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Flying in circles over an open field won’t get you to your destination any faster, but it will teach you a lot about how the wind affects the airplane in flight. In our latest Video Tip of the Week, we walk through how to fly the Turns Around a Point maneuver, with in-cockpit video and 3D animations. Even if you’re already an experienced pilot, this maneuver is a great way to keep your stick and rudder skills sharp.
Learning to move the aircraft around on the ground can be just as difficult as learning steep turns. And it’s nothing to be ashamed of because it’s common and taxiing is not natural. It’s nothing like driving a car, and can be frustrating zigzagging down the taxiway or making turns too sharp or shallow until […]
The moment: picturesque autumn sunset The place: northern Kentucky near Greater Cincinnati Regional Airport (KCVG) The aircraft: Cessna Citation The memory: Blanket of low overcast with the backdrop of a beautiful autumn sunset. And we get paid for this!? Want to share your “Friday Photo” of your solo or checkride moment? Send your photo and […]
Today we’re talking with Todd Ritchey, a senior CFI at Sporty’s Academy and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. Todd shares his tips for how to prepare for the oral exam and practical flight test during the checkride and how to ensure you walk away with a successful outcome.
While you can technically learn to fly and earn your private pilot certificate in just about any type of airplane, you’ll quickly learn that certain models are better suited for flight training than others. Here we’ll take a look at the most common airplanes used for pilot training and some of the differences among them.
I know when I checked out in a Citabria about 15 years ago, it changed how I thought about the landing process and it recalibrated my “seat of your pants” flight instrument (that we all have). My landings weren’t always pretty, but the experience taught me to focus on three things in particular.
Light Sport Aircraft (LSAs) provide an excellent platform for new student pilots and are often less expensive to operate. Join JP on a scenic flight around New Zealand to learn what these airplanes have to offer and what’s different about flying an LSA.
New contract for written testing modernizes testing process The FAA recently awarded a new contract for the development and delivery of FAA written tests (knowledge tests). The change will result in several improvements and modernization of the airman knowledge testing process beginning in January. The most significant change is the requirement to obtain an FAA […]
While the good ol’ Cessna 172 is still the most popular training airplane used by flight schools today, there are hundreds of other aircraft types that are also well-suited for flight training. This week’s tip takes a look at some of the variations you’ll find in these airplanes, including engine controls, switches, flight controls and flight instruments.
The moment: First solo The pilot: Dave Meere (right) The place: Clermont County Airport, (I69), Batavia, OH. The aircraft: C172N The memory: Reaching the point of solo flight had been just out of reach for several years. Fortunately I discovered the University of Cincinnati program and the incredible staff which enabled me to complete my dream. […]
