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In this episode, we join another Office Hours discussion on whether or not to become a CFI, how to make great lesson plans, and more! Please enjoy!

Jason

In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Mike Jones about why some airports fail and some succeed. What makes an airport ... good? Please enjoy!

In this podcast, we answer a few listener questions and drop in with this week's Office Hours to discuss the practical application of lesson plans. 

Fly Your Best!

Jason

In this podcast, we discuss how to use checklists, which to use, and how to make your own. Please enjoy!

In this podcast, we cover:

• How to best transition from High Wing to Low Wing
• How to best approach CFI Training
• 2 Year CFI -- How to best train other CFIs

Please enjoy!

Jason

In this podcast, we cover A LOT. We're coming live from TFP Office Hours which happen every Friday at 12pm Pacific via Zoom. In this session, we covered:

Pop Up IFR

Practice Approaches

VFR Flight Plans

IFR Flight Plans

Search and Rescue 

... and much more. 

Hello Aviators! In this episode, we discuss listener questions about:

• logging time as a safety pilot
• why AOA is "not" taught more
• should you hold student solos to ACS standards
• why might an approach not be authorized at night?

Please enjoy!

The last in the series on the laws of learning this podcast will help you understand why it's important to stay current to stay proficient. Also, our special guest Rich Rafferty discusses how he approaches being a CFI on his way to the airlines. Please enjoy!

In this podcast, we continue the series on the laws of learning. I will tell you a horror story about the law of readiness -- if you're not ready, you're not ready. Please enjoy!

The first in our Laws of Learning series in which we discuss the Law of Primacy. The most important of all the laws. Hear real-world examples of these learning laws affect (and have affected) you. Fly Your Best!

283 Wings to Rotors: How you can start now to add a helicopter rating to your pilot certificate + GA News

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Summary
283 Max talks about his experience getting a helicopter add-on rating, and how you can do it too. The FAA allows a fixed wing pilot to add-on a helicopter rating with 30 hours of helicopter time. For someone without a pilot certificate, they’ll need a minimum of 40 hours of time. The add-on helicopter checkride for a pilot is relatively short compared to the checkride a non-pilot would have to do.

News Stories

• ForeFlight Adds ‘Runway Alert’ Deconfliction Feature
• FAA orders inspection of turbocharged aircraft
• NTSB: iPad wedged in helicopter controls caused fatal crash
• Toyota claims battery breakthrough in potential boost for electric cars
• Pilot Loses Control On Landing After Passenger Steps On Rudder
• Ercoupe crashes when pilot’s great grandson grabs the controls
• Attempted go-around proves fatal for two
• Mooney Accident NC
• Aeronca crashes after pilot tries to hand prop it alone
• Transport Canada Taking Part In Autonomous Cargo Operation

Mentioned on the Show
#142 iPad Incidents with Flying Magazine's Rob Mark
Cessna 182 Hot Weather Operations Supplement 19
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge free PDF
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge printed version
Soaring Discovery Day for Youth, Warren, VT

Learning to Fly a Helicopter
#165 How to get a Helicopter License and a Job Flying Helicopters
Specialized Aviation in Hayward and Watsonville, CA
Robinson Flight Training Guide
Robinson R44 POH
Robinson R44 Cadet POH
Robinson R22 POH
Copters.com
FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook
Timtuckershelicopterworld.com
FAA Helicopter Private PTS
FAA Helicopter Commercial PTS
Helicopter Lessons in 10 Minutes or Less
#276 How to Record Your in-Cockpit Audio

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My Review on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu

Max’s Books – Order online or call 800-247-6553 to order.
Max Trescott’s G3000 and G5000 Glass Cockpit Handbook
Max Trescott’s G1000 & Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook

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In this podcast we review the NEW guidance from the FAA in AC 90-66C which clearly describes whether or not the first leg of the traffic pattern is the "upwind" or "departure leg". Please enjoy The Finer Points!

Bryan Weathers has been an Air Traffic Controller for more than 13 years in over 5 different countries. He is also a photographer, author, and a pilot! Please join us as Bryan brings his unique experience to The Finer Points. Fly Your Best!

On this podcast we discuss:

The Sun and Fun airshow! What it's like and how to best plan for it. Also, we continue the IFR conversation about approaches with vertical guidance.

Enjoy!

In this episode, I answer listener questions on:

1. Why do pilots tend to land left of the centerline?
2. How to defuel an aircraft safely

Please enjoy!

In this podcast, I address how you know when you're ready for an Instrument check ride. We go over what you should be feeling going in and how you should cope with the ride itself. Please enjoy!

In this podcast, we review the importance of learning things correctly the first time and what it takes to change this if your CFI didn't cover it in your basic training. This is what I'd focus on in your first 25 hours. Fly Your Best!

In this podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Howard Donner to dig into some of the finer points I was unable to hit on the latest YouTube video about Box Canyon Turns. Please enjoy and Fly Your Best!

In this podcast, I'm joined by RH from the Opposing Bases podcast. We take listener questions and do a "lightning round" of ATC annoyances. Please enjoy!

In this podcast, we discuss special VFR. What it is, how to obtain it, and most importantly how it is used in practice.