The Lonely Rudder
Ok, we need to chat about those pedals on the floor. They are for more than steering while taxiing. When flying they control the rudder. I know you know this, but if you are like some (perhaps many) student pilots, you often forget about them. Of course, this depends on the plane you are flying. You tailwheel guys and gals, this doesn’t apply because you know the importance of staying on the rudder. For other folks, especially flying a well rigged 172, 152 or DA20 or 40, it is easy to sort...
Posted by Chris Findley on Apr 25, 2012 | 0 comments
Ok, we need to chat about those pedals on the floor. They are for more than steering while taxiing. When flying they control the rudder.
I know you know this, but if you are like some (perhaps many) student pilots, you often forget about them. Of course, this depends on the plane you are flying. You tailwheel guys and gals, this doesn’t apply because you know the importance of staying on the...
The Lonely Rudder
Posted by Chris Findley on Apr 1, 2012 | 0 comments
Alex’s First Solo
Here’s a video I shot of my student Alex’s first solo! For the record, it was lighter than the camera shows!
Posted by Chris Findley on Mar 30, 2012 | 3 comments
Since starting your training (or by simply being a pilot at any level) have you been hounded by ads, mailers, and email urging you to obtain insurance for your flight activities?
Welcome to the club!
Have you been confused as to whether you actually need it? (“Doesn’t my flight school insure me?”) If so, how much? And from whom?
If so, you’re not alone at all! My friend Sean...
Episode 30 | Insurance for...
Posted by Chris Findley on Mar 12, 2012 | 0 comments
If you’ve ever heard financial guru Dave Ramsey’s radio show, you’ve probably heard him speak about “Gazelle Intensity”. To him, this is a key to a person’s success in achieving their financial goals. Tired of living paycheck to paycheck, of writing checks or transferring money to pay for loads of debt eventually brings a person (hopefully) to the point of being...
Intensity: An Unspoken Key...
Posted by Chris Findley on Mar 7, 2012 | 0 comments
In this episode I discuss a recent article I wrote for MENTOR, the magazine for the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). In it I discuss the mental process behind learning to fly and why different phases of flight instruction seem frustrating, overwhelming, or discouraging. I offer some ways to mentally approach your training (or your instruction if you are a CFI) that can assist you in...
Episode 29 | Learning Theo...
Posted by Chris Findley on Mar 4, 2012 | 0 comments
This weekend I took my boys Aidan (10) and Evan (7) to Gatlinburg, TN. I wanted some time one-on-one with the kiddos who seem to be growing up faster than I care to admit. Gatlinburg has a lot to offer to any family, and we took in as much as we could in this short time. From picturersque drives in the Smokeys, to go-carts and arcades, and time in front of a nice fireplace, it has been exactly what...
Tennessee Museum of Aviati...
Popular Articles
The myFlightCoach Podcast!
A podcast designed with you --the pilot-- in mind! Over 25,000 downloads in 2011! Topics range from training tips and techniques to headlines and commentary. Regular interviews with pilots, like you, who love Aviation and want to share the thrill with others.
About Chris
Chris Findley, CFI, CFII
You Can Be A Pilot!
This is a great resource for anyone considering earning their Pilot Certificate. It's written in an easy-to-understand style that explains the process and the experience of earning your wings!
