Tag Archives: Private Pilot

Complex Time with a Retractable Gear 172

By Rory | Published: January 10, 2012
A complex aircraft has flaps, retractable landing gear, and an adjustable pitch propeller. Believe it or not, I have used a Groupon more than once to get a flying lesson at a flying school that I would not otherwise have visited. As a result, I have had the opportunity to fly a complex Cessna 172 [...]
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Studying for the Private Pilot Written Exam

By Rory | Published: September 23, 2011
One of my best purchases in my student pilot career has definitely been my iPad. I have been studying for my private pilot written exam with the Study Buddy app released by Sporty’s. The Private Pilot version is $10 and has 700+ questions to review to prepare for the Private Pilot Written exam. I started [...]
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Pilot flies without arms

By Rory | Published: October 18, 2010
Next time I think that learning to fly can be the slightest bit overwhelming, I’ll just have to watch this video of a pilot flying solo without arms: Pilot_Flies_Without_Arms-SABG.wmvUploaded by vidalde. – Explore more music videos. Tweet This Post
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Private Pilot Lessons Kick-Off

By Rory | Published: August 23, 2010
After researching every single flight school at the airport I will be using for my lessons. I finally settled on Royal Aviation at John Wayne Airport in Orange County. I’m looking forward to jump starting my private pilot training. My instructor told me that I need these books from Amazon to get started on studying [...]
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Rod Machado’s Private Pilot Book Review

By Rory | Published: June 27, 2010
Rod Machado’s Private Pilot Handbook I actually downloaded the Audio MP3 format allows me to listen to it repeatedly on my iPhone. I need all of the repetition and help I can get to absorb the material. Thanks Rod! As usual, Rod’s wit and creative presentation style make learning the Private Pilot material fun and [...]
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Learn How to Fly – It’s Never Too Late

By Rory | Published: June 17, 2010
On a Mission from God. – For me, that phrase conjures an image of Jake and Elwood Blues standing in front of a nun explaining how they are going to get the band back together. For a guy from Texas, it means that his heart attack was a signal to go get a pilot’s license [...]
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