17 episodes

A show by aviators, for aviators. Join the discussion with real aviators as we explore the trials and tribulations of flight training from the student and flight instructor perspectives. Listen to stories from pilots in all different stages of their careers to hear the challenges they faced, and how they overcame those challenges.

On Centerline Sam Tarrel, The Northwest Aeronaut

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A show by aviators, for aviators. Join the discussion with real aviators as we explore the trials and tribulations of flight training from the student and flight instructor perspectives. Listen to stories from pilots in all different stages of their careers to hear the challenges they faced, and how they overcame those challenges.

    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 9 - Human Factors

    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 9 - Human Factors

    In our final edition of our ACS breakdown for your private pilot oral exam, we are discussing task H, Human Factors. Human factors are one of the most overlooked subjects in training, yet there is a lot to know and consider when evaluating our own airworthiness and fitness to fly. Hopefully after listening to this episode, you'll have a much greater understanding of what we truly need to be attentive to when evaluating ourselves and how to more effectively flight plan to keep us and our passengers safe for each flight. 
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    Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
    Vegas - Onda Norte

    • 37 min
    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 8 - Operation of Systems

    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 8 - Operation of Systems

    Today we're discussing aircraft SYSTEMS! This is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood subjects in pilot training, but with a little explanation, I think you'll find it's a lot simpler than you might have initially thought. 


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    Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
    Vegas - Onda Norte

    • 42 min
    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 7 - Performance and Limitations

    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 7 - Performance and Limitations

    Performance and limitations is one of the hardest things student pilots tend to struggle with in their initial training. Reading the charts themselves can be challenging enough, but today we are going to dive in to the details that all too often get overlooked completely in this portion of private pilot training. 
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    Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
    Vegas - Onda Norte

    • 37 min
    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 6 - National Airspace System

    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 6 - National Airspace System

    The National Airspace System (NAS) is one of the most complex systems a pilot needs to learn and be aware of. Both student pilots and seasoned pilots alike often find confusion when it comes to keeping track of all the different types of airspace and the limitations associated with those airspaces. Join us today as we go over all these details so you don't bust the bravo, and pass this portion of your oral exam with flying colors.


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    Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
    Vegas - Onda Norte

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 5 - Cross-Country Flight Planning

    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 5 - Cross-Country Flight Planning

    This week we have  a little bit longer of an episode but that's simply because there is SO much to cover in VFR Cross country flight planning! Join me as we talk through the Private Pilot ACS Section 1, task D. Cross-Country Flight Planning. 
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    Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
    Vegas - Onda Norte

    • 51 min
    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 4 - Weather Part 2

    Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 4 - Weather Part 2

    Weather is by far the one subject that all pilots tend to be delinquent in with their knowledge and understanding. Everyone from Private pilots to ATPs have trouble truly grasping weather theory and application to your flight planning. While there is certainly a lot more to talk about, we will start here to today by breaking down the things you need to know for your private pilot check ride when it comes weather!
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    Music - Epidemic Sound: Go Higher - FLYIN
    Vegas - Onda Norte

    • 38 min

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