A Comprehensive Guide to Studying, Retaining, and Applying What You Learn in Flight Training Most people are never taught how to learn. They are told to read, memorize, and show up prepared, but very few are ever shown how learning actually works. That becomes a major problem in flight training, because becoming a pilot is…
What to Expect From Your First Discovery Flight and Private Pilot Training Starting flight training is exciting, but it comes with important questions. What should you bring to your first flight? How long does it actually take to earn a Private Pilot Certificate? And how does Pilot Rise Flight School approach training differently? This overview…
Winter Operations & Safe Run-Up Direction at Hicks Airfield (T67) Cold weather changes how aircraft perform and how we operate on the ground. At Hicks Airfield (T67), winter mornings often bring frost, cooler engines, and ramp surfaces that may be slick. The layout of the field also makes prop blast management especially important during run-up.…
Crosswind Takeoff and Landings Safety tips.
Successive Layers of Defenses for Pilots. As a private pilot, mitigating risk is a critical aspect of ensuring safe flight operations. Here are some key strategies to mitigate risk: By consistently applying these strategies, private pilots can effectively mitigate risk and ensure safer flight operations. However, it’s essential to remember that aviation inherently involves some…
Flying is an incredible experience that has the power to change your life. From the thrill of soaring through the skies to the unique perspectives it provides, flying is an adventure unlike any other. However, despite its many benefits, there are still many misconceptions and fears surrounding flying that prevent people from pursuing it. From…
In a https://pilotrise.com/pilot-rise/study-strategies/. Now we’d like to give you essential tools that can be used to implement those study strategies. AnkiWeb Flashcards (AnkiWeb.net) We STRONGLY recommend AnkiWeb. AnkiWeb has a website, several IOS apps, and several Android apps. This flashcard system has a unique feature that lets you select how well you remembered a flashcard, using…
As you may be aware, flight training is not a walk in the park. There is a vast amount of information a pilot must learn, so utilizing effective study strategies is critical. There are four levels of learning: 1. Rote (memorization)2. Understanding (perceiving & learning)3. Application (skill to apply and perform)4. Correlation (associating learning to…
Cheaper to Buy or Own? Short answer: Probably not. For this discussion, I will be comparing the operating costs of a rented Cessna 150 and a Cessna 150 just for personal use. At the time of writing this, Pilot Rise Flight School rents our C150s for $122 per hour wet (including fuel). You’d be surprised how…
A little over a year ago, I was just beginning training with SkyWest Airlines. Now I have just finished my training with Spirit Airlines and hold an A320-type rating. There have been a lot of changes in the industry over the past few years, and there are I get so many questions about life at…
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