Had someone mentioned flying an electric airplane back in the early 1970’s I likely would have just laughed and said, “It will never happen?” I have eaten my words. They are here. Would You Own Or Fly An Electric Airplane? I would definitely buy and own an electric airplane. Today electric airplanes have been proven … Read more
Every low-time pilot has the desire to build hours. At the beginning of flight training, the goal is that 40 mark to obtain the Private Pilot Certificate. And the never-ending struggle to build more time continues. So, How Does A Pilot Build Quality Flight Hours? Let’s look at some ways available today. How Does A … Read more
Even Pilots that fly daily can get rusty so airline pilots are required to do proficiency checks. Why Is Pilot Proficiency Important? Why Is Pilot Proficiency Important? Pilot proficiency is the most important skill that a pilot must maintain. It ensures that the pilot knows the aircraft’s normal operations and emergency procedures and its limitations … Read more
It is a fact that stall/spin accidents in an airplane cause about 28% of all general aviation fatalities. It is not surprising that new pilots are afraid of stalls, so How Do Pilots Overcome The Fear Of Stalls? How Do Pilots Overcome The Fear Of Stalls? Fear of Stalls is overcome by doing them, Over … Read more
How Hard Is Private Pilot Training? Many times in my aviation career I have had people say that they wished they had learned to fly. My usual comment was benign. I simply said, “It’s not too late to learn.” I often wonder if it was fear that stopped them from learning. Let’s explore the training … Read more
With all the different kinds of flying jobs worldwide, did you ever wonder, Who Has The Best Pilot Job? After all, there are so many different ways you can make money flying airplanes, maybe some flying jobs are better than others. Have you thought of them all? Who Has The Best Pilot Job? I don’t … Read more
Many people, myself included, have wondered Why Is Flight Training Scary? Let’s explore some of the realities and remedies for any fears that a person may have about learning to fly. Why Is Flight Training Scary? 1. Fear Of The Unknown. There is always something to be afraid of if you let the thoughts in. … Read more
I am sure many pilots wonder How Safe Is Mountain Flying? I grew up in the Rocky Mountains so naturally, I learned to fly there. My training from student pilot to (ATP) was flying in the mountains so I love it. However, it must be done safely. How Safe Is Mountain Flying? Mountain flying can … Read more
What Qualities And Skills Does A Pilot Have? Throughout the history of Aviation, there have always been many heroes that number the ranks in the last century and beyond. Both men and women. Some lost their lives so that we could travel in safety. What Qualities And Skills Does A Good Pilot Have? Pilots are … Read more
Ice is a contributing factor to many airplane accidents so How Dangerous Is Flying In Ice? I am sure that some people are uncomfortable flying in storms and winter storms can be unnerving because of reduced visibility, snow, and ice. Let’s look at why. How Dangerous Is Flying In Ice? Flying into known icing is … Read more