
Turbulence: What Causes Bumps in the Sky?
26/3/2024 | 20 mins.
Send us a textNearly everyone who travels will experience turbulence at some point in their life. For some, it's no big deal, but for nervous flyers it can be incredibly uncomfortable. This week we'll be talking about what causes turbulence, and addressing whether or not it's a dangerous (spoiler alert: it isn't). Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotWebsite: https://www.plaidaviation.com/Email Me: [email protected] by Monday Hopes

Announcing Plaid Aviation!
29/2/2024 | 3 mins.
Send us a textI'm excited to announce Plaid Aviation, your new home for aviation training resources and community. To make sure you are notified when we go live, please sign up for the mailing list at http://www.plaidaviation.comAnd don't forget to like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/plaidaviation/See you over there!

Safe VS Legal
16/1/2024 | 23 mins.
Send us a textThis week we finish our discussion of the Pilot Qualifications in the Commercial ACS, with a topic that is covered in the Private Pilot and Instrument Rating ACS as well. We discuss the difference in safe and legal, and examine some risk management items associated with unfamiliar airplanes and equipment.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: [email protected] by Monday Hopes

Commercial Pilot Checkride Prep: Pilot Qualifications
07/1/2024 | 23 mins.
Send us a textBeginning our discussion of ground school topics, this week we talk about pilot qualifications for the Commercial Pilot Checkride, and the privileges and limitations around your new certificate.Commercial Pilot ACS: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/training_testing/testing/acs/commercial_airplane_acs_change_1.pdfeCFR: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-ICheck out the creators mentioned on the show:@david_the_aviator@pilot_mikey_b@pilot_marcus_40@taildraggerjoe@[email protected]@coryrod88@future_pilot._Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: [email protected] by Monday Hopes

Merry Christmas!
25/12/2023 | 2 mins.
Send us a textMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you are getting to finish out the week spending time with loved ones and planning the goals you will set for the coming year. Hope to see you next week!Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaidpilot/Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpilotEmail Me: [email protected] by Monday Hopes



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