CPL Long Cross-Country
Solo cross-country flight of more than 300 nautical miles (it is about 540 km) with at least two full stop landings in different airports other than a departure …
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Lake-City
At the weekends I used to fly from the early morning, but this Saturday I decided to sleep some more: it is not a good idea to fly if you’re tired. Today …
Read more →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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Waiting Reward: Perfecting Landings
Thunderstorms and heavy rain dominated the morning, prompting me to seize the opportunity for some much-needed rest. However, Florida’s weather is …
Read more →Practicing Crosswind Landings: Gainesville
Flight time building is a fantastic period, especially the cross-country segment: you simply enjoy flying and have fun. Of course, it involves a significant …
Read more →The Art of a Good Decision Making: Weather Challenges
Weather is a critical factor for any pilot, and today we were planning ILS and VOR approaches in controlled airspace. The forecast was initially good and even …
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Understanding Weather Radar for Pilots: Why Red is a Warning Sign
Today, flying is not possible due to the weather conditions. The weather radar displays dense clouds, indicating that I should wait for better weather to fly. …
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Flying in Hot Windy Weather: A Pilot's Experience
I was supposed to fly early in the morning, but it didn’t happen. The airplane didn’t have enough fuel, and the fuel service is usually only …
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I'm A Little Black Rain Cloud, of Course
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NitBpJaom5k I’m just a little white rain cloud Hovering under the honey tree I’m only a little black rain cloud Pay …
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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 →Resuming Flight Practice: Dealing with Turbulence
After a break of about two months, I resumed my flying practice. The school required me to fly only with a safety pilot as my experience is still low. We took …
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