Thrust Flight

MARCH 10, 2025

Today I’m going to help you prepare for your FAA checkride. After dozens of hours in the plane and dozens more on the ground cramming with your instructor, checkride day seems to be approaching faster than ever. Remember the friendly and immortal words of Douglas Adams: Don’t Panic! Nobody likes tests.

Checkride 87

Checkride Thrust Approach Pilot 87

Thrust Flight

JULY 19, 2024

After months of preparation, weeks of studying, tens of hours flying, and thousands of dollars, your Private Pilot checkride is rapidly approaching. Here are three common mistakes Private Pilot applicants make on their checkride. You’re nervous, you’re excited, and you really don’t want to mess this up.

Checkride 98

Checkride Pilot Thrust Approach 98

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Additionally, both private and commercial pilot checkrides require the demonstration of slow flight. Thrust : The force generated by the engine that propels the aircraft forward. Pilots must counteract the additional drag with more thrust to maintain altitude. Gradually reduce thrust from cruise power.

Lift 52

Lift Rudder Drag Checkride 52

Jetwhine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Cram enough L–39 knowledge and skill into my brain to pass a type-rating checkride. Only if a pilot chooses the complete course with a checkride is an instrument rating required. ” The 3,800-pound-thrust Ukrainian-built AI25-TL engine needs an air-assisted start provided by the onboard Sapphire APU. In a non-U.S.-certified

Knot 52

Knot Rudder Pilot Jet 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Glide control and approach management are life-saving without engine thrust. When your aircraft loses thrust, youll have to glide it safely to the ground using only aerodynamic control. The FAA requires pilots to practice power-off approaches to ensure they can handle real-world emergencies. What Is a Deadstick Landing?

Pilot 59

Pilot Descent Approach Thrust 59