In this video series, we're going to show how to properly execute a missed approach along with some of the common errors that we see in pilots who have not done this kind of thing in the last few months. These are the last of the videos we shot last August (and thus the last with the poor sound and...
IFR rated pilots use numerous acronyms, phrases and checklists to remind themselves to gather all the necessary information to properly set up and fly an instrument approach. You may recall the W-I-R-E check. After years of using various “reminders”, I offer the one I like best and always...
The following piece was written by a client of The Flight Academy who came over to get a US version of a Private License and then add on his Instrument Rating. He was kind enough to detail the experience and I thought I'd share it here. -------- The objective of my trip was to finally obtain my FAA...
Hi Everyone I wanted to personally invite you to attend a WAAS Seminar (including advanced IFR refresher) in San Diego on March 21st. Located in the heart of southern CA and all that the area has to offer (beaches, tourism, historic areas, parks, etc). Bring the whole family, make a long weekend of it...
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A while ago, Luke received an email from a client who had been chatting with him about the regs as they pertain to filing an alternate on an IFR flight plan. What most instructors say about alternates is probably not worth more than a quick mention here since most of you have heard it so many times:...