Every pilot wants to be on the glide path and have a perfect landing. However, it’s always challenging to maintain the correct landing approach altitude for inexperienced private pilots. This post will teach you what other factors with landing approach altitude in VFR flights aids in a good touchdown. What is the correct landing approach…
To pass your checkride confidently and avoid facing the check pilot multiple times for the private pilot license, you need a comprehensive checkride prep. Read this post to find out the most suitable PPL checkride prep. I describe how each checkride prep differs from the other and, most importantly, how each prep course can prepare…
Porpoising aircraft is not bouncing. Instead, it occurs if a pilot fails to control the plane after the first bounce. I explained in this post how a pilot could prevent a porpoising aircraft and why it happens. Being unable to prevent a porpoise from landing can lead to a disaster. Thus, it would be best…
Get a refresher on aircraft landing procedures. If you are a private pilot going back to flying after some time, you must read this article. You will never forget how to land an airplane, but your feelings might get rusty. Regardless, the set of rules in this post will allow you to make smooth landings….
The private pilot checkride is nothing more than a regular cross-country flight. A good student pilot knows everything and can easily pass the private pilot checkride. The private pilot checkride is difficult for those with poor aeronautical knowledge. What is a private pilot checkride? A private pilot checkride is the oral and practical exam to…
This post will remove your confusion on the acronyms VFR vs. IFR. As a student pilot beginning your pilot training, you may doubt what kind of flight activity you will take. Is it VFR or IFR? As a student pilot, you will learn to operate an airplane in VFR. So what are the differences between…
Student pilots need to practice for private pilot knowledge tests. With the availability of countless resources online, choosing the right one can be a dilemma. I shared three private pilot practice tests you can use to familiarize yourself with the FAA knowledge test questions. I listed the free resources and the paid courses. All of these…
As beginners in aviation, most aspiring pilots are unaware of the books they can start reading before they get into flying. There are plenty of books, but not all of them are as good as they are advertised. Some books have complex language for newbies. Hence, I’ll help you find the books to begin your…
After reading this article, you will know which factors to consider before buying a pilot ground school course. Before selecting a course, either online or offline ground school, there are various factors to consider. Choosing a pilot ground school course varies for each student pilot. Thus, I described the factors to consider before choosing an…
Student pilots are often confused about whether they need an iPad for flying. This article will remove all the confusion, and you will know precisely at which stage of your pilot training you should buy an iPad. Figuring out the suitable size of the iPad for your training aircraft is crucial, too. I didn’t know…