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How young is too young?
Every so often I get an email or phone call from a happy family member who wants their young one to get a PPL or recreational pilot permit…
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First solo: Clive
Another student milestone reached…
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Wind shear in the circuit
Flying circuits this Friday with a student at CYTZ, I noticed an interesting phenomenon – that our progress on the downwind leg seemed unusually slow. We had a lot of time to level off from the climb out, pick a distant landmark to help fly a straight leg, contact ATC and ask for a touch-and-go,… Read more »
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The six jobs of the private pilot
Some years ago, flight crews on at least the largest airplanes had five members, each one of whom would have a full-time rôle to fill during the flight and without each of whom being present some important things wouldn’t get done.
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Flight test notes: centre of gravity
My colleague Ivan was prepping a student for their PPL flight test and he asked me if I knew a good online resource to help explain what effects moving the centre of gravity of an airplane has on its flight characteristics.
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First solos: Craig and Ilinca
More milestones have been afoot for Ivan and my wonderful students Ilinca, and Craig – both of whom recently made their first solo flights in FLYO. We and they are all looking forward to them passing their PPL flight tests!
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Licence received: Matt
Happy news for my recent student Matt, who is now in possession of a shiny new Aviation Document Booklet…
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How to avoid a landing accident
One of the features of flying a small airplane that contributes to safety is this: most of the time, circumstances, and the airplane both give you lots of warning of an impending accident and plenty of opportunities to repent, change your ways, and prevent a bad outcome.
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Licence received: Allyson – and first solo: Neel
Some students news recently: Ivan’s student Allyson received her Aviation Document Booklet after passing her PPL flight test…
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How to re-start flight training. And how not to.
Every now and then, a student drops out of training. This happens at my Flight Training Unit, and at other Flight Training Units across the country. And every now and then, a student who has done some previous flight training and stopped taking lessons decides to come back and have lessons once again, and restart… Read more »