IR Part 141: Challenges of Cross-Country Flying
The third stage of the course primarily focuses on cross-country flying. This means that students are required to plan and execute a flight to a remote airport, …
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Mountain and Lake Adventures: A Flight to the Austrian Border
I have always wanted to see the mountains and lakes near the Austrian border, and they are truly incredible. The only challenge is that one needs to climb up to …
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Crossing the Country: A Flight Adventure
Today, I planned a long cross-country flight. It supposed to literally cover almost half of the country. The weather was not perfect, but acceptable, and I set …
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 …
Read more →New Instructor, New Experiences: Navigating Towards Successful Landings
I have a new instructor again, and I’m hoping that he will stay with me until I pass my checkride. While it can be fun to fly with different people, …
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First Cross-Country Flight: Navigating Challenges
Today was my first navigation flight with a full stop at a different aerodrome. I spent a lot of time planning the flight, including map routing, checking …
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