The Pilot’s Way
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Clear for Takeoff: Conquering Medical and Aviation English Exams
Today was a big day for me: I got my medical certificate and passed the ICAO English exam (which is required for a non-native speaker). I’m feeling pretty happy right now! For those who don’t know, every pilot needs to pass a medical examination to ensure they are healthy enough to fly. There are three…
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Exploring Stalls: Conquering Fear and Gaining Confidence
Today is my second day of flight training, and I have the pleasure of flying with a B737 pilot who has a very positive attitude and speaks English in a clear and understandable manner. I had planned to mount my action camera for better analysis of my mistakes and easier progress monitoring. Unfortunately, when I…
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From Two Dimensions to Three: My First Airplane Lesson Experience
I just had my first flight today, with an instructor of course. Everything was completely new, unfamiliar, and incredibly interesting! Now I understand how difficult it is to maintain altitude, direction, and engine RPM while keeping an eye on what’s happening around you. I’ve been driving for over ten years, but being in a three-dimensional…
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Pilot’s blog: My Route to the Sky
Quick navigation: First of all, let me introduce myself. My name is Viktor, and I hold Commercial Pilot Licenses (Transport Canada, FAA and EASA). In 2022 I moved to Canada, flew skydivers for one season, and now I am instructing in a local flight school. My quick CV: It’s been a while since I got…
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