We all know that flight simulators are capable of being a valuable flight training tool, but it’s important to understand how to use the device effectively. In this Sporty’s webinar presentation, you’ll learn how to use simulators for maximum benefit and how to avoid making mistakes that could create problems when transferred to the airplane.
Also gain insight to the most popular hardware options for home flight simulator use and the new Microsoft Flight Simulator program. Other topics include:
Popular flight simulator software and hardware options
How to choose the right system to fit your needs
How to use flight simulators to learn effectively
Mistakes to avoid when flying at home
Advantageous scenarios to fly with a simulator
Your presenter, Chris McGonegle, is a Commercial rated pilot and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. Chris is the new product manager at Sporty’s Pilot shop resident flight simulator expert. Visit Sporty’s Flight Simulator Central at https://www.sportys.com/blog/flight-simulator-central/.
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Flying aerobatics is all about finesse—it’s about feeling the airplane and responding with a steady hand on the flight controls. But as this video shows, sometimes it’s about aggressive maneuvers and serious Gs, too. Ride along with legendary airshow pilot Patty Wagstaff as she pushes her Extra to the limit.
The cross-country phase of private pilot training is an exciting time where you’ll learn the flight planning steps and flying techniques required to fly longer trips between two airports. While it might be tempting to navigate directly to the destination airport using GPS, it’s important that you first learn how to fly the trip first using the fundamental navigation techniques of pilotage and dead reckoning. This week’s tip follows a student pilot on a cross-country flight in southwest Ohio to show you how to do it.
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The FAA recently published its most recent installment of What’s New and Upcoming in Airman Testing to highlight upcoming changes in testing standards, handbooks and written testing and indicates a multitude of Airman Certification Standards under revision or in development without specific release dates (we’ll keep you posted).
Current handbooks under revision include the Airplane Flying Handbook with an estimated release date of June 2021; Risk Management Handbook estimated in September 2021; and the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) with an estimated release of September 2022. Related to the PHAK, an addendum to the current PHAK was released to include a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation to state marijuana’s classification as an illicit drug per federal law.
New and/or revised FAA knowledge test questions are scheduled for activation on March 29 and June 28. Changes to live airman knowledge tests will be reflected in future practice exams available via the PSI True Talent Website.
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Instructors lament the continuous coaching of rudder use while pilots tire of hearing “more right rudder.” But proper rudder use continues to be a pilot weakness. In this tip, Sporty’s CFI, Elliott Fowler, discusses the shortcoming of pilots when it comes to rudder use and tips and drills for improving rudder use and coordinated flight.
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Sporty’s Webinar: Flight Simulators – What Pilots Need to Know about MSFS 2020, Honeycomb, Thrustmaster, and More
/in Webinars/by Chris McGonegleWe all know that flight simulators are capable of being a valuable flight training tool, but it’s important to understand how to use the device effectively. In this Sporty’s webinar presentation, you’ll learn how to use simulators for maximum benefit and how to avoid making mistakes that could create problems when transferred to the airplane.
Also gain insight to the most popular hardware options for home flight simulator use and the new Microsoft Flight Simulator program. Other topics include:
Your presenter, Chris McGonegle, is a Commercial rated pilot and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. Chris is the new product manager at Sporty’s Pilot shop resident flight simulator expert. Visit Sporty’s Flight Simulator Central at https://www.sportys.com/blog/flight-simulator-central/.
Video: pulling Gs with Patty Wagstaff
/in Fun Flying Videos/by John ZimmermanFlying aerobatics is all about finesse—it’s about feeling the airplane and responding with a steady hand on the flight controls. But as this video shows, sometimes it’s about aggressive maneuvers and serious Gs, too. Ride along with legendary airshow pilot Patty Wagstaff as she pushes her Extra to the limit.
Learn more in this new course.
Video tip: cross-country flights using pilotage and dead reckoning
/in Video Tips/by Bret KoebbeThe cross-country phase of private pilot training is an exciting time where you’ll learn the flight planning steps and flying techniques required to fly longer trips between two airports. While it might be tempting to navigate directly to the destination airport using GPS, it’s important that you first learn how to fly the trip first using the fundamental navigation techniques of pilotage and dead reckoning. This week’s tip follows a student pilot on a cross-country flight in southwest Ohio to show you how to do it.
The video clip below is from Sporty’s complete Learn to Fly Course.
Updates to FAA written testing and handbooks
/in Uncategorized/by studentpltnewsCurrent handbooks under revision include the Airplane Flying Handbook with an estimated release date of June 2021; Risk Management Handbook estimated in September 2021; and the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) with an estimated release of September 2022. Related to the PHAK, an addendum to the current PHAK was released to include a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation to state marijuana’s classification as an illicit drug per federal law.
The addendum is available here.
New and/or revised FAA knowledge test questions are scheduled for activation on March 29 and June 28. Changes to live airman knowledge tests will be reflected in future practice exams available via the PSI True Talent Website.
Exploring aerobatics will make you a better pilot
/in Having fun, Tips and technique, Uncategorized/by studentpltnewsCFI Tips: rudder use
/in Tips and technique/by studentpltnewsInstructors lament the continuous coaching of rudder use while pilots tire of hearing “more right rudder.” But proper rudder use continues to be a pilot weakness. In this tip, Sporty’s CFI, Elliott Fowler, discusses the shortcoming of pilots when it comes to rudder use and tips and drills for improving rudder use and coordinated flight.