AMFC Flying with Confidence Series 10/24/2026
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Flying to Historic Pearson Field: Why Proficiency Isn’t Optional
Introducing the new website FlyKVUO.com with easy access to Pearson SFRA videos and other information. Brought to you by PilotintheClassroom.com I’ll be presenting at the Northwest Aviation Conference 2026 on Flying to Historic Pearson Field: Part 93 SFRA Operations — and every time I prepare this talk, I’m reminded that Pearson isn’t just another airport …
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TAS to CAS, TiT for Tat
Since everyone now days uses an EFB, many pilots can not, or do not work back from TAS to figure out their needed IAS to fly their flight plan. So lets explore: CAS/IAS from TAS Inputs: TAS (kt), Pressure Altitude (ft), OAT (°C). Output: CAS ≈ IAS (172). True Airspeed (TAS) — knots Pressure Altitude …
91.205 Matching Activity
Cessna 172 Equipment Requirements Game ✈️ Cessna 172 Equipment Requirements Drag each equipment item to its correct requirement category! Based on CFR 14 91.205 – Equipment Requirements Progress 0/18 Complete Correct: 0 Incorrect: 0 🎯 Equipment Items ☀️ ATOMATOFLAMES Day VFR Requirements 91.205(b) 🌙 FLAPS Night VFR Additional 91.205(c) 📋 KOEL Kinds of Operations Equipment …
Understanding Flight Training Ops In and Around KVUO Part 93 Airspace
Please Consider Subscribing to the Chanel, with more subscribers more unique live events can happen with mobile capabilities. Due to the proximity of KPDX, Pearson Field Part 93 Airspace represents unique challenges for aircraft departures and arrivals. Aero Maintenance Flight Center utilizes standardized flight operations that are aligned with the KVUO Part 93 special flight rules area …
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Disorientation
October 15 is Throw Back Third Saturday with the retro screening of the FAA classic film DISORIENTATION. It is Throw Back Third Saturday with this month’s screening of the retro 1974 classic FAA film Disorientation. Spatial orientation defines our natural ability to maintain our body orientation and/or posture in relation to the surrounding environment (physical space) at …
…and all the trimmings.
As a young boy, I was enthralled with the movie The Right Stuff, and enjoyed the book later in life too. One theme was the “steak diner and all the trimmings” for the pilot who would break the sound barrier. Interestingly, it was trimming that finally solved the problem of the X-1, and it was …
The Startle Response
Understand how to mitigate inappropriate response to sudden onset emergencies. NOTE: 5 min live stream intro / may be fast-forwarded The General Aviation Steering Committee (GAJSC) System/Component Failure work group recommends training and education in coping with events that startle pilots in order to mitigate inappropriate response to sudden onset emergencies. The Startle Response seminar will emphasizing …
Understanding Checklists and Flows
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 …
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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