My PPL Journey and Future Plans
I went to the Czech Republic to get my PPL, and I passed my checkride in May. My documents are now ready, but instead of requesting them to be mailed to me, I …
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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 …
Read more →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 …
Read more →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 …
Read more →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 …
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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 …
Read more →Mastering Cross-Country Navigation: My Latest Flight Check Experience
Today, I underwent another check to endorse me for solo navigation flights. This internal check is mandatory for all students as per our syllabus. Basically it …
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First Solo Flight: A Milestone Moment in My Aviation Journey
Finally, the day arrived - I flew my first solo today, a crucial milestone for any pilot. Prior to the solo, I had flown over 10 patterns with my instructor …
Read more →From Above: Land in Sight!
We have been flying a lot of aerodrome patterns lately, trying them out in different aerodromes to get a richer experience. While I am improving, my instructor …
Read more →Exam Success: Reflections on Passing the EASA PPL Written Exams
Today, I passed the remaining written exam subjects for my private pilot course. I described my first attempt here. One nice surprise was that retaking the …
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Grass or Concrete: Which is Better for Landing and Why It Matters
Which surface is better for landing? For some reason, I prefer concrete. While grass is softer and results in an easier and gentler touchdown, concrete is …
Read more →EASA PPL Written Exams Reflection: Areas for Improvement
Today, I took a written test. Actually there were multiple exams covering nine subjects. I couldn’t help but remember my student years when I used to stay …
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