In this post we list all the many sections that are available in Aviator90. Much of it is basic flight training, but we know you’ll find it usefull regardless.
Read Time= 2 Minutes The nice thing about being a private pilot, or corporate pilot for that matter, is that the schedule is pretty flexible. That flexibility paid off yesterday. I’ve been gone away from home quite a bit lately. … Continued
My experience with A&Ps (airframe and powerplant certified mechanics) is that they are very professional, almost always thorough, and do a great job. They are usually finding a lot more things wrong than a pilot would see on the surface. That’s not to say they are unethical of sticking you with a larger bill, but it is saying that they are there to do their best. Their signature and therefore their butt is on the line….BUT…You shouldn’t bet your life on that.
In this post we release some big news about the MD11, our new Mark and a new and exciting FREE product that you can take a part of. Watch and learn more inside.
Read Time= 4 Minutes This last week I did a flight from Salt Lake City, Utah to Reno, Nevada. As usual with doing a flight like this, checking out the weather and anything else going on is key to safety. … Continued
These are links and tools I’ve really been enjoying lately. I hope you find these tools and sources of information useful.
Sometimes it is time to get in the dang airplane and go! I know there are a ton of cool little tools out there that you want to use in your flightsim. But sometimes, too much planning keeps you on the ground longer, with little benefit to the actual flight. Stop wasting your time with the latest AIRAC update, planning the perfect VFR flight, or preflighting the airplane in flightsim, when you know it’s perfect.
This is your pre-landing checklist. This is used primarily for a general aviation aircraft. We’ll now go over what the different items are, and end with some final notes on why these things are important.
I like to keep things simple. For that reason, I’m going to list what lights you’ll be operating, and also when and why.
This whole aircraft lighting subject may be something you’re confused about as a virtual pilot, so let’s clarify.
There is a resounding obsession within aviation that a nice, smooth, soft landing is the sign of a great pilot. This is the ultimate sign that the pilot is skilled. A pilot can easily achieve a spontaneous round of applause from the cabin if he touches down as softly as your head hitting your pillow.
