This week, weÊll explore further into the world of complex operations. With more to do in the cockpit, it is important that proper checklist procedures are a part of every training ïight. Today, learn a few tips that can help optimize your procedures and signiïcantly increase safety.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Introduction to Ditching Procedures - Aviation Video #52This week we will look at water landings and ditching procedures. Like any flight that involves significant terrain change, part of the pre-flight planning if preparing for that environment. Learn today more about the emergency procedures during a water landing. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
How to Avoid Wake Turbulence - Aviation Video #53This week on the Finer Points of Flying videotip, we will look closely at what wake turbulence is, how it forms and most importantly, how to avoid it.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Mountain Clouds - Aviation Video #50This week on the Finer Points of Flying Video Tip, weâll look a little closer at the cloud formations to watch out for while flying through the mountains. It is these formations that can alert you to hazardous conditions.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Leaning Part 2 - Aviation Video #49This week we will discuss procedures for leaning, and how to optimize aircraft performance by adjusting the mixture. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Leaning Part 1 - Aviation Video #48This week, weâll be looking a little closer at why we lean the mixture during flight. Learn the fundamentals and stay tuned for part III, where we will look at specific procedures to optimize your leaning technique.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Carb Ice - Aviation Video #47This week on the Finer Points of Flying we will take a closer look at carburetor Ice, how it happens and how to avoid it.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Terrain Awareness and Warning System - Aviation Video #46This week we see an example of how synthetic vision works on the Cirrus Perspective by Garmin. Synthetic Vision is available on many glass cockpit airplanes and it contributes to your flying safety.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Scanning for Traffic Part 2- Aviation Video #45This week on The Finer Points of Flying, we will talk about how to effectively scan for trafïc. With GPS technology changing rapidly, more and more of our time is being spent in the cockpit rather than outside scanning for trafïc. We will continue last episodeÊs discussion of scanning and look at some techniques for integrated that with technically advanced aircraft.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Scanning for Traffic - Aviation Video #44This week on The Finer Points of Flying, we will talk about how to effectively scan for traffic. With GPS technology changing rapidly, more and more of our time is being spent in the cockpit rather than outside scanning for traffic. We will review tips on how to scan and review the FAA recommended procedures.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Understanding the IFR Clearance - Aviation Video #42This week we look, in depth, at an IFR clearance. Learn about the 6 elements that must be contained in every IFR clearance.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
A Closer Look at VSpeeds - Aviation Video #43This week we will take a closer look at vspeeds and how to optimize your performance by calculating important performance speed for each ïight. Fly your best!Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Common Errors: Takeoff & Climb Out - Aviation Video #40These are some important factors to remember and stay aware of during your takeoff and climb out procedures. Fly your best!Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Airport Markings for Safety - Aviation Video #41This week we will look at how to use runway markings and signs to further increase our safety and use in accuracy exercises.Fly your best!Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Temporary Flight Restrictions - Aviation Video #37Description:This week we will discuss Temporary Flight Restrictions. Learn how to optimize your pre-ïight planning and learn details about the TFR system. Learn valuable tools to pïight free of TFRs. Fly your best, JasonListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Lost Communications Part 2 - Aviation Video #38A radio malfunction leaves you dependent on other means of communication.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Common Errors: Engine Start & Runup - Aviation Video #39Lets hear a lesson on what you should keep in mind during the engive startup and the runup.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Impossible Turn - Aviation Video #35During flight training you should be
taught to brief every takeoff before you go. Good flight planning
suggests that you should have a plan of action for emergencies that
might come up in flight, particularly during takeoff and the departure
phase. In this aviation video we discuss the âimpossibleâ turn; that is
turning back to the runway in the event of an engine failure on take
off. When you should and when you should not consider executing this
controversial maneuver.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Lost Communications Part 1 - Aviation Video #36A radio malfunction is urgent, but you still have time to troubleshoot and perform a few important tasks when entering a traffic pattern with no working radio.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Run-Up Part 1 CIGARS - Aviation Video #33This week we get a useful tip for the run-up as wel as looking at what a "check" list is really about.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website