Author: avtomaton
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Conquering the Challenge of ATPL Theory: Meteorology
After some studying, I’m doing not too bad in Aircraft General Knowledge. My result is still not perfect, but I have scored more than 80%. I plan to continue, but it’s time to move on to a new subject. I’ve chosen Meteorology as the most challenging one for me because it mostly requires knowledge, unlike…
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Piston Engine: “Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow”
I am currently working on studying for the ATPL theory. Right now, I am focusing on Aircraft General Knowledge simply because it is the first subject on the alphabetical list after Air Law. I’m not quite ready to dive into EASA Air Law yet. I am still considering studying in the US, where the regulations…
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Current Mood
I have clear plans and goals. My mood now can be described by something like this: Wild and free
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Balancing Work and Study: My Journey towards an ATPL
I still haven’t chosen a school for my theory and my license is still pending, but I’m planning my next trip to Europe. I hope to have my documents ready in one to two weeks, and during the trip, I’d like to get a first-class medical. It’s a requirement for the ATPL, and I want…
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Exploring Commercial Pilot Course Options: Europe or the US?
I have just finished my PPL and am now contemplating my next steps. Although the US is an attractive option due to its English-speaking environment, interesting airspace, internship possibilities, and easier written tests, there are several drawbacks. Firstly, it is too far away from Moscow and I had to return to Moscow at least twice…
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Passing the EASA Private Pilot Checkride: Reaching the First Milestone
Finally, I made it! To be honest, I was worried that I would have to return to Moscow before completing my PPL because I didn’t have any possibility to stay here after the 1st of July. It’s much easier to take the exam right after finishing the course because of the fresh skills, and I…
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Completing Flight Training: Overcoming Weather Challenges
Summer is approaching, which means thunderstorms will be on the horizon. I need two more hours to complete my flight training, and today those hours are going to fly by. As I arrived at the aerodrome, I noticed a dark cloud accompanied by thunder. I have to be back in Moscow soon, and extending my…
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Exploring the Czech Mountains on a Cross-Country Flight
I’m continuing with my cross-country flights, and today I explored the incredible mountains near the Czech border with Poland. I climbed to 5,500 feet, so I’m getting closer to the airliners! I really enjoy cross-country flights. I get to see beautiful forests, castles, fields, mountains, houses, cars, and people below my plane, with the incredible…
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Long PPL Cross-Country Flight: A Crucial Milestone in Flight Training
There was one more important stage for me today: I flew my long cross-country with two full stop landings in different aerodromes. In my case, there were Hradec Kralove (hurray, concrete runway!) and Pribram (hurray, asphalt runway!). I already mentioned that I like concrete and asphalt runways more than grass or turf ones. The landscape…