Month: August 2017

  • My Path to Aviation Knowledge: Updates on My Theory Studies

    I have finally found a school in Poland where I plan to take my EASA ATPL theoretical course. I have chosen Poland for some specific reasons which I have already mentioned. However, there is a catch: I need to obtain permission, similar to the TSA approval process in the US, and the application process is…

  • Obtaining a First Class Medical Certificate: My Experience in Poland

    Today, I received my first-class medical certificate which is required for commercial pilots in Europe. Prior to this, I had a second-class medical certificate, which is less expensive, but it’s sufficient for a private pilot license that I currently hold. Normally, the initial first-class medical examination should be taken only in a hospital. Subsequent examinations…

  • Flight to Maintenance: Overcoming a Technical Issue

    As you know, I am currently flying to meet the minimum flight time requirements and, of course, for fun. Today, I had a really useful task: flying the airplane to the mechanics for scheduled maintenance. While reading my preflight checklist, I noticed that the flaps do not deploy. I thought about it and realized that…

  • Understanding Weather Radar for Pilots: Why Red is a Warning Sign

    Today, flying is not possible due to the weather conditions. The weather radar displays dense clouds, indicating that I should wait for better weather to fly. In essence, the weather radar shows the concentration of water droplets. Red areas indicate large droplets, typically indicating the presence of a thunderstorm in that area, and as you…

  • Flying in Hot Windy Weather: A Pilot’s Experience

    I was supposed to fly early in the morning, but it didn’t happen. The airplane didn’t have enough fuel, and the fuel service is usually only available in the afternoon. Anyway, I needed some more sleep. I took off in the afternoon and during the flight, I noticed that my ground speed was way less…