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Episode 50: How pilots FAILED their checkrides...

In this podcast we'll go over some tips on how to pass your checkride! Understanding V speeds and markings on the airspeed indicator is an easy way to do well on your che

Episode 49: Why I QUIT being an Airline Pilot

Ever wondered why I quit the airline? Find out in today's podcast! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/F8hCIolZRTU 👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://f

Episode 48: Carburetor Ice in a CESSNA | What you need to know...

In this podcast we'll cover what you need to know about carburetor ice for your flight training as well as what you need to know when preparing to take the written exam!

Episode 47: Perfect STALLS | Power On How To

In this podcast we'll go over how to properly practice power on stalls for your checkride, emphasizing minimum altitude loss during the maneuver! Find the full video here

Episode 46: The Most DANGEROUS Part of the Flight

In this podcast we talk about hand-propping an airplane, that is, starting the engine by spinning the propeller by hand rather than using an electric starter. Since some

Episode 44: You Got a Pilot License, NOW WHAT?

You Got a Pilot License, NOW WHAT? You go take some awesome pictures..that's what! https://youtu.be/su-OvoUU2Dk 👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

Episode 45: Ask Tory about Spatial Disorientation | Which way is Really Up?

How long does it take to get spatial disorientation when you fly VFR into IMC? Check out the podcast and figure out which way is up when your eyes are closed (or you don'

Episode 43: MAX X WIND Landing! 25 Knot Crosswind | Piper Warrior HOW TO

In this podcast we'll take you through making a crosswind landing in a Piper Warrior. We don't recommend you try it in as much wind as we did! We had a 90 degree crosswin

Episode 42: The QUICK way to Depart a Class C Airport

In this podcast you'll see an example of the quick way to get out of a Class C airport (like KSRQ or KRSW). When you don't want to talk to departure and be assigned headi

Episode 41: Pilot to Pilot Pax Safety Briefing | Flying with another Pilot as a Passenger

Check out how to conduct a passenger safety briefing when you are flying with either another pilot or someone who has a good amount of flight experience themselves, wheth

Episode 40: CRM Explained | How To Actually Apply It

In this podcast we'll cover what CRM is and how to apply it to your everyday flying using a few examples! To watch the entire video this was taken from visit: https://you

Episode 39: Fog Explained | The Types and Where it Comes From

The six main types of fog explained with examples of each to help you visualize exactly what you do not want to fly your airplane into! Follow the link for the full video

Episode 38: Hood Work | Flight by Reference to Instruments

Here we'll walk you through the basics of what your instructor will expect from you when introducing you to flight by reference to instruments or "hood work". You'll be p

Episode 37: Landing in a Soft Grass Field

This podcast is on how to make proper soft field landings is part of our larger online private pilot ground at www.fly8ma.com To signup for our FREE Pilot Ground School,

Episode 36: Short Field Landing | How To

In this podcast we'll walk you through the basic procedure for performing short field landings in a piper cherokee, and most small GA aircraft. https://youtu.be/dhNuhdxce

Episode 35: Short Field Takeoff | How To

In this video we'll walk you through the process for completing a short field takeoff in a piper cherokee, the procedure is very similar in most small GA aircraft. Ultima

Episode 34: Soft Field Takeoff and Climb

This podcast describes how to make a successful soft field (grass runway) takeoff in a Cessna 172. This technique will work for almost all GA airplanes. Make sure you sta

Episode 33: Departing Class C Airport | Radio ATC Communications

In this podcast we'll take you from the Sarasota International Class Charlie Airport to the Venice Class G airport. We'll show you the taxi way diagrams, airport diagram,

Episode 32: Landing at Class C Airport | ATC Radio Communications

In this podcast we'll take you from Venice Airport (non-towered airport) into Sarasota International (class charlie airport covered by Tampa TRACON / Approach Control). Y

Episode 31: 3D Class B Airspace Explained | What you need to know and how it works!

In this podcast we'll cover everything you need to know about Class B airspace, including how it's structured, how to read it on the chart, and what the regulations and r