April 10, 2009 – 10:00 am
Do you think flight training is about choosing a flight instructor and then sitting back while knowledge is stuffed into your head? If so, let’s clear out that head of yours right now.
In my book Flight Training: Taking the Short Approach, I suggest how to go about choosing a flight school, certified flight instructor (CFI), [...]
Flying is fun. Here’s the entertaining story of my training and checkride for my seaplane rating. On every flight, even training experiences like these, you have the potential for experiencing exhilaration, awe and laughter.
“Need help?” yelled the guy in the tour boat.
“No thanks,” I replied, not daring to turn my head too far, for fear [...]
Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) can fly into the same airspace and airports as standard category, general aviation (GA) aircraft. In addition, LSA can operate in many places that standard category (non-LSA) cannot. LSA’s higher performance and slower speeds allow them to fly into smaller fields with shorter takeoff and landing areas.
The higher power-to-weight ratio in [...]
Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), including the fixed wing, conventional airplane style, are some of the most fun and simplest you can fly. Even though you can find faster flying airplanes elsewhere, there are significant reasons you would choose LSA over those others. Even within LSA, there is a wide range of aircraft that fit diverse [...]
The difference between me right now and me one hour ago is significant: I’m no longer hungry, and I’m current to carry passengers.
I didn’t plan to fly today, but the weather got the best of me. It’s midweek, so of course an airplane was available. Plus, my currency had lapsed and I need to take [...]
March 24, 2009 – 12:21 am
Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) are defined by a set of governing regulations. Among the resulting LSA models, there are three styles that are prevalent: (1) Fixed wing, conventional style (airplanes), (2) Powered Parachutes, and (3) “Trikes” (a.k.a. weight-shift control, as the FAA calls them).
March 23, 2009 – 11:28 am
In 2004, Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) became a new category the FAA created for aircraft that are simple, easy to fly and inexpensive to own and operate. To fly an LSA, you’ll need a Sport Pilot License, which is much easier to obtain than other more common pilot’s licenses. It does have some limitations, such [...]
March 19, 2009 – 12:46 am
With persistence and patience, you too can overcome challenges learning to fly.
As I’ve shared over the last few days in my posts about Jeanne Peterson, Chevy Chevallard, and Phil Ferdolage, there is no ceiling age when you’re too old to learn to fly. Regardless of age, staying focused and committed (persistent) toward your goal is [...]
March 18, 2009 – 12:40 am
Any healthy person can learn to fly. Even at age 57 and beyond. You just need persistence and patience.
There’s no age limit to learning to fly, as you’ll continue to hear me say. A few days ago, I introduced you to Jeanne Peterson and her concern about perhaps being too old to earn her pilot’s [...]
March 17, 2009 – 12:34 am
Is it worth learning to fly at an older age? Yes, even at 54, says this retired Air Force Lt Col.
Feeling too old to learn to fly? Let’s change that feeling.
Age is not a factor when determining if you can obtain your pilot’s license. Health and physical ability, yes…but not age. To help prove it, [...]
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