FLY8MA Flight Training

Listen here for helpful tips and lessons to help you get through your flight training in the easiest and quickest way possible, saving time and money along the way! Welcome to Aviation!

Episode 50: How pilots FAILED their checkrides...

In this podcast we'll go over some tips on how to pass your checkride! Understanding V speeds and markings on the airspeed indicator is an easy way to do well on your checkride, or not do well if you don't watch this video and study it! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/nOjfhtdOLsQ👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

07-18
05:00

Episode 49: Why I QUIT being an Airline Pilot

Ever wondered why I quit the airline? Find out in today's podcast! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/F8hCIolZRTU👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

07-16
16:22

Episode 48: Carburetor Ice in a CESSNA | What you need to know...

In this podcast we'll cover what you need to know about carburetor ice for your flight training as well as what you need to know when preparing to take the written exam! Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/2x47_jAkwrsTo check out the ground school and written prep course, go to www.fly8ma.com

07-14
03:11

Episode 47: Perfect STALLS | Power On How To

In this podcast we'll go over how to properly practice power on stalls for your checkride, emphasizing minimum altitude loss during the maneuver! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/kBg8R3hzFCg👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

07-12
04:45

Episode 46: The Most DANGEROUS Part of the Flight

In this podcast we talk about hand-propping an airplane, that is, starting the engine by spinning the propeller by hand rather than using an electric starter. Since some of our awesome vintage aircraft out there still do not have starters installed, this is often the only way you are going to be able to go fly one of those old birds! Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/CIQtZTzqYIQ👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

07-10
09:26

Episode 45: Ask Tory about Spatial Disorientation | Which way is Really Up?

How long does it take to get spatial disorientation when you fly VFR into IMC? Check out the podcast and figure out which way is up when your eyes are closed (or you don't know what the instruments are telling you for that matter). Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/h7wDMyq20ew👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

07-08
06:09

Episode 44: You Got a Pilot License, NOW WHAT?

You Got a Pilot License, NOW WHAT? You go take some awesome pictures..that's what! https://youtu.be/su-OvoUU2Dk👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

07-08
12:16

Episode 43: MAX X WIND Landing! 25 Knot Crosswind | Piper Warrior HOW TO

In this podcast we'll take you through making a crosswind landing in a Piper Warrior. We don't recommend you try it in as much wind as we did! We had a 90 degree crosswind @17 knot Gusting to 25 Knots. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/QW0naHmdUBE Check out the crosswind landings course online at FLY8MA.com!

07-05
11:39

Episode 42: The QUICK way to Depart a Class C Airport

In this podcast you'll see an example of the quick way to get out of a Class C airport (like KSRQ or KRSW). When you don't want to talk to departure and be assigned headings and altitudes to fly, and you'd rather just go it on your own, you can try out this phraseology to get you on your way a little faster! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/-2Mc31-bwak👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ at https://fly8ma.com

07-03
08:42

Episode 41: Pilot to Pilot Pax Safety Briefing | Flying with another Pilot as a Passenger

Check out how to conduct a passenger safety briefing when you are flying with either another pilot or someone who has a good amount of flight experience themselves, whether another CFI or just a very experienced passenger. https://youtu.be/wm5vCLlX2k8👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈ https://fly8ma.com

07-01
06:04

Episode 40: CRM Explained | How To Actually Apply It

In this podcast we'll cover what CRM is and how to apply it to your everyday flying using a few examples! To watch the entire video this was taken from visit: https://youtu.be/nZ0z0luE9pc or check out our site at http://www.fly8MA.comBe safe out there!

06-28
32:48

Episode 39: Fog Explained | The Types and Where it Comes From

The six main types of fog explained with examples of each to help you visualize exactly what you do not want to fly your airplane into! Follow the link for the full video these audio excerpts were taken from: https://youtu.be/xb62sgV4k1o👉Take our online PILOT GROUND SCHOOL✈https://fly8ma.com

06-26
07:56

Episode 38: Hood Work | Flight by Reference to Instruments

Here we'll walk you through the basics of what your instructor will expect from you when introducing you to flight by reference to instruments or "hood work". You'll be placed under the hood, or under the foggles, and expected to make several climbs, turns, descents, all while keeping a vigilant scan on the instrument panel. Later on in training, you will be introduced to unusual attitudes which you can preview in another one of our videos on our channel page.As always, if you have any questions, leave them in the comments below and we'll get back to you asap!

06-24
04:21

Episode 37: Landing in a Soft Grass Field

This podcast is on how to make proper soft field landings is part of our larger online private pilot ground at www.fly8ma.comTo signup for our FREE Pilot Ground School, check out our website!

06-21
04:57

Episode 36: Short Field Landing | How To

In this podcast we'll walk you through the basic procedure for performing short field landings in a piper cherokee, and most small GA aircraft. https://youtu.be/dhNuhdxcei8

06-19
04:45

Episode 35: Short Field Takeoff | How To

In this video we'll walk you through the process for completing a short field takeoff in a piper cherokee, the procedure is very similar in most small GA aircraft. Ultimately your goal is to ensure you are making full power and have minimum drag on the airplane during your takeoff roll.Check out our site at http://www.fly8MA.com

06-17
04:18

Episode 34: Soft Field Takeoff and Climb

This podcast describes how to make a successful soft field (grass runway) takeoff in a Cessna 172. This technique will work for almost all GA airplanes. Make sure you stay within ground effect until you have achieved a safe airspeed to climb away from the ground. For more flight training videos, visit: https://youtu.be/NFefKnWXX-Y

06-14
04:04

Episode 33: Departing Class C Airport | Radio ATC Communications

In this podcast we'll take you from the Sarasota International Class Charlie Airport to the Venice Class G airport. We'll show you the taxi way diagrams, airport diagram, sectional charts, and outline the radio communications and steps for getting taxi and take off clearances to depart the airport and head out of the airspace. Watch the full vide on our YouTube channel here! https://youtu.be/KiDJLrntqd4

06-12
14:42

Episode 32: Landing at Class C Airport | ATC Radio Communications

In this podcast we'll take you from Venice Airport (non-towered airport) into Sarasota International (class charlie airport covered by Tampa TRACON / Approach Control). You'll get to overview the sectional and airport diagrams, and know exactly where to make your radio calls along your route of flight.Check out our site at http://www.fly8MA.com

06-10
22:08

Episode 31: 3D Class B Airspace Explained | What you need to know and how it works!

In this podcast we'll cover everything you need to know about Class B airspace, including how it's structured, how to read it on the chart, and what the regulations and rules are associated with it. https://youtu.be/S7mk3NXy9uE

06-07
08:34

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