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Oct 21, 20202 min read

The difference between a Skills Test & Competency Check, & how Recency fits in.

There are three terms used around keeping your PPL valid. These are: Skills Test Competency Check and Recency In a nutshell, the difference

Oct 20, 20202 min read

My first flight - in the pilot seat

The advice they gave me that sunny afternoon in Port Elizabeth changed my life forever. It was this: "Go for an...

Oct 9, 202012 min read

LEARNING TO FLY A YELLOW AEROPLANE

As Ford sold Model Ts in any colour, as long as they were black, so William T Piper’s Cubs came in all colours called Yellow.

Oct 6, 20203 min read

A Pilot's Airhostess debriefing

The fact is, that whenever you are carrying one or more passenger, it is your responsibility as the pilot to make sure your pax know what do

Sep 28, 20203 min read

Land ON the Centerline every time

There is nothing quite like a narrow runway to make you focus on placing your aircraft slap bang in the middle. It helps to know what ...

Sep 22, 20202 min read

PPL to IFR CPL Calculator

Are you a PPL working towards your IFR CPL? Would you like a FREE CALCULATOR to help you work out the exact hours you need of each type..

Sep 22, 20202 min read

PPL to VFR CPL Calculator

Are you a PPL working towards your VFR CPL? Would you like a FREE CALCULATOR to help you work out the exact hours you need of each type..

Sep 15, 20204 min read

How to Sideslip Smoothly

The SIDESLIP can be an uncomfortable maneuver if performed incorrectly, but if you know how to do it right, it is a valuable tool in ...

Sep 6, 20205 min read

4 paths to your PPL

There are a few roads you can take to earning your Private Pilot License (PPL). Full time, part time, NPL first, then PPL, exams first...

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