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- Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:12 am
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Flight School Crashes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1504
Re: Flight School Crashes
While the number of accidents may seem high, when compared to the amount of money the insurance companies are making off of GA, I’m sure if they weren’t we would see rates steadily climbing. Ultimately the payout rate per flight hours flown is still pretty low. One must keep in mind how many airplan...
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:04 pm
- Forum: Employment Forum
- Topic: If instructing paid ……
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2450
- Thu Sep 01, 2022 9:13 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Longest takeoff you`ll ever see.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2238
Re: Longest takeoff you`ll ever see.
Feels like he could have got on the step earlier. Maybe just me.
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:41 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Aerial Survey
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3326
Re: Aerial Survey
Most survey is done single pilot, so your first step is to apply as a pilot, not an FO. The entry positions are likely to be 172, 182 and 206 jobs.
- Sun Aug 28, 2022 3:07 pm
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: Doesn't seem to be ATC Flight Planning
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1183
- Tue Aug 23, 2022 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Hero or Zero
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2043
Re: Hero or Zero
It’s a bit hard to say without seeing the video. The 180/185s lightly loaded (Pilot only as far as we know) are kind of kites. More so if they’re equipped with any of the STOL kits. The big rudder remains effective at really low speeds to where changing direction even in a falling leaf, isn’t hard. ...
- Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:56 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Snowbird crash in CYKA
- Replies: 435
- Views: 53989
Re: Snowbird crash in CYKA
If there are among the unprepared If they’re unprepared, it’s usually because they were taught wrong. Two vectors here, first every once in a while an enterprising instructor decides that power is the first action to get out of a stalling situation, and we’ll if there is no power, we’ll then all is...
- Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:30 pm
- Forum: Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft
- Topic: Ground Collision Due to Stuck Throttle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1238
Re: Ground Collision Due to Stuck Throttle
Most of the 912 installations don’t have a mixture control, and you turn off the engine with the mags. Which always sounds like someone stopped it with a wrench.
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:32 pm
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: Advice for New Instructors
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2157
Re: Advice for New Instructors
Answer Yes or No. I’ve seen it more than once. Extremely unprofessional in my view. No. I dont doubt you have seen it, my sarcasm is that from your posting history here, you make that assumption of all instructors, hence your first post in this thread. I express genuine shock that you would make a ...
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:23 am
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: Advice for New Instructors
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2157
Re: Advice for New Instructors
I recall my instructor audibly verifying fuel and oil levels with me after my walk arounds, checking oil themselves, and looking at fuel caps from the ground, to ensure they were secure. Surprised he had time to do that between instagram posts, checking facebook and re-calculating his time built to...
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:09 am
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: Advice for New Instructors
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2157
Re: Advice for New Instructors
Asking questions is a key component of good instruction - see the FIG. I agree with you it is not good to prevent the student from ever doing anything. But I am not advocating for this. I am advocating for instructors to be present for the preflight inspection. And to teach by asking questions. Do ...
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:07 pm
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: Advice for New Instructors
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2157
Re: Advice for New Instructors
There's a difference between not doing the walk around with the student, and not supervising the condition of the airplane you're going to fly in. Making sure they understand the importance of the walk around is part of the pre-flight briefing. Personally when I was a student I despised instructors ...
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:02 pm
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: Advice for New Instructors
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2157
Re: Advice for New Instructors
ALWAYS do the aircraft pre-flight inspection with your student. I can't believe how often I see senior flight instructors leaving the pre-flight inspection to the "lowly" student all alone, as if it is beneath the instructor's time and effort. The pre-flight is really important. Instructors should ...
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:01 am
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: Advice for New Instructors
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2157
Re: Advice for New Instructors
Is it reasonable to take notes on student performance? What sort of format is best? Yes. Don't be afraid to write such notes on performance in the PTR, it will save your butt if the student under performs and wants to come back at you. If you're taking notes in the airplane, don't spend a lot of ti...
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 9:57 am
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: Advice for New Instructors
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2157
Re: Advice for New Instructors
What Bede said, particularly point 2. And... That point can't be stressed enough. Remember to always review how the exchange of control works. Even with (and maybe especially for) advanced students. Students NEVER initiate the exchange of control. They may ask you to if they need to adjust themselv...
- Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:11 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Cessna 172M Value
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3162
Re: Cessna 172M Value
The price is inflated on 172s now because the flight schools and survey outfits are trying to scrounge up every last one of them to press into service. Even at 145K, its still cheaper than any trainer made in the 2000's.
- Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:20 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Revolving Doors
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3828
Re: Revolving Doors
People are saying there might be a severe shortage of flight instructors by next spring?? Mostly class 2s and 1s. Lots of people during covid didn't bother renewing. Not many class 3s want to upgrade with their eyes on enough spots still open for right seats. While I suppose you could say it doesn'...
- Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:13 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Career Advice from a Business Guy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1843
Re: Career Advice from a Business Guy
3. Move. Don’t work there. Find a smaller company where you can stand out. Training captain? Special type ratings? Make yourself different. Take more responsibility— then get paid. Always remember though that pay comes after responsibility. And usually isn't commiserate with. Responsibility goes up...
- Tue Aug 02, 2022 11:38 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Revolving Doors
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3828
Re: Revolving Doors
Flight instructing.
- Tue Aug 02, 2022 12:39 pm
- Forum: Flight Training
- Topic: Calgary flying club , sky wing aviation, absolute aviation or centennial aviation?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1817
Re: Calgary flying club , sky wing aviation, absolute aviation or centennial aviation?
So in other words, when I asked: Have you boiled it down to these? You should have said "Yes". For future posters and askers of these kinds of questions, it helps to provide as much information as possible. For example knowing that you are seeking a school that accepts international students is help...