By Dan Freeman
Flight training isn't a walk in the park on its own. Add in a job, spouse, and kids and you've made training much much more difficult.
It is with great honor and pleasure to have my first guest on the podcast. Of course, it would have to be none other than Carl Valeri from Aviation Careers Podcast and Stuck Mic Avcast! Carl has been an inspiration...
Cross-Country Planning Websites and Apps - Reviews
B-17G Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey
Another first! I had the pleasure of taking my wife up on a plane for the first time. Unfortunately for her, I had to go up to do approaches so boring for her. I was able to finish off my...
I'm Still Here!
Are you a pilot? If you are, then you have a flight bag with a variety of items inside. Have you ever wondered what other people bring on their flights? Today, I will reveal what I bring on all of...
Although limited, there are a number of career choices for entry level pilots. What we refer to as the first rung of the aviation career ladder, though, is the CFI rating. A great many of pilots begin their professional career...
I'm changing things up this episode. I don't have any training material or school related topics to discuss so I'm calling on you, the listener, to write in with your opinion or experience with the two topics of today. As...
Today I answer two listener mail emails about flight school funding and where to get flight school audio books
We start the show off with a quick reference for aviation resumes. We will definitely have to dive into this topic in more detail another time. Part two is what a lot of people have been asking about. ATP Flight...
In this Bonus Episode, I answer the same question from two different listeners - should I choose an Accelerated Program or not? Both individuals are looking to start or continue their flight training and are considering an accelerated program but...
Hello again everyone! You've completed all your certificates and are now looking for an aviation job. What kind of jobs can a 250 hour fresh off the presses commercial pilot actually get? And now that you've had all this training,...
The last Check Ride - Single Engine Commercial Addon. It's finally over! I've passed my last check ride and have completed all my ratings. Listen in and I'll tell you all about this checkride. Thank you all so much for...
I keep getting emails, so here's another Listener Mail Bonus Episode!
Hello everyone and welcome to episode 24! Today, I discuss with you the single engine commercial add-on! I introduce you to the five new maneuvers you'll learn during this final phase of flight training. We'll also talk briefly of the...
I'm back with episode 23 and I think you'll like it. I talk about my current progress in my accelerated program in this episode. I also have an updated opinion about accelerated flight schools that I feel you will find...
Can I work and attend an accelerated flight school? What if I don't work? Do accelerated flight schools really teach their students and are they prepared for checkrides? I also answer listener mail and speak about the state of DPEs....
I talk about Commercial flying, what to do after you are a commercial pilot, and the kinds of pressures you'll see as an accelerated flight school student. Also, Listener Mail!!!
Episode 20 is here and we're talking Private Multi-Engine Add-on Check Ride! Listen in to this one because I lay down some sound advice for anyone taking a check ride.
Today we talk about the Private Multi-Engine Add-On. Last week we covered the SIM portion of training, so this week we'll cover the actual flights. Basically, you'll be replicating what you did in the SIM but in the actual aircraft...
On today's bonus episode, we answer listener mail! I had a technical error with my email and a couple of questions went unanswered for a while. I take time to answer those questions including one from over 8000 miles away!...
In this week's episode, we discuss what to expect during the first week of your multi-engine add-on which basically consists of SIMs and ground schools. There's not a lot to discuss here, but you know that I can talk for...
This may be the most fun you have during your time in the accelerated flight school program - the Crew Cross Country! Together with another student - that's right, no CFI - you'll fly your way across the country! Well,...
So, I bombed my first Instrument Rating Practical Check Ride but I passed my second time around. What were the differences and why did I pass on the second attempt? I discuss a successful check ride with you in Episode...
So, we've passed our Instrument Rating Oral exam. The next step is the Practical or flight portion of the flight. Listen in to episode 15 and I'll discuss with you what an IFR practical is all about and we'll even...
The time has finally come - your instrument rating check ride. You're nervous our out of control, you've got that empty feeling in your stomach, and you're trying not to let any knowledge ooze out your ears before you have...
The IFR Written exam is said to be the most difficult written exam from PPL through CFI. Mainly, people note the extensive bank of questions as the reason - nearly 1200. But wait, don't give up now! There's a way...
Take a moment and read 14 CFR part 61.65 (d)(2)(ii)(A, B, and C). Just kidding, no one is going to do that. But if you did, you would see that one requirement to take your Instrument Rating Check Ride is...
Week 10 is all about learning Departure Procedures, Approaches, and Holding Patterns. You'll spend a bunch of time flying approach after approach after approach and you'll get familiar with how holding patterns work up in the air. You'll also be...
The introduction into IFR flying begins with a very relaxed and exciting week full of and new experiences. You'll be flying under the hood quite a bit but you'll be flying further than typical and to new places which is...
In today's episode, I cover the Flight Review and Check-Ride, how they differ, and when you would expect to see each. You will be performing a check-ride for all your new certificates or add-on ratings (such as Multi-Engine), so...
Week 7 brought me my first night flight in a long time where we did a short cross country with pattern work. The remainder of the week was spend doing even more patterns and cross country flights.
Accelerated flight school is not a walk in the park. It's difficult, time consuming, and expensive. Having a family only exacerbates these issues. I discuss with you how to prepare your family for your time in flight...
Week 6 was all about solo preparation and cross countries! We completed my solo takeoff and landing evaluation (passed!), performed more basic maneuvers, and completed two cross country flights. It was a great week in flight training!
Not all weeks are created equal. During week 5, I flew 1 full flight and 1 very short flight. Out of the last 10 available days, I few 3. Sometimes you lose the scheduling battle and this week I...
In Week 4, I got to experience some more simulated IFR with VOR interception and standard rate turns. I also created a flight plan at home and flew that plan in what we dubbed "The Loop" which was a loop...
I have finally begun my flight training and it's awesome! We practiced some steep turns, stalls, and of course, pattern work. The first week is where the CFI gets to evaluate the student's inherent ability to fly. ...
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Before you begin flight training, you need to know what your training options are. Should you attend an Aeronautical University, join a local Flying club, hire a CFI from an FBO, or attend an Accelerated Flight School? There...
You're getting advice from who? Who is Dan Freeman and why should I listen to what he has to say? - that's part 1 of this episode. I also aged myself an extra year - I am not 36, I...
Now Arriving... It's here! It's finally here! Introducing the Accelerated Flight School Podcast! This is episode zero or as I like to call it, the teaser. Listen in, and I'll tell you all about what this podcast has in store for you....
