Navigating around Thunderstorms on the Way to Gainesville
As I already mentioned, I encountered an issue preventing an IFR flight with the school’s black N4642J due to an oil temperature problem. However, the …
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Navigating Summer Skies in Florida
Summer in Florida proves more challenging than winter for flying. While it’s generally feasible to fly year-round (as we can see in nearly all flight …
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A Day of IFR Adventures in the Cessna 172: Palatka Airport
Today, I had initially planned to embark on the trip using our small Cessna 150. Unfortunately, it’s undergoing maintenance due to compass and landing …
Read more →FAA CPL Long Cross-Country Flight
Every FAA CPL candidate should complete at least one long cross-country flight with one leg over 250 nautical miles, as outlined in 14 CFR § 61.129. Today …
Read more →Night Flight Adventure
During my previous visit to Florida, I completed almost all the commercial requirements related to night hours, except for one: a 2-hour cross-country flight. I …
Read more →A Flight Adventure to Jacksonville
Today, I completed another cross-country flight to Jacksonville Executive. Our route traversed a restricted area, which, when active, prohibits flying within a …
Read more →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 …
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 →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 …
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 …
Read more →IR Part 141: The End-of-Course Check Flight
The Part 141 course requires an internal school check flight before allowing students to have a checkride. This check is usually performed by the school chief …
Read more →IR Part 141, Stage III Check: One More Cross-Country Flight
Stage III of the Instrument Rating course mainly focuses on cross-country flights and everything related to them, such as weather briefing, flight planning, …
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