When I was a young child and would hear an airplane fly overhead, I would look up and wonder how it would be, being at the helm of that flying ship. I would imagine how it would feel to have the freedom of going to far off places with that ... Continue reading
The Pride Of Becoming A Private Pilot
January 3rd, 2010Extreme Pilot Shortage-an Opportunity Unparalleled
December 31st, 2009For several decades Indian Civil Aviation has suffered from flawed regulatory and operational policies that were designed solely to keep competition away, The Govt did adopt an 'open sky' policy in 1991 but this proved to be relatively ineffective because the civil aviation environment then was not conducive for sustaining ... Continue reading
Information About Becoming an Aircraft Mechanic
December 31st, 2009So you have decided to become an aircraft mechanic? That is wonderful. New pilots are continuously entering the field, so high-quality aircraft mechanics are always needed. No airfield can operate without aircraft mechanics, as these men and women are responsible for keeping the pilots and passengers safe.Deciding what type of ... Continue reading
The Three Skills to Land an Airplane
December 29th, 2009Every flight ends with a landing. Yet there are only three fundamental skills any pilot needs to land smoothly and safely. They are airspeed control, projected glide control and controlled slow flight. They can be practiced separately but they all must be mastered to land safely and consistently. The most fundamental ... Continue reading
The Cost of Learning to Fly and the Private Pilot License
December 29th, 2009Since I started flying, I noticed that flight schools were not completely straight forward with the students. I was also a victim. Since that time I have grown into a Career Flight Instructor and we even a flight school owner. I owned and operated 5 airplanes and have had many ... Continue reading
A Rare Blend of Opportunity and Timing: the Light Sport Aviation Mechanic
December 29th, 2009Someone once said, "Someday your whole life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching." Along the same lines, I read somewhere that about half of all people don't really like their jobs. And I thought, "What a waste of a life that is to get up every ... Continue reading
Model Airplane Finds Missing Man
December 28th, 2009There are a multitude of reasons in this day and age why people, both men and women, go missing. And just as many reasons why they should be found, and quickly. Recently, there was a startling example of how model airplanes, coupled with modern digital cameras, are benefiting society by ... Continue reading
Private Pilot License, Post Solo Flight Training Requirements
December 28th, 2009After you solo or have completed the solo requirements, your instructor should move you ahead to the next phase of training even if you are not quite ready to solo. Like I have said before many flight schools and instructors will not move you forward until you have solo'ed.I personally ... Continue reading