I often see students not finishing their steps when going through certain procedures or maneuvers in an airplane while flying. That’s why it’s of the utmost importance that those flying procedures and checklists are completed thoroughly and safely, …
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Smoke is an aviation topic rarely mentioned. But it cost lives this summer. I had my own encounter with it while flying, and feel the message needs to get out on the dangers.
Read moreWant a quick tip to help you fly better? Talk to yourself. Really. Talk to yourself as if someone is there, and go through what is called “self talk”. Self talk helps you slow things down and do …
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Why are preflights so important? What happens if you DON’T do one? Let’s take a dive into the reasons we should recommit ourselves to the exercise, getting every flight off on the right foot.
Read moreRecently we were all shocked to see the crash of Draco. Even more than the shock was the relief that Mike Patey, his wife and friend all walked away from the accident. The dust hadn’t settled and Mike …
Read moreAre you wanting to enter the world of teaching and become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)? This license will be different than any other training you’ve done, from the training and experience itself, all the way through the checkride.
Read moreIt’s true that VMC (visual meteorological conditions) into IMC (instrument meteorological conditions) is one of the leading causes of fatal accidents. This statistic hasn’t budged much over the years, and still remains a major safety concern. Disorientation is …
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Are you in the process of your commercial flight training? Here are some tips on how to succeed, what to look out for, and how to do it right.
Read moreAre you thinking of flying for a living? Becoming a commercial pilot is a big growing experience, and takes a good number of hours to get there. But once there you’ll find it very rewarding to actually be …
Read moreIf you find yourself needing to cross large bodies of water in a single engine airplane on wheels, and even those on floats, consider your gliding distance and ability to reach land for an emergency landing. Imagine the …
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