Wingover Aviation

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.

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.

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.

Never flown outside California before? Want to take a long trip to the southwest, the east coast, or even Canada? I will be happy to provide you with support both before and during your trip - planning, accumulating necessary equipment, and flying.

Need an airplane transported from point A to point B? Bought a new airplane and need it delivered to your home airport? Either way I will be happy to help.