What Makes a Good Flight Instructor? A lot of students wonder what makes a good flight instructor. Even as flight instructor candidates begin their training following their commercial pilot license, they tend to reflect on past flight instructors without giving much though as to what they should or could be as professionals. Here is a…
Lesson Plans for PGIs Look in the flight instructor guide and you will see there is no text on how to make lesson plans. Only guidance material saying, include this or do this to satisfy this learning factor. No templates, nothing. Here, we will go through the basic template of a PGI (preparatory ground instruction)…
In our first two reports on this deadly weather phenomena of windshear, we examined the threats it has to aircraft, the dangers, and ways to be more aware of its presence. In this article, we examine some strategies pilots can use to avoid the deadly effects of windshear as part of our series on weather….
We’re going to continue our wind shear series on meteorological topics by discussing how to be recognize the potential for wind shear near an airport. As previously discussed in our first part of Windshear Dangers, this type of weather phenomena can have disastrous effects on aircraft. Other than the obvious dangers of crashing, aircraft can…
Some information was taken from our Commercial Pilot Ground School Course. Windshear occurs in all directions, but for convenience it is measured along the vertical and horizontal axis, thus becoming vertical and horizontal windshear: Vertical windshear: Variations of the horizontal wind component along the vertical axis, resulting in turbulence that may affect the aircraft airspeed…
This topic on in-flight instruction is designed for students who are looking at completing the flight instructor rating. The ground school for the Class 4 Flight instructor rating can begin once the CPL flight test and written exam are completed. To help with the CPL training, we recommend joining our CPL Ground School course here….
WWFC – Waterloo Wellington Flight Center WWFC, or Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre, is a flight training unit located at the Waterloo International Airport (CYKF) in Waterloo, Ontario. The flight school has connections with the University of Waterloo to join in their Geography and Aviation and Science and Aviation programs. The flight school has reputable connections…
Let us discuss the pilot license conversion process for pilots with EASA or ICAO licenses. Pilots who hold an American FAA license have a different process to follow. Transport Canada Aviation Medical Before we look at any pilot license conversion requirements, we must first discuss the Transport Canada Medical. Medical examiners can be found in…
Here is a list of common abbreviations and acronyms which are used throughout the Aeronautical Information Manual. This list is included in all of our courses, including the PPL and CPL ground school courses. We also have an aviation glossary for reference if you require. AAE………………………………………. above aerodrome elevationAAIR…………….. Annual Airworthiness Information ReportAAS……………………………………. aerodrome advisory…
