Pilot Supplies

Zulu vs. Bose

I’ve written before about how much I enjoy my Bose X headset. How I think that it is the quietest, most comfortable headset I’ve ever worn.  But I’m here to say that Bose better look out, because Lightspeed Aviation is giving Bose a serious high-noon headset showdown with it’s latest entry, the Zulu.  I’ve [...]

Paper Airplane Demonstration Template

Flight instructors are taught the importance of using visual aids when preparing a lesson.  Statistically, most people are visual learners.  There is nothing more frustrating than trying to teach a certain concept to a primary student and not having a good airplane model around to use as a visual aid.
A good friend suggested that I [...]

Cessna 152 POH

Are you looking for a Cessna 152 POH in a PDF format? Well you’re in luck.
Well technically, this isn’t a POH but a PIM.  The difference?  The POH, or pilot’s operating handbook, is the official serial-specific document that is required to be onboard prior to each flight.  The PIM, or pilot’s information manual, is the [...]

It is taking me a while to solo, any advice?

Michael writes me asking:
Hi, I am currently working towards my PPL but am still not ready for solo despite having approximately 35 hours of flight time. The problem is the landing - the flare in particular - and I just do not seem to be getting it. Initially, I was not flaring at all and [...]

Flight School Supply List. What supplies you really need for a private pilot license.

Like most parents at this time of year, I’m making my daily trek to Wal-mart to buy school supplies for my kids. Even if you don’t have kids, I’m sure you can remember being sent home with a list of needed school supplies that ranged from protractors to rulers. Good times.
If you are [...]

I lost my logbook, now what?

I just received an email from Scott, asking about what to do when you lose your logbook:
In previous years I have accumulated approx. 30 to 35 hours in student training in the air, either with my instructors or by myself, Unfortunately I have lost my log book. What should I do ? Both of my [...]

I wish I had a camera.

How many times have you said that to yourself?
Last night was one of those nights. There was an amazing strong thunderstorm that passed through Chicago last night around 7:30 P.M. Right after it passed through, there was an amazing scene that I feel fortunate enough to witness. Picture this…dark clouds on the [...]

Must have while flying

Several years ago I bought a book that has now become a staple of my flight kit. It comes with me everywhere. If you haven’t heard about it, it is called The Captain’s Atlas and it is indispensable. It is a standard United States road atlas with aviation navigational aids (VORs, [...]