Tag Archives: airplane

I want to be That Guy

Posted on December 22, 2009 by iflyasa

This blog is about General Aviation and Flight Training. So far I have been writing about flying lessons in an airplane, as this is what I have been involved in as a professional pilot and flight instructor. Even though before … Continue reading →

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The Flight Instructor Who Gave Selflessly

Posted on December 9, 2009 by av8er

Guest Post: By Stephen Hopson Today I was going to write about the success of the “Flight to Hartford” project with my church (you can find it listed under my name) and tie it into the universal laws of attraction … Continue reading →

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How to Become a Pilot in the United States

Posted on December 7, 2009 by av8er

Human flight has always been one of mankind’s archetypal dreams. This article provides useful information for anyone who is thinking about learning how to fly. More specifically, the information presented here provides the steps you need to know in order to become a certified Private Pilot in the United States. Continue reading →

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5 Questions you should ask yourself before starting Flight Training

Posted on November 20, 2009 by av8er

Have you been thinking about learning to fly an airplane? Or have you thought about it in the past? How about, have you ever dreamed about piloting an airplane? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then … Continue reading →

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First Black Woman Aviator in Aviation History

Posted on November 9, 2009 by av8er

A role model in General Aviation Flight Training The other day while browsing through African American Aviation History websites and blogs, I came across a name that I had heard many a times, but never got an opportunity (or simply … Continue reading →

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Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) and General Aviation

Posted on November 4, 2009 by av8er

The other day I wrote about how the JDPO is working hard to design the future of aviation, and how the NextGen is going to address the issues related to the safety, capacity and efficiency of the national airspace system while providing a flexible, expandable platform to accommodate future air traffic growth. You can read my article on NextGen Air Transportation System by clicking here.

The more I am learning about this, the more I worry about that who is going to fix all these avionics when they break down. There is already an extreme shortage of aviation mechanics, and these guys are not even trained to repair avionics! And to be able to repair avionics, one doesn’t even have to be an aircraft or aviation mechanic. Continue reading →

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Sean D. Tucker with Oprah Winfrey (video)

Posted on November 3, 2009 by iflyasa

Ok guys. The other day I wrote about Sean D. Tucker, the world famous aerobatic pilot, who also is an honorary Thunderbird and Blue Angel, and performs for the the Team Oracle, and was supposed to be on Oprah’s TV … Continue reading →

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Sean D. Tucker with Oprah Winfrey this Thursday

Posted on October 21, 2009 by iflyasa

Sean Tucker, well known aerobatic pilot from the bay area California is scheduled to be on Oprah Winfrey Show tomorrow. So, those of you who do not watch this show regularly (I know I don’t), tune in tomorrow and see … Continue reading →

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I am just a 6-seater Pilot

Posted on October 16, 2009 by av8er

I logged into my facebook account today and an instant message popped up. It was Rohan. A former student at a former flight school American School of Aviation, where I held the position of a Chief Flight Instructor for over … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Compass

Posted on October 11, 2009 by av8er

In one of my previous posts I talked about an ol’ pilot rule-of-thumb (we also call them memory aid) called “Whiskey Compass”. This was in relation to Alcohol and Aviation. Most of the newer generation pilots know this rule as … Continue reading →

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