Class A Airspace Pr Copy

Class A, that’s high eh? Class A airspace is a fairly straight forward type of airspace to understand, it covers the entire globe, from 18,000′…

Transponders Pr Copy

MODE C Transponders Well first, what is a transponder?  A transponder is a little box mounted in the panel of your airplane where you can…

Class D Airspace Pr Copy

The real “Controlled” Controlled Airspace Class D airspace is controlled and also has a control tower for the corresponding airport that will issue clearances to…

Class E Airspace Pr Copy

The Everywhere Airspace Echo airspace is the most common type of airspace you will encounter, no matter where it is you fly in the country. …

Class G Airspace Pr Copy

Gee, I see lots of Airspace! Yes, I bet you do.  It’s simpler than you think however.  Remember that airspace comes in layers, we’ll go…

Touch and Go Pr Copy

The Art of the Touch and Go First of all, what are these touch and go’s everyone talks about?  Basically, the idea is to land…

Go Arounds Pr Copy

If at first, you fail, then GO AROUND and try, try again. There’s no shame in realizing your approach down to the runway isn’t looking…

Aiming Points Pr Copy

Something to Aim For Whether shooting a bow and arrow, or landing a plane, it’s always important to have something to aim for (aim small…

Low Approaches Pr Copy

How Low Can You Go? Well that’s the million dollar question isn’t it?  Hopefully low enough to put the airplane on the runway, but not…

Highspeed Taxiing Pr Copy

Time to Fly! (almost) Highspeed taxiing is the same as regular taxiing, simply done on the runway, with a little more power, and moving faster…