CFIs are endowed and empowered with a magical genius the moment they get their certificate… not. CFI’s, while they’ve put in a lot of work to get where they are, have one thing in their corner that makes …
Read moreQuestions on this episode: 0:59 Is it a bad idea to start my training now given the state of the economy and airline industry? 3:22 Teach the impossible turn? 5:07 Are you having a good day? 6:09 Is …
Read moreIt’s what everyone is talking about, but no-one wants to talk about. Coronavirus (COVID19) has taken the world by surprise, changing life as we know it. We’ll go through some of the basic details of the virus, but …
Read moreIt’s that ultimate goal… the checkride… the license… the GLORY! But really, that shouldn’t be our goal in aviation. While we’re working hard to become a pilot and go through flight training, our eyes should go far beyond …
Read moreQuestions on this episode: 1:15 I’m 35 and I got my PPL, how do you see the chances of getting a job once I get my CPL in 2-3 years? 2:54 How long after private to wait before …
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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 …
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