Topic Category: Checkride Prep

Soft Field Landing Pr Copy

Returning to Earth…Softly. The idea behind a soft field landing is to land as softly as possible, and most importantly be ready to go around if the field is too soft and you would be “sucked in” or get stuck on the runway.  It may surprise you, but I have been on several soft grass… Continue reading Soft Field Landing Pr Copy

Soft Field Takeoff Pr Copy

Soft Field Takeoff Super soft ah!!!  Well in this particular case, a soft field isn’t really a good thing.  A true soft field (soft sand, muddy grass field in spring-time, etc.) robs a lot of power from your airplane and makes it take far longer to accelerate to takeoff speed than it would if it… Continue reading Soft Field Takeoff Pr Copy

Short Field Takeoff Pr Copy

Short Field Takeoff The purpose of a short field takeoff is to get the airplane off the ground and high enough to clear a 50′ obstacle in the shortest distance required.  Now not all obstacles are created equally (and not all are 50′ tall), however you will commonly hear this 50′ height used in aviation… Continue reading Short Field Takeoff Pr Copy

Unusual Attitudes Pr Copy

Wow, that’s very unusual. Yes, what you are about to embark upon will be quite unusual.  Your CFI is about to make you close your eyes while wearing a view limiting device, and put the airplane into either a steep nose up or steep nose down attitude, and ask you to open your eyes and… Continue reading Unusual Attitudes Pr Copy

Unusual Attitudes Gone Wrong Pr Copy

Avoid doing this when practicing unusual attitudes……   What could have been done to avoid the improper recovery here?  Leave your answers in the forum! Ask a Question to the Community Ask a Question and get a fast response from our CFIs  

Highspeed Taxiing Pr Copy

Time to Fly! (almost) Highspeed taxiing is the same as regular taxiing, simply done on the runway, with a little more power, and moving faster to get you used to the control feel at higher speeds you will eventually be landing at.  While you perform this during every normal takeoff, the point of this maneuver… Continue reading Highspeed Taxiing Pr Copy

Turns About a Point Pr Copy

Turning and Pointing Well, it’s a little more than just that.  The idea behind a “turn about a point” is to develop a skill of being able to control the airplane in reference to a point on the ground, while accounting for the wind aloft trying to blow you off course.  Since when you are… Continue reading Turns About a Point Pr Copy

S-Turns Pr Copy

Kind of like slalom skiing, but this time you’re flying S-Turns are typically performed over a long straight road and gives you another opportunity to hone in on your skills in controlling the airplane in relation to the ground at low altitudes. The idea behind the S-turn maneuver is for you to vary your angle of… Continue reading S-Turns Pr Copy