Learning to Fly vs. Learning to Drive
I have a cousin (a cousin-in-law really) who has just gotten his learner's permit for his driver's license, and it got me thinking about the basic requirements to learn to drive and getting your...
View ArticleTesting Tuesday: Airport Diagrams
Each Tuesday, Smart Flight Training will post a sample question that a pilot could expect to see on an FAA Knowledge Test or hear during the oral portion of a checkride. A little known secret to saving...
View ArticleTesting Tuesday: Traffic Avoidance
Each Tuesday, Smart Flight Training will post a sample question that a pilot could expect to see on an FAA Knowledge Test or hear during the oral portion of a checkride. A little known secret to saving...
View ArticleTesting Tuesday: IFR Fuel Requirements
Each Tuesday, Smart Flight Training will post a sample question that a pilot could expect to see on an FAA Knowledge Test or hear during the oral portion of a checkride. A little known secret to saving...
View ArticleTesting Tuesday: Special Use Airspace – MOAs
Each Tuesday, Smart Flight Training will post a sample question that a pilot could expect to see on an FAA Knowledge Test or hear during the oral portion of a checkride. A little known secret to saving...
View ArticleTesting Tuesday: Weather – Lenticular Clouds
Welcome again to #TestingTuesday! Learn to fly smarter by being prepared for your lesson - your instructor (and your wallet) will thank you! The presence of standing lenticular altocumulus clouds is a...
View ArticleTesting Tuesday: Wake Turbulence
It's #TestingTuesday - prepare yourself and learn to fly smarter! What wind condition prolongs the hazards of wake turbulence on a landing runway for the longest period of time? Direct headwind. Direct...
View ArticleTesting Tuesday: Class C Airspace Requirements
It's Tuesday again, and that means another installment of Testing Tuesday at Smart Flight Training! I hope these question and answer sessions are helpful for you, but I'll be honest: I'm doing these...
View ArticleTesting Tuesday: Instrument Interpretation (HSI)
Oh, the HSI. This instrument, also known as the Horizontal Situation Indicator, is a nightmare if you haven't actually used it. From what I have heard, once you have used one and understand it, they...
View ArticleAbout Smart Flight Training
Safety. Competence. Confidence. In that order. Certified Flight Instructor Andrew Hartley with his youngest "students!" Andrew Hartley is a certificated flight instructor who has been involved in...
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