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 …
Category Archives: Pilot in the Classroom Series
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.
Short Field Operations Seminar
Encore Presentation for the Oregon Pilots Association – Troutdale March 8th Please view the video presentation before the live Question and Answer on March 8th Scroll Below the Change Log to request FAA Wings credits Change Logs: W27 (Woodland State) is no longer the flyout location. I am no longer associated with the chapter as …
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 …
Habits of Mind
When I teach “thinking” to students, I use a method called “Habits of Mind” which is a set of inquiries to challenge our thoughts. What do I know? How do I know it? How do I know that I know? What else? What if …? Let’s Try This What is the maneuvering speed for your …
ADS-B: Are you ready?
The deadline for ADS-B is December 31, 2019. Are you ready? What’s your answer? “I’ve already put in ADS-B” or “My aircraft doesn’t have an electrical system so I don’t need it” or “I don’t fly where a transponder is needed” or “I’m going to wait until the very last possible minute”. Let me rephrase …