Turning the Plane: In this lesson we’ll cover the basic aerodynamics of what is happening when you turn the airplane, as well as the proper procedure for executing “steep turns” with your instructor in the airplane. Understanding the Wind: We’ll also cover the basics of what you need to know for making successful crosswind takeoffs… Continue reading Lesson 3: Understanding the Wind and Turns Pr Copy
Lesson Category: Private Pilot
Lesson 2: Maneuvers and the Traffic Pattern Pr Copy
Maneuvers: In this lesson, we’ll start to talk about how to perform some of the basic maneuvers that help form the fundamental skills of flying. We’ll also cover some of the characteristics of how all airplanes fly, including topics like LEFT TURNING TENDENCIES. Traffic Pattern: In this lesson, you’ll also complete several topics about how… Continue reading Lesson 2: Maneuvers and the Traffic Pattern Pr Copy
Crosswinds Lesson 3
The Landing As you fly your base leg you will more than likely add your next notch of flaps (20 degrees in Cessna, 25 degrees in Piper). You may consider leaving the flaps at just 10 degrees if you find yourself already low in relationship to where you are in the traffic pattern or if… Continue reading Crosswinds Lesson 3
Crosswinds Lesson 2
The Approach The crosswind approach (in terms of doing pattern work) can be said to begin right from the moment the airplane leaves the ground and enter coordinated flight to maneuver through the traffic pattern for another landing. After takeoff and the airplane is flying coordinated, you will climb slightly off of runway heading adjusting… Continue reading Crosswinds Lesson 2
Crosswinds Lesson 1
The Takeoff The takeoff will have two key differences from a normal takeoff. One, you will need to turn the ailerons (yoke or stick) into the wind before you begin the roll to help the upwind wing from being picked up by the wind. This “crosswind correction” will slowly be taken out during the takeoff… Continue reading Crosswinds Lesson 1
Lesson 20: Test Prep Pr
Time to get your Pilot Certificate! By the time you arrive here in the course I’m sure you are ready to go and get your Pilot Certificate! Over the next few topics we will give you some quick review and prep to help you with passing the written exam, as well as preparing for the… Continue reading Lesson 20: Test Prep Pr
Lesson 19: Cross Country Flight Planning Pr
Flying Cross Country In this LESSON we’ll cover: Airport Diagrams Cross Country Planning Making Calculations using the E6B Flight Computer Completing Navigation Logs The only time you can have too much fuel, is when you’re on fire! [sg_popup id=7]
Written Prep Stage 4 Pr
Written Test Prep As you go through the Premium Private Pilot Ground School, you will complete extra lessons to start getting you ready for the FAA written exam. Don’t worry if some of the questions don’t make perfect sense to you just yet. At this point, we just want to introduce you to the ideas,… Continue reading Written Prep Stage 4 Pr
Lesson 18: Flying at Night Pr
The sun will come out tomorrow! Bet your bottom dollar that it will come out tomorrow! But, in the meantime, you’re going to have to figure out how to fly in the dark. The other option is to sleep in the cramped cockpit of that Cessna 150 you’re flying and wait for the sun to… Continue reading Lesson 18: Flying at Night Pr
Lesson 17: Aeromedical Factors, ADM, FARS Pr
Truly superior pilots are those who use their superior judgment to avoid those situations where they might have to use their superior skills.