You Can Fix Stupid

Comedian Ron White has a famous stand-up routine where he explains…

Choosing a Flight School

I spend a great deal of time talking with prospective students…

Top off the airplane fuel tanks? Maybe…

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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Safe isn’t enough–focus on smooth flying

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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.

Integrating Written Test Prep in Your Flight Training

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As I’m sure you’re aware, your pilot certification is a multi-step…

Flight Training Regulations

Flight training, as you might expect, is a highly regulated activity. …

Understanding Aircraft Maintenance Regulations

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In aviation we often use memory aids to help us remember the…
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The value of right seat time

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Most of us will jump at any chance for some left seat time and another entry in the logbook. For better or for worse (mostly for worse I think), we judge pilot ability on total time. But not all your aviation experience shows up in the logbook, and not all your learning takes place in the left seat.

Success in Flight Training – Take it One Step at a Time

Manageable Goals Makes it Fun and Keep you Focused Our extensive…

Trust But Verify

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Trust your gauges.  Trust your gauges.  Trust your gauges. …