Basic Aerodynamics Made Easy Understanding flight is critical for all pilots. Even after ground school, there are still misconceptions about the science of lift, and new pilots typically have only a rote understanding sufficient to pass the exams. Recreational drone and Part 107 sUAS pilots may have even less appreciation for aerodynamics and lift. Educators …
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1 hour flight in 5 minutes and 5 songs KVUO – W27 – KVUO
Saturday December 5 , 2020 1:30 pm The COVID-19 stay at home as been hard, especially for those, like me, who have worked hard to isolate for loved ones at home. Because of that, I have not been able to flight instruct or fly with others. One of my joys is to take friends flying. …
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National Drone Safety Awareness
The Pilot in the Classroom presented to students of Southwest Washington on the importance safely flying drones in the compex airspace in Vancouver, Wa. Learn more at our education outreach site
Thunderbolt! – Best Flying Movie Ever
I don’t have the time to go into the history of this amazing documentary, nor do I have the time to convince others why this should be mandatory viewing for all high school students and teachers when studying WWII. Like many others who was enamored with the myth of the P-51 Mustang, promoted by the …
#3 SEE and AVOID
CFR 91.113 states that vigilance shall be maintained by each person operating an aircraft so as to see and avoid other aircraft. Most flights occur under Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) and fall under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) where we can look out and see the sights, including other aircraft. This can’t be stressed enough – …
#2 Pilots Must be Aware of All Available Information
A pilot plans the flight and flies the plan. There is a reason: The Code of Federal Regulations Sec. 91.103 clearly states that the pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. Smart pilots always receive a Standard Briefing from a certified source to receive weather …
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#1 The Pilot in Command is the Sole Authority
A flight takes off from JFK; a few minutes later a flock of birds takes out both engines. Did you know that the co-pilot was actually in control during the take off? Once the flight crew realized they had lost both engines, Sully said these simple words…”My Aircraft.” No argument, no hurt feelings, no ego. Capt.Sullenberger …
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“Be a Pilot in the Classroom” Management Series
The Pilot in Command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. Code of Federal Regulation 91.3 Like a pilot, a teacher is the final authority of the success of a classroom. Much like education code, pilots are regulated under the Code of Federal …
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New Drone Rules Will Impact Schools
small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) are controversial in the pilot community, and apparently with FAA and Congress, considering the recent changes in the recreational use of drones and model aircraft. In the very near future, all drones, no matter what size will need to be registered, and their operators will need to be trained to …