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In the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) of flight instructing, “What makes a good checkpoint?”, is a very common question during the initial cross country stage of flight training. Just like most things in life, the answer really does vary and … Continue reading
Many flight instructors hammer home a short list of items that every student pilot should do prior to completing a maneuver. This is for two purposes, first to stay safe and second to show a pilot examiner on a flight … Continue reading
How do you plan for the initial climb on your cross country flights? This is a question I never really considered as having more than one potential answer, but I guess there are a few options… From 2009 through 2014, … Continue reading
I would like to thank Matt and the rest of the team here at RemoveBeforeFlight for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this incredible world of aviation that we all have come to love; it’s great to be here. … Continue reading
A lot of times the majority of NOTAMs a pilot receives are glossed over and are simply the ‘filler’ at the end of a preflight briefing. It is all to common for a briefing to be loaded with notices that … Continue reading
Pilots can be grouped, divided and described by many features, qualities, etc… One of these descriptors is whether the pilot learned to fly at an airport with a control tower or if the pilot learned to fly at an airport … Continue reading
Almost any commercially sold aircraft checklist will include a “brake check” item to be completed after starting the engine but before taxiing out to the runway… I would almost be willing to bet you couldn’t find a checklist without this … Continue reading
There are only a few airfoils on each aircraft… The wings, the horizontal stabilizer/elevator or stabilator, and the propeller blades. The majority of small general aviation aircraft operate with a two-bladed proper. However, for a variety of reasons, a good … Continue reading
Maybe it’s because I am constantly assessing risk, but when I see student pilots who make their first solo in 10, 12 even 15 hours, I often wonder if the student is really prepared… The physical muscle memory associated with … Continue reading
Flight Simulator X can help you earn, and keep your Instrument Rating. Microsoft’s Flight Simulator X is an under recognized, easy to use masterpiece. If you are training for your instrument rating, or are looking for a less expensive way to … Continue reading
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