A Day Out… Flying aerobatics!
Going inverted, doing barrel rolls and loops, is something I have been prepared to sell a kidney for, since my early flying days. Aerobatic flight is nothing short of poetic to watch, but what is most intriguing, and inspiring, is the level of skill required to make it all seem effortless – much like the gymnastics of the skies.
How to choose a Flight School
I firmly believe that your decision should be made based on the quality of the instructors, professionalism of the school. and not necessarily the lowest prices.
Determining wind direction – without a windsock
The fact is, apart from your aerodrome, it is unlikely that you will find windsocks conveniently placed on your route, nor will every area be covered by ATIS reports, so how do you determine wind direction?
10 Mistakes pilots make in an unmanned circuit pattern
You may be a student pilot, or a seasoned pilot, but somehow, when you are flying into an unmanned airfield, with no ATC to tell you what to do, these errors seem to produce themselves…
Is the Private Pilot a dying breed?
Ask any pilot what their most cherished flying memory is, and it would hardly be surprising if the response dates back to their early training days…
What is a Contra-rotating Propeller?
The issues are overcome by using a design concept known as contra-rotating propellers…
What is a Tailplane Stall?
While pulling back on the control column may require the biceps of Dwayne Johnson, forward movement will feel unusually easy.
What to do if your radio appears to have died in flight?
It may seem suspicious to you if all you hear is quiet, but perhaps your transmissions are being heard, and you just can’t receive the transmissions of others?
Flight Plans – When should you inform ATC of a deviation?
The purpose here is not to highlight the importance of filing a flight plan (you should), but rather to answer the important question of what to do if circumstances in flight cause you to deviate from the flight plan?
Are new pilots being ‘forced’ into instruction?
My point is this – are new pilots simply being forced into instruction because other opportunities are so scarce?