5 THINGS VFR PILOTS SHOULD SAY By Gary Reeves, ATP, Master CFI, CFII, MEI Radio communication is always one of the hardest things to learn for many pilots. It actually seems to make flying more complicated sometimes. You’re already busy flying the plane when ATC (Air Traffic Control) gives you a call and talks so … Continued
By January 1, 2020, you must be equipped with ADS-B Out to fly in most controlled airspace. Federal Regulations 14 CFR91.225 and 14 CFR 91.227 contain the details. ADS-B is transforming all segments of aviation. Real-time precision, shared situational awareness, advanced applications for pilots and controllers alike — these are the hallmarks of ADS-B NextGen surveillance. Real-time ADS-B is used now for air traffic control General aviation is safer with ADS-B traffic, … Continued
Get That Clearance Right! Tips on Handling Difficult IFR Clearances PART I By Mick Kaufman For a well-trained pilot what is a routine operation can be an emergency to one who is not well trained. Today, we see pilots/aircraft owners spend tens of thousands of dollars for state-of-the-art avionics but hesitate to spend even a … Continued
True or false: If you complete an IPC on September 1, 2019 but complete no approaches following this IPC, after September 1, 2020, you may re-establish instrument currency only by obtaining an IPC. You are on an approach and have just reached the MDA. You are still able to descend to the runway using normal … Continued
“John Eckalbar’s points about “Flying by the Numbers.” I’m currently working on my CFII, I’m just about finished with it and that’s one of the things, you know, if he is going on and on about power and performance and being able to teach it like that really makes it so simple.” — Jennifer D-M. … Continued
Designed specifically for non-pilot companions, including spouses, significant others, family members and friends, the BPT Companion Course is the only one of its kind in aviation. Congratulations to these companions, who successfully completed the course at a recent BPT Clinic! Lucinda Ray with BPT Flight Instructor Kent “Eagle” Ewing KTUS 2019 BPT Clinic Joni Percoski … Continued
By Mick Kaufman As pilots, we have all heard / seen references to the FAA terms crew resource management (CRM), single pilot resource management (SRM) and aeronautical decision-making (ADM). These are terms that we do not use everyday in aviation, but they become part of our vocabulary at check-ride time. I chose these topics for … Continued
“I think the ground school is really good, and the flying is challenging. I mean, they’ll do anything you want to do.” — Biff L. “I don’t think there’s any place that you can find the level of expertise and depth of knowledge. Every one of the staff members is about as experienced as … Continued
A pilot completes an IPC on July 1, 2019. If the pilot completes no approaches following this IPC, after July 1, 2020 the pilot may re-establish instrument currency only through obtaining an IPC. True or false? A friend asks you to fly with him in his Baron while he practices instrument approaches under the hood. … Continued