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FLY8MA Flight Training
by Jonathan Kotwicki
Listen here for helpful tips and lessons to help you get through your flight training in the easiest and quickest way possible, saving time and money along the way! Welcome to Aviation!
Episodes
Episode 50: How pilots FAILED their checkrides...
18 Jul 2019 · 5 min
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 checkride, or not do well if you don't watch this video and study it! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/nOjfhtdOLsQ 👉Take…
Episode 49: Why I QUIT being an Airline Pilot
16 Jul 2019 · 16 min
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://fly8ma.com
Episode 48: Carburetor Ice in a CESSNA | What you need to know...
14 Jul 2019 · 3 min
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! Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/2x47_jAkwrs To check out the ground school and written prep course, go to…
Episode 47: Perfect STALLS | Power On How To
12 Jul 2019 · 5 min
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: https://youtu.be/kBg8R3hzFCg 👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com
Episode 46: The Most DANGEROUS Part of the Flight
10 Jul 2019 · 9 min
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 of our awesome vintage aircraft out there still do not have starters installed, this is often the only way you are going to be…
Episode 45: Ask Tory about Spatial Disorientation | Which way is Really Up?
8 Jul 2019 · 6 min
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't know what the instruments are telling you for that matter). Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/h7wDMyq20ew 👉Take our…
Episode 44: You Got a Pilot License, NOW WHAT?
8 Jul 2019 · 12 min
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 43: MAX X WIND Landing! 25 Knot Crosswind | Piper Warrior HOW TO
5 Jul 2019 · 12 min
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 crosswind @17 knot Gusting to 25 Knots. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/QW0naHmdUBE Check out the crosswind landings course…
Episode 42: The QUICK way to Depart a Class C Airport
3 Jul 2019 · 9 min
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 headings and altitudes to fly, and you'd rather just go it on your own, you can try out this phraseology to get you on your way a…
Episode 41: Pilot to Pilot Pax Safety Briefing | Flying with another Pilot as a Passenger
1 Jul 2019 · 6 min
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, whether another CFI or just a very experienced passenger. https://youtu.be/wm5vCLlX2k8 👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈…
Episode 40: CRM Explained | How To Actually Apply It
28 Jun 2019 · 32 min
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://youtu.be/nZ0z0luE9pc or check out our site at http://www.fly8MA.com Be safe out there!
Episode 39: Fog Explained | The Types and Where it Comes From
26 Jun 2019 · 8 min
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 these audio excerpts were taken from: https://youtu.be/xb62sgV4k1o 👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com
Episode 38: Hood Work | Flight by Reference to Instruments
24 Jun 2019 · 4 min
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 placed under the hood, or under the foggles, and expected to make several climbs, turns, descents, all while keeping a vigilant…
Episode 37: Landing in a Soft Grass Field
21 Jun 2019 · 5 min
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, check out our website!
Episode 36: Short Field Landing | How To
19 Jun 2019 · 5 min
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/dhNuhdxcei8
Episode 35: Short Field Takeoff | How To
17 Jun 2019 · 3 min
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. Ultimately your goal is to ensure you are making full power and have minimum drag on the airplane during your takeoff roll. Check out…
Episode 34: Soft Field Takeoff and Climb
14 Jun 2019 · 4 min
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 stay within ground effect until you have achieved a safe airspeed to climb away from the ground. For more flight training videos,…
Episode 33: Departing Class C Airport | Radio ATC Communications
12 Jun 2019 · 14 min
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, sectional charts, and outline the radio communications and steps for getting taxi and take off clearances to depart the airport…
Episode 32: Landing at Class C Airport | ATC Radio Communications
10 Jun 2019 · 21 min
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). You'll get to overview the sectional and airport diagrams, and know exactly where to make your radio calls along your route of…
Episode 31: 3D Class B Airspace Explained | What you need to know and how it works!
7 Jun 2019 · 8 min
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 rules are associated with it. https://youtu.be/S7mk3NXy9uE