Episode 49: Why I QUIT being an Airline Pilot

In this podcast we'll go over some tips on how to pass your checkride! Understanding V speeds and markings on the airspeed indicator is an easy way to do well on your checkride, or not do well if you don't watch this video and study it! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/nOjfhtdOLsQ👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

Ever wondered why I quit the airline? Find out in today's podcast! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/F8hCIolZRTU👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

In this podcast we'll cover what you need to know about carburetor ice for your flight training as well as what you need to know when preparing to take the written exam! Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/2x47_jAkwrsTo check out the ground school and written prep course, go to www.fly8ma.com

In this podcast we'll go over how to properly practice power on stalls for your checkride, emphasizing minimum altitude loss during the maneuver! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/kBg8R3hzFCg👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

In this podcast we talk about hand-propping an airplane, that is, starting the engine by spinning the propeller by hand rather than using an electric starter. Since some of our awesome vintage aircraft out there still do not have starters installed, this is often the only way you are going to be able to go fly one of those old birds! Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/CIQtZTzqYIQ👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

How long does it take to get spatial disorientation when you fly VFR into IMC? Check out the podcast and figure out which way is up when your eyes are closed (or you don't know what the instruments are telling you for that matter). Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/h7wDMyq20ew👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

You Got a Pilot License, NOW WHAT? You go take some awesome pictures..that's what! https://youtu.be/su-OvoUU2Dk👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

In this podcast we'll take you through making a crosswind landing in a Piper Warrior. We don't recommend you try it in as much wind as we did! We had a 90 degree crosswind @17 knot Gusting to 25 Knots. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/QW0naHmdUBE Check out the crosswind landings course online at FLY8MA.com!

In this podcast you'll see an example of the quick way to get out of a Class C airport (like KSRQ or KRSW). When you don't want to talk to departure and be assigned headings and altitudes to fly, and you'd rather just go it on your own, you can try out this phraseology to get you on your way a little faster! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/-2Mc31-bwak👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ at https://fly8ma.com

Check out how to conduct a passenger safety briefing when you are flying with either another pilot or someone who has a good amount of flight experience themselves, whether another CFI or just a very experienced passenger. https://youtu.be/wm5vCLlX2k8👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com