Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In 2017, I got hired to be the personal pilot for a family in Pennsylvania flying their high-tech, all glass cockpit $5m, Pilatus PC-12NG single engine turboprop. I got hired to be the personal pilot on an all glass cockpit $5m, Pilatus PC-12NG. In fact, I have been their Chief Pilot for nearly eight years.

Clearance 96

Clearance Airplanes Annual Inspection Pilot 96

Learn to Fly

AUGUST 15, 2024

You also must pass both the written FAA Knowledge Test and a FAA practical exam , which includes both an oral exam and practical flight test, often called a checkride. Today, you arrive at the hangar and begin your preflight preparation. The weather forecast is clear with light winds, ideal for VFR conditions.

Visual Flight Rules 40

Visual Flight Rules Federal Aviation Regulations Annual Inspection Checkride 40

Air Facts

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. I’ve been a lucky man, indeed.

General Aviation 52

General Aviation Checkride Pilot Cockpit 52

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 16, 2025

Business-related expenses such asfuel,hangar fees,insurance,maintenance, and evendepreciationon the aircraft may be eligible for write-offs. Each step of pilot training from your first solo to your checkride builds confidence and provides a deep sense of accomplishment.

Pilot 52

Pilot General Aviation Cockpit Checkride 52

Jetwhine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Cram enough L–39 knowledge and skill into my brain to pass a type-rating checkride. Only if a pilot chooses the complete course with a checkride is an instrument rating required. The L–39’s Fowler flaps are clearly visible during the preflight inside Gauntlet Warbird’s hangar at Aurora Municipal Airport (left).

Knot 52

Knot Rudder Pilot Jet 52