February 1, 2016 – 9:40 am
The GPS can be a great aid for situational awareness in VFR operations. Today, we’ll introduce the basics of how the system works. We’ll go more in depth on using the GPS in future posts. Learn more about the GPS and more navigation systems and instruments in The Pilot’s Manual Volume 2: Ground School. Precise […]
January 25, 2016 – 9:21 am
How should you react to the unexpected? How should you ask for help? Today we’re talking about emergency radio procedures. This post comes from our textbook The Pilot’s Manual Volume 1: Flight School (PM-1B). Request assistance whenever you have any serious doubt regarding the safety of a flight. Transmission should be slow and distinct, with each word pronounced clearly […]
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Posted in Communication Procedures, Ground School
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Also tagged adventure, Aircraft, airport, ASA, communications, emergency, FAA, FAA Exam, feature, flight training, flying, learn to fly, pilot in command, radio, regulations, safety
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January 11, 2016 – 10:03 am
Today’s post is short and sweet but a very important detail in your private pilot training nonetheless! 14 CFR 61.109 Aeronautical Experience lists the required minimum experience needed to apply for a private pilot certificate. §61.109(a)(3) states the required instrument flying time: 3 hours of flight training in a single-engine airplane on the control and […]
By ASA
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Posted in Ground School, IFR, Regulations
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Also tagged FAA, FAA Exam, feature, flight training, flying, IFR, instruments, learn to fly, pilot in command, regulations, safety
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January 7, 2016 – 11:49 am
Using the knowledge you learned from Monday’s post on the Vg diagram, let’s see if we can answer some of these sample FAA knowledge test questions. Remember, a complete database of sample questions can be found in ASA Test Prep Books and Prepware Software! Reference the figure below for all questions, however please note on […]
December 28, 2015 – 9:59 am
Out here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re used to what’s generally characterized as “bad” weather. And since we’re setting regional rainfall records right now, let’s talk about weather. Specifically, fronts. As an air mass moves across bodies of water and land, it eventually comes into contact with another air mass with different characteristics. The boundary […]
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Posted in Weather
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Also tagged adventure, aerodynamics, Aircraft, airport, FAA, FAA Exam, flight training, flying, pilot in command, safety, weather, writen exam
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November 23, 2015 – 9:18 am
One regulation you need to be aware of as a new pilot is 14 CFR §61.57, “Recent Flight Experience – Pilot in command”. Here’s how Bob Gardner summarizes this regulation in The Complete Private Pilot: 14 CFR 61.57 Recent flight experience: Pilot-in-command. You may not carry passengers unless you have current experience, and that means […]
November 9, 2015 – 9:46 am
We’re staying warm this week, but we’ll be talking about ways to keep your engine cool. Today’s post is on your aircraft’s engine oil system. Look for follow up Ground School posts in the coming weeks about your engine’s cooling and exhaust systems. And be sure to check out what we’ve already covered in regards […]
By ASA
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Posted in Aircraft Systems, Ground School
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Also tagged adventure, aerodynamics, Aircraft, airspeed indicator, engine, FAA Exam, feature, flight training, flying, Four Forces, instruments, landing, Lift, Navigation, oil, pilot in command, regulations, safety, takeoff, weather
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November 5, 2015 – 7:59 am
I sure hope you read Monday’s post on ground effect because today I’m throwing a pop quiz at you! Remember that ground effect occurs when flying within one wingspan or less above the surface. The airflow around the wing and wing tip is modified and the resulting pattern reduces the downwash which reduces the induced […]
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Posted in Aerodynamics, CFI Briefing, General, Ground School
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Also tagged aerodynamics, Aircraft, airport, FAA, FAA Exam, flight training, flying, landing, learn to fly, pilot in command, safety, takeoff, writen exam
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November 2, 2015 – 8:24 am
Thinking about your takeoff technique? Today we’ll consider the role of ground effect. Simply put, ground effect is the reaction of the airflow against the ground surface. Today’s post comes from our foundational flying textbook The Pilot’s Manual 1: Flight School. Here’s a basic overview: The cushioning of ground effect when the airplane is flying […]
By ASA
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Posted in Aerodynamics, Ground School
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Also tagged aerodynamics, altitude, FAA, FAA Exam, feature, flight training, flying, Four Forces, landing, learn to fly, Lift, pilot in command, safety, takeoff
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October 26, 2015 – 8:17 am
Today we’re talking communication procedures, specifically your airplane’s transponder. This post comes to us from Bob Gardner‘s The Complete Private Pilot. Although the transponder has no microphone or speaker, it is a means of communication with ground radar facilities. Interrogation signals transmitted from the ground are received by your transponder, and it replies with a […]
By ASA
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Posted in Communication Procedures, Ground School
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Also tagged adventure, Aircraft, communications, emergency, FAA, FAA Exam, feature, learn to fly, pilot in command, radio, regulations, safety
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