tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.comments2017-09-05T13:04:31.629-04:00Flight Training Tips OnlineBrandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749974835251320822noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-30475092631982260522011-11-06T10:43:01.235-05:002011-11-06T10:43:01.235-05:00keep your chin up. Best wishes and god bless youkeep your chin up. Best wishes and god bless youwhat is needed to be a pilothttp://whatisneededtobeapilot.webstarts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-88449738493414375452011-09-01T11:32:54.894-04:002011-09-01T11:32:54.894-04:00Thanks for the flight training resources. Sorry t...Thanks for the flight training resources. Sorry to see you are "grounded".Flight Traininghttp://www.hj-aviation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-73153066385071699582011-07-06T07:25:32.669-04:002011-07-06T07:25:32.669-04:00Good luck with getting back in the air, sometimes ...Good luck with getting back in the air, sometimes it can be a long process but with enough persistence I'm sure you will get there.Helicopter Flights Sydneyhttp://www.heliworld.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-35282830195468405212011-01-01T10:43:44.888-05:002011-01-01T10:43:44.888-05:00Your site is so much informative and have a good o...Your site is so much informative and have a good outlook also. I get so much helpful information which I was looking for. Thanks for making a very nice website.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.medicaltipsonline.com/2011/01/health-and-medical-tips.html" rel="nofollow"> Health And Medical Tips </a>Imran Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188054242208675325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-64634017090979496052010-02-18T12:09:09.402-05:002010-02-18T12:09:09.402-05:00It is sad to hear that you are not able to fly. It...It is sad to hear that you are not able to fly. It's been almost a year now since this post. I hope that you have since regained your wings.Markhttp://www.m0a.com/learntoflynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-73880783303313171702009-12-28T05:53:49.991-05:002009-12-28T05:53:49.991-05:00Brandon, my heart sympathies with you! Life will n...Brandon, my heart sympathies with you! Life will not wait for any one,it is going on.... and on.... and on.Please post something interesting we are all looking forward to read!<br />Thanks<br />Aviation program<br />------------<br /><a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/transportation/aviation" rel="nofollow">aviation program</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-71183088603514454682009-12-11T02:08:18.746-05:002009-12-11T02:08:18.746-05:00Hi there. You are right about how big of differenc...Hi there. You are right about how big of difference it makes in a student pilot's, or any level of pilot for that matter, confidence level. And like you said, it used to be as easy as just show up, but still, if you call them ahead of time, I have always found the folks there very helpful and welcoming. They look at it as as opportunity to show-off, but more so, leads to better communications and safer and easier the airport area.av8erPrincehttp://iflyasa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-37911068217810586852009-12-11T02:02:54.954-05:002009-12-11T02:02:54.954-05:00Hey Brandon,
I have been visiting your blog every ...Hey Brandon,<br />I have been visiting your blog every now and then, and am really looking forward to chatting with you sometime. It's too bad you are still grounded. Get a hold of me as soon as you can. I am a flight instructor here in CA and teach primary CFIs.CFI Academyhttp://cfiacademy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-67077348936236314772009-09-26T09:15:14.162-04:002009-09-26T09:15:14.162-04:00Transplanted Pilot,
Thanks for the comments. It&#...Transplanted Pilot,<br /><br />Thanks for the comments. It's encouraging to hear that the FAA issued you once you were off the meds. I think your situation is similar to mine. The last time I was on medication, I seriously think it made me worse rather than better. Therapy is what helped me more than any stupid medication. In fact, when I ceased the meds this last time, I felt much better in a couple days. It's not that I think I've got something wrong with me, but it was just some difficult things that I was going through that I had to work my way through. I hope the FAA sees it that way also. The only thing that worries me is that this has been my 2nd bout with all this.<br /><br />I haven't really looked into getting back into flying lately, mainly due to financial reasons, but I'm getting ready to contact someone with AOPA about advice on how to go about it. Plus, my CFI expires in 04/10, so I need to get on it. It's inspiring to read your blog after what you've been through. Good luck with your flying and let me know if you have any questions about anything.<br /><br />BrandonBrandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749974835251320822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-83946436900860501812009-09-26T02:00:25.519-04:002009-09-26T02:00:25.519-04:00Sorry about your situation. been there and done t...Sorry about your situation. been there and done that but I was not on meds for over a year. I was diagnosed with severe depression for years and once off the meds I was right as rain, and the FAA saw that and issued me with no problem. I basically am one who needed therapy not meds and that I was so insistant on not taking meds while they increased them, after I had a break-down and the prescribed MORE, I stopped and sure enough all kicked in fine. I recommend therapy as much as needed and then as a last resort to medicate. My depression deepens with meds and demineshes with talk therapy (blowing off steam).Transplanted Pilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05134310388783032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-60443022760898418602009-07-02T23:38:56.266-04:002009-07-02T23:38:56.266-04:00Thank you very helpful. I'm getting to cross c...Thank you very helpful. I'm getting to cross country solo soon!<br /><br />Check out my blog<br />wwww.help2fly.blogspot.comRicardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16293941208347705744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-4979338130141491452009-06-17T23:43:02.964-04:002009-06-17T23:43:02.964-04:00Brandon,
I hope your situation improves and that ...Brandon,<br /><br />I hope your situation improves and that you are back in the air soon. You have to take care of yourself first.<br /><br />Even though you are "temporarily" grounded, you have a ton of experiences that I'm sure you can share through your blog and have a positive impact on flying regardless.<br /><br />I hope to see your inputs soon!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />JeffreyJeffrey Synkhttp://www.flycrj.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-32276201654338844412009-06-06T17:19:26.586-04:002009-06-06T17:19:26.586-04:00Thanks Gary
BrandonThanks Gary<br /><br />BrandonBrandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749974835251320822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-12662443367041823592009-06-06T15:17:30.848-04:002009-06-06T15:17:30.848-04:00Brandon,
Good to see you back online posting. It...Brandon,<br /><br />Good to see you back online posting. It takes real stones to put it all out there for others to read, I respect you for that, it may help others facing the same situation.<br /><br />I look forward to your informative posts and reading about you climbing back in the left seat.<br /><br />I self grounded in April due to surgery and should be ready for my flight physical and climbing back in the Archer in July. I really does suck not being able to fly.<br /><br />Hang in there!<br /><br />GaryGaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-23321874951750988552009-04-20T02:23:00.000-04:002009-04-20T02:23:00.000-04:00Brandon,
Just wanted to say you have done a nice ...Brandon,<br /><br />Just wanted to say you have done a nice job with your website. It's CFII like you that strive to give good training. Keep up the good work!<br /><br />I would guess you have the time to teach the CFI? I would be interested in finally getting me CFI. I live in Indy, and I am a teacher. Would be interested in booking you for a whole week in June?<br /><br />Give me a call:317-219-8295 (evenings).<br /><br />MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-57354887860414331182009-04-01T16:56:00.000-04:002009-04-01T16:56:00.000-04:00Brandon, I'm working in ATC, but on the technical ...Brandon, I'm working in ATC, but on the technical side, and in Europe. I also encourage anyone with an opportunity to visit a tower or other ATC facilities. Doing so makes possible for pilots to better understand controllers, and vice versa. Controllers are almost always open and happy to have such visitors (except may be during peak hours...). There are unfortunately much more problems with the security guys...Vincent, from PlasticPilot.nethttp://www.plasticpilot.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-71235120516929013762009-01-12T17:48:00.000-05:002009-01-12T17:48:00.000-05:00I agree that it is important for an instructor to ...I agree that it is important for an instructor to be involved in every preflight, however, I don't think it necessary for an instructor to be present for the whole process every time. Of course, when a student is learning how to perform the preflight, then common sense says the instructor should be present to demonstrate and then observe the student. I remember when I first learned how to perform a preflight, and how my instructor (the CFI) allowed me to do it "on my own" on my third full lesson. It gave me a real sense of confidence. Only later did I learn that my instructor was watching my from the school lobby to make sure that I didn't make any huge oversights. Finally, my instructor did always make a point of checking the fluids and the landing gear. A prudent move, and one that I am in the habit of doing with my students now that I am an instructor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-80442424381642737092009-01-04T11:37:00.000-05:002009-01-04T11:37:00.000-05:00Very nice - thanks!Now to go find a Navigation Log...Very nice - thanks!<BR/>Now to go find a Navigation Log form.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-86112495966418741892008-12-23T12:41:00.000-05:002008-12-23T12:41:00.000-05:00Good points Mark, thanks.I always try to not bog d...Good points Mark, thanks.<BR/><BR/>I always try to not bog down our controllers, and I often use the "with request" phrase, when busy. Usually when requesting practice approaches, I'll tell ground that I want practice approaches starting with (whatever approach it happens to be). Then during a pause, when no one else is talking, I'll say something like "I have our other approach requests whenever you're ready". Then they get back with me and let me know when they are ready to write them down.Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749974835251320822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-5899558357232001632008-12-23T11:31:00.000-05:002008-12-23T11:31:00.000-05:00Great posts on IFR communication.I'd just like to ...Great posts on IFR communication.<BR/><BR/>I'd just like to expand on a couple things that you mentioned.<BR/><BR/><B>Departure:</B><BR/>"<I>Hulman Departure, Cessna 536HF if climbing through 1,500 for 4,000, heading 180.</I><BR/>The idea is to just communicate and let them know you are complying with the instructions given to you by the ground and tower controller."<BR/><BR/>While compliance with the tower's instructions is definitely part of it, we also want to hear your current altitude just to verify your Mode C altitude readout is working. <BR/><BR/>If you come off saying "...climbing through 1700 for 4000" and your datablock is showing you at 3500, then something is wrong. Either the altimeter setting was entered incorrectly, or there's something physically wrong with the transponder. We'll let you know if there's any discrepancies and work with you to resolve them.<BR/><BR/>I've actually had airplanes come off with negative numbers in the datablock. The first time I saw it was, uh, quite exciting. It usually appears as an "N90" or "N20" - "N" meaning negative. <BR/><BR/><B>Arrivals:</B><BR/>"Hulman Approach, Cessna 536HF, level 5,000, with Delta, looking for the back course 23 approach."<BR/><BR/>The above works fine if the approach you're requesting is both the instrument approach listed on the ATIS and a full stop. That lets the controller know you don't want a visual approach (the option they'll usually go for first) and instead want an actual instrument approach.<BR/><BR/>But what if you have a longer request? What if you want multiple approaches or holding or other special things.<BR/><BR/>Before you check in, gauge the level of radio traffic. If the controller's busy, don't just shotgun him/her with your requests "Back course 23 approach" doesn't sound too bad, but what if you're "looking for two practice ILS, a GPS, a full procedure turn VOR, and touch and goes at ABC airport?" Remember, the controller's most likely got to physically find your strip, grab a pen, and write this all down so he plan with it. <BR/><BR/>To work with a busy controller, use:<BR/>"Hulman Approach, Cessna 536HF, level 5,000, with Delta<B> and request.</B>" <BR/><BR/>By saying "request", the controller immediately knows you want something special. At that point, if he's got time he will say: "Cessna 536HF, Hulman Approach, say request."<BR/><BR/>If he doesn't have time at the moment, he may just reply with: "Cessna 536HF, Hulman Approach, stand by with your request." In other words, <I>I know you want something special but I don't have time right now to take it down.</I> Essentially, the controller needs to take care of other more immediate matters before he attend to you. It's not that you're less important. It's simply that timing dictates certain actions before others.<BR/><BR/>We use "stand by" a lot here, where we have Navy planes who want 9 different kinds of approaches. They'll start blurting them out on the frequency without prior consent, and while they're droning on I've got airliners blowing through final... en route aircraft that need traffic calls... departures that need immediate turns and climbs away from other sectors. It's funny how 20 or 30 seconds can really make a difference.Mark Rossmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357616311224328501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-83452138959305593752008-12-10T00:01:00.000-05:002008-12-10T00:01:00.000-05:00Thank you for making this site. I appreciate the ...Thank you for making this site. I appreciate the information. Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-58142454322277340762008-11-30T13:56:00.000-05:002008-11-30T13:56:00.000-05:00I don't mind that the instructor doesn't preflight...I don't mind that the instructor doesn't preflight with me. Without him I don't feel any pressure to get done quickly...not that he would rush me but I think about what I'm doing as I'm doing it and I don't want to be distracted with thoughts of, "am I going too slowly?" I run my checklist thoroughly and if I have any questions I either write them down or if I think they're significant enough I call him.<BR/><BR/>If the aircraft is available I'll preflight before the start of the lesson so when he arrives we're ready to go (after planning, filing, and dispatching).Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046354515410342573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-34505074841833527682008-11-30T10:59:00.000-05:002008-11-30T10:59:00.000-05:00My instructor does a walk around and ALWAYS checks...My instructor does a walk around and ALWAYS checks my fuel and I've known him since my PPL lesson days 2.5 years ago. <BR/><BR/>I don't take that as a bad thing but instead think more of the CFI for looking out for himself and double checking me. <BR/><BR/>Good post....people should take the time to notice these things.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-77912006370055802642008-11-12T22:35:00.000-05:002008-11-12T22:35:00.000-05:00Hey Gary,Never heard that one. That may be a bette...Hey Gary,<BR/><BR/>Never heard that one. That may be a better one than what I came up with.Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749974835251320822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546559726890070629.post-34279906261746108322008-11-10T21:11:00.000-05:002008-11-10T21:11:00.000-05:00This what I was taughtAV1ATEA- annual inspectionV-...This what I was taught<BR/><BR/>AV1ATE<BR/><BR/>A- annual inspection<BR/>V- Vor every 30 days<BR/>1 - 100 inspection<BR/>A- altimeter, altitude reporting/static system (24mts)<BR/>T- Transponder (24 mts)<BR/>E- ELt (12 Mts)Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com