Landings With A Flair: Pilot Flight Training

36. Meteorology 5/7: Air Masses & Fronts

We discuss different types of air masses and fronts. Handout (pdf format) – https://landingswithaflair.com/downloads/meteorology-parts-3-to-4/ Speakers – Ca

35. Meteorology 4/7: Seasonal, Periodic, & Local Winds

We define seasonal winds, such as the monsoons, and discuss periodic winds, such as sea breezes, land breezes, mountain breezes, and valley breezes. We also discuss what

34. Meteorology 3/7: Clouds & Fog

We continue our conversation on meteorology by discussing how clouds are formed, the different types of clouds, lapse rate, how fog is formed, and the different types of

33. Meteorology 2/7: Global Winds & Air Currents

We discuss global air circulation in Hadley Cells, Ferrel Cells, and Polar Cells; jet streams; how and why the directions of global winds vary; and how global air circula

32. Meteorology 1/7: Foundations

We discuss atmospheric composition, the layers of the atmosphere, and basic weather theory: Unequal heating of the Earth's surface leads to different densities of air.Di

31. More Coming Soon! A Quick Update

Thank you for your support! As we approach the six month anniversary of our podcast, we are celebrating over 2,000 listeners from 39 countries. Even though it has been ta

30. Captain Gema 3/3: Converting Foreign Pilot Licenses to FAA

Captain Gema Goeyardi explains two different scenarios and sets of requirements for converting foreign pilot licenses to FAA (USA) pilot certificates. The first scenario

29. Captain Gema 2/3: Visas & International Flight Students in the United States

Our guest speaker, Captain Gema Goeyardi, talks about visas and requirements for international students wishing to receive flight training in the United States. Resou

28. Captain Gema 1/3: How the 14DAYPILOT Flight Academy Accomplishes Accelerated Training

Our guest speaker, Captain Gema Goeyardi of the 14DAYPILOT Flight Academy, gives advice and explains about acceptable visas for flight training for international students

27. Are Flight Simulators Good for Training?

Are flight simulators good for training? It depends on how you are using them. We will discuss pros and cons and how to use them appropriately. Resources Mentioned in

26. Helpful Tips for Flight Training & Learning Efficiently

We talk about ways to learn and study more efficiently, frequency of training, our favorite online resources, and more! Resources Mentioned in Episode – "Marty Lob

25. How to Find the Right Flight School, Instructor, Financing, & Scholarships

The quality of flight schools and instructors varies a lot, depending on which you chose. We hope to help you find the best match for yourself as we discuss tips on how t

24. Professional Pilot Schedules & Work-Life Balance

After our main conversation about pathways to careers, several of pilots continued an informal discussion about schedules and work-life balance for professional pilots.

23. Pathways 2/2: Five More Pilot Careers & Deeper Discussion

Professional pilots from around the world share stories about their flight training and tell us about their current careers. Handouts (pdf format) – How To Start Fl

22. Pathways 1/2: Seventeen Pilot Careers & How They Got There

Professional pilots from around the world tell us how they completed their flight training and how it led to their current careers. Many thanks to our panel of distinguis

21. How To Start Flight Training 2/2: Legal Requirements

We continue our conversation of basic requirements for starting flight training. Handouts (pdf format) – How to Start Flight Training – USA Perspective How To Star

20. How To Start Flight Training 1/2: Basics & Licenses

Are you starting at the very beginning? Here is general information to give you a basic understanding of the requirements for flight training. Handouts (pdf format) –

19. SPECIAL: How to Use & Enjoy Clubhouse

If you have questions about how to get started on Clubhouse, this is your invitation to learn more about why we love it and to join us for our live conversations! Spe

18. Quick Tips: How to Get Over Fear of Flying

Some ways that pilots can get over their fear of flying is through desensitization, feeling in control, imagining more realistic scenarios rather than the worst case, and

17. Mental Health 2/2: Anxiety, Emergencies, & Trauma

We continue our discussion on mental health for pilots and aviation professionals. We cover anxiety, handling emergencies, and trauma. You can learn about techniques such