As an airport management professional and flight instructor, most people would assume that I am passionate about aviation, and they would be correct. But, as passionate about aviation as I am, I’m equally passionate about sharing aviation with others, especially … Continue reading
The sentiment that the first 500 hours are the most dangerous for a pilot holds true a lot of the time. I prefer to say that you learn at a higher rate, or at a faster pace during your first … Continue reading
Summer means warm temperatures, sunshine and beach days for many folks. Since moving to Florida, I’ve come to know a whole new level of heat, not necessarily temperatures that are much more extreme, but rather extended periods (days, weeks, months) … Continue reading
Well, congratulations and welcome to the greatest activity known to man. It is demanding, costly and takes some serious effort, but it is so totally worth it! If you’re worried about cost, keep in mind learning to fly isn’t really … Continue reading
Would you buy a car without taking it out on the road for a test drive? I didn’t think so… Well picking a flight instructor is essentially the same thing. Earning a pilot certificate is a big investment, maybe not … Continue reading
Training with the right flight instructor makes all the difference when it comes to flight training success. Any flight training, initial or advanced is an investment of your time and recourses. Before embarking on that journey it is important to … Continue reading
There are a variety of groups in aviation, each with a unique purpose. Most groups work to advance the aviation community, make it easier & more cost effective to fly and aim to inspire new pilots. Some groups do a … Continue reading
A scene reenacted thousands upon thousands of times is about to unfold in a local flight school classrom… A flight instructor eases back in their chair and asks the student/pilot across the table, “What do you do if you get … 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
How is/was your relationship with your flight instructor? I am a firm believer that an open and respectful relationship between student pilot and flight instructor goes a long way in a student being successful with their flight training efforts. Effective … Continue reading
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