My Journey to Becoming a Professional Pilot
My journey of becoming a professional airline pilot started when I was 17 years old. Looking up to the vast blue sky and knowing I had a place up there… Read more »
Power Available
Winter is upon us, and with that we usually notice a marked increase in performance in our helicopters. Whereas in the heat of summer it takes 36 or even 38… Read more »
The Forgetting Curve
We all have times when we have gaps in our training. Perhaps life gets busy or an aircraft goes down for maintenance and Mother Nature unleashes a deluge of rain.… Read more »
Summertime Flying
Summertime is the time of year when everybody wants to go flying. It’s a great time to learn a new skill and enjoy the wonders of flying. Summer doesn’t come… Read more »
We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know
This is a popular saying in the engineering and science world that applies directly to general aviation. As we start out on that very first lesson, it is a whole… Read more »
From Passenger to Copilot
Imagine flying along in the passenger seat of an aircraft, enjoying the beautiful blue sky. Suddenly, your pilot’s health takes a downward turn, to the point where he’s unable to… Read more »
Flight Reviews – Are You Due?
Have you ever experienced that embarrassing, head-scratching moment when you realize you’ve been flying without a current flight review? It’s a good idea to include a quick check to ensure… Read more »
Passion for Proficiency
A common bond among aviators is their strong passion for flying. However, do pilots share a common passion for increasing their level of proficiency with every flight? Yes, I believe… Read more »
Frequent Flying Leads to Piloting Success
Success! Learning to fly brings pilots a wonderful and rewarding feeling. Successful flying requires many things, but most pilots and instructors believe that flying frequently is the key. However, “frequently”… Read more »
Planning for Safety: Flight Plans
What is the purpose of filing a flight plan? Increased safety! If you go flying and don’t show up at a scheduled time, someone with a lot of valuable information… Read more »