Flying Glass Cockpit vs The Six Pack
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3y ago
This is probably one of the most popular topics in aviation that I can say I hear about and have to teach about ALL the time.  Six pack is the old school way, aka the steam gauges that brings you back and makes you feel like you're learning to fly in the 50's. Or at least this is some of the jokes I hear from fellow aviators and students.  But it's true! This is the "old school way" if that's what you want to call it. But, don't discount it. The steam gauges create really good flying skills that can carry into the rest of your career and set a good foundation for these skills. On the ..read more
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3 Rare Symbols on Instrument Approach Charts, and Why You Should Know Them
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by GlobalAir.com
3y ago
Alright guys, I'm studying for CFII lately (which by the way I hate studying for check rides) and have gotten to the stage of practicing teaching approach charts. I noticed in doing practice group sessions with students that everyone knows how to read the basic things like localizer frequency, final approach fix, missed approach instructions etc...the IMPORTANT stuff. The meat and potatoes of the approach. But you HAVE to know how to read EVERYTHING on that approach chart to be a good instrument pilot.  Another reason you need to know how to break that approach chart down is because it fa ..read more
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6 Ways the Garmin Autoland Finds the Most Suitable Airport
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by GlobalAir.com
3y ago
Photo courtesy of Elliot Jets.  The Garmin G3000 Autoland System (HomeSafe) is the first of its kind to receive certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). HomeSafe selects an airport to autonomously land at in an emergency. The system ensures stable flight while navigating, descending, and landing at the most suitable airport. At a starting price of $85,000 USD, this system can be installed in the 2020 Daher TBM 940, Piper M600 MLS, and Cirrus Vision Jet.  Several 2019 models can be retrofitted with the ..read more
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5 Ways to Improve Your Scholarship Application
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by GlobalAir.com
3y ago
Whether you're pursuing a college degree, flight training, or both, your wallet will surely feel the financial burden. Scholarships are a great option for students to alleviate the cost of schooling. Although pilot hiring in the aviation industry has slowed due to COVID-19, it won't be long until the pilot shortage surfaces once again. The pilot shortage prior to the pandemic had several casual factors. One of the prominent factors was the expense of initial flight training. The aviation industry has many generous donors who provide funding for struggling students through ..read more
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What To Do If You Have a Bird Strike
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by GlobalAir.com
3y ago
Last month I gave some tips on how to conquer summertime flying. It's hot outside, performance is decreased, weather isn't always the best etc.  Well there's one topic we didn't really discuss, and that's.... BIRDS. Cue the dramatic music. Because they're EVERYWHERE. Since the last post, within the past two weeks I've had two bird strikes while instructing. Neither were catastrophic, but each one cut our flight short (so more just inconvenient). Here's what happened each time: Pictured above is from the first bird strike incident. A student and I were doing some laps in the pattern and w ..read more
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Disclosing Medical History On An FAA Application For Medical Certificate Is Not Limited To “Diagnoses”
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by GlobalAir.com
3y ago
If you have applied for an FAA medical certificate you know an applicant must complete FAA Form 8500-8GG via MedXPress and answer the questions on the form.  The FAA uses the information disclosed on the application to determine whether an airman is qualified to hold a medical certificate issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 67. Question 18 asks for information regarding various medical conditions and circumstances that could have an impact on an airman’s medical qualification.  The preamble to Question 18 asks the applicant in all caps whether he or she has “EVER IN YOUR LIFE BEEN DIAGNOSED ..read more
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The 5 Most Expensive Private Jets on the Market in 2020
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by GlobalAir.com
3y ago
While multiple modes of transportation are available in the United States, business aviation ranks among the most important for companies and the affluent alike. The demand for private jets stems not only from the comfortability provided by the aircraft but also from its ability to help reach a variety of markets. Seen as more of a business tool than simply an aircraft, private jets offer a space that can easily be utilized as an office, conference room, or even a bedroom dependent on the user's needs. Private aviation also represents one of the most luxurious modes of transportation availabl ..read more
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4 Tips for Safer Summer Flying
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by GlobalAir.com
3y ago
There's no doubt about it, summertime is hot and it feels like it gets hotter every year this time around.  You walk out to go preflight and just feel the heat wave take over you. As a CFI in Texas I feel this all too often this summer, so I wanted to share some tips on how to overcome it and make sure you don't put yourself in a dangerous scenario. Pictured above is a photo I took flying above the Houston coastline the other day, and then edited it to make it look like I'm flying somewhere like Hawaii instead. You have to know how to finesse the system my friends. The relevance of this ..read more
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Concepts to Think About When Using Flaps
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by GlobalAir.com
3y ago
A hilarious but actually really important concept featured above in this meme. I can't say how many times a student has done this with me in the plane on a go around, once about 8 feet above the runway where I had to immediately take controls to avoid slamming back in the pavement.  If I could create a national movement about bringing flaps up in increments always, I would. I'd be extra dramatic and have t-shirts made, posters, a Facebook group...the whole 9 yards.  But, let's talk about some concepts here. WHY is it dangerous for flaps to be brought up or down all at once??? Flaps ..read more
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How to Handle Lost Comms in Controlled Airspace
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by GlobalAir.com
3y ago
Well well well....another week of instructing has not only added more time to my logbook but more learning experiences to teach from. Aka, this week did not go smoothly by any means! I've always been taught about lost comms procedures in controlled airspace and yet have never had to use them. One of my fellow coworkers had to a few months ago...but my time finally came and it happened at the worst possible timing. But I'm still here writing this post so that's a good sign ;) So, first, let's do a review of what happened to my coworker, and then I'll tell my story. Because honestly, mine is a l ..read more
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