and proficient pilot. But when that proficiency program isn’t required, that’s where we have to self commit to a ‘higher way’.
Read moreAs children many of us looked skyward in awe of airplanes. Many of those seeing this video, already pilots, eventually achieved the dream of getting in the air. For others, the dream was always there but not quite …
Read moreWant to fly a bunch of different kinds of airplanes? Commercial pilots sometimes get paid to relocate airplanes. This is called a ferry flight. ⠀ ⠀ What kind of airplane would YOU want to ferry? Find more training …
Read moreI’ve held off on commenting and sharing my thoughts on the Kobe Bryant accident. Now that more facts are available, it’s time for us pilots to have a serious discussion about ways we can learn from this tragic accident.
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