Run-up

Control check
Engine check
Instrument settings
Uses checklist
Airspeed, distances review
Emergency and departure review

Buchannan Field (at Concord, California)Within the immediate vicinity of Buchannan Field Concord CA there have been over seven airports over the…
Learning To Fly YoungYou really don t need to go to a flying school to learn to fly The schools tend to be quite expensive I hope…
Maintenance RecordsP The owner operator is responsible for all required maintenance inspections and logbook entries on an…
Failed TeachingThe most dangerous aspect of flying and flight instruction is that the FAA Part 91 system lets incompetents…
Student EvaluationP Evaluation is a teaching constant It begins when the lesson begins Continues throughout the lesson and for…
Judgement of LimitationsB The ability of a student to plan a safe flight or flying activity is determined by his judgment of his…
WD-40 and CleaningP The use of WD 40 is not recommended on aircraft It is not recommended because only a light lubricant is…
Utilizing Hood TrainingP The FAA integrated mix of VFR and IFR instruction is a violation of the very instructional precepts…
What to Expect from FatigueReduced vigilance BR Increased temper excursions BR Reduced ability to concentrate BR Reduce awareness of…
Power-off StallsNo lower that 1500 #39; BR Stabilized approach landing configuration full flaps BR Stall induced in back side…
First Flight PreparationsP 1 Schedule aircraft instructor BR 2 Aircraft keys BR 3 Read Owner #39;s Manual BR 4 ...
Not Making Progress?P I doubt that there is a pilot flying who has not at one time or another felt the twinge of doubt that his…

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