Staying Nice with Ice

Staying Nice with Ice

We’ve all heard about the dangers associated with icing conditions found this time of year. Ice accumulation on a light airplane is one of the most dangerous situations we can encounter as pilots. Knowing when ice could be present is vital information.  While larger...
Pitch + Power = Performance

Pitch + Power = Performance

Pitch. Power. Performance. You may have heard those words strung together in some type of equation that your instructor used. What they were getting at is a fundamental building block of how pilot’s control airplanes and manage their energy in the sky.  Pitch + Power...
Understanding Stalls

Understanding Stalls

Stalls. It is the topic that confounds more students than any other. It has nothing to do with the engine. It has nothing to do with airspeed. There is one and only one defining element of what a stall is. A stall occurs when a wing exceeds the critical angle of...
Going the Distance

Going the Distance

The cross country phase of your initial fight training is some of the most fun you will ever has a pilot. It is the first time you will ever be able to explore from the air! Here are some ways to get the most out of your x/c training experience: Visit a place, not...