Ain’t that pretty?! Well ya, but it would probably be a lot less pretty if you were flying in the middle of it rather than on the ground trying to figure out which filter made your pictures look the best on your new iPhone. In this TOPIC we’ll go over how thunderstorms form and how… Continue reading Thunderstorms / Convective Activity Pr
Topic Category: Checkride Prep
Soft Field Landing Pr
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
Soft Field Takeoff Pr
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
Short Field Takeoff Pr
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
Unusual Attitudes Pr
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
Unusual Attitudes Gone Wrong Pr
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
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
S-Turns Pr
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
Turns About a Point Pr
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
Forward Slips and Side Slips Pr
Boy, that’s a slippery subject! Actually, not really. Forward slips and side slips are relatively easy maneuvers to practice and learn, and while they may feel uncomfortable at first, after some getting used to with your instructor and practicing these at a safe and high altitude, you’ll become familiar and comfortable with what the proper… Continue reading Forward Slips and Side Slips Pr