Gee, I see lots of Airspace! Yes, I bet you do. It’s simpler than you think however. Remember that airspace comes in layers, we’ll go ahead and start building it from the ground up explaining each layer one at a time. Class Gulf When it comes to Class G, think “G” for Ground. Class G… Continue reading Class G Airspace Pr
Topic Category: Student Pilot
Go Arounds Pr
If at first, you fail, then GO AROUND and try, try again. There’s no shame in realizing your approach down to the runway isn’t looking so great (in fact its a true skill to be able to realize ahead of time when things aren’t going so hot), and electing to Go Around and try again,… Continue reading Go Arounds Pr
Touch and Go Pr
The Art of the Touch and Go First of all, what are these touch and go’s everyone talks about? Basically, the idea is to land the airplane on the runway (touching down) reconfigure for takeoff while still rolling down the runway, then add full power and takeoff again without stopping (the GO part). Why do… Continue reading Touch and Go Pr
Aiming Points Pr
Something to Aim For Whether shooting a bow and arrow, or landing a plane, it’s always important to have something to aim for (aim small miss small). When aiming to land on a runway, if you aim to simply land somewhere on the big piece of pavement, you will probably accomplish just that, but not… Continue reading Aiming Points Pr
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
Low Approaches Pr
How Low Can You Go? Well that’s the million dollar question isn’t it? Hopefully low enough to put the airplane on the runway, but not below it! At this point in your flight training you’ve already been practicing flying the airplane straight and level at safe altitudes, now you just have to do the exact… Continue reading Low Approaches 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
Regulations (FARs Lite) Pr
A light dose of rules Well, yes there are a lot of rules involved in flying, along with some unique nomenclature you may not have heard before. Given that this may very well be the “driest” part of your flight training, we’ve decided to break it up into a few parts, and it’s about that… Continue reading Regulations (FARs Lite) 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