Month: October 2022


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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!