Is it worth it to buy a handheld radio (transceiver)? That was a question I received regularly as an active flight instructor, from both student and certificated pilots… This is one of those things that aspiring pilots see in a Sportys … Continue reading
Have you made it out to one of the regional Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) fly-in events yet? If the answer is no, then you need to change that, soon! With three more events plus the homecoming event at Fredrick, … Continue reading
Recently, the USA Today wrote a true hatchet-piece on general aviation. My questions include, what was the motivation for this piece? Why is the USA Today out to get general aviation? Who paid for the research and content creation? … Continue reading
We’re half way through 2014 and I think it’s a good time to check in and see how we’ve been doing… Early in the year I wrote about setting up annual flights. Flying to celebrate birthdays, checkride anniversaries or any … Continue reading
Introducing Mitchell Roberts, the newest writer here at ReviewBeforeFlight! Mitch is currently pursuing his Instrument Rating (IFR) & Commercial Pilot Certificate, and as a result he is working hard to build flight time! I saw this as an opportunity … Continue reading
While I usually aim to provide thought-provoking content, rich with information, details and explanation, there are also some topics that don’t require quite as much… Basically, some simple concepts I learned by being “dumb.” Now I can share these for … Continue reading
This past week I was thrilled to be joined on the latest episode of my Aviation Adventures television show by a couple that is doing great things independently and together in aviation! There are so many opportunities in aviation beyond … Continue reading
“I have to go flying, I’m having withdrawals,” Peter’s text read mid-Friday afternoon. It was a cold and snowy winter with the majority of weekends featuring clouds, high winds and snow. The weather for the first eight weeks of 2014 … Continue reading
It was May 16th, 2000 when my father took me to the Taunton Airport where I signed up for my first lesson, before telling mom… Fast forward to today, I’m a flight instructor and my parents are still supportive of … Continue reading
My favorite topic to teach in any ground school is Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM). Not only is ADM the most interesting topic on any ground school syllabus, it is literally the MOST important too! One of the pilot self-assessment tools that … Continue reading
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