In this episode we discuss some findings from a recent test flight were we went out to examine how the Garmin G1000 would behave during a missed approach from a circling procedure. Our findings were quite surprising and IFR pilots need to hear about it, regardless of your avionics setup! We also discuss the importance of monitoring your AP/FD modes.

In this episode, we give you a quick update on what has been happening with Cardinal Aviation, recognize the accomplishments of one of our clients and coaches and go through a quick review on Circling Approaches.

Whether you fly VFR or IFR, if you fly in controlled airspace readbacks will at some point need to become part of your repertoire. Readback expectations may vary from place to place but the principles remain the same. In this episode we discuss How to give a full readback, when to give a readback and why readbacks are an important part of pilot controller communications.

This week I was asked to fly a mission to an airport in the mountains in a plane that hadn't flown in a few months. In this episode, I walk you through my decision-making and threat management process to ultimately make the go/no-go decision.

Join Cardinal Aviation Coach Blake Hache as he discusses the importance of always supervising the fuelling of your aircraft and what can happen if you don't.

Part 3/3 On flying across the border. In this episode, we build on Part One and Two and walk through a flight from the United States to Canada step by step so that you can fly across the border with confidence. We also answer some questions from the first 2 parts in the series about EAPIS, DUIs, Firearms and Flight Planning. 

Part 1: The Basics & Overflights

Part 2: Crossing The Border Canada > USA

Part 3: Crossing The Border USA > Canada

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Part 2/3 On flying across the border. In this episode, we build on Part One and walk through a flight from Canada to the United States step by step so that you can fly across the border with confidence. 

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Part 1 of 3 

Flying across the border can be intimidating but if you are well prepared it can be routine. This is part 1 of 3 where we discuss the basics of flying between Canada and the United States. In Part 2 & 3 we will walk through how to do a Northbound and Southbound flight separately.

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I get asked a lot of questions by a lot of pilots and sometimes I don't have the answer right away. That is because I have a dirty little secret. That little secret could help you when it comes to finding the answer to your questions and questions that others may ask you.

This COVID pandemic has been brutal for aviation. Many flight schools are closed and many people's flying has been put on hold or at least slowed down. Here are some tips on how to stay sharp and some things that you can do to come out of this as a better pilot or a better prepared student.