Should You Use A Flight Simulator For Pilot Training? (5 Good Reasons)
Should You Use A Flight Simulator For Pilot Training? A discussion of the value of flight simulators learning to fly and other aviation facts.
Commercial Aviation
Why Are Pilot Maneuvers Important? (5 Sensible Reasons)
We have all heard the phrase “Fly it by the seat of your pants!” That is exactly the phrase that is necessary for learning to fly. The question, “Why Are Pilot Maneuvers Important.” Why Are Pilot Maneuvers Important? It is absolutely mandatory to be able to master the operation of an aircraft. This requires you … Read more
How Do You Safely Fly Single Pilot IFR? (5 Points On My Method.)
After many years of flying night freight runs flying alone hauling feeder runs for UPS, FedEx. Airborne, and the U. S. Mail I thought about how I had taken the safety of each flight for granted. It came easy for me so I thought I would try to answer the question, “How do you safely … Read more
Should A Pilot Read Accident Reports? (4 Learning Topics)
Over the years I have heard many opinions concerning aircraft accident reports. Did you ever ask yourself, should a pilot read accident reports? Many pilots do not read them and perhaps do not know how to access them. I think they are very relevant to learning to be a better pilot. Should A Pilot Read … Read more
Is Aerodynamics Important In Flight? (3 Lifting Thoughts)
They have asked me many times throughout the years how a big airplane can fly Have you ever wondered, Is Aerodynamics Important In Flight? Is Aerodynamics Important In Flight? Aerodynamics is the most important lesson in the Private Pilot syllabus and in learning to fly. It teaches the reasons an airplane can fly. Understanding aerodynamics … Read more
Is An Instrument Approach Hard To Fly? (5 Directional Thoughts)
A story that was conveyed to me once was about a pilot asking for an IFR, (Instrument Flight Rules), clearance and asking ATC if they could keep him out of the clouds! Is An Instrument Approach Hard To Fly? Instrument Approaches and Instrument flight, once mastered is the easiest, most rewarding flying that a pilot … Read more
Can I Get An Airline Job With Low Time? (Airlines Are Hiring Now)
Can I Get An Airline Job With Low Time? The timing is perfect to grab a seat in the cockpit of a major airline. There are some financial issues to address but that is expected. It is time to assess your desire to fly for th
Would You Own Or Fly An Electric Airplane? (5 Electrifying Thoughts)
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
How Does A Pilot Build Quality Flight Hours? (The Pilot Shortage).
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
Is Pilot Proficiency Important In Aviation? (3 Points On Safety)
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