Feature
It’s a CHECKlist, Not a DO-list.
Many pilots will use a checklist as a set of instructions, carefully going through each step one at a time before moving on to the next one. This may seem like it would be the most thorough procedure, but it’s extremely easy to accidentally skip an item and never realize it.
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Ground School
Atmospheric pressure: highs, lows, troughs, and ridges»
As a pilot, it’s critical for you to know and understand what causes changes in atmospheric pressure and how those changes effect the weather around you. What is a high pressure system and a ridge? What is a low pressure system and trough? How do each of these impact you as a pilot?
Flight Training
Take-Offs in Normal Conditions»
Flight schools, your CFI, and FAA statistics will show that, next to landings, the most likely time for an accident is during takeoff. Even though you’re less likely to have an accident during takeoff rather than a landing, the results of a take-off accident tend to be much more catastrophic. Learn the proper take-off procedures.
Checkride Preperation
Student Pilot Tips To Pass Your Checkride»
Hopefully these tips will help you get ready for your checkride. But remember, there is no secret formula for passing your checkride. Either you know what you’re doing or you don’t. But, these should help.
Communications
Flying Without A Radio»
Most student pilots are extremely nervous about using a working radio and have never given a second thought to what they would do if they didn’t have it. First of all, R-E-L-A-X. There are thousands of aircraft flying everyday who never use radios. There are steps and processes you can go through to ensure a safe landing at a controlled airport.
Destinations
The Fly-In Breakfast Club»
A local fly-in breakfast is a wonderful opportunity for pilots to get together and share stories, learn a little and fill up on great food. You could even help benefit a local service club by letting them facilitate the cooking and keep the profits.
Gadgets
Garmin 430/530 GPS Tutorial»
Flight schools usually won’t spend too much time going over GPS systems during your Private Pilot training. It’s not because you won’t use them, just because knowledge of them isn’t required to pass your check-ride. There is SO much to remember when going through the training, anything they can put off until after you’ve got [...]
