When ATC Makes Mistakes…and Tries to Blame the Pilot
When ATC Makes Mistakes…and Tries to Blame the Pilot So first off, let me start by saying this; I have no expectation that an…
Tracking Your Flight Lesson
Tracking Your Flight Lesson Seeing where you flew, how high, and how precise you are flying can be great feedback for students and experienced pilots…
Why You Should Sign Up for FLY8MA.com
Why You Should Sign Up for FLY8MA.com If you’ve ever wished there was just one single place you could go to get all your flight…
There’s a CFI Shortage!
There’s a CFI Shortage Nothing gets me more annoyed than hearing people whine about the “CFI Shortage”. “I can’t find a flight instructor” seems to…
Can Water Really Be -55 Degrees Before Freezing?
Can Water Really Cool to -55 Degrees Before Freezing? Um, well, yup it can. When water exists as a liquid below 32 Fahrenheit (0 Celsius),…
FAA Makes it Easier To Find PIREPS
FAA’s new Graphic Pilot Reports Submitting a PIREP is easy Anytime you are talking with a controller, whether it is VFR flight following or on…
Drone Registration Is Back In Effect
FAA Requires Registration of All Drones over .55lbs Despite the FAA’s rule to register all drones (including recreational Drones) over .55lbs being overturned by the…
Why Lesson 2 Matters….
Private Pilot Lesson 2 Why it Matters When I was a student I always asked WHY?! As a student there was so much JUNK I just didn’t…
Why Lesson 1 Matters
Private Pilot Lesson 1 Why it Matters When I was a student I always asked WHY?! As a student there was so much JUNK I just…
What Happens When You See a Light Gun Signal
So you happen to be flying around the traffic pattern and notice a glint of light coming from the control tower that catches your eye. …