COVID 19

COVID 19

And we’re back. It’s a new world we’re living in with this virus reeking havoc on the aviation community. Now more than ever flight training is a great opportunity for those wanting to get up in the sky and possibly have a career once the airlines and other flight operations start picking up their hiring.
Most recently I was based out of Los Angeles international airport with my part 121 airline operator. Aviation was great, things were moving quickly and the job market was a pilot’s paradise. Within a month during March 2020, we saw the collapse of a massive industry. Not just ours but many other industries around the world. The great thing about flight training is it seems to be a stable rock in the aviation sector. Men and women that were once flying passengers across the country or across the pond that hold their flight instructor certificate, are now falling back on their teaching skills to help the next generation of pilots prepare for a world of private flying or commercial operating.
So once again flight training couldn’t come at a better time for those seeking to get off the ground and earn their wings!

CFI Renewal

It’s that time again for me to renew my CFI certificates. I must say that I’m nervous. Not so much as nervous about the material and getting it done, but nervous about how I’m going to fit it into my schedule. Aside from my love of flying, I have a family and a full time business that I must run. My family life is crazy busy to say the least and my company is on the grow so. Not only that, it also requires me to re-certify in my field every so often which I’m in the middle of now.

So, where am I going to find the time? I’ve been renewing online for the last six years and will do so again as it is convenient and there isn’t a live session less than 400 miles from me. In the past, I’ve used Jeppsen’s renewal course (A+ in my opinion). This year I will be trying the new eFIRC from AOPA’s Air Safety Institute. Why? Because I like the idea of being able to start well in advance on my studies and not worrrying about cramming. In fact, you are allowed to start 2 years in advance. I love that idea. I can stay current with continuos, short study sessions, not cram and

Spacing

Spacing

We’ve all been in the air on a busy Saturday morning or when the winter weather turns to a nice spring day. It certainly can be frustrating, intimidating and sometimes scary when we’re “bumper to bumper” or nose to tail in the traffic pattern.

I really liked this article put out by AOPA this month in their ‘Training Tips’. It’s called Proper Spacing is Critical and you need to read it. Enjoy!

Proper Spacing is Critical