Questions tagged [flight-training]
Flight training includes all aspects of training and testing pilots and other crew members
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Spin Entry and Recovery Training
Do trainee pilots learn to enter into spin and recover out of it in any basic trainer aircraft ? Does any regulation mandates this ?
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How to calculate cross-/headwind components on Jeppesen Student flight computer?
How does one calculate the cross-/headwind components on a Jeppesen Student flight computer (CSG) given the aircraft’s true heading, the wind direction and the wind speed? Say 040 degrees, 070 degrees ...
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Is an EASA flight school required to give me my training records if I leave?
I am having troubles with my flight school in Austria/Europe. So I want to change school but the school won't give me my training records so I can't finish my training somewhere else.
Is there any ...
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How can I calculate a gradient using a Jeppesen Student Flight Computer?
On a Jeppesen Student Flight Computer (CSG), how does one calculate the gradient in percentage if the ground distance and height above ground level are given?
I can't find anything in the ...
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When to turn from crosswind to downwind to base in a circuit?
I was told by my instructor that my circuit spacing is inconsistent. I do not know how to look at the runway and use it to judge when to turn downwind and base. As a result, my base leg is sometime ...
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Is it possible to take PPL lessons in different locations and countries?
I have been wondering if it is possible to do flight lessons in different locations? For example, I am currently taking my PPL lessons (VRF) in Manchester, UK. I usually travel between countries in ...
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When is a CFII required to provide instrument training?
61.195(c) states:
(c)Instrument rating. A flight instructor may conduct instrument
training for the issuance of an instrument rating, a type rating not
limited to VFR, or the instrument ...
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Why don't all pilots receive at least basic instrument training?
Given the frequency with which non-instrument-rated pilots get themselves killed attempting to continue VFR flights into instrument conditions, why don't all pilots receive at least basic instrument ...
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Why does elevator still raise and lower the nose when the aircraft is steeply banked?
In a steep turn, the aircraft is basically sideways. However, when executing a steep turn, one still raises and lowers the nose of the aircraft by using the elevator.
Intuitively, it seems to be ...
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Are there left seat qualifications specific to actual handling of the aircraft?
The following three posts explain that both yokes and side-sticks require changing the hand that holds the yoke/side-stick when switching seats:
Why are Airbus captain control sticks placed on the ...
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What does the student pilot have to do during his/her PPL practical course?
The PPL theory consists of:
Principles of flight.
Flight performance and planning.
Aircraft general knowledge.
Meteorology, Navigation, Flight Planning and Monitoring
VFR Communications
Human ...
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During multiengine training, are pilots taught how to use the throttles for control?
The use of a multiengine aircraft’s throttles for steering and pitch control is critically important should the aircraft’s primary flight controls fail or severely malfunction; are pilots nowadays ...
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Can a CFI whose instrument rating isn't valid legally offer instrument instruction?
Can a flight instructor whose instrument rating isn't valid legally offer instrument instruction?
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Is the time spent flying in a Sailplane concidered a valid flight hour for a LAPL / PPL license?
I live in the Netherlands.
In order to get a Light aircraft pilot licence (LAPL) license 30 flight hours are demanded, A private pilot licence (PPL) requires to have 45 flight hours.
flying in a ...
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If the previous 100 hour was overflown but not for hire, is the time still subtracted from the next 100 hour?
A rental plane at a local FBO had an annual inspection at 2345 hours on the Hobbs. The next 100 hour inspection wasn't completed until 2450.
If the current hobbs time shows 2547, would it be legal to ...
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How to convert a PPL (Gyrocopter) to a PPL (Helicopter)?
If I have a Private Pilot License (PPL) for gyrocopters, and I want to convert it to PPL for helicopters, are my flight hours in the gyrocopter considered for me as flight hours in helicopters?
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How do I keep a C172 straight on the centerline during landing/rollout?
During rollout upon touching down, I'd often find myself veering off the runway centreline to the left. Every time I input rudder, I have this feeling that I am getting pulled out of the turn (while ...
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How is crew resource management trained?
Pilots are taught that pilot monitoring should speak up if something seems wrong, and take over the controls if the pilot flying does not respond adequately, even if the pilot flying is a senior ...
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Is there employment opportunities of becoming a pilot [closed]
I am 18 years old and I want to become a pilot so bad .i got B grades in math and C grades in physics and geography.but my parents don't want me to be one since is hard to get employment of becoming a ...
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Does the commercial helicopter training in 61.129(c)(3)(i) require a CFII?
For the commercial ticket in a helicopter you need 5 hours of hood time. Can any CFI provide this training or does it require a CFII?
14 CFR 61.129(c)(3)(i):
Five hours on the control and ...
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Why do pilots typically start out in piston-engined aircraft, rather than jets or turboprops? [duplicate]
Essentially all pilots begin flying with propeller aircraft powered by piston engines, rather than in turboprops or light jets, even though:
Operating a piston engine requires adjusting the mixture ...
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How airlines select new Captains…? [closed]
How does an airline select Captains for a new but different airplanes (ie, Boeing vs Airbus) that they just added to their fleet?
As an example, Delta has purchased many new Airbus A220. Since it is ...
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What are the differences between EASA (UK) and CASA flight training?
I'm a British citizen living in Australia who is tossing up on whether to train back home or in Australia. Given the sheer amount of complex information out there, I was wondering what the differences ...
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Forces that wing attach fittings must transfer to fuselage?
I just saw the naked wing (it didn't have its wing fabric) of a Weedhopper ultralight and wondered the types of forces that the wing lift struts must transfer to the fuselage, apart from the apparent ...
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What are the requirements to obtain the ATP license in Canada?
How much exams does a person need to do in Canada do become a ATP pilot and how many hours will be needed to become a pilot, for example ground school time, flight hour time etc....
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Aviation theory for fighter pilots
Background:
I'm an 18-year-old Finn and so I'll be starting my military service next summer. I'm currently applying to the Air Force to become a fighter pilot, but I don't have any previous training ...
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How can I pay for flight school in the UK? [closed]
I want to apply for the British Airways future pilot programme. However, it costs £125,000. The biggest loan I can get is £20,000 so where am I supposed to get the rest of that money?
I've heard ...
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What happens to manifold pressure reading following a reduction in both throttle and RPM?
This was one of the questions in my online ground school quiz (PPL), detail as follows:
To set climb power, you reduce the throttle (manifold pressure) and then the props (RPM lever). After setting ...
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How can Schrenk approximation be used to model lift load on a rectangular wing?
How can I use Schrenk approximation to calculate load distribution on my rectangular wing?
A worked example will be appreciated.
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Can I take my Canadian PPL with flight hours logged in the US?
I was wondering if I can combine my flight training hours in the US with my Canadian ones if I want to take my PPL in Canada?
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Performance Calculation with upgraded engine
I have an upcoming checkride and the DPE has asked to plan a cross country flight. The aircraft that will be used is a PA28-151; however, it has an upgraded 160hp engine. Regarding performance ...
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Is drag higher when flying in a crosswind?
Is this true that during a flight with a crosswind the drag increases due to the fact that the relative wind blows at a certain angle to the aircraft's nose but not precisely in the opposite direction ...
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What might happen if I receive flight instruction in a plane with an airworthiness deficiency?
Let's say I were to a day VFR flight with a new instructor, in hopes of eventually pursuing Sport Pilot - Airplane privileges (U.S.A.)
During the flight, I notice the plane has a minor airworthiness ...
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Is lift force less than weight during a descent?
In the above image lift is the same during a climb and during a descent. Is lift force not supposed to be less than weight during a descent?
Secondly, does descending at an airspeed much lower than ...
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In the US, is there a way for a pilot to legally “maneuver at will” in actual IMC?
In the US, is there a way for a pilot to legally "maneuver at will" in actual IMC? Let's say you want to practice a series of reversing 360-degree turns and not have to communicate every change in ...
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In the US, is it legal to cover up some of the required gyro instruments during flight under IFR in actual IMC?
In the US, is it legal to cover up some of the required gyro instruments during flight under IFR in actual IMC?
The purpose being for "partial panel" practice.
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What is the name of this vintage helicopter trainer?
I am curious about the tiny training helicopters that can be seen from the second 0:10 in this vintage video about the Cuatro Vientos helicopter school, near Madrid.
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Does an active pilot based outside the US require a flight review to maintain FAA currency?
If a pilot is a holder of both Canadian and FAA commercial pilot certificates and is flying regularly in Canada, does this pilot still require a Flight Review to maintain currency of their FAA ...
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What defines the end of a “cross-country flight” for ppl aeronautical experience purposes and for general logbook purposes?
Assume "pilotage" is used for all flights other than circuits around the pattern.
Assume, in the flights that follow, at any point where required, an instructor travels to the departure point and ...
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Can I use the private pilot written exam for sport pilot?
I'm planning to first get my sport pilot license and then continue on to private pilot, to save on written exam costs is it possible to just take the private pilot written exam for the sport pilot ...
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LAPL vs PPL - Which is more suitable?
I would really like some help on making the decision as to which license is more suitable for my situation. From reading various forums online, others have had the same questions, but I couldn't find ...
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What's a typical first lesson of glider flying like?
What is a typical first lesson for glider flying like? Does it usually include a pre-flight mini lecture on basic theories at all, or if not pre-flight, do instructors usually spend some time on the ...
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How much do '1,500 total hours with 500 multi crew hours' cost in Europe?
This company offer a 'fast-track' modular course which, in their words:
Our speciality is the training of pilots with no flying experience to become Fastrack airline ready pilots by means of ...
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Why don't jetliners maneuver to avoid a bird strike if spotted in time?
With 75%* of the bird strikes hitting the wings and engines, why isn't there any training to avoid such strikes by banking if a flock was spotted with enough time to react?
It seems what Boeing ...
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Aircraft EFIS Configurability [duplicate]
What should be the general logic to automatically switch between different pages of EFIS during failure of single or multiple displays?
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Why aren't passengers trained and evaluated for operating emergency exits in commercial aircraft?
The passengers sitting on the overwing exit doors are expected to operate the doors in times of emergency, with only a verbal instruction. Is that enough?
Q. Why can't we have a designated area in ...
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What are the approximate total training costs of flight school?
I don't really understand how pilots fund their training and then, how it is paid back. Could someone possibly provide a 'timeline' that covers:
How much does flight school/training cost from being a ...
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Time to switch instructors? or not? [closed]
To give a bit of background before I get into my scenario, I recieved my PPL in Canada two years ago, and then my night rating about 10 months after that. I was able to remain current but due to ...
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Can a flight instructor without instrument rating legally provide instrument training?
In the US the FAA requires student pilots to receive at least 3hrs of instrument flight training.
Can a flight instructor that does not hold an instrument rating legally provide a private pilot ...
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Are the ICAO phonetic numbers used anywhere?
I ran across a table of ICAO (NATO) approved phonetic number pronunciations. As early as I can remember (50+yrs) in the United States "nin-er" is the only one I ever remember hearing in aviation and I ...
