Patch's Flight Schools Guide

The Liberty XL2 Aircraft Reviewed

Patch — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:53:05 +0000

The Liberty XL2 is a great trainer whether you're working on your private pilots license or your instrument rating. It's 500nm range makes it great for all sorts of flying after you've passed your checkride. A very technologically advanced but economical aircraft that's fun to fly.

Product Review: Comm1 VFR Radio Simulator Software

Patch — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:03:17 +0000

A complete and very in-depth look at the Comm1 VFR radio simulator. This tool is designed to teach and reinforce your radio communications skills while flying under VFR conditions. It's not a CD or DVD, but rather software you install on your computer and actually interact with in the same way you would with controllers when you're flying. This is designed to be used with a headset and boom mic.

Requirements for the Airline Transport Pilot or ATP License

Patch — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:34:56 +0000

If you’re planning on making a career out of your love for flying, you’re eventually going to want to go for your Airline Transport Pilot License or ATP. This is the next step beyond commercial and something you’re going to need to get into that Captain position with the airlines. Most flight schools will be [...]

Using VOR Navigation Systems to Help Stay On Course

Patch — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:37:47 +0000

Most flight schools will have you focus a huge chunk of your time learning navigation. As a pilot, it's your duty to know exactly where you are at any given time. The latest tools being used are GPS systems, but you'll find most of your training revolves around the old standby VOR's.

It’s a CHECKlist, Not a DO-list.

Patch — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:57:44 +0000

Many pilots will use a checklist as a set of instructions, carefully going through each step one at a time before moving on to the next one. This may seem like it would be the most thorough procedure, but it's extremely easy to accidentally skip an item and never realize it.