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What is renters insurance and should I have it?
May 1, 2010 --- Non-owned or renters insurance, is a liability policy that can provide protection for a pilot that is flying an aircraft they do not own. Most flight schools and flying clubs carry insurance that have some sort of deductibles.
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What is a "flight review" and do I have to have one?
Apr 1, 2010 --- The term flight review is defined in the Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61.56. It consists of a minimum of one hour of flight instruction and one hour of ground instruction from a certified flight instructor.
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What is a safety pilot and where can I find one?
Mar 1, 2010 --- Anyone who is qualified to act as Pilot in Command of the aircraft you are flying can act as a safety pilot.
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What are the medical requirements needed to get a Light Sport (LSA) license?
Feb 1, 2010 --- It's true that if you fail an FAA medical exam you cannot act as a Sport Pilot based on your driver's license. Under the Sport Pilot rule you can "self certify" yourself as physically fit to act as pilot in command of a sport aircraft if you hold a valid US drivers license and have never been turned down for a medical certificate.
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What are the rules for logging Pilot in Command (PIC)?
Jan 15, 2010 --- Proper logging of PIC time is a favorite subject of CFI’s sitting around these rainy days.
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What do I need to make flying a career?
Jan 1, 2010 --- Having just a Private license will not allow you to work as a professional pilot. Having a commercial license will, but your options will be limited. Most companies like to see their pilot candidates have some experience as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
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What does it mean when ATC says "please advise?"
Dec 1, 2009 --- The phrase "Traffic please advise" has been a hot topic of discussion for some time. It is your job to advise others and listen, not the other way around.
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How much should I plan to spend on my Private Pilot license?
Nov 1, 2009 --- This question is difficult to answer because so many variables go into it. The FAA says that you need to log at least 40 hours of flight time to apply for a pilot's license. Very few people actually finish their training in the minimum number of hours. The national average is closer to 62 hours. Another factor that affects the cost is the type of aircraft you learn to fly in. A Cessna 152 or a Flight Design CTSW's rental rates are less than a Piper Warrior.
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Ratings Tally Board
Here's what our students have achieved since 2004.| Sport Pilot | Private Pilot | Instrument |
| 5 | 63 | 27 |
| Commercial | CFI | CFII |
| 20 | 13 | 6 |
| Multi-Engine | MEI | ATP |
| 18 | 4 | 3 |
| updated 9/7/10 | ||
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Aug 5, 2010 --- Beginning Monday August 9, we will have a new light sport aircraft on the flight line, a 2007 Gobosh 700S...
Jun 13, 2010 --- The expansion of the ramp in front of the maintenance hangar has been completed.
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Milestones
Private Pilot License
Teague Henkle earned his PPL in September. John Smith is his instructor.
Solo
Lloyd Peckham did his first solo in August. His instructor is Mike Mosher.
Solo
Mike Tourville did his first solo in August. His instructor is Mike Mosher.
