Flight Review
While many pilots look at the flight review (also called the Biennial Flight Review, or BFR) with dread, I believe it is an important opportunity to recover old skills or to learn something new. While there are certain items that I think are necessary in any flight review, I will gladly tailor the remainder to the particular pilot's needs.
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Transition to a New Aircraft
Every airplane is different, and it is both a good idea (and usually required - either by a flying club or by insurance) that a pilot receive some instruction before flying a new type of aircraft solo. Some transitions are relatively straightforward, such as moving from a Warrior to an Archer, while others may involve new skills related to retractable landing gear, variable pitch propellers, turbocharging, new avionics, pressurization, radar, etc. Whatever the aircraft, I will be happy to help you with your transition.
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Mountain Checkout
Have you ever wanted to fly to Tahoe for the weekend? Or go skiing at Mammoth? Flying in the mountains and landing at high-elevation airports involves special skills and new types of judgment. A mountain checkout involves a ground portion followed by a flight to a mountainous area so that you can experience first-hand the issues involved. Weather, high density altitude, wind patterns over mountains and decision making are all discussed.
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