Passing My IFR English Exam: A Step Towards Instrument Rating
Today, I passed my IFR English exam, which is a requirement for the Instrument Rating in Europe. Although I don’t plan to obtain the European IR at the …
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First IFR Flight Experience
Today, I went on my first IFR flight! Actually, it was not my flight but rather an opportunity to jump in during another student’s lesson in a Cessna 172. …
Read more →Obtaining My License: A Journey to the CAA and Beyond
Today, I picked up my freshly issued license. Everything was okay, except for one small mistake in my home address, which caused some additional delay. The …
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 …
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Exploring Karlovy Vary from the Air: Flying to the Controlled Airspace
Karlovy Vary is a stunning location, with its lakes and buildings appearing even more breathtaking from a bird’s eye view. As part of my private pilot …
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Exploring New Aerodromes: A Pilot's Perspective on Grass Runways
I enjoy exploring new aerodromes as they may appear similar, but each one has its unique characteristics. While I acknowledge that my experience as a pilot was …
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