Flight Instructors – The 7 Learning Factors
7 Learning Factors to be Aware of When Teaching Student Pilots When becoming a flight instructor in Canada it is required that you learn the 7 learning factors outlined in [...]
How to Use the 1 in 60 Rule to Calculate Heading Corrections
How to Calculate the Opening and Closing Angles Using the 1 in 60 Rule In order to calculate the opening an closing angles for use with the 1 in 60 rule [...]
Time and Distance to NDB and VOR Stations
How to calculate time and distance to NDB and VOR stations NDBs TIME: In order to calculate the time to NDB stations you need the amount of time in seconds and [...]
NDB Frequency Range
In what frequency range do NDBs operate? NDBs operate in the LF and MF frequency ranges. These frequencies range from 30 to 3000 kHz or 3 - 300 MHz. [...]
Student Pilot – Time, Speed, and Distance Calculations
Pilot - Calculating Time, Speed, and Distance Knowing the formulas on how to calculate time, speed, and distance as a student pilot is essential. The easiest way to remember [...]
Human Factors for Pilots
What are human factors in piloting? Pilots are a component of the aviation system. Just as the airplane and its parts are subject to malfunctions, so is the pilot. Although [...]
What is QNH?
What is QNH? QNH is really just another way to confuse you while learning to be a pilot! It is kind of just another word for "altimeter setting." However, they [...]
Canada Flight Test Scoring Rubric
PPL and CPL Transport Canada Flight Test Scoring Rubric If you are a Canadian student pilot working towards your private pilot license (PPL) or your commercial pilot license [...]
Trying to Understanding Attitude + Power = Performance
Mastering the ability to control the airspeed and altitude of your airplane. What does attitude + power actually mean? Mastering the still of using pitch and power [...]
Ground Effect Learning Tool
Understanding Ground Effect Ground Effect is a topic discussed in a few of the PGIs found on this website. You can find in Exercise 07 - Climbing. However, [...]