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Is There an App for That?
Is There an App for That? I may be seasoned, but I am definitely not out of touch. I know in this day and age of Foreflight, iPads, GPS, and e-books, one has to wonder why anyone would put out a paper...
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Passenger to Pilot: My Story
Passenger to Pilot: My Story Happy Passenger! I am not your typical aviator. I was not born with this gene; I married into it. I spent many years very content as a right-seat passenger. Climb in,...
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Choosing a Training Program: Part 61 vs. Part 141
Choosing a training program: Part 61 vs. Part 141 When choosing a flight training program, you have two options: Part 61 or Part 141. Typically, a flight school offers one or the other. However, in...
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The Solo
Remove Instructor before Flight The experience of the first solo is truly indescribable. The ability to leave our earthly bounds and soar ever skyward by ourselves produces an emotion and thrill that...
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Are you getting the three R’s?
I am continually distressed by the stories I hear about people dropping out of their flight training. It is such a drastic and often unnecessary choice! So today I feel the need to remind you about our...
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Mission Accomplished – Check Ride Complete
Mission Accomplished – Check Ride completed! It is Spring Break in Illinois and I am still one of the lucky ones to have teenagers at home and therefore an excuse to take a week off. Next week I’ll...
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Not in Kansas Anymore
We’re Not in Kansas Anymore The examiner snapped this picture after my commercial check-ride! Total Bliss!!! With the recent release of the movie, “Oz, the Great and Powerful,” I can’t help but be...
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Check Ride ready?
Are We There Yet? Check Ride Readiness It’s time for the check ride – have you done everything required? Do you have the necessary documentation? How do you know for sure? While this information is...
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ARROW
Preparing for the Check Ride: The Airplane ARROW This series of blog posts is meant to provide you, the student pilot, with basic background information you will be required to know for your check...
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