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Every pilot needs a good headset, but not everyone wants to spend $1000 for one. Fortunately, there are some great options for under $700. Sporty’s headset expert Doug Ranly shows off two of the best options in this Product PIREP video: the Faro Stealth 2 ANR and the Lightspeed Sierra.
https://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/05155105/Doug-budget-ANR.jpg9741346Doug Ranlyhttps://media.flighttrainingcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05155154/FTC-logo-horizontal-fianl.pngDoug Ranly2022-03-24 10:01:262022-03-23 14:49:08Video: best budget ANR headset for pilots
Conspicuously absent from most aircraft checklists, is how to conduct a passenger briefing. But to meet your legal obligation, and create the right expectations for your passenger to ensure a positive experience, the passenger briefing is a must. The legal obligation for a passenger briefing is described in 14 CFR 91.107 which states that the PIC must brief the passengers on how to fasten and unfasten the seat belt and should harness and notification of when the belts must be fastened.
But what about comfort items, emergencies or sterile cockpit expectations? A helpful acronym for your passenger briefing is SAFETY.
S – Seat Belts – seat belts and should harnesses fastened for taxi, takeoff and landing and preferably at all times.
A – Air vents – how to operate air flow…especially important for those prone to motion sickness.
F – fire extinguisher or other emergency equipment…how to locate and operate if necessary.
E – emergency exits…how to use and when and also places to avoid if you have to exit (i.e. propeller area).
T – traffic…it always is beneficial and enjoyable to involve the passengers in spotting other air traffic
Y – your questions…give the passenger an opportunity to pose any questions.
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Buying an aviation headset is a surprisingly personal decision. There is no “right answer” for every pilot—it depends on the type of flying you do, what airplane you fly most often and your personal preferences. But three headsets consistently come out on top among pilots: the Bose A20, Lightspeed Zulu 3, and David Clark ONE-X. All three of these headsets feature active noise reduction (ANR), comfortable ear seals, Bluetooth audio integration, and excellent product support. To help you choose the right one for you, Sporty’s Doug Ranly compares the “big three” in this Product PIREP video. He explains the subtle differences and shares his personal preference.
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Welcome to Sporty’s new Advanced Pilot Skills Series, hosted by Spencer Suderman. Spencer is an airshow pilot, flight instructor and two-time Guinness World Record breaker for most inverted flat spins… 98 turns from 24,000 feet!
This series will show you how to have more fun flying general aviation airplanes while improving your airmanship using the skills you already have and some novel techniques. In the first episode, Spencer shares some concepts for maintaining positive aircraft control, emphasizing sight picture, and then demonstrates a helpful tip for reducing workload when practicing engine out scenarios.
Take your flying skills further with one of Sporty’s 25 aviation training courses, available at https://www.sportys.com/discover.
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Did you know a “startle response” that delays action or leads to the wrong action could turn fatal? Learn how training can reduce startle response and prepare you for unexpected events from the FAASTeam.
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Fun summer internship opportunities at the biggest aviation show on earth
/in Career/by Eric RadtkeAs EAA prepares for AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, a wide variety of fun internships are available. EAA internships provide real-world work experience for post-high school students of all educational backgrounds, skills, and interests. Apply today ›
AirVenture Oshkosh is an experience unlike anything else in aviation – seven straight days of world-class aerobatics, history coming alive through airplanes of all eras of flight filling the sky, camaraderie with fellow aviation enthusiasts and much more.
Video: best budget ANR headset for pilots
/in Pilot Gear/by Doug RanlyEvery pilot needs a good headset, but not everyone wants to spend $1000 for one. Fortunately, there are some great options for under $700. Sporty’s headset expert Doug Ranly shows off two of the best options in this Product PIREP video: the Faro Stealth 2 ANR and the Lightspeed Sierra.
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Ask a CFI – passenger briefings
/in Tips and technique/by Eric RadtkeWhat should be included in a passenger briefing?
Conspicuously absent from most aircraft checklists, is how to conduct a passenger briefing. But to meet your legal obligation, and create the right expectations for your passenger to ensure a positive experience, the passenger briefing is a must. The legal obligation for a passenger briefing is described in 14 CFR 91.107 which states that the PIC must brief the passengers on how to fasten and unfasten the seat belt and should harness and notification of when the belts must be fastened.
But what about comfort items, emergencies or sterile cockpit expectations? A helpful acronym for your passenger briefing is SAFETY.
S – Seat Belts – seat belts and should harnesses fastened for taxi, takeoff and landing and preferably at all times.
A – Air vents – how to operate air flow…especially important for those prone to motion sickness.
F – fire extinguisher or other emergency equipment…how to locate and operate if necessary.
E – emergency exits…how to use and when and also places to avoid if you have to exit (i.e. propeller area).
T – traffic…it always is beneficial and enjoyable to involve the passengers in spotting other air traffic
Y – your questions…give the passenger an opportunity to pose any questions.
Video: what’s the best ANR headset?
/in Pilot Gear/by Doug RanlyBuying an aviation headset is a surprisingly personal decision. There is no “right answer” for every pilot—it depends on the type of flying you do, what airplane you fly most often and your personal preferences. But three headsets consistently come out on top among pilots: the Bose A20, Lightspeed Zulu 3, and David Clark ONE-X. All three of these headsets feature active noise reduction (ANR), comfortable ear seals, Bluetooth audio integration, and excellent product support. To help you choose the right one for you, Sporty’s Doug Ranly compares the “big three” in this Product PIREP video. He explains the subtle differences and shares his personal preference.
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Basic Airmanship – Advanced Pilot Skills Series with Spencer Suderman
/in Video Tips/by Bret KoebbeWelcome to Sporty’s new Advanced Pilot Skills Series, hosted by Spencer Suderman. Spencer is an airshow pilot, flight instructor and two-time Guinness World Record breaker for most inverted flat spins… 98 turns from 24,000 feet!
This series will show you how to have more fun flying general aviation airplanes while improving your airmanship using the skills you already have and some novel techniques. In the first episode, Spencer shares some concepts for maintaining positive aircraft control, emphasizing sight picture, and then demonstrates a helpful tip for reducing workload when practicing engine out scenarios.
Take your flying skills further with one of Sporty’s 25 aviation training courses, available at https://www.sportys.com/discover.
How do you react in an unexpected emergency?
/in Tips and technique/by Eric RadtkeDid you know a “startle response” that delays action or leads to the wrong action could turn fatal? Learn how training can reduce startle response and prepare you for unexpected events from the FAASTeam.
Access the Fact Sheet.