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Tips from a former broadcaster to take your radio work with ATC next-level.

What brings us all together is that sense of exploration, adventure, and wonder when we look up to the sky and know we must be there.
People from all walks of life learn to fly.
Is flying difficult?
Is there difficult math? 
Is it safe? 
Self-esteem
Health
The airplane is a time machine
Can you learn to fly? It is certainly more attainable than you may think. People from all walks of life learn to fly.
Article and Show Notes: Can You Learn to Fly?
 
 

An update on my progress in preparing for my Flight Instructor Certificate.

My last ground lesson, I taught high altitude operations. My favorite so far is aerodynamics, stability, and maneuverability. . .  weather, I enjoy that too.

Recently, I've been relearning now to make precise landings from the right seat. The journey has taken me to wisdom from Australia, trigonometry, and more. 

Also, preflight inspection and required aircraft documents things to consider. Specifically, STCs, and placards for new gear.

I’ve spent several months during COVID-19 pounding out lesson plans for the eventualities of a flight instructor oral exam and check ride.

First is an update on that CFI progress. 

Next, on this episode you'll find some reflections on a few stalwart publications with which I spent a great deal of time during my preparation. These include the hallowed FAR/AIM, the Fundamentals of Instruction, and AFM/POH.

While on a training flight with his instructor, AirTime Podcast host, Don experiences a massive bird strike that took out a large portion of the wind screen. 

Learn more here: How Big is the Sky

General Update on my AGI, CFI, the Flying Club, etc.
The surface analysis chart. My frustration with how the weather products are presented, what I discovered in the process of seeking clarity. 
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