Hello all:
I have made some changes to the Private Pilot's License Section Of My Site. There is new information up there:
Private Pilot License
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot's License Manual
Showing posts with label Learn To Fly / Private Pilot License/ Private Pilot Guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Learn To Fly / Private Pilot License/ Private Pilot Guide. Show all posts
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Private Pilot Training
Hello All:
I have updated my private pilot license info section of my website
Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Information Website
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Training Manual
I have updated my private pilot license info section of my website
Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Information Website
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Training Manual
Monday, November 10, 2008
Private Pilot License Tips
Hello All:
If you are in the process of you Private Pilot License you should be familiar with the Trim wheel. Some planes will also have a rudder trim. On a recent flight test one of my examiner friends said one student was weak with his right rudder. HM?. On another flight test my examiner friend figured out the problem and it was something that I completely missed. Yes the Rudder trim.
There are very few C-172's that have rudder trim but one of the planes I was using had it and it was set 2 notches to the right of takeoff. This was always set there. I don't think anyone had moved it in months. Since the C-172 I mostly fly doesn't have a rudder trim I never picked it up. If you are a pilot already you know how many mistakes you make!.
So if you are training in a plane that does have rudder trim, don't use it. Leave it in the takeoff position. This way you will exercise your right leg and use the rudder properly.
Hope to See You In the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Manual
If you are in the process of you Private Pilot License you should be familiar with the Trim wheel. Some planes will also have a rudder trim. On a recent flight test one of my examiner friends said one student was weak with his right rudder. HM?. On another flight test my examiner friend figured out the problem and it was something that I completely missed. Yes the Rudder trim.
There are very few C-172's that have rudder trim but one of the planes I was using had it and it was set 2 notches to the right of takeoff. This was always set there. I don't think anyone had moved it in months. Since the C-172 I mostly fly doesn't have a rudder trim I never picked it up. If you are a pilot already you know how many mistakes you make!.
So if you are training in a plane that does have rudder trim, don't use it. Leave it in the takeoff position. This way you will exercise your right leg and use the rudder properly.
Hope to See You In the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Manual
Aviation Headsets
Hello all:
I put a new section in my pilot supplies section of my website. I linked up the davic Clark Headsets auctions up there for you. I know one person who got two sets of david Clark H-13.4 headsets for $60. Not each both of them
Aviation Headsets
Hope to see you in the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Handbook
I put a new section in my pilot supplies section of my website. I linked up the davic Clark Headsets auctions up there for you. I know one person who got two sets of david Clark H-13.4 headsets for $60. Not each both of them
Aviation Headsets
Hope to see you in the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Handbook
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Private PIlot License, Pre Solo Maneuvers
Today I will talk about the first part of your Private Pilot Training, also known as "Pre Solo Training" This is all the flight training required in order for you to solo the airplane by yourself.
This part of your training is the most work getting used to flying the plane and breaking the habits you all have of driving a car.
Your pre-solo flight training includes a few areas, I have listed them below:
1: Four Fundamentals of flight.
2: High Altitude Maneuvers
3: Ground Reference Maneuvers
4: Landings
5: Emergency Procedures
6: Your First Solo
In order for you to go up in the airplane solo by yourself, you will have to have logged instruction from an authorized instructor in these areas.
1: Four Fundamentals of Flight: This is the very basics of flying. Climbs, Turns, Descents and Straight and Level Flight. You should be taught these maneuvers outside the airplane. You don't want to get in the habit of looking inside the airplane right off the bat.
2: High Altitude Maneuvers: The high altitude maneuvers are maneuvers designed for you to understand how the aircraft reacts in different flight configurations. These maneuvers are: Steep Turns, Minimum Controllable Airspeed, Power on Stalls, Power off Stalls and Forward Slips. In my syllabus I ad two more maneuvers for hand eye coordination they are Flat Turns and Dutch Rolls.
3: Ground Reference Maneuvers: The Ground Reference maneuvers are maneuvers to get you used to controlling the airplane in relation to the ground. All of these maneuvers are practiced at an altitude of 500 - 1000 feet above ground level. The maneuvers you will have to practice are: Turns around a point, S-turns on a road and Rectangular courses.
4: Landings: This is the fun part and for most students the most frustrating part of their Private Pilot Certificate. Some students will pick this up in a few flights and others will need more practice.
5: Emergency Procedures: This part of your training, you go over what to do when something goes wrong. In most cases the planes just keep running and there are usually no problems but every once in a while something will happen. This part of your training is very important. You want to make sure you know exactly what you are going to do if something happens.
6:Your First Solo: After you have gone thru all of the above training it is that time of your training when you will finally get to go up all by yourself. In most cases this first solo flight will be at your local airport and you will go do three takeoffs and landings all by yourself.
Tomorrows Installment is Your Post Solo Maneuvers
Hope To See You In the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Handbook and Manual
Airfreddy's Private Pilot E Course
Airfreddy's Flying Stories
Airfreddy's Flight Training Site
This part of your training is the most work getting used to flying the plane and breaking the habits you all have of driving a car.
Your pre-solo flight training includes a few areas, I have listed them below:
1: Four Fundamentals of flight.
2: High Altitude Maneuvers
3: Ground Reference Maneuvers
4: Landings
5: Emergency Procedures
6: Your First Solo
In order for you to go up in the airplane solo by yourself, you will have to have logged instruction from an authorized instructor in these areas.
1: Four Fundamentals of Flight: This is the very basics of flying. Climbs, Turns, Descents and Straight and Level Flight. You should be taught these maneuvers outside the airplane. You don't want to get in the habit of looking inside the airplane right off the bat.
2: High Altitude Maneuvers: The high altitude maneuvers are maneuvers designed for you to understand how the aircraft reacts in different flight configurations. These maneuvers are: Steep Turns, Minimum Controllable Airspeed, Power on Stalls, Power off Stalls and Forward Slips. In my syllabus I ad two more maneuvers for hand eye coordination they are Flat Turns and Dutch Rolls.
3: Ground Reference Maneuvers: The Ground Reference maneuvers are maneuvers to get you used to controlling the airplane in relation to the ground. All of these maneuvers are practiced at an altitude of 500 - 1000 feet above ground level. The maneuvers you will have to practice are: Turns around a point, S-turns on a road and Rectangular courses.
4: Landings: This is the fun part and for most students the most frustrating part of their Private Pilot Certificate. Some students will pick this up in a few flights and others will need more practice.
5: Emergency Procedures: This part of your training, you go over what to do when something goes wrong. In most cases the planes just keep running and there are usually no problems but every once in a while something will happen. This part of your training is very important. You want to make sure you know exactly what you are going to do if something happens.
6:Your First Solo: After you have gone thru all of the above training it is that time of your training when you will finally get to go up all by yourself. In most cases this first solo flight will be at your local airport and you will go do three takeoffs and landings all by yourself.
Tomorrows Installment is Your Post Solo Maneuvers
Hope To See You In the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Handbook and Manual
Airfreddy's Private Pilot E Course
Airfreddy's Flying Stories
Airfreddy's Flight Training Site
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Private PIlot Training, Your Flight Instructor
Your Flight instructor is the person who is going to be teaching you in the airplane. This is one area you will want to research and ask around the community before you start flying. I have seen many people waste thousands of dollars on their Private Pilot Training because they hired the wrong instructor.
The training schedule you have is another very important factor in how much you are going to spend on a Private Pilot License. I have seen many articles and posts on forums that state you can do it in one lesson per week. The norm out there is twice a week. I would not do any less than twice a week. If you can I would try and make some arrangements with work and see if you can fly more than that.
I personally taught students at two lessons per week for years. It does work out ok but it will take you at least 15 weeks to get done. At the time I was doing this I was flying with about 14-16 students at a time. This can be a realistic schedule if you have a dedicated instructor.
Recently I have changed my ways and have put all students on a semi accelerated schedule. I fly with every student at least 4 lessons per week. This new schedule works very good. Now I only fly with about 4 students at a time and they are getting done in about 6 weeks or so.
This is not a totally accelerated schedule and gives the student time for the other things in life.
Factors you must consider
Instructor Availability: This is a very important factor in your Pilot Training. You will want to find out how many students your instructor has. You will also want to find out what the instructors goals are and why they are flight instructing. In many cases you will find that they just want to go to the airlines. You need to make sure you start with an instructor that will commit to finishing your training otherwise you will end up switching instructor and spending a lot more money.
Aircraft Availability: The aircraft availability is another factor that you must consider. There are schools out there that you can't schedule anything less than a month ahead of time. You want to make sure you can schedule the airplane out on the time and days that fit your schedule.
I don't start a new student until I can commit to them and finish their training. Once we set a schedule I reserve the airplane on the same day and time for every lesson in my syllabus. That way the student can plan and know when he/she is flying.
Tomorrows Installment is Your Pre Solo Maneuvers
Hope To See You In the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Manual
Airfreddy's Private Pilot E Course
Airfreddy's Flying Stories
Airfreddy's Flight Training Site
The training schedule you have is another very important factor in how much you are going to spend on a Private Pilot License. I have seen many articles and posts on forums that state you can do it in one lesson per week. The norm out there is twice a week. I would not do any less than twice a week. If you can I would try and make some arrangements with work and see if you can fly more than that.
I personally taught students at two lessons per week for years. It does work out ok but it will take you at least 15 weeks to get done. At the time I was doing this I was flying with about 14-16 students at a time. This can be a realistic schedule if you have a dedicated instructor.
Recently I have changed my ways and have put all students on a semi accelerated schedule. I fly with every student at least 4 lessons per week. This new schedule works very good. Now I only fly with about 4 students at a time and they are getting done in about 6 weeks or so.
This is not a totally accelerated schedule and gives the student time for the other things in life.
Factors you must consider
Instructor Availability: This is a very important factor in your Pilot Training. You will want to find out how many students your instructor has. You will also want to find out what the instructors goals are and why they are flight instructing. In many cases you will find that they just want to go to the airlines. You need to make sure you start with an instructor that will commit to finishing your training otherwise you will end up switching instructor and spending a lot more money.
Aircraft Availability: The aircraft availability is another factor that you must consider. There are schools out there that you can't schedule anything less than a month ahead of time. You want to make sure you can schedule the airplane out on the time and days that fit your schedule.
I don't start a new student until I can commit to them and finish their training. Once we set a schedule I reserve the airplane on the same day and time for every lesson in my syllabus. That way the student can plan and know when he/she is flying.
Tomorrows Installment is Your Pre Solo Maneuvers
Hope To See You In the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Manual
Airfreddy's Private Pilot E Course
Airfreddy's Flying Stories
Airfreddy's Flight Training Site
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Private Pilot License, Types of Flight Schools
There are two different types of Flight Schools, Part 61 and Part 141. The Part refers to the Section of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The one thing that most people don't understand is the fact that the Private Pilot certification will always come under part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Once again this boils down to the flight instructor signing you off for your flight test.
The only difference between the two is an official FAA approval. The Part 141 flight schools have gone thru the process of getting their flight syllabus approved by the FAA. In most cases the syllabus is exactly the same as the part 61 syllabus with the exception of what is called "STAGE CHECKS". These are flights with another instructor to make sure you are progressing on the right pace. In many cases the part 61 Flight Schools will also have Stage Checks.
There are a lot of options out there that most people don't realize exist. Under part 61 you have a number of options. I have listed them below:
Part 61 Flight Schools: Most of the flight schools you will come across are part 61 flight schools.
Flying Clubs: Flying Clubs are another option that fall under Part 61.
Aircraft Ownership: Many people will decide that owning an airplane is the best option for them. You can own your own airplane and then hire a flight instructor to do your flight training in your own airplane.
Freelance Instructors: There are thousands of Freelance instructors out there that are not associated with traditional flight schools. I am a freelance instructor. The good thing about Freelance instructors is that many of them have been teaching pilots forever. The one drawback can be that they don't work with most of the flight schools on the airport. Sometimes finding an airplane to teach in can be a problem. Most of them will teach in privately owned aircraft.
Part 141 Flight Schools: Many people will just look at the title of being FAA APPROVED and start training. There are a lot of things you will want to look into if you are not going to be a full time student.
Like the flight training cost estimates I gave you in the first few lessons, all flight schools will give you price estimates based on the minimum required by the FAA, not a realistic estimate. Some schools will be a little straight forward about this but many won't. You don't want to start your training and then run out of money half way thru. Planning ahead is the most important thing when you are flight training for your Pilot License.
Tomorrows Installment is Flight Instructors and Training Schedules.
Hope To See You In the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Manual
Airfreddy's Flying Stories
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Course
Airfreddy's Flight Training Site
Once again this boils down to the flight instructor signing you off for your flight test.
The only difference between the two is an official FAA approval. The Part 141 flight schools have gone thru the process of getting their flight syllabus approved by the FAA. In most cases the syllabus is exactly the same as the part 61 syllabus with the exception of what is called "STAGE CHECKS". These are flights with another instructor to make sure you are progressing on the right pace. In many cases the part 61 Flight Schools will also have Stage Checks.
There are a lot of options out there that most people don't realize exist. Under part 61 you have a number of options. I have listed them below:
Part 61 Flight Schools: Most of the flight schools you will come across are part 61 flight schools.
Flying Clubs: Flying Clubs are another option that fall under Part 61.
Aircraft Ownership: Many people will decide that owning an airplane is the best option for them. You can own your own airplane and then hire a flight instructor to do your flight training in your own airplane.
Freelance Instructors: There are thousands of Freelance instructors out there that are not associated with traditional flight schools. I am a freelance instructor. The good thing about Freelance instructors is that many of them have been teaching pilots forever. The one drawback can be that they don't work with most of the flight schools on the airport. Sometimes finding an airplane to teach in can be a problem. Most of them will teach in privately owned aircraft.
Part 141 Flight Schools: Many people will just look at the title of being FAA APPROVED and start training. There are a lot of things you will want to look into if you are not going to be a full time student.
Like the flight training cost estimates I gave you in the first few lessons, all flight schools will give you price estimates based on the minimum required by the FAA, not a realistic estimate. Some schools will be a little straight forward about this but many won't. You don't want to start your training and then run out of money half way thru. Planning ahead is the most important thing when you are flight training for your Pilot License.
Tomorrows Installment is Flight Instructors and Training Schedules.
Hope To See You In the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Manual
Airfreddy's Flying Stories
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Course
Airfreddy's Flight Training Site
Friday, September 12, 2008
Private PIlot License, The Aviation Medical
Today I am going to explain a little bit about the aviation medical and the different types of Flight Schools. You are required to have an aviation medical to solo and once you have your Private Pilot License.
There are a few types of medical certificates for pilots. Each one is for a different type of piloting desired.
The Aviation Medical: First thing is your local family doctor can't do this. Time after time I have had new students come into my office with a note from the family doctor stating they are fit to fly. In the case of aviation this won't work. You need to go to an FAA Approved Medical Examiner. In most cases it will cost you somewhere between $84 and $120 Depending on where you are in the country.
There are three classes of medicals for pilots. Each class is for different types of piloting operations. For a Private Pilot License you only need to have a third class medical but I tell people to get a first class medical the first time around and make sure there is nothing wrong with you. You don't want to get your Pilot License and then in two years not be able to fly.
1: First Class: This class medical is required for airline transport pilots .
2: Second Class: This class medical is required for Commercial Operations
3: Third Class: This is the medical you need for the Private Pilot License.
In most cases students don't have any problems but every once in a while someone will get denied for some reason. Once this happens you could wait up to a year to get your medical if you don't know the system.
STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE: You will also need a Student Pilot Certificate. The aviation medical examiner also issues this certificate. You will need this before you solo. You will want to make sure you tell your examiner that you also need the Student Pilot Certificate. If for some reason you don't get it included with your medical, you can also have a Designated Pilot Examiner issue you one.
Hope to see you in the sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Guide
Airfreddy's Flying Stories
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Course
Airfreddy's Flight Training Site
There are a few types of medical certificates for pilots. Each one is for a different type of piloting desired.
The Aviation Medical: First thing is your local family doctor can't do this. Time after time I have had new students come into my office with a note from the family doctor stating they are fit to fly. In the case of aviation this won't work. You need to go to an FAA Approved Medical Examiner. In most cases it will cost you somewhere between $84 and $120 Depending on where you are in the country.
There are three classes of medicals for pilots. Each class is for different types of piloting operations. For a Private Pilot License you only need to have a third class medical but I tell people to get a first class medical the first time around and make sure there is nothing wrong with you. You don't want to get your Pilot License and then in two years not be able to fly.
1: First Class: This class medical is required for airline transport pilots .
2: Second Class: This class medical is required for Commercial Operations
3: Third Class: This is the medical you need for the Private Pilot License.
In most cases students don't have any problems but every once in a while someone will get denied for some reason. Once this happens you could wait up to a year to get your medical if you don't know the system.
STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE: You will also need a Student Pilot Certificate. The aviation medical examiner also issues this certificate. You will need this before you solo. You will want to make sure you tell your examiner that you also need the Student Pilot Certificate. If for some reason you don't get it included with your medical, you can also have a Designated Pilot Examiner issue you one.
Hope to see you in the sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Guide
Airfreddy's Flying Stories
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Course
Airfreddy's Flight Training Site
Friday, September 05, 2008
Understanding Private PIlot Llicense Requirements
Most Flight Schools don't explain all of the student pilot regulations and how they apply to your Private Pilot Training. In the last article I pointed out how there were a lot of regulations for the Student Pilot Training within the general Private Pilot Training Requirements.
Today I will explain them. Once again I have them all listed in the regulations section of my website but I will walk you through them so you can understand them. I have explained them pretty good in my regulations section but I will add some things here.
We will start out with the requirements for solo flight. Before you can go up and solo, your instructor must log all of the areas listed in the regulation in your logbook. The problem that often happens is when you are somewhere that is going through instructors left and right, each time you switch the next instructor has to go over everything with you. You may get lucky and get a solo endorsement from a previous instructor but that is not always the case.
The link below will take you to the regulations article:
Student Pilot Solo Requirements
Now all of these requirements must be documented in your logbook. There is also a requirement for a Pre Solo Written test. Most people don't understand that this test must be given by the instructor who will sign you off for solo flights. Not the Flight school. In many cases the test may be the same but it is supposed to be from the individual instructor and not the school.
So say for example your instructor says you are ready to solo and you pass his / her pre solo written test. The next week you find out your instructor left the school and is nowhere to be found ( yes it happens all the time). Now not only do you need to take another test given by your new instructor, you have to do all the pre solo requirements with the new instructor also.
I see this all the time because I get a lot of these upset students calling me for help. In this case I move the student forward and don't worry about the solo till after I get them through the post solo requirements. This allows me the time and flights to go over all of the pre solo requirements without adding a ton of extra flights.
Many schools and instructors will not let you move forward until you solo, this is one thing you want to look into. This can cost you a ton of money.
The same is true for the post solo requirements. I have listed them below.
Student Pilot Pre Solo Cross Country Requirements
In this phase of training there is not written test requirement but your instructor has to have given you flight instruction in the areas listed in the student pilot pre solo cross country requirements.
Tomorrows Installment is Aeronautical Knowledge, Books and Materials
Hope To See You In the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Manual
Airfreddy's Flying Stories
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Course
Airfreddy's Flight Training Site
Today I will explain them. Once again I have them all listed in the regulations section of my website but I will walk you through them so you can understand them. I have explained them pretty good in my regulations section but I will add some things here.
We will start out with the requirements for solo flight. Before you can go up and solo, your instructor must log all of the areas listed in the regulation in your logbook. The problem that often happens is when you are somewhere that is going through instructors left and right, each time you switch the next instructor has to go over everything with you. You may get lucky and get a solo endorsement from a previous instructor but that is not always the case.
The link below will take you to the regulations article:
Student Pilot Solo Requirements
Now all of these requirements must be documented in your logbook. There is also a requirement for a Pre Solo Written test. Most people don't understand that this test must be given by the instructor who will sign you off for solo flights. Not the Flight school. In many cases the test may be the same but it is supposed to be from the individual instructor and not the school.
So say for example your instructor says you are ready to solo and you pass his / her pre solo written test. The next week you find out your instructor left the school and is nowhere to be found ( yes it happens all the time). Now not only do you need to take another test given by your new instructor, you have to do all the pre solo requirements with the new instructor also.
I see this all the time because I get a lot of these upset students calling me for help. In this case I move the student forward and don't worry about the solo till after I get them through the post solo requirements. This allows me the time and flights to go over all of the pre solo requirements without adding a ton of extra flights.
Many schools and instructors will not let you move forward until you solo, this is one thing you want to look into. This can cost you a ton of money.
The same is true for the post solo requirements. I have listed them below.
Student Pilot Pre Solo Cross Country Requirements
In this phase of training there is not written test requirement but your instructor has to have given you flight instruction in the areas listed in the student pilot pre solo cross country requirements.
Tomorrows Installment is Aeronautical Knowledge, Books and Materials
Hope To See You In the Sky
Airfreddy
Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Manual
Airfreddy's Flying Stories
Airfreddy's Private Pilot Course
Airfreddy's Flight Training Site
Friday, August 01, 2008
New Site For People Who Want to Learn to Fly and Get a Private Pilot License
For those interested in Learning to Fly and getting a Private Pilot License, I have just put up a new website that has tons of information for you. I have broken the site down into different sections: The links are below:
Private Pilot License
Private Pilot License E-CourseThis is a new 10 day course on everything involved in getting a private pilot license and the process of learning to fly and becoming a pilot.
Private Pilot License Cost I have explained the cost of a private pilot license in detail here.
Private Pilot License RequirementsI have explained all of the private pilot License Requirements including all of the student pilot requirements
Private Pilot License Manual and Guide Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide and Manual. Step by Step GUide to the Private Pilot License
Flying Stories 18 flying and flight training stories that all pilots can learn from.
Hope you all enjoy
Airfreddy
Flight Training and Flight Instruction
Private Pilot License
Private Pilot License E-CourseThis is a new 10 day course on everything involved in getting a private pilot license and the process of learning to fly and becoming a pilot.
Private Pilot License Cost I have explained the cost of a private pilot license in detail here.
Private Pilot License RequirementsI have explained all of the private pilot License Requirements including all of the student pilot requirements
Private Pilot License Manual and Guide Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide and Manual. Step by Step GUide to the Private Pilot License
Flying Stories 18 flying and flight training stories that all pilots can learn from.
Hope you all enjoy
Airfreddy
Flight Training and Flight Instruction
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Learn to Fly: Private Pilot License Guide Press Release
From: Frederick Longe / Professional Flight Instruction
Contact: Frederick Longe
Contact Address: 8725 East Fountain Street. Mesa, AZ 85207
Contact Phone: 480-984-9312
Website: Airfreddy's Guide on Learning to Fly
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Frederick Longe (Airfreddy)STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON LEARNING TO FLY AND THE PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE.
For those interested in Learning to Fly and obtaining a Private Pilot License, career flight instructor Frederick Longe (Airfreddy) has just released the first version of his highly detailed e-book “Airfreddy’s Guide on Learning to Fly and the Private Pilot License.
This step by step guide will walk you thru every step of your private pilot license. Starting at the beginning, Longe starts will how to plan and budget for your private pilot license then walk you step by step thru the process of learning to fly. Some of the things included in this highly detailed book are listed below:
1: What you can expect to spend on a Private Pilot License and Why
2: Where to look For Flight Schools and Instructors
3: How to find the right Flight School and Flight Instructor
4: Aviation Medical Procedure including what to do if you are denied an Aviation Medical
5: Why many students end up spending thousands more than they need to
6: Every maneuver required for the Private Pilot License Explained in Detail
7: Downloadable Handouts
8: How to Prepare for your flight test
9: What to do after you are licensed
10: Over 240 Pages written by the author, Over 1,000 Pages of Combined aviation flight training and safety information.
About the Author: Frederick Longe has been flying since 1985. He has owned many airplanes and even owned a flight school in Mesa, Arizona . He has logged over 9,000 Hours of flight instruction alone. In 1998 Longe was awarded one of the first Master CFI Designations in the country by the National Association Of Flight Instructors.
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Contact: Frederick Longe
Contact Address: 8725 East Fountain Street. Mesa, AZ 85207
Contact Phone: 480-984-9312
Website: Airfreddy's Guide on Learning to Fly
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Frederick Longe (Airfreddy)STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON LEARNING TO FLY AND THE PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE.
For those interested in Learning to Fly and obtaining a Private Pilot License, career flight instructor Frederick Longe (Airfreddy) has just released the first version of his highly detailed e-book “Airfreddy’s Guide on Learning to Fly and the Private Pilot License.
This step by step guide will walk you thru every step of your private pilot license. Starting at the beginning, Longe starts will how to plan and budget for your private pilot license then walk you step by step thru the process of learning to fly. Some of the things included in this highly detailed book are listed below:
1: What you can expect to spend on a Private Pilot License and Why
2: Where to look For Flight Schools and Instructors
3: How to find the right Flight School and Flight Instructor
4: Aviation Medical Procedure including what to do if you are denied an Aviation Medical
5: Why many students end up spending thousands more than they need to
6: Every maneuver required for the Private Pilot License Explained in Detail
7: Downloadable Handouts
8: How to Prepare for your flight test
9: What to do after you are licensed
10: Over 240 Pages written by the author, Over 1,000 Pages of Combined aviation flight training and safety information.
About the Author: Frederick Longe has been flying since 1985. He has owned many airplanes and even owned a flight school in Mesa, Arizona . He has logged over 9,000 Hours of flight instruction alone. In 1998 Longe was awarded one of the first Master CFI Designations in the country by the National Association Of Flight Instructors.
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Monday, November 05, 2007
Learning to Fly, Your Flight Training
Hello Future Aviator:
I hope I was able to give you some helpful information about the basics of the process of Learning to fly and getting your private pilot certificate. Learning to fly can be a fun and rewarding experience.
There will be some times that you become frustrated and that is normal. Most flight students don’t get everything the first time around so don’t worry it happens to everyone. There are some specific times in your training that you will get frustrated. You just have to remember that it happens to everyone. You will not be the first person to get frustrated during flight training and you won’t be the last. Flying is not like driving a car, you just can’t pull over to the side of the road when something is not quite right.
If you are interested, I have written 18 stories about myself, students of mine and other pilots. I have written them for a purpose, to help you understand that you have to learn from the mistakes of other pilots to become a safe and proficient pilot.
In my 20 years of aviation, I have seen quite a bit and I continue to learn also. So the best thing I can do to help students along the way is to point out mistakes that other people have made and what to do if you are in that situation. Getting Your Private Pilot Certificate is only the beginning.
The Main thing I try and do > is try and make flying as simple as possible. I have done this by putting together checklists and resources that I find help the student make things easy.
Here is a perfect example. Many students will go thru their cross country training and the instructor will never point out the simple fact that if you turn your map in the direction you are flying, you will be able to see what actually should be on your left and right. This way you are not reading your map upside down. Many instructors will not even point out this simple trick. I have put together hundreds of simple tricks like this together for you.
All of these stories, Tips and handouts are all a part of my book: Airfreddy’s Guide on Learning To Fly. I have written over 240 pages and included over 1,000 pages of aviation safety and training information for you.
For a very limited time I am offering a 50% discount on this great resource for not only student pilots, but licensed pilots as well. You will be able to use this guide after you have your license to find very important information you will need someday.
Click here For More Information on Learning To Fly and the Private Pilot License
Thanks for your time and remember,I will always be here to help you. I will keep you informed on new information.
Regards
Airfreddy
PS.I have included all of the aviation textbooks you will need for your flight training in my guide on learning to fly. You may purchase them at any pilot shop but they are all included and integrated into my book. You won’t need any other books.
Click here For More Information on Learning To Fly and the Private Pilot License
PPS Did I mention to you that I also have the FAA’s Most Updated questions for the Private Pilot Written test? Everything you need is included in my book.
Click here For More Information on Learning To Fly and the Private Pilot License
I hope I was able to give you some helpful information about the basics of the process of Learning to fly and getting your private pilot certificate. Learning to fly can be a fun and rewarding experience.
There will be some times that you become frustrated and that is normal. Most flight students don’t get everything the first time around so don’t worry it happens to everyone. There are some specific times in your training that you will get frustrated. You just have to remember that it happens to everyone. You will not be the first person to get frustrated during flight training and you won’t be the last. Flying is not like driving a car, you just can’t pull over to the side of the road when something is not quite right.
If you are interested, I have written 18 stories about myself, students of mine and other pilots. I have written them for a purpose, to help you understand that you have to learn from the mistakes of other pilots to become a safe and proficient pilot.
In my 20 years of aviation, I have seen quite a bit and I continue to learn also. So the best thing I can do to help students along the way is to point out mistakes that other people have made and what to do if you are in that situation. Getting Your Private Pilot Certificate is only the beginning.
The Main thing I try and do > is try and make flying as simple as possible. I have done this by putting together checklists and resources that I find help the student make things easy.
Here is a perfect example. Many students will go thru their cross country training and the instructor will never point out the simple fact that if you turn your map in the direction you are flying, you will be able to see what actually should be on your left and right. This way you are not reading your map upside down. Many instructors will not even point out this simple trick. I have put together hundreds of simple tricks like this together for you.
All of these stories, Tips and handouts are all a part of my book: Airfreddy’s Guide on Learning To Fly. I have written over 240 pages and included over 1,000 pages of aviation safety and training information for you.
For a very limited time I am offering a 50% discount on this great resource for not only student pilots, but licensed pilots as well. You will be able to use this guide after you have your license to find very important information you will need someday.
Click here For More Information on Learning To Fly and the Private Pilot License
Thanks for your time and remember,I will always be here to help you. I will keep you informed on new information.
Regards
Airfreddy
PS.I have included all of the aviation textbooks you will need for your flight training in my guide on learning to fly. You may purchase them at any pilot shop but they are all included and integrated into my book. You won’t need any other books.
Click here For More Information on Learning To Fly and the Private Pilot License
PPS Did I mention to you that I also have the FAA’s Most Updated questions for the Private Pilot Written test? Everything you need is included in my book.
Click here For More Information on Learning To Fly and the Private Pilot License
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Learn To Fly: FREE Private Pilot License Guide Preview
Hello Future Aviators out there:
I have put together a free Preview Version of my book, Airfreddy's Guide on Learning To Fly. I have put this together to demonstrate to you how much time and effort I have put into this resource for People who are interested in Learning to Fly or are already licensed pilots looking for advise and stories.
I can assure you there is nothing on flying quite like this. Since I have owned a flight school and worked with many students and instructors, I have pooled all resources and stories together. There are 18 Stories alone all about things that students have done over the years and how you can learn from them. It is a step by step guide starting with planning and ending with your flight test.
So take a look, you are welcome to send it to anyone you would like. Just use the download link below:
FREE Private License Guide
Username: freeuser
Password: 88888888
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
I have put together a free Preview Version of my book, Airfreddy's Guide on Learning To Fly. I have put this together to demonstrate to you how much time and effort I have put into this resource for People who are interested in Learning to Fly or are already licensed pilots looking for advise and stories.
I can assure you there is nothing on flying quite like this. Since I have owned a flight school and worked with many students and instructors, I have pooled all resources and stories together. There are 18 Stories alone all about things that students have done over the years and how you can learn from them. It is a step by step guide starting with planning and ending with your flight test.
So take a look, you are welcome to send it to anyone you would like. Just use the download link below:
FREE Private License Guide
Username: freeuser
Password: 88888888
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Monday, October 29, 2007
Learn To Fly Mini Series Day 9
Hi Future Aviator:
This is it, the day you have been waiting for, your Flight Test. This is the day you will hopefully become a private pilot and have your own wings.
On this day you will meet up with the Designated Pilot Examiner and Begin your flight test. The test will probably be about 4 hours long. You can expect to sit on the ground and answer questions for about 2 ½ hours and then fly for about 1 ½ hours.
You will want to remember a few things about your flight test:
1: The pilot examiner will have the attitude that you have to prove to them that you are unsafe in order to fail the test.
2: If you demonstrate to the examiner that you are safe, you will probably pass the test as long as you stay within the practical test standards.
3: If for some reason you do fail something, you don’t have to take the entire test over again. If you passed everything and messed up your short field landing, then you will only have to take a retest on the short field landing. In most cases the retest is relatively painless.
Practical Test Standards: The practical test standards are standards that are made up by the FAA. The pilot examiner has to follow these as an outline for the test.
I have outlined everything needed for your flight test to go smoothly. Since I have been on the national pilot examiner list and taken the pilot examiner seminar at the FAA in Oklahoma City, I do have extensive knowledge about this process.
I have it all detailed for you including the practical test standards and a sample plan of action that the examiner will use as an outline for the flight test.
For More information, please visit me at the link below.
Learn To Fly, Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide
Thanks again I hope you have learned a lot in this course and have a better idea about the process.
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
This is it, the day you have been waiting for, your Flight Test. This is the day you will hopefully become a private pilot and have your own wings.
On this day you will meet up with the Designated Pilot Examiner and Begin your flight test. The test will probably be about 4 hours long. You can expect to sit on the ground and answer questions for about 2 ½ hours and then fly for about 1 ½ hours.
You will want to remember a few things about your flight test:
1: The pilot examiner will have the attitude that you have to prove to them that you are unsafe in order to fail the test.
2: If you demonstrate to the examiner that you are safe, you will probably pass the test as long as you stay within the practical test standards.
3: If for some reason you do fail something, you don’t have to take the entire test over again. If you passed everything and messed up your short field landing, then you will only have to take a retest on the short field landing. In most cases the retest is relatively painless.
Practical Test Standards: The practical test standards are standards that are made up by the FAA. The pilot examiner has to follow these as an outline for the test.
I have outlined everything needed for your flight test to go smoothly. Since I have been on the national pilot examiner list and taken the pilot examiner seminar at the FAA in Oklahoma City, I do have extensive knowledge about this process.
I have it all detailed for you including the practical test standards and a sample plan of action that the examiner will use as an outline for the flight test.
For More information, please visit me at the link below.
Learn To Fly, Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide
Thanks again I hope you have learned a lot in this course and have a better idea about the process.
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Learn to Fly Mini Series Day 8
Hi Future Aviator:
Today I am going to explain the post solo instruction needed for you to obtain your private pilot certificate.
After you solo there are a few things you must do to finish the cross country phase of your flight training. I have listed them below:
Soft Field Takeoffs and Landings
Short Field Takeoffs and landings
Simulated instrument training
Cross Country Instruction
VOR Navigation.
Night Flying / Night Cross Country
1: Soft Field Takeoffs and Landings: This is a different type of landing that is used on grass runways. You probably won’t fly to a grass runway but you will have to be able to perform these takeoffs and landings.
2: Short Field Takeoffs and landings. This type of takeoff and landing is used on short runways. We also practice them with an obstacle at the end of the runway.
Both of these types of takeoff and landing will help you improve your landings dramatically. If students are having problems waiting for the landing light bulb to come on, I will move forward with students and practice these types of takeoff and landing.
3: Simulated instrument training: This is when you will fly just with the reference to the instruments in the cockpit. You will have to have logged simulated instrument time before you
4:Cross Country Instruction: This is where you will go to another airport more than 50 nautical miles from your home airport.
5:VOR Navigation: This is a type of basic instrument navigation. There is a device in the airplane that will basically tell you where you are from a given radio beacon. The requirement for using this instrument is to help you on your solo cross countries in case you get lost.
6:Night Flying / Night Cross Country: If you want night flying privileges, you will have to do 3 hours of night flying including one cross country. Some instructors may do some of the night flying before solo. I personally do this after everything else.
Solo Cross Country: You will have to do at least 1 long cross country. All of the requirements for the solo time are listed in your Free Report.
I have also detailed all of your post solo instruction including handouts from my personal training syllabus. I also have checklists to make sure your instructor has covered everything with you.
For more information, please visit me at the link below:
Thanks again I will see you tomorrow in day 9 or your Learn To Fly Basics Mini Course.
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Today I am going to explain the post solo instruction needed for you to obtain your private pilot certificate.
After you solo there are a few things you must do to finish the cross country phase of your flight training. I have listed them below:
Soft Field Takeoffs and Landings
Short Field Takeoffs and landings
Simulated instrument training
Cross Country Instruction
VOR Navigation.
Night Flying / Night Cross Country
1: Soft Field Takeoffs and Landings: This is a different type of landing that is used on grass runways. You probably won’t fly to a grass runway but you will have to be able to perform these takeoffs and landings.
2: Short Field Takeoffs and landings. This type of takeoff and landing is used on short runways. We also practice them with an obstacle at the end of the runway.
Both of these types of takeoff and landing will help you improve your landings dramatically. If students are having problems waiting for the landing light bulb to come on, I will move forward with students and practice these types of takeoff and landing.
3: Simulated instrument training: This is when you will fly just with the reference to the instruments in the cockpit. You will have to have logged simulated instrument time before you
4:Cross Country Instruction: This is where you will go to another airport more than 50 nautical miles from your home airport.
5:VOR Navigation: This is a type of basic instrument navigation. There is a device in the airplane that will basically tell you where you are from a given radio beacon. The requirement for using this instrument is to help you on your solo cross countries in case you get lost.
6:Night Flying / Night Cross Country: If you want night flying privileges, you will have to do 3 hours of night flying including one cross country. Some instructors may do some of the night flying before solo. I personally do this after everything else.
Solo Cross Country: You will have to do at least 1 long cross country. All of the requirements for the solo time are listed in your Free Report.
I have also detailed all of your post solo instruction including handouts from my personal training syllabus. I also have checklists to make sure your instructor has covered everything with you.
For more information, please visit me at the link below:
Airfreddy's Guide on Learning to Fly
Thanks again I will see you tomorrow in day 9 or your Learn To Fly Basics Mini Course.
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Learn to Fly Mini Series Day 7
Hello Future Aviator:
Today I will talk about the first part of your training, also known as “Pre Solo Training” This is all the flight training required in order for you to solo the airplane by yourself.
If you have noticed in your FREE REPORT, I have outlined all of the requirements for you. If you haven’t looked at it yet, you are missing some very valuable information
Once again here is the link below:
The Truth about the Cost of Flying
Your pre- solo flight training includes a few areas, I have listed them below
1: Four Fundamentals of flight.
2: High Altitude Maneuvers
3: Ground Reference Maneuvers
4: Landings
5: Emergency Procedures
6: Pre Solo Written Test
7: Your First Solo
In order for you to go up in the airplane solo by yourself, you will have to have logged instruction from an authorized instructor in these areas.
1: Four Fundamentals of flight. This is the very basics of flying. Climbs, Turns, Descents and Straight and Level Flight
2: High Altitude Maneuvers The high altitude maneuvers are maneuvers designed for you to understand how the aircraft reacts in different flight configurations. These maneuvers are: Steep Turns, Minimum Controllable Airspeed, Power on Stalls, Power off Stalls and Forward Slips. In my syllabus I ad two more maneuvers for hand eye coordination they are Flat Turns and Dutch Rolls.
3: Ground Reference Maneuvers. The Ground Reference maneuvers are maneuvers to get you used to controlling the airplane in relation to the ground. All of these maneuvers are practiced at an altitude of 500 – 1000 feet above ground level. The maneuvers you will have to practice are: Turns around a point, S-turns on a road and Rectangular courses.
4: Landings. This is the fun part and for most students the most frustrating part of their Private Pilot Certificate. Some students will pick this up in a few flights and others will need more practice.
5: Emergency Procedures: This part of your training, you go over what to do when something goes wrong. In most cases the planes just keep running and there are usually no problems but every once in a while something will happen. This part of your training is very important. You want to make sure you know exactly what you are going to do if something happens.
6:Pre Solo Written Test: You will have to take a test specific to the airplane you are using and the airport you are flying out of. This test is given to you by your flight instructor. This is not the FAA written test. Usually this test is about 50 questions or so. Your flight instructor will go over this in detail with you.
7:Your First Solo: After you have gone thru all of the above training it is that time of your training when you will finally get to go up all by yourself. In most cases this first solo flight will be at your local airport and you will go do three takeoffs and landings all by yourself.
I have outlined each maneuver for you in detail to help make these maneuvers a little easier for you and made up downloadable handouts for you from my personal flight training syllabus. Also I have a checklist for you to make sure your flight instructor has done everything needed.
For more information on this please visit me at
Learn To Fly, Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide
Thank you again, I will see you tomorrow in day 8 of your Learn To Fly Basics Mini Course.
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Today I will talk about the first part of your training, also known as “Pre Solo Training” This is all the flight training required in order for you to solo the airplane by yourself.
If you have noticed in your FREE REPORT, I have outlined all of the requirements for you. If you haven’t looked at it yet, you are missing some very valuable information
Once again here is the link below:
The Truth about the Cost of Flying
Your pre- solo flight training includes a few areas, I have listed them below
1: Four Fundamentals of flight.
2: High Altitude Maneuvers
3: Ground Reference Maneuvers
4: Landings
5: Emergency Procedures
6: Pre Solo Written Test
7: Your First Solo
In order for you to go up in the airplane solo by yourself, you will have to have logged instruction from an authorized instructor in these areas.
1: Four Fundamentals of flight. This is the very basics of flying. Climbs, Turns, Descents and Straight and Level Flight
2: High Altitude Maneuvers The high altitude maneuvers are maneuvers designed for you to understand how the aircraft reacts in different flight configurations. These maneuvers are: Steep Turns, Minimum Controllable Airspeed, Power on Stalls, Power off Stalls and Forward Slips. In my syllabus I ad two more maneuvers for hand eye coordination they are Flat Turns and Dutch Rolls.
3: Ground Reference Maneuvers. The Ground Reference maneuvers are maneuvers to get you used to controlling the airplane in relation to the ground. All of these maneuvers are practiced at an altitude of 500 – 1000 feet above ground level. The maneuvers you will have to practice are: Turns around a point, S-turns on a road and Rectangular courses.
4: Landings. This is the fun part and for most students the most frustrating part of their Private Pilot Certificate. Some students will pick this up in a few flights and others will need more practice.
5: Emergency Procedures: This part of your training, you go over what to do when something goes wrong. In most cases the planes just keep running and there are usually no problems but every once in a while something will happen. This part of your training is very important. You want to make sure you know exactly what you are going to do if something happens.
6:Pre Solo Written Test: You will have to take a test specific to the airplane you are using and the airport you are flying out of. This test is given to you by your flight instructor. This is not the FAA written test. Usually this test is about 50 questions or so. Your flight instructor will go over this in detail with you.
7:Your First Solo: After you have gone thru all of the above training it is that time of your training when you will finally get to go up all by yourself. In most cases this first solo flight will be at your local airport and you will go do three takeoffs and landings all by yourself.
I have outlined each maneuver for you in detail to help make these maneuvers a little easier for you and made up downloadable handouts for you from my personal flight training syllabus. Also I have a checklist for you to make sure your flight instructor has done everything needed.
For more information on this please visit me at
Learn To Fly, Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide
Thank you again, I will see you tomorrow in day 8 of your Learn To Fly Basics Mini Course.
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Friday, October 26, 2007
Learn To Fly Mini Series Day 6
Hi Future Aviator:
Today we are going to talk about flight schools and instructors.
There are two types of flight schools out there:
1:Part 61 Flight Schools.
2:Part 141 Flight Schools.
The only difference is an FAA approval. The Part 141 flight schools have gone thru the process of getting their flight syllabus approved by the FAA. In most cases the syllabus is exactly the same as the part 61 syllabus with the exception of what is called “STAGE CHECKS”. These are flights with another instructor to make sure you are progressing on the right pace. In many cases the part 61 Flight Schools will also have Stage Checks.
There are a lot of options out there that most people don’t realize exist. Under part 61 you have a number of options. I have listed them below:
Part 61 Flight Schools: Most of the flight schools you will come across are part 61 flight schools.
Flying Clubs: Flying Clubs are another option that fall under Part 61.
Aircraft Ownership: Many people will decide that owning an airplane is the best option for them. You can own your own airplane and then hire a flight instructor to do your flight training in your own airplane.
Freelance Instructors: There are thousands of Freelance instructors out there that are not associated with traditional flight schools. I am a freelance instructor. The good thing about Freelance instructors is that many of them have been teaching pilots forever. The one drawback can be that they don’t work with most of the flight schools on the airport. Sometimes finding an airplane to teach in can be a problem. Most of them will teach in privately owned aircraft.
Part 141 Flight Schools: Many people will just look at the title of being FAA APPROVED and start training. There are a lot of things you will want to look into if you are not going to be a full time student.
Like the flight training cost estimates I gave you in the first few lessons, all flight schools will give you price estimates based on the minimum required by the FAA, not a realistic estimate. Some schools will be a little straight forward about this but many won’t. You don’t want to start your training and then run out of money half way thru. Planning ahead is the most important thing when you are flight training for your Pilot License.
I have included the best resources for you to find a number of flight instructors and flight schools in your area. I also have made up some checklists that you can follow to make sure you find the right instructor and flight school.
I have also made up handouts for you so you can print them out and then research. There are about 5 main reasons why people end up running out of money during their flight training.
For more information Please visit me at:
Learn To Fly, Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide
Thanks again I will talk to you tomorrow in day 7 of My Learn to Fly basics Mini Course
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Today we are going to talk about flight schools and instructors.
There are two types of flight schools out there:
1:Part 61 Flight Schools.
2:Part 141 Flight Schools.
The only difference is an FAA approval. The Part 141 flight schools have gone thru the process of getting their flight syllabus approved by the FAA. In most cases the syllabus is exactly the same as the part 61 syllabus with the exception of what is called “STAGE CHECKS”. These are flights with another instructor to make sure you are progressing on the right pace. In many cases the part 61 Flight Schools will also have Stage Checks.
There are a lot of options out there that most people don’t realize exist. Under part 61 you have a number of options. I have listed them below:
Part 61 Flight Schools: Most of the flight schools you will come across are part 61 flight schools.
Flying Clubs: Flying Clubs are another option that fall under Part 61.
Aircraft Ownership: Many people will decide that owning an airplane is the best option for them. You can own your own airplane and then hire a flight instructor to do your flight training in your own airplane.
Freelance Instructors: There are thousands of Freelance instructors out there that are not associated with traditional flight schools. I am a freelance instructor. The good thing about Freelance instructors is that many of them have been teaching pilots forever. The one drawback can be that they don’t work with most of the flight schools on the airport. Sometimes finding an airplane to teach in can be a problem. Most of them will teach in privately owned aircraft.
Part 141 Flight Schools: Many people will just look at the title of being FAA APPROVED and start training. There are a lot of things you will want to look into if you are not going to be a full time student.
Like the flight training cost estimates I gave you in the first few lessons, all flight schools will give you price estimates based on the minimum required by the FAA, not a realistic estimate. Some schools will be a little straight forward about this but many won’t. You don’t want to start your training and then run out of money half way thru. Planning ahead is the most important thing when you are flight training for your Pilot License.
I have included the best resources for you to find a number of flight instructors and flight schools in your area. I also have made up some checklists that you can follow to make sure you find the right instructor and flight school.
I have also made up handouts for you so you can print them out and then research. There are about 5 main reasons why people end up running out of money during their flight training.
For more information Please visit me at:
Learn To Fly, Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide
Thanks again I will talk to you tomorrow in day 7 of My Learn to Fly basics Mini Course
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Learn To Fly Mini Series Day 5
Hi Future Aviators:
Today I am going to explain a little bit about the aviation medical.
First thing is your local family doctor can’t do this. Time after time I have had new students come into my office with a note from the family doctor stating they are fit to fly.
In the case of aviation this won’t work. You need to go to an FAA Approved Medical Examiner. In most cases it will cost you somewhere around $85.
There are three classes of medicals for pilots:
1: First Class
2: Second Class
3: Third Class
All you need for a private pilot certificate is a third class medical. I do however tell my students to get a first class medical the first time around just to make sure you don’t have any problems.
STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE: You will also need a Student Pilot Certificate. The aviation medical examiner also issues this certificate. You will need this before you solo. You will want to make sure you tell your examiner that you also need the Student Pilot Certificate. If for some reason you don’t get it included with your medical, you can also have a Designated Pilot Examiner issue you one.
In most cases students don’t have any problems but every once in a while someone will get denied for some reason. Once this happens you could wait up to a year to get your medical if you don’t know the system.
I have a detailed list of things for you if you are interested. I have put all available information in one section including:
How to Locate Medical Examiners.
What to do if you have any questionable medical conditions.
What to do if you have a DUI.
Steps to take to get paperwork in order to make sure you pass your medical the first time around.
What to do if you happen to get denied your medical on the first try.
For more information please go visit me online at:
Thanks again, I will see you tomorrow in the next post of the Learn To Fly Basics Mini Series
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Today I am going to explain a little bit about the aviation medical.
First thing is your local family doctor can’t do this. Time after time I have had new students come into my office with a note from the family doctor stating they are fit to fly.
In the case of aviation this won’t work. You need to go to an FAA Approved Medical Examiner. In most cases it will cost you somewhere around $85.
There are three classes of medicals for pilots:
1: First Class
2: Second Class
3: Third Class
All you need for a private pilot certificate is a third class medical. I do however tell my students to get a first class medical the first time around just to make sure you don’t have any problems.
STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE: You will also need a Student Pilot Certificate. The aviation medical examiner also issues this certificate. You will need this before you solo. You will want to make sure you tell your examiner that you also need the Student Pilot Certificate. If for some reason you don’t get it included with your medical, you can also have a Designated Pilot Examiner issue you one.
In most cases students don’t have any problems but every once in a while someone will get denied for some reason. Once this happens you could wait up to a year to get your medical if you don’t know the system.
I have a detailed list of things for you if you are interested. I have put all available information in one section including:
How to Locate Medical Examiners.
What to do if you have any questionable medical conditions.
What to do if you have a DUI.
Steps to take to get paperwork in order to make sure you pass your medical the first time around.
What to do if you happen to get denied your medical on the first try.
For more information please go visit me online at:
Thanks again, I will see you tomorrow in the next post of the Learn To Fly Basics Mini Series
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Learn To Fly Mini Series Day 4
Hello Future Aviator
Today I am going to go over the Aeronautical Knowledge part of your flight training. Remember there are two parts of your training in order to get your pilot certificate.
1: Aeronautical Knowledge: The Knowledge required for your FAA Written Test
2: Aeronautical Experience: This is all of your flying
There are many different subject areas that you will need to cover in order to pass this test. There are also many different ways to get the study materials for this.
I have a good outline of this in my free report “The truth about Learning to fly” If you still haven’t looked at it here is the link again
The Truth about the Cost of Flying
In most cases the flight schools you are looking at will have what is called a “Private Pilot Kit “ This will include most of the things you need depending on which kits are offered by the flight school. I have listed the best kits in the free report.
In most cases the private pilot kits will cost between $150 - $200. For some people this is the easiest way to go.
There are other options also. You can buy all of the materials individually
The things you will need to get started are listed below:
Fuel Tester
Fuel Tank Gauge
Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) This is for the make and model of the plane you use for training.
Pilot Logbook
Text book: You will also need a text book with all the aeronautical knowledge areas in it. There are many books out there that cover this. The top companies that produce these books are ASA, GLEIM and JEPPESON. They are all pretty much called “Private Pilot Manuals”. Here are some examples:
JEPPESON PRIVATE PILOT MANUAL
ASA PRIVATE PILOT MANUAL
GLEIM PRIVATE PILOT MANUAL
These Textbooks cover all the material covered by the FAA books. Most of the aeronautical knowledge is taken from four books.
The Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
The Airplane Flying Handbook
Aviation Weather
Aviation Weather Services
Some People like the Full Textbooks that have all the information in one spot. I have those listed in your free report.
The Written Test
The FAA written test is the last thing you will need to do. Some people may decide to take this test before they even start flying. Others will wait until the week of their flight test. It is a good review for the oral portion of your flight test if you wait until closer to your flight test. I would advise that you purchase a written test preparation guide. They will usually run about $15. I have links to those in your free report.
There are also many weekend seminars out there that will prepare you for the written test in one weekend or a few nights during the week.
It is really up to you how you want to handle this. You just can’t take your flight test without it being done. I recommend to my students that they have it done by the time you are in the cross country phase of your training. Your instructor will cover all of these areas through out your training also.
If you would like all of this information in one spot, I have included the following in my book “Airfreddy’s Guide on Learning to Fly’ All the resources I have included in this book are the exact resources the FAA makes its test questions from. You will find them in any pilot shop but they are included in my book for free. Not only are they included, they are integrated into the book at each phase of your training to make things simple for you.
FAA written test questions: I also have the most up to date Private Pilot Written test questions and the official testing supplement that is used in the FAA approved written test centers.
For more information please visit me at:
Learn To Fly, Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Today I am going to go over the Aeronautical Knowledge part of your flight training. Remember there are two parts of your training in order to get your pilot certificate.
1: Aeronautical Knowledge: The Knowledge required for your FAA Written Test
2: Aeronautical Experience: This is all of your flying
There are many different subject areas that you will need to cover in order to pass this test. There are also many different ways to get the study materials for this.
I have a good outline of this in my free report “The truth about Learning to fly” If you still haven’t looked at it here is the link again
The Truth about the Cost of Flying
In most cases the flight schools you are looking at will have what is called a “Private Pilot Kit “ This will include most of the things you need depending on which kits are offered by the flight school. I have listed the best kits in the free report.
In most cases the private pilot kits will cost between $150 - $200. For some people this is the easiest way to go.
There are other options also. You can buy all of the materials individually
The things you will need to get started are listed below:
Fuel Tester
Fuel Tank Gauge
Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) This is for the make and model of the plane you use for training.
Pilot Logbook
Text book: You will also need a text book with all the aeronautical knowledge areas in it. There are many books out there that cover this. The top companies that produce these books are ASA, GLEIM and JEPPESON. They are all pretty much called “Private Pilot Manuals”. Here are some examples:
JEPPESON PRIVATE PILOT MANUAL
ASA PRIVATE PILOT MANUAL
GLEIM PRIVATE PILOT MANUAL
These Textbooks cover all the material covered by the FAA books. Most of the aeronautical knowledge is taken from four books.
The Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
The Airplane Flying Handbook
Aviation Weather
Aviation Weather Services
Some People like the Full Textbooks that have all the information in one spot. I have those listed in your free report.
The Written Test
The FAA written test is the last thing you will need to do. Some people may decide to take this test before they even start flying. Others will wait until the week of their flight test. It is a good review for the oral portion of your flight test if you wait until closer to your flight test. I would advise that you purchase a written test preparation guide. They will usually run about $15. I have links to those in your free report.
There are also many weekend seminars out there that will prepare you for the written test in one weekend or a few nights during the week.
It is really up to you how you want to handle this. You just can’t take your flight test without it being done. I recommend to my students that they have it done by the time you are in the cross country phase of your training. Your instructor will cover all of these areas through out your training also.
If you would like all of this information in one spot, I have included the following in my book “Airfreddy’s Guide on Learning to Fly’ All the resources I have included in this book are the exact resources the FAA makes its test questions from. You will find them in any pilot shop but they are included in my book for free. Not only are they included, they are integrated into the book at each phase of your training to make things simple for you.
FAA written test questions: I also have the most up to date Private Pilot Written test questions and the official testing supplement that is used in the FAA approved written test centers.
For more information please visit me at:
Learn To Fly, Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Learn to Fly Mini Series Day 3
Hello all future aviators:
Hopefully you have had a chance to read thru my subscription gift to you “The truth about the Cost of Flying” If you haven’t the link is below:
The Truth about the Cost of Flying
Today I am going to go over the first of three parts on breaking down the cost of your flight training.
Ok so you need to start thinking about what it is going to cost you. From the last lesion I told you some of the ways that flight schools will structure their pricing.
You may start looking around and find that you come across this a few times.
20 Hours Dual Flight Instruction $2,920.00
20 Hours of Solo Flight $1,920.00
Total $4,840.00
In a lot of cases this will be it. Some schools do try and make this a little more realistic. But in general they all will stay very competitive. Since flying is very expensive they like to keep their cost estimates as low as possible to get the students.
You have to remember this is just pure business. So you may want to call it a scam or you may not want to call it that. I call it just telling the customer what they want to hear.
Now the FAA only requires 20 hours of dual instruction and 10 hours of solo but there is still a minimum of 40 so you have to get them somewhere. I just put them under the solo hours.
Most of the schools will be honest about it if you start asking the right questions. You have to remember that there is a lot of competition in this industry and there aren't enough students to keep every flight schools planes flying 100 hours per month. Bottom line is they need to keep the planes flying or they go out of business.
You will want to remember that the national average for private pilots is 65 hours. Most private pilot syllabuses are between 45 and 55 hours. There are to many things that need to get covered. If you want to be a safe pilot you should plan on over 30 hours of dual instruction.
With that said, you have just added another $2000 on to the above cost estimate. Remember this will also depend on the aircraft rental rates and the flight instructor rates. So you are already somewhere around $6,800 and you haven't included any books, materials, medical expenses, flight test fees and any other costs you may have.
I have made up a cost estimate workbook for students who are just starting out.. With this workbook you can go to your local flight schools and get their prices, then just plug those prices into the workbook. After you do this you will probably be surprised at how much more the workbook states as your estimate cost of your training is.
This is one thing that causes students to stop flying. NOT PLANNING CORRECTLY.
If you would like more information on this workbook, please visit me at:
Learn To Fly, Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Copywrite 2007 Frederick Longe / Professional Flight Instruction Service All rights reserved
Hopefully you have had a chance to read thru my subscription gift to you “The truth about the Cost of Flying” If you haven’t the link is below:
The Truth about the Cost of Flying
Today I am going to go over the first of three parts on breaking down the cost of your flight training.
Ok so you need to start thinking about what it is going to cost you. From the last lesion I told you some of the ways that flight schools will structure their pricing.
You may start looking around and find that you come across this a few times.
20 Hours Dual Flight Instruction $2,920.00
20 Hours of Solo Flight $1,920.00
Total $4,840.00
In a lot of cases this will be it. Some schools do try and make this a little more realistic. But in general they all will stay very competitive. Since flying is very expensive they like to keep their cost estimates as low as possible to get the students.
You have to remember this is just pure business. So you may want to call it a scam or you may not want to call it that. I call it just telling the customer what they want to hear.
Now the FAA only requires 20 hours of dual instruction and 10 hours of solo but there is still a minimum of 40 so you have to get them somewhere. I just put them under the solo hours.
Most of the schools will be honest about it if you start asking the right questions. You have to remember that there is a lot of competition in this industry and there aren't enough students to keep every flight schools planes flying 100 hours per month. Bottom line is they need to keep the planes flying or they go out of business.
You will want to remember that the national average for private pilots is 65 hours. Most private pilot syllabuses are between 45 and 55 hours. There are to many things that need to get covered. If you want to be a safe pilot you should plan on over 30 hours of dual instruction.
With that said, you have just added another $2000 on to the above cost estimate. Remember this will also depend on the aircraft rental rates and the flight instructor rates. So you are already somewhere around $6,800 and you haven't included any books, materials, medical expenses, flight test fees and any other costs you may have.
I have made up a cost estimate workbook for students who are just starting out.. With this workbook you can go to your local flight schools and get their prices, then just plug those prices into the workbook. After you do this you will probably be surprised at how much more the workbook states as your estimate cost of your training is.
This is one thing that causes students to stop flying. NOT PLANNING CORRECTLY.
If you would like more information on this workbook, please visit me at:
Learn To Fly, Airfreddy's Private Pilot License Guide
Airfreddy
Arizona Flight Training and Instruction
Copywrite 2007 Frederick Longe / Professional Flight Instruction Service All rights reserved
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