I recently completed the three-day class with BPT at Nashua, New Hampshire. With 45 years of flying and 28000 hours, I have to say this was the best training experience that I have ever had. I learned a ton about my F33, which I’ve owned for five years, flown it 600 hours, regarding systems, engine, … Continued
The Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, Inc (BPT) is an industry leading type-specific pilot training program for owners of Beechcraft Bonanzas, Debonairs, Barons, Travelairs, Dukes, and other high performance Beechcraft airplanes. BPT offers the most comprehensive, practical, effective and enjoyable model-specific flight training available. Unlike other training programs, the BPT curriculum involves the pilot in a full … Continued
By David Jack Kenny, ATP ASEL, Commercial AMEL and Rotorcraft Helicopter 2,200+ hours combined “If you’ve been flying a while, you might be amazed at what new passengers don’t always know.” Our departure had been safe, but a bit tense. On the Friday before Labor Day one of my two passengers wasn’t able to beat … Continued
Challenges In Picking Up An Airborne IFR Clearance by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In the world of aviation, there are many items, procedures, and regulations pilots do not have all of the answers for. Many times the people who should know — the FAA — don’t have the answers, either! Many aviation writers and self-appointed … Continued
Pam Freese, ATP, CFII MD88 / 90 Captain, Delta Airlines BPT Instructor; 20,000+ hours BPT: Tell us about your career in aviation. What types of airplanes have you flown? Pam: I started off learning to fly in Tomahawks, so I got lots of single-engine, small Piper time. Tomahawks, Arrows, Archers, Warriors, stuff like that. … Continued
In preparing the aircraft for flight, warm-up procedures are a necessity in very cold temperatures. Using a hangar is best, as it is comfortable and time efficient. Put the aircraft in the hangar the night before flight if possible. Caution must be taken if the fuel tanks are completely filled, as fuel will expand as … Continued
N1733G was honored with a custom radio-controlled model by Austrian builder Daniel Hirscher of DH-Colorworks. This large scale model is highly accurate and detailed, right down to the rivet. He must have been working from some pictures from the Mideast portion of the trip, because Gina is never that dirty for long! Radio-controlled model … Continued
By John Perkinson, Senior Staff Writer, Air Line Pilot This article was originally published in the December 2016 issue of Air Line Pilot. F/O Adrian Eichhorn (JetBlue) stands next to his 1962 V-tail Beechcraft Bonanza (#N1733G). F/O Adrian Eichhorn (JetBlue) circumnavigated the globe in 2016 — but not as an airline pilot. He accomplished the … Continued
Starting January 1, 2020, you must be equipped with ADS-B Out to fly in most controlled airspace: Any airspace that requires the use of a Transponder today will on January 01, 2020 also require aircraft to be equipped with a Version 2 ADS-B Out system. This can be either a 1090ES (DO-260B) ADS-B system or … Continued
5 Tips for Aircraft Pre-Purchase Inspections By Jason Blair, ATP, CFI-I, MEI-I, FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, AGI When a pilot considers purchasing an aircraft, a pre-purchase inspection is a common step in qualifying the aircraft that is being considered. Every aircraft and every seller is a little bit different, but in considering the lessons I … Continued