Aerodynamic Aviation

JANUARY 26, 2023

Private Pilot Checkride: January 21, 2023 Instructor: Tyler Peck Aircraft: Cessna N9027H School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV) Another pilot earns his wings! A big “waaahoooo” to Stephen and CFI Tyler on a job well done. We hope Stephen enjoys his first set of wings and exploring the countryside from the air. That $300 hamburger tastes so good when you didn’t need an endorsement to fly there!

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Safe Pilots

JANUARY 23, 2023

SAFE is tremendously excited – and greatly honored – to be affiliating with the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation and Aero News Network to expand the reach of our SAFE CFI-PRO initiative. This program targets new CFIs in an effort to rapidly improve professionalism and thereby increase aviation safety everywhere. Active aviation educators are the “primary influencers” in all parts of aviation, potentially touching 30-50 pilots a week in their CFI position.

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Coast Flight

JANUARY 19, 2023

There is no right time or age to begin a career in aviation. “I’m 10 years into my career, but this is something I’ve always dreamed of pursuing” – These are often the words of potential students, those who have put aside their true passions for a career that may have seemed more practical at the time. Understandably, they are scared to make such a monumental change and usually feel alone in it.

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Northstar VFR

JANUARY 15, 2023

By Gustin Robinson, CFI-I As a pilot you will, more likely than not, fly other aircraft besides the flight school’s rental Cessna 172. If your finances allow it, you might even want to purchase your own airplane, with personal access to the skies in your grasp. Or maybe a friend needs your help to get IFR current. No matter how you slice it, all aircraft feel and behave differently, even between different models of the 172.

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Fly With Stan

JANUARY 13, 2023

Updated 15.11.2023 After visiting the closed aerodrome “ El Revolcadero ” at La Gomera, I did mention that my next stop will be at Breña Alta, to explore the former La Palma’s aerodrome. So here it comes. Unfortunately there is not much to see around. A road is passing on the former runway and the terminal building and the tower are not accesible.

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Tradewind

JANUARY 10, 2023

For nearly two decades now, Tradewind Aviation has undertaken the safe and reliable transport of thousands of passengers to St. Barths – the eight-square-mile spit of land in the French West Indies, famous for its luxurious white sand beaches and A-list nightlife. Easily our most popular route, it would be an understatement to say our pilots are well-acquainted with the Caribbean destination, who must undergo extensive individual training and certification by island-approved instructors to

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Aerodynamic Aviation

JANUARY 26, 2023

Private Pilot Checkride: January 22, 2023 Instructor: Bradley Collins Aircraft: Cessna N54102 School Location: San Jose, CA (KRHV) We love making pilots. It feeds our flight school soul. We are delighted to introduce our newest pilot success story – Anand! He and CFI Bradley worked incredibly hard to make this checkride happen, especially getting all the requirements done with the weeks of stormy weather cancelling many of his planned solo cross-country flights.

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Coast Flight

JANUARY 18, 2023

Most students are aware of the intensive training that is required to become an airline pilot. However, as mentioned in an earlier blog that outlines different ways to time-build, the process of getting to the airlines can be quite a gray area for people and is often misunderstood. Here, we will discuss the bridge programs offered by our five regional airline partners to help students build their connections with the airlines while also building their hours!

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Northstar VFR

JANUARY 4, 2023

by Gustin Robinson, FAA CFI-I ASEL Flying under instrument meteorological conditions keeps even a good pilot on their toes. As a student pilot you were always taught “see and avoid”, keep your eyes outside, etc. But now, while flying in low visibility and overcast cloud layers, you have to rely on your instrumentation more than ever before and keep your eyes inside the airplane.

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Inspire

JANUARY 26, 2023

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack J. Pelton to reflect on EAA’s humble beginnings as a social club and its evolution into the organization we know today. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — EAA’s 70th Anniversary first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Airspeed Junkie

JANUARY 24, 2023

F 16 Fighter Jet The F16 fighter jet is also known as the Fighting Falcon. It can be described as a single-engine, single-seat jet fighter that is 49 feet long with a 31 feet wingspan. It was made for the United States alongside a dozen other countries. Originally, the F-16 jet was built and designed by General Dynamics, which is a part of Lockheed Martin.

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Inspire

JANUARY 25, 2023

Thirty-five years after beginning his initial pilot training, Paul Maloy’s journey to his certificate finally reached a successful conclusion, but not without some bumps in the road. The post The Long and Winding Runway first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 25, 2023

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses the importance of referring to your aircraft’s pilot’s operating handbook while also becoming familiar with abnormal procedures not covered in a POH. The post POH or No POH first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 25, 2023

Recognition training became a priority for servicemen during World War II as the number and types of combat vehicles used by both the Allies and the Axis multiplied. Models were especially important, as they allowed observers to learn to recognize ships, tanks, and aircraft from any angle. The post EAA’s Attic — World War II Recognition Models first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 20, 2023

Over the past few years, EAA Chapter 931 has developed a strong relationship with local news outlets. I’m proud to say this has been done with a very small chapter of just 30 members. The post Getting the Word Out About EAA Chapter 931 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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CockPit Conversation

JANUARY 20, 2023

Apparently the time when I build up the most blogging manifold pressure is when we're interviewing and training. Because here I am again, with a story I can't not share. It's the worst resume format I have ever seen. The resume content itself is, I suppose, not that bad. It conforms to a new trend I am seeing where a pilot with no experience cites their flight training as if it were employment.

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Inspire

JANUARY 19, 2023

One former Young Eagle’s journey from his first flight to the Air Force Academy The post From Young Eagle to the Air Force first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 19, 2023

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Tom are joined by Ben Page, EAA Aviation Museum curator, to speak about the museum’s new exhibit, Corsair: Korean War Heroism. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Corsair: Korean War Heroism first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 17, 2023

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the many factors to consider during any “normal takeoff.” The post Normal Takeoff first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 17, 2023

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member William P. Hale discusses the build of his Van’s RV-8, Metal Mistress. The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Wisconsin Van’s Aircraft RV-8 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 12, 2023

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the dangers of corrosion and the many factors that can lead to it developing in your aircraft. The post Corrosion first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 12, 2023

Tracy Miller, EAA 794015, has been the Young Eagles coordinator for EAA Chapter 838 for 15 years. Though not currently flying, aviation has been a part of Tracy’s life since the beginning. The post Volunteer Spotlight — Tracy Miller first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 12, 2023

How one young volunteer is helping to restore a legendary World War II cargo aircraft. The post Sophia the Riveter first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 12, 2023

Damon Reabe, a third-generation aerial applicator, will speak about The Art of Crop Dusting on Thursday, January 19, at 7 p.m. as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. The post Aerial Applicator Featured in Museum Speaker Series first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman discusses cross-country flying and shares some stories from over the years. The post Ruffled Feathers: Have Airplane, Will Travel — the Joy and Challenge of Cross-country Flying first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Floats gently tickling glassy water on my first solo floatplane landing — the very definition of accomplishment and satisfaction! The post Working Down the Bucket List first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Gillies Bay Airport in British Columbia hosted its first fly-in since the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Texada Island, British Columbia, Fly-In first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Not your average antique aircraft, this one has been in regular use for 84 years — 57 of those with the current owner’s family. The post A Unique J-3 Cub first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 5, 2023

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Chris and Connor are joined by Wally Soplata, the author of The B-25 in the Backyard: My Father’s Historic Airplane Sanctuary, to talk about his memories of growing up with a father obsessed with historic airplanes. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Wally Soplata first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 5, 2023

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his flying excursions in Alaska. The post Flying in Alaska first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JANUARY 5, 2023

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray discusses ultralight flight instruction and some of the difficulties associated with finding an instructor. The post Promoting Ultralights first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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