The big loud magic! Engines may seem like magic, and if they do, that’s not a problem at all. By the end of this TOPIC you should be able to fully explain and understand how they work, and what the components are that make them up! We’ll cover all the basic components that comprise your… Continue reading What Makes it Work Pr Copy
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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 Landing Pr Copy
Short Field Landing The idea here it to clear an imaginary (or real) 50′ obstacle and then land on a very “short” runway. You will in reality be practicing this on a runway probably 4,000’+ long and not have any real obstacle to contend with. Your job will be to simulate the runway is only… Continue reading Short Field Landing 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
Takeoff and Landing Calculations Pr Copy
How much runway do you need? Calculating how much runway is required for your airplane to takeoff and land is something specifically required for you to do each preflight by the FARs. It’s actually easier than you might think, and over the years aircraft manufacturers have made the charts more and more user-friendly to use.… Continue reading Takeoff and Landing Calculations 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
Flying Blind: Simulated Instrument Practice Pr Copy
I see said the blind man! Ya, well, not really. If you are unlucky enough to have accidentally flown into a cloud, you won’t see much other than sweat streaming down your face and your instruments indicating strange things you do not actually feel happening. The trouble with flying in the clouds is that your… Continue reading Flying Blind: Simulated Instrument Practice Pr Copy
Class C Airspace Pr Copy
Hey Charlie, there’s some airspace up ahead Yes, there is, and it’s fairly straightforward and simple airspace at that. Not only are the dimension of Class C airspace easy to understand, it is also easy to enter. The Requirements to Enter: Transponder Two-way radio communication (usually by first calling approach control) Establish communication with approach… Continue reading Class C Airspace Pr Copy