We're all required to log our flight times and landings to prove FAA currency, but this only tells part of the story of a flight. Here you'll learn how you can record a more memorable experience from your flight by using a smartphone or portable cockpit camera to capture the sights and sounds.
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Many new pilots regard Air Traffic Controllers with a mix of respect and fear. So it's only natural that we trust them and want to follow their instructions no matter what. But as Ben Franklin famously said, "It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority."
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Earlier this week, I was talking to a few students from my Fundamentals…
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I spend a great deal of time talking with prospective students…
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During flight training most pilots get accustomed to filling the fuel tanks all the way up before each flight. As you begin to fly larger airplanes you'll soon learn that topping off the tanks is more the exception than the norm.
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We all want to be safe pilots--that's emphasized from day one of flight training, and for good reason. But after we've completed our first solo and gained some confidence, it's time to raise the standard beyond just safe flying. What your passengers will judge you on is how smooth you are.
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As I’m sure you’re aware, your pilot certification is a multi-step…
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Log your flights with photos and video
Question authority – and ATC
Time to Review
Non-Towered Airport Ops Briefing
Keep Learning, Keep Current
You Can Fix Stupid
Choosing a Flight School
Top off the airplane fuel tanks? Maybe…
Safe isn’t enough–focus on smooth flying
Integrating Written Test Prep in Your Flight Training