Flying a seaplane is about the most fun as you can have in an airplane, with almost total freedom and great views. But for some pilots, this type of flying is their job. Follow a new first officer as he learns about flying for Trans Maldivian Airways, an airline that is the largest seaplane operator in the world. It’s still work, but it looks pretty fun too.
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How much do you know about weather, airspace, aerodynamics, and flight planning? You’ll find out in this webinar video from Sporty’s. The pilots at Sporty’s present 20 questions on a variety of topics. After answering, they’ll explain the correct answer and discuss the implications. A little competition is always fun, but we’ll also share plenty of valuable tips for safer flying. It’s a great way to review important topics and learn some interesting trivia too.
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The moment: First flight after 23 year in the US Air Force
The pilot: Eric Krouse (left) with instructor and friend Andrew
The place: Gwinnett County Airport – Briscoe Field, (KLZU), Lawrenceville, GA.
The aircraft: C172
The memory: I have spent 6 years in the US Army and an additional 23 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. My years have been spent in and around air bases world-wide, installing airfield systems and radar systems so our great pilots can do their job. I am now embarking on my Private Pilot License. My hope is to become an instructor one day and to continue serving Airman.
Want to share your “Friday Photo” of your solo or checkride moment? Send your photo and description (using the format above) to: [email protected]
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When you hear “grass runway” you probably think of a short farm strip. Triple Tree Aerodrome in South Carolina is something entirely different: a 7,000-foot long stretch of grass that looks like it’s a golf course fairway. Ride along in a Cirrus SR20 as a family visits the scenic airport and enjoys the warm hospitality of fellow pilots. It’s everything that’s right about general aviation.
There are 2 unusual attitude maneuvers you’ll practice during your private pilot training, simulating the scenario of inadvertently flying into IFR conditions and ending up in a nose low descending or nose high climbing pitch attitude. This week’s tip shows how to recognize either condition and use the flight instruments to recover to straight and level flight.
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The moment: Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) checkride
The pilot: Sam Stauss
The place: Clermont County Airport, (I69), Batavia, OH.
The aircraft: C172
The memory: This occasion is fulfilling one of my lifelong dreams to be able to teach others of the knowledge I have gained, so that others may be able to pursue their own dreams.
Want to share your “Friday Photo” of your solo or checkride moment? Send your photo and description (using the format above) to: [email protected]
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Video: life as a seaplane pilot
/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnewsFlying a seaplane is about the most fun as you can have in an airplane, with almost total freedom and great views. But for some pilots, this type of flying is their job. Follow a new first officer as he learns about flying for Trans Maldivian Airways, an airline that is the largest seaplane operator in the world. It’s still work, but it looks pretty fun too.
Video courtesy of Nick Poolman.
Sporty’s webinar video: 20 questions to test your aviation knowledge
/in Tips and technique, Webinars/by studentpltnewsHow much do you know about weather, airspace, aerodynamics, and flight planning? You’ll find out in this webinar video from Sporty’s. The pilots at Sporty’s present 20 questions on a variety of topics. After answering, they’ll explain the correct answer and discuss the implications. A little competition is always fun, but we’ll also share plenty of valuable tips for safer flying. It’s a great way to review important topics and learn some interesting trivia too.
Friday photo: first flight after 23 years in the US Air Force
/in Friday Photo/by studentpltnewsThe moment: First flight after 23 year in the US Air Force
The pilot: Eric Krouse (left) with instructor and friend Andrew
The place: Gwinnett County Airport – Briscoe Field, (KLZU), Lawrenceville, GA.
The aircraft: C172
The memory: I have spent 6 years in the US Army and an additional 23 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. My years have been spent in and around air bases world-wide, installing airfield systems and radar systems so our great pilots can do their job. I am now embarking on my Private Pilot License. My hope is to become an instructor one day and to continue serving Airman.
Want to share your “Friday Photo” of your solo or checkride moment? Send your photo and description (using the format above) to: [email protected]
Video: Triple Tree’s incredible 7,000-foot grass runway
/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnewsWhen you hear “grass runway” you probably think of a short farm strip. Triple Tree Aerodrome in South Carolina is something entirely different: a 7,000-foot long stretch of grass that looks like it’s a golf course fairway. Ride along in a Cirrus SR20 as a family visits the scenic airport and enjoys the warm hospitality of fellow pilots. It’s everything that’s right about general aviation.
Video courtesy of There by Air.
Video tip: how to recover from unusual flight attitudes
/in Video Tips/by studentpltnewsThere are 2 unusual attitude maneuvers you’ll practice during your private pilot training, simulating the scenario of inadvertently flying into IFR conditions and ending up in a nose low descending or nose high climbing pitch attitude. This week’s tip shows how to recognize either condition and use the flight instruments to recover to straight and level flight.
The video clip below is from Sporty’s complete Learn to Fly Course.
Friday photo: Sam Stauss CFI checkride
/in Friday Photo/by studentpltnewsThe moment: Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) checkride
The pilot: Sam Stauss
The place: Clermont County Airport, (I69), Batavia, OH.
The aircraft: C172
The memory: This occasion is fulfilling one of my lifelong dreams to be able to teach others of the knowledge I have gained, so that others may be able to pursue their own dreams.
Want to share your “Friday Photo” of your solo or checkride moment? Send your photo and description (using the format above) to: [email protected]