by Matt | May 10, 2010 | Blog, Lessons, Photos
A few months ago, I saw a link on twitter to the following video: I recently remembered this and thought I might post it here and offer some analysis of the overall situation. The biggest talking point I’ve come up with is “Attitude is everything.”...
by Matt | Apr 26, 2010 | Fun Flying, Lessons
The practical test standards are FAA established standards for flight maneuvers required on check-rides. Each of these maneuvers are required because they elicit some sort of indication of the abilities of the applicant. There are many maneuvers that do not appear...
by Matt | Apr 23, 2010 | Lessons, Photos
“Caution wake turbulence” is a phrase I heard a lot in my flight training. It seemed like every time I went out to fly there were KC135s in the pattern. Wake turbulence is not something I want to encounter, so I paid attention in the ground school...
by Matt | Jan 15, 2010 | Aircraft, Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
It’s been a busy couple of weeks and I haven’t flown since my check-ride. I got my plastic certificate recently and I was pleased to note that I really did pass and that I really am a pilot. The week before my check-ride, they decided to relocate the...
by Matt | Jan 1, 2010 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
The check ride began in a pretty typical fashion, which was I had to prove that I was qualified to be there and fly. Following the recommendations of the King Schools check ride DVD that I consulted, I came with several folders containing everything required for the...
by Matt | Jan 1, 2010 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
After 6 months of flying, I was ready for the check-ride. I’ve been ready since before Christmas, having completed my training on the 23rd. I scheduled my check-ride on the 28th. That day was quite interesting. I went to the flight school to check everything...
