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Backcountry flying is a growing segment of General Aviation. Pilots from all backgrounds are exploring exciting and challenging flying in beautiful surroundings. On May 11, 2021 at 8:00 pm Eastern, join an impressive coalition of industry leaders who are working to ensure that your ...
AOPA Rusty Pilots Webinar co-hosted by United Flight Systems Wednesday, May 12th 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. CDT PLEASE NOTE that this webinar is being presented to a specific location in Spring, TX and will include information that may only be relatable to that area. If you do not wish ...
Being prepared and self aware when incorporating newer technology into your flight deck can feel daunting. With so many options available, it can be a challenge to select and effectively use the right tool. Join us for an enlightening session of tips and tricks to avoid problems and make the ...
AOPA Rusty Pilots Webinar co-hosted by Benton Air Center Saturday, May 15th 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. PDT PLEASE NOTE that this webinar is being presented to a specific location in Redding, CA and will include information that may only be relatable to that area. If you do not wish to ...
Any aircraft comes with a lot of paperwork, but what do you need to know about as an aircraft owner or the Pilot in Command to ensure you’re flying a safe aircraft? Join CFI and aircraft owner Mike Montefusco in an impactful 4-part series as he looks at everything from aircraft logs to ADs to TCDS and ...
In part 2 of this 4-part webinar, CFI and aircraft owner Mike Montefusco will discuss renter (borrower) responsibilities and delve into Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS). This webinar is eligible for WINGS credit and the AOPA Pilot Passport App ASI Webinar Badge Sponsored by Sporty's
In part 3 of this 4-part webinar, CFI and aircraft owner Mike Montefusco will go into detail about how Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs) play an important role in the maintenance and safe operation of aircraft. This webinar is eligible for WINGS credit and the AOPA ...
AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar Edition Wednesday, May 26th 12:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. EDT Instructed by AOPA Ambassador Kay Sundaram. Life may have gotten in the way, but the dream of flight can be yours again. Returning to the skies is not as difficult as most rusty pilots think. We’re ...
In the final part of this webinar series, CFI and aircraft owner Mike Montefusco will review Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and other aircraft records, and provide a summary of all four webinars. This webinar is eligible for WINGS credit and the AOPA Pilot Passport App ASI Webinar ...
AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar Edition Tuesday, June 1st 4:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. EDT Instructed by AOPA Ambassador Pat Brown. Life may have gotten in the way, but the dream of flight can be yours again. Returning to the skies is not as difficult as most rusty pilots think. We’re ...
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Try it You'll Like it - The SSSytem - a poor man's Air Navigation system:
Get your students involved in my very LOW TECH pilot navigation system. I call it the SIMPLE SIX ( 6 ) Minute NAV System a.k.a. The SSSYSTEM Six ( 6 ) minutes is ten percent of an hour therefore 10% ground speed ....is how much land will pass under your wing in 6 minutes. Example at 120 ground speed x 10% = 12 miles in 6 minutes or 2 miles every one minute... then ask the student to start judging distances on the ground ... to turn points, lakes, rivers, airports, towers... inflight visibility...using the clock and
the SSSystem which also applies to fuel flow, glide distances...
Note - I was amazed how fast and how good - accurate my student pilots were ...