Category: Flight Training

December 30, 2019

SPECIs explained

Sometimes weather is so special it gets its own SPECI.

Categories Aviation/Flight Training/MET - Meteorology/NoAd

December 30, 2019

CAVOK (KAV-OH-KAY)

It’s a good day to fly when it’s CAVOK!

Categories Aviation/Flight Training/MET - Meteorology/NoAd/RAC - Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Services

December 29, 2019

Cloud lines in the sky

I took these pictures about a couple of weeks ago between Toronto and Ottawa. Uniformed lines of clouds running north/south. Does anyone know how these lines are forms? Or why? These images are free to use and available on Unsplash.

Categories AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual/Aviation/Images/MET - Meteorology/NoAd

December 29, 2019

METARs explained

Every pilot needs to read METARs. They are not as hard as you may think.

Categories AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual/Aviation/Flight Training/MET - Meteorology/NoAd

December 26, 2019

What is “zulu” time?

What is zulu time? Pretty important in aviation to know what zulu time is.

Categories AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual/Aviation/Flight Training/GEN - General/NoAd

December 26, 2019

Aeronautical Information Manual Explained

The Aeronautical Information Manual, AIM, is a Transport Canada document published twice a year for Canadian pilots and air traffic controllers. It is a single source document containing information from various regulations, manuals, and guides. It is an excellent resource for new pilots and experienced pilots looking for a refresh. Download the most current version in PDF form here: https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/publications/tc-aim.html....

Categories AGA - Aerodromes/AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual/AIR - Airmanship/Aviation/COM - Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance/Flight Training/GEN - General/LRA - Licensing, Registration and Airworthiness/MAP - Aeronautical Charts and Publications/MET - Meteorology/NAT - North Atlantic Operations/NoAd/RAC - Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Services/SAR - Search and Recuse

April 14, 2015

Carbon Monoxide and Aircraft

Carbon monoxide is dangerous, even in small amounts. Like all work environments, you should know what to do to protect yourself.

Categories Aviation/Flight Training

April 9, 2015

Are your pilots playing Angry Birds?

The use of iPads and other similar tablet devices by crew members are on the rise in airlines today as they search for more ways to make their operation safer and efficient.

Categories Aviation/Flight Training

April 7, 2015

ILS Approaches Explained (for non-pilots)

A non-pilot explanation of ILS approaches, the most widely and accurate form of instrument approach.

Categories Aviation/Flight Training

April 5, 2015

Pilot Decision Making: Approach and Landing

Ever wonder what pilots do when planning approaches to airports? I have summarized the decision making that happens as we approach for a safe landing.

Categories Aviation/Flight Training

September 3, 2014

Free Online IFR Ground School Course – Holding

Are you getting ready to start IFR ground school? Please enjoy this free online IFR Ground School course on Holding.

Categories Aviation/Flight Training

August 26, 2014

Free Online Radio Course

Are you working towards your Restricted Operator Certificate With Aeronautical Qualification (aviation radio licence)?

Categories Flight Training