Flight Schools

It’s a CHECKlist, Not a DO-list.

Patch — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:57:44 +0000

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.

Flying Without A Radio

Patch — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:31:58 +0000

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.

Student Pilot Tips To Pass Your Checkride

Patch — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:43:45 +0000

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.

Take-Offs in Normal Conditions

Patch — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:00:05 +0000

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.

Atmospheric pressure: highs, lows, troughs, and ridges

Patch — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:00:16 +0000

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?