Where is the best flight school?
This question comes from David: Hi, I am a medical student and I wish to become a pilot after I finish my college. I am considering to go to a flight school in the U.S. but am confused about chosing...
View ArticleWhat is required to fly a high performance airplane?
This question comes from Karl: I’m thinking about buying a retractable gear aircraft with 250 HP engine from a CFI who lost his medical. I am certified in high perfomrance AC (C-182) but I only have...
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Adding a category to a rating
Scott writes: I have the following certificates/ratings: ATP MEL, commercial helicopter, instrument helicopter, private SEL, and CFI helicopter. I am wanting to add a commercial or ATP to my SEL...
View ArticlePrivate Pilot Oral Exam Questions
My home office is an absolute mess and Mrs. Askacfi has finally had enough. She has let me know that it is time to clean my desk. As a result of my recent organizing efforts I stumbled upon a old...
View ArticlePRIVATE PILOT KNOWLEDGE TEST
I WAS TOLD THAT THE QUESTIONS ON THE FAA PRIVATE PILOT KNOWLEDGE TEST ARE PUBLIC. IT ALSO STATES IN MY GLEIM BOOK THAT THEY TAKE THE SAMPLE QUESTIONS DIRECTLY FROM THE FAA QUESTION BANK. HOW OFTEN...
View ArticleQuestions to ask my flight instructor
I am a new student pilot. I passed my Written Exam, but I have only flown three times. I love flying and I really like my instructor. He is open, engaging, considerate and insightful. The problem is,...
View ArticleCorrelation questions for CFI checkride
I was required to ask questions on the national airspace system based on the levels of learning in the fundamentals of instruction. Most of the ones I came up with were rote level and a few application...
View ArticleSBT Scenario based training
I’m a CFI looking for resources for Scenario based questions. Does anyone know of a database that lists multiple questions like this? Sure would be helpful for preparing students to be ready for a...
View ArticleGeneral questions about being a commercial pilot that need to be answered.
What is the job description of an airline pilot? Is there a certain education you need to be a pilot? What is the entry level salary for a commercial pilot. What is the job outlook for a commercial...
View ArticleCFI Renewal questions
I have a CFI, CFII & MEI rating, in addition to my ATP with SEL, SES and Instrument. My CFI expires in July 2018. If I get me Multi Engine Sea rating will it renew ALL of my CFI Ratings? I am...
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