The ELT Conundrum

I was recently approached with a concern by an Examiner, as in Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), a designee of the Federal Aviation Administration who is tasked with the testing of applicants for pilot certificates and ratings. He wanted to address an issue that so many of the applicants he was testing did not seem to […]

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Becoming a Commercial Pilot

You’ve probably heard the quote “Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.”  Whether we believe that’s true or not, most of us seek a job that we enjoy.  Getting paid to do something you already want to do seems like the perfect combination.  I think my job is […]

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Anywhere By Air

As our 2012 Fly-out season drew to a close last weekend I’ve been thinking reflecting on our destinations this year and anticipating the new adventures next year.  Each destination offered something unique and exciting.  We started the season by venturing into one of the most highly protected airspaces in the country: Washington DC.  There we […]

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What’s your “pilot” learning style?

When you look for a flight school or flight training, your purpose is to learn. Right? Every person has his own “best” learning style. It’s the way you like to learn something new. That includes how you will learn piloting skills. So, what’s your best learning style, and how can you help your instructor understand […]

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