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  • Final results for me to Learn to Fly.

    As most of you know I am now certified.  Someone recently asked me a few questions about learning and the costs involved. So here is my story.  I am i...r and mainly the wind is never that kind on the coast for learning to land (dire...

  • Intermediate Syndrome

    We have had a spike in relatively new pilots getting into trouble this year....all comments are welcome. 1) fear of landing, no fear of takeoff 2) ear...aving the pattern to early 4) urge to land on dirt roads 5) mastering yo...lt fast wings 28) rotor awareness 29) learning t...

  • Learning to Land - consistently!?

     I am looking for your assistance so PLEASE chime in if you have words of enco...to solo. There is still a chance I could screw up a landing - so why is that? I...good practice to always use power off approach and landing to...

  • Flying in Turbulence and Thermal Activity

    Hi all, I hope I am NOT the only one here who is not entirely comfortable flying i...e and getting comfortable flying in turbulent conditions? What are some of the techniques that you think are good for f...

  • Learning to Fly Q & A, tips and Suggestions

    Student Pilots and people Curious about triking--  Post your questions here.  The rest of us will post answers, tips and suggestions until this grows into a great resource for all trike students.

  • I am very close to Solo....

    Hi Everyone.  I wish to introduce myself.  My name is Stewart. I am in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia.  I have been learning t...

  • Secrets of Cost-Effective Maintenance and Recommended or Required: The Savvy Aviator #61 & #63 Mike Busch AvWeb

    The first article: "The Savvy Aviator #61: Secr...ne, propeller, or appliance shall use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in...ss prepared by its manufacturer, or other methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to...

  • Insurance

    As we're closing the year with several unfortunate and tragic events, I have come to realize that it is impossible to anticipate and control every situation. We never stop learning....

  • Would you ditch in water or trees?

    QUESTION: Given a choice with an engine failure, would you land in shallow water near a shoreline or go for a tall stand of pine trees? Wally Moran tackles this difficult decision HERE

  • Ken and the Weedhopper

    ken and i drove the 600mls to lake alvord in south east oregon, his ford 'exploder' dr...t got my attention, i promptly backed off power and landed. ken stopped and came back...re me, i had planned on giving him my headlights to land by bu...