From the Private Pilot ACS: Use of ChecklistsThroughout the practical test, the applicant is evaluated on the use of an appropriate checklist.Assessing proper checklist use depends upon the specific Task. In all cases, the evaluator should determine whether the applicant appropriately divides attention and uses proper visual scanning. In some situations, reading the actual checklist …
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Five Things to Change in Your Pilot Training
Learning to fly is challenging and rewarding. However, for 5 out of 6 student pilots, it becomes daunting. That’s right, only 1 in 6 students pilots earn their certificate. So you want to be a Pilot? covers some simple things you can do to help put the odds in your favor. This article covers specific …
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Pearson Field Part 93 SFRA
Due to the close proximity to Portland International Airport, Pearson Field has a Part 93 Special Flight Rules Area to help ensure safe operations. The training will cover airspace and best practice. Thank you for your continued commitment to proficiency.
Staying in Neutral
As an educator I truly believe that mistakes are proof of learning. Unfortunately in aviation, mistakes can be costly, and that is why practical exams are so demanding, and have exacting standards. The short field landing is one, if you land short of your spot, you fail, and I know this the hard way. My …
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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Fighter Squadron – P47 Tribute
If you are looking for an eye candy movie of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, then Fighter Squadron is a movie for you. Yes, there may be many historical facts that have been altered, the primary being that the unit portrayed actually flew P-51s, and in the movie the Mustangs are painted black,.. oh, you’ll see. …
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 …
Spitfire: The Plane That Saved the World
Tubi is a free online TV and movie service which has a sizable documentary section. If you haven’t noticed from some of my logos, I’m a P47 Thunderbolt! man, however, the Spitfire is definitely my cheat. This was a wonderful documentary that did the plane, designers and the pilots, both men and women, who flew …