A video review of flying tips and techniques, regulations, airspace and more brought to you by Sporty’s Academy and their chief instructor Eric Radtke.
Flight Safety
NTSB Safety Alert on Calculating Weight & Balance
The NTSB has recently published a safety alert on the calculation of weight and balance as part of your preflight preparations. Here is an introductory video and a link to download their 4-page pdf document.
Foreflight Review of Weather Charts for Flight Planning
A good review of the weather forecasting charts available in the Foreflight application and how to use them in your flight planning whether VFR or IFR.
NTSB Releases Report on PIREPs
The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for changes in training and procedures for pilots, air traffic controllers and others within the aviation community to enhance the effectiveness of the entire pilot weather reporting system.
Transitioning to Glass? How Hard Can it Be?
The transition from round dial to crt presentations is not always as easy as you might expect…
FAA TV – Owner Maintenance and the Startle Response
Surprise Surprise is a 4-part program based on a composite of GA [General Aviaiton] incidents involving pilot responses to system/component failures.
FAA Releases New Drone Safety Video for Holiday Shoppers
The FAA has released a new video directed at all the new drone owners this holiday season reminding everyone of the rules and regulations that safe drone pilots must follow.
NTSB Releases Its Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements
Each year (now every other year) the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) releases a list of items that it feels […]
