Why fly a helicopter if you’re only going to land on an airport? In this incredible video, you’ll get to fly around British Columbia with an experienced helicopter pilot as he visits some unusual helipads. From downtown, waterfront helipads to remote, mountaintop locations, the views are incredible and the freedom is unmatched.
Microbursts are one of aviation’s top weather hazards, and the intensity of the wind shear can spell trouble for even the most powerful airplanes. In this tip we’ll look at the weather variables that can cause a microburst, how to look for the warning signs and what to do should you encounter one.
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Seaplane flying is just about the most fun you can have in an airplane, but they are also incredibly useful tools – especially in Alaska. In this exclusive video, bush pilot Patrick Carter takes you along for some seaplane flying in remote lakes around Kodiak Island. You’ll see some of the stunning Alaska scenery, and also learn some real world tips for seaplane flying.
For more tips by Patrick Carter, subscribe to Sporty’s Takeoff App. Two new posts every day of the year.
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If you’re feeling a little rusty, you might be like more than 500,000 other pilots (that’s right, half a million), who have taken a little breather from flying. Maybe more than a little. Perhaps life threw you a curve. Maybe the pitter-patter of little feet, a growing business, or a medical setback had something to do with it. Whatever the case, things are different now. You’re back in the game and would like to start flying again. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) wants to help.
No Checkride Required. You Can Do This.
You may have forgotten that pilot certificates never expire. Once a pilot, always a pilot. You never have to take another test or worry about another checkride. All you need is a Flight Review (formerly known as a Biennial Flight Review). That’s it. A little brush-up with your local CFI, enough flights to demonstrate competence again (minimum one hour), and – presto! – you’re back in the air. Seriously, that’s all it takes. You may not need a medical certificate.
A Rusty Pilots Seminar Gets You Started
AOPA has put together a fun, interactive program that gives you all the information you need to get current again, and these Rusty Pilot seminars are happening all over the US. The dynamic presenters will bring you up to speed on hot-button issues like medical reforms, weather briefings, preflight planning, FARs, and airspace. You’ll leave the seminar with a logbook endorsement attesting that you’ve completed three hours of ground training toward your Flight Review. And AOPA will help you connect with flight instructors in your area so you can take the next step and quickly get back to active flying status.
Best of all, Rusty Pilots seminars are FREE for AOPA members ($69 for non-members). Space is limited – reserve your spot today!
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You may practice short and soft field landings in your Cessna or Piper, but it’s probably nothing like this. Fly along with Mission Aviation Fellowship pilot Daniel Geaslen in a Quest Kodiak turboprop to see what a truly short and soft runway looks like. He flies into Nalca in Papua, and explains how this seemingly crazy landing is actually very safe if you follow a few important rules. It’s also another example of the amazing places general aviation can take you that no airline or car can.
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Ever wonder what it’s like to fly a fighter jet? In this fun video from FlightChops, you can strap into an L-39 jet trainer and find out. You’ll get acquainted with the cockpit, then take off and climb through an overcast for a stunning view of the sky. Watch him do aerobatics from multiple angles, including the stick and the wingtip. The best part is, you don’t have to be a specially-trained military pilot to fly one of these airplanes.
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Video: Amazing helicopter landing spots
/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnewsWhy fly a helicopter if you’re only going to land on an airport? In this incredible video, you’ll get to fly around British Columbia with an experienced helicopter pilot as he visits some unusual helipads. From downtown, waterfront helipads to remote, mountaintop locations, the views are incredible and the freedom is unmatched.
Video from Bradley Friesen
Want to learn more about helicopters? Check out our online course, So You Want To Fly Helicopters.
Weather Video Tip: Microbursts and wind shear
/in Video Tips/by studentpltnewsMicrobursts are one of aviation’s top weather hazards, and the intensity of the wind shear can spell trouble for even the most powerful airplanes. In this tip we’ll look at the weather variables that can cause a microburst, how to look for the warning signs and what to do should you encounter one.
https://youtu.be/Aqj24oBUcRs
The video clip below is from Sporty’s complete Learn to Fly Course
Video: seaplane flying tips from Alaska
/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnewsSeaplane flying is just about the most fun you can have in an airplane, but they are also incredibly useful tools – especially in Alaska. In this exclusive video, bush pilot Patrick Carter takes you along for some seaplane flying in remote lakes around Kodiak Island. You’ll see some of the stunning Alaska scenery, and also learn some real world tips for seaplane flying.
For more tips by Patrick Carter, subscribe to Sporty’s Takeoff App. Two new posts every day of the year.
Rusty Pilots – getting back in the left seat is easier than you think
/in Tips and technique/by studentpltnewsIf you’re feeling a little rusty, you might be like more than 500,000 other pilots (that’s right, half a million), who have taken a little breather from flying. Maybe more than a little. Perhaps life threw you a curve. Maybe the pitter-patter of little feet, a growing business, or a medical setback had something to do with it. Whatever the case, things are different now. You’re back in the game and would like to start flying again. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) wants to help.
No Checkride Required. You Can Do This.
You may have forgotten that pilot certificates never expire. Once a pilot, always a pilot. You never have to take another test or worry about another checkride. All you need is a Flight Review (formerly known as a Biennial Flight Review). That’s it. A little brush-up with your local CFI, enough flights to demonstrate competence again (minimum one hour), and – presto! – you’re back in the air. Seriously, that’s all it takes. You may not need a medical certificate.
A Rusty Pilots Seminar Gets You Started
AOPA has put together a fun, interactive program that gives you all the information you need to get current again, and these Rusty Pilot seminars are happening all over the US. The dynamic presenters will bring you up to speed on hot-button issues like medical reforms, weather briefings, preflight planning, FARs, and airspace. You’ll leave the seminar with a logbook endorsement attesting that you’ve completed three hours of ground training toward your Flight Review. And AOPA will help you connect with flight instructors in your area so you can take the next step and quickly get back to active flying status.
Best of all, Rusty Pilots seminars are FREE for AOPA members ($69 for non-members). Space is limited – reserve your spot today!
Video: backcountry airstrip landing in Indonesia
/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnewsYou may practice short and soft field landings in your Cessna or Piper, but it’s probably nothing like this. Fly along with Mission Aviation Fellowship pilot Daniel Geaslen in a Quest Kodiak turboprop to see what a truly short and soft runway looks like. He flies into Nalca in Papua, and explains how this seemingly crazy landing is actually very safe if you follow a few important rules. It’s also another example of the amazing places general aviation can take you that no airline or car can.
Video: cloud surfing in an L-39 jet
/in Fun Flying Videos/by studentpltnewsEver wonder what it’s like to fly a fighter jet? In this fun video from FlightChops, you can strap into an L-39 jet trainer and find out. You’ll get acquainted with the cockpit, then take off and climb through an overcast for a stunning view of the sky. Watch him do aerobatics from multiple angles, including the stick and the wingtip. The best part is, you don’t have to be a specially-trained military pilot to fly one of these airplanes.
Video courtesy of FlightChops