Air Facts

JANUARY 22, 2025

To my surprise, the Cessna 172S that I have flown for all my training for Private Pilot and Instrument training, had a lapsed 30-day VOR check. I went into the office and informed them of the out-of-date VOR check and a mechanic took the airplane up while I was doing the oral portion of the checkride to complete the VOR check.

VOR 98

VOR Approach Airplanes Flight Plan 98

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

After all, I had just aced my checkride. The Cessna 150 Since I was the only instrument rated pilot on the team, and the weather was marginal VFR, I chose to fly the 172, N7358G, up to Fairfield on an IFR flight plan above the clouds at 7,000 feet. What else was there to know? Phil was a cool head under pressure.

VOR 52

VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Flight canceled. Youll be able to file an IFR flight plan and safely depart, fly through, and arrive in conditions that would otherwise ground a VFR-only pilot. An instrument rating unlocks access to: Airports with IFR approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.) Safety Focused Safety is the foundation of every flight lesson.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Approach Visual Flight Rules 52

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Pilots observe checklist use and learn their importance starting at the first flight lesson. Checklist use is an element that pilots are tested on during checkrides at every level of training. Following a checklist ensures that procedures for safe flight, aircraft operation, and emergencies are followed.

Pilot 75

Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 75