It’s been quite a year since I penned the 6th Anniversary Post for ReviewBeforeFlight a year ago. Going into 2020 I had plans of getting back into flying general aviation aircraft, continuing to be active with my local EAA chapter … Continue reading
This post was published here on ReviewBeforeFlight on Christmas Eve 2017, it is my favorite of my annual Christmas Eve posts, so I wanted to share it again this year! I hope you enjoy… All too often pilots take flying … Continue reading
Earlier today, around lunchtime, my fiancée Emily and I stood on our porch and watched four F-15s from the Massachusetts Air Guard 104th Fighter Wing scream by. They were a little ways off, but it was still just like our … Continue reading
It’s a very odd time in our lives. As we each deal with COVID-19, a virus that has forced all of us to alter how we live, it means things are different. Many times a post to ReviewBeforeFlight on my … Continue reading
Flight training is a very dynamic environment, especially in the context of the on-going attempt to stem the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) though social distancing and avoiding large groups. There are some takes aways for flight training as well. … Continue reading
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all the ReviewBeforeFlight-ers out there! I hope you’re able to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones though I know many aviation industry professionals may not have the ability to do so. This year, … Continue reading
Let’s take a look at a quick double-lesson I like to share with students and experienced pilots alike. When it comes to cross country flights, the FAA provides excellent guidance on cruising altitudes, but what about for quick, short, local … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe it was 10 years ago today that I earned my flight instructor certificate. When I renewed my CFI again this summer I spent some time reflecting on the journey I’ve had as a flight instructor over … Continue reading
Flight training is a process. Like any learning experience or developmental process, there are a variety of stages, components and challenges that come with the pursuit of a pilot certificate. Earning a pilot certificate is an incdreibly valuable and rewarding … Continue reading
Please join me in saying “Welcome Aboard” to the newest member of the ReviewBeforeFlight team, Tanya Estes! I’m incredibly excited to welcome Tanya to the fold here on the blog, I know everyone will love her writing, stories and posts! … Continue reading
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