A Compendium of Practical 'How To' Articles for Pilots Who Want to Hone Their Flying Skills
There is often a gap between theory and practical application which is never fully explained. In many cases, critical information is given to the student only once, with the expectation that it will be understood and applied when needed.
The information may be fully absorbed and understood by newer pilots. However, applying theory correctly when it is suddenly needed in real life may not happen as intended, if at all. Worse still, if the instructor is not widely experienced themself, they may not even be aware of small but important pieces of information that need to be passed on to the student. You can't teach something that you don't properly understand yourself.
There is also the alarming notion in some instructor circles that certain elements of proficient flying can be safely omitted for students who are not aiming for a career in the airlines.The flight training syllabus has been developed over many years and has recently been fine tuned in response to the release of the Manual Of Standards (MOS).To remain competitive, most flying schools only teach what is required to 'meet the standard'. Often this is not what a safe and competent pilot needs to know or what employers need their new pilots to be able to do.
This book starts by examining some things you can do to take better care of your passengers, examines the use of checklists, then looks at a few critical skills that are often lacking in the typical low hour or non-professional pilot.
About the author Aero Circus was formed in Brisbane, Australia, by a small group of General Aviation pilots. With well over 50 years combined flying experience ranging from Recreational Pilot level to Commercial (Grade 1 Instructor) level, the team has a wide range of skills both inside and outside aviation. The aim is to educate, inform and, more importantly, entertain both the aviation community and the wider public in all things aviation, mostly through their website at aerocircus.com.au.They often take a different perspective of aviation to the mainstream. Aero Circus have developed a cult following thanks to detailed analysis and thorough explanations of the skills and knowledge critical to success in the aviation world that are often misrepresented or even ignored by mainstream training organisations. Their regular articles can be read in Australian Aviation magazine both in print and online.
Author Aero Circus Photographs by Aero Circus Contributor Aero Circus Publisher Aero Circus, 2021 ISBN 0648753913, 9780648753919
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