Planning for Safety
Posted: 3/5/2012
We know that technology waits for no one and it takes constant study to remain sharp to safely fly the new sophisticated equipment. Any aircraft can safely carry you to your destination or complete the mission if flown correctly, but it can hurt you as well. It really doesn't matter what you fly. You must maintain currency and having a plan will help.
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Transitioning to a New Aircraft
Posted: 12/27/2011
What’s the first thing you do when transitioning to a new aircraft that you have not yet flown? What should be your first consideration? What is the safest way to make this transition?
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Proper Checklist Use
Posted: 10/28/2011
FAA-H-8083-3A states; “…..Checklists are of no value if the pilot is not committed to its use.”
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You Have the Power (to go-around)
Posted: 9/26/2011
“A good landing is one you can walk away from… A great landing is one you can not only walk away from, but can use the aircraft again”-author unknown.
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What Makes a Good Training Airport?
Posted: 8/15/2011
Deciding where to fly is just as important as deciding whom to fly with. The airport that you choose to fly out of will play a pivotal role in the development of your piloting abilities. So what makes for a good training airport? Well, there are a number of key issues that you should think about if you have the choice between multiple airports. With a national average of 97 airports per state, and most having flight training; chances are you’ll have to make an informed decision. In this article I’ll discuss some of the things you should be aware of in choosing your home base.
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Emergency on Takeoff or Would You Have Planned for This?
Posted: 8/9/2011
About a month ago, I was on the ramp talking with my instructors and their students when someone yelled for us to look at a Mooney that was making a turn very close to the ground. I caught sight of the aircraft about half way through her turn and realized that the pilot had taken off from runway 29, had an engine failure and made a left turn to land on runway 05.
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Preparing for the Private Pilot Checkride 101
Posted: 4/10/2011
This is my first article for this web site. My hope is that it will help you prepare for your first check ride, the Private Pilot Practical Exam.
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Playing the "What If" Game
Posted: 2/15/2011
Playing the "What If" Game or a good way to prepare for real flight emergencies....
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Common Student Pitfalls
Posted: 1/25/2011
Learning to become a pilot and enjoying the freedom of flight is one of the most rewarding experiences a person will ever go through. However, as a flight instructor I’ve unfortunately seen a few pitfalls that will hold an individual back from attaining their goal of becoming a pilot. Below I’m going to outline the most common in hopes that it will help you avoid the same misfortune.
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How to Choose a Flight Instructor
Posted: 1/25/2011
Articles have been written on what you should look for in a flight instructor, but I’m going to share some inside secrets that many publications don’t know. Below I’m going to discuss some of the obvious and some of the one’s you probably never would have thought of....
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