To Be Continued
This post is becoming traditional when I resume my flying after 1-3 months interruption. The blog is still alive, and my goal is getting closer. I am grateful …
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Great Books for the Oral Part of the Checkride
These books are perfect for the oral test preparation. They are clear and well-structured, utilizing Q&A format, and they exist for every FAA checkride type …
Read more →Choosing the Right FAA CPL Written Test Prep
I’m in doubt: I feel that, in general, I am ready for the FAA CPL written test. I have gone through the official FAA materials, but I’d like to use …
Read more →Taking Small Steps Towards the Dream: Studying Principles of Flight
When you have a goal, it’s better to take small steps towards it regularly, ideally every day. As you may already know, my goal is to become a pilot. …
Read more →Adjusting Priorities: My Revised Flight Career Plan and Goals
It seems that I need to adjust my priorities compared to my plan that I made in December. Currently, due to my job, I have to remain in Moscow, which means I am …
Read more →Making the Most of Flight School: Flying to Tampa Executive Instead of Taking Uber
Typically, students from our school who come from abroad opt for Tampa International Airport for their arrival or departure. It’s approximately 100 km …
Read more →Enhancing Skills: VOR Practice and Flying in a Busy Airspace
Today, I made the decision to fly to Lakeland for additional VOR practice. Although it will be a VFR flight, I wanted to sharpen my skills using our …
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Exploring the Scenic Route: A Delightful Trip from Crystal River to Cross City
The route from Crystal River to Cross City is considered rather simple, and many students from our school fly there almost every day. I had only been there once …
Read more →Trusting Your Instruments: Navigating the Night Sky
A FAA CPL applicant must meet certain aeronautical experience requirements outlined in 14 CFR § 61.129 which includes a night cross-country flight and 10 night …
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Exploring Winter Haven: Flying without GPS in a Beautiful Area
Winter Haven (KGIF) is an exceptionally beautiful place, boasting two concrete runways and a water runway. I hope to try out the water runway in a seaplane one …
Read more →Rediscovering Visual Flying: Back To Basics
The next logical step for an Instrument Rating holder is a Commercial License. Finally, I can fly without ‘foggles’ or a ‘hood’! …
Read more →IR Part 141, Checkride: Becoming a Legal Instrument Pilot
After about two months of flying, studying, and waiting, I am finally going to have my Instrument Rating checkride. I am thrilled since I only had to wait for …
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