FLY8MA Flight Training

By Jonathan Kotwicki

What's FLY8MA Flight Training about?

Listen here for helpful tips and lessons to help you get through your flight training in the easiest and quickest way possible, saving time and money along the way! Welcome to Aviation!

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FLY8MA Flight Training episodes:

07.18.2019
Episode 50: How pilots FAILED their checkrides...
In this podcast we'll go over some tips on how to pass your checkride! Understanding V speeds and markings on the airspeed indicator is an easy way to do well on your checkride, or not do well if you...
07.16.2019
Episode 49: Why I QUIT being an Airline Pilot
Ever wondered why I quit the airline? Find out in today's podcast! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/F8hCIolZRTU
07.14.2019
Episode 48: Carburetor Ice in a CESSNA | What you need to know...
In this podcast we'll cover what you need to know about carburetor ice for your flight training as well as what you need to know when preparing to take the written exam! Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/2x47_jAkwrsTo check out...
07.12.2019
Episode 47: Perfect STALLS | Power On How To
In this podcast we'll go over how to properly practice power on stalls for your checkride, emphasizing minimum altitude loss during the maneuver! Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/kBg8R3hzFCg
07.10.2019
Episode 46: The Most DANGEROUS Part of the Flight
In this podcast we talk about hand-propping an airplane, that is, starting the engine by spinning the propeller by hand rather than using an electric starter. Since some of our awesome vintage aircraft out there still do not have...
07.08.2019
Episode 45: Ask Tory about Spatial Disorientation | Which way is Really Up?
How long does it take to get spatial disorientation when you fly VFR into IMC? Check out the podcast and figure out which way is up when your eyes are closed (or you don't know what the instruments are...
07.08.2019
Episode 44: You Got a Pilot License, NOW WHAT?
You Got a Pilot License, NOW WHAT? You go take some awesome pictures..that's what! https://youtu.be/su-OvoUU2Dk
07.05.2019
Episode 43: MAX X WIND Landing! 25 Knot Crosswind | Piper Warrior HOW TO
In this podcast we'll take you through making a crosswind landing in a Piper Warrior. We don't recommend you try it in as much wind as we did! We had a 90 degree crosswind @17 knot Gusting to...
07.03.2019
Episode 42: The QUICK way to Depart a Class C Airport
In this podcast you'll see an example of the quick way to get out of a Class C airport (like KSRQ or KRSW). When you don't want to talk to departure and be assigned headings and altitudes to...
07.01.2019
Episode 41: Pilot to Pilot Pax Safety Briefing | Flying with another Pilot as a Passenger
Check out how to conduct a passenger safety briefing when you are flying with either another pilot or someone who has a good amount of flight experience themselves, whether another CFI or just a very experienced passenger. https://youtu.be/wm5vCLlX2k8
06.28.2019
Episode 40: CRM Explained | How To Actually Apply It
In this podcast we'll cover what CRM is and how to apply it to your everyday flying using a few examples! To watch the entire video this was taken from visit: https://youtu.be/nZ0z0luE9pc or check out our site at http://www.fly8MA.comBe safe...
06.26.2019
Episode 39: Fog Explained | The Types and Where it Comes From
The six main types of fog explained with examples of each to help you visualize exactly what you do not want to fly your airplane into! Follow the link for the full video these audio excerpts were taken from: https://youtu.be/xb62sgV4k1o
06.24.2019
Episode 38: Hood Work | Flight by Reference to Instruments
Here we'll walk you through the basics of what your instructor will expect from you when introducing you to flight by reference to instruments or "hood work". You'll be placed under the hood, or under the foggles, and expected...
06.21.2019
Episode 37: Landing in a Soft Grass Field
This podcast is on how to make proper soft field landings is part of our larger online private pilot ground at www.fly8ma.comTo signup for our FREE Pilot Ground School, check out our website!
06.19.2019
Episode 36: Short Field Landing | How To
In this podcast we'll walk you through the basic procedure for performing short field landings in a piper cherokee, and most small GA aircraft. https://youtu.be/dhNuhdxcei8
06.17.2019
Episode 35: Short Field Takeoff | How To
In this video we'll walk you through the process for completing a short field takeoff in a piper cherokee, the procedure is very similar in most small GA aircraft. Ultimately your goal is to ensure you are making full...
06.14.2019
Episode 34: Soft Field Takeoff and Climb
This podcast describes how to make a successful soft field (grass runway) takeoff in a Cessna 172. This technique will work for almost all GA airplanes. Make sure you stay within ground effect until you have achieved a...
06.12.2019
Episode 33: Departing Class C Airport | Radio ATC Communications
In this podcast we'll take you from the Sarasota International Class Charlie Airport to the Venice Class G airport. We'll show you the taxi way diagrams, airport diagram, sectional charts, and outline the radio communications and steps for getting taxi...
06.10.2019
Episode 32: Landing at Class C Airport | ATC Radio Communications
In this podcast we'll take you from Venice Airport (non-towered airport) into Sarasota International (class charlie airport covered by Tampa TRACON / Approach Control). You'll get to overview the sectional and airport diagrams, and know exactly where to make your...
06.07.2019
Episode 31: 3D Class B Airspace Explained | What you need to know and how it works!
In this podcast we'll cover everything you need to know about Class B airspace, including how it's structured, how to read it on the chart, and what the regulations and rules are associated with it. https://youtu.be/S7mk3NXy9uE
06.05.2019
Episode 30: Class A Airspace | Explained and Where it is
Here we will explain to you where you will find class A airspace, and what the entry requirements are. As always, checkout our YouTube channel for the full video and more fun aviation content! https://youtu.be/CBotWmnbT6Y
06.03.2019
Episdoe 29: Departing Class D ATC Live Audio
Check out how to go about getting a taxi clearance and takeoff clearance from a Class D airport in Punta Gorda FL, KPGD! You can watch the entire video on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/L__0CV_NVN0
05.31.2019
Episode 28: Departing Class Delta Airport | VFR Radio Comms | ATC Recording
Here we'll bring you along on our flight out of the Punta Gorda (KPGD) airport back to the Venice Airport (KVNC). All the radio comms are recorded and explained. Checkout the full video here: https://youtu.be/9V1Ia7RtzRA
05.29.2019
Episode 27: 360 CAM | Landing at Class Delta Airport | ATC VFR Comms
Here we'll take you in full 360 from Venice Airport to Punta Gorda Airport, showing you how to get the ATIS and contact the tower, as well as talk to ground control once you land at the airport. Watch the...
05.27.2019
Episode 26: Requesting VFR Flight Following Before Departure
Here we'll show you how to depart from a class Delta airport and request VFR flight following while on the ground before departure. This way you will already have your squawk code assigned and a departure frequency assigned to...
05.24.2019
Episode 25: Departing Non-Towered Airport Within Class Delta Airspace
This podcast shows you how to depart a non-towered airport, from within the boundaries of a class D airport. Here we show you how to contact the towered and also monitor the CTAF while departing out of the grass...
05.22.2019
Episode 24: Class D Airspace | What you should know, and how to enter
Here we'll give you the basic rundown on what Class D airspace is, how to enter it, how to interpret all those little symbols on the map, and what you should know prior to your written knowledge test for private...
05.20.2019
Episode 23: Class E Airspace | Rules and Where it Is
Hey everyone! If you still have questions on airspace after this video check out our Airspace Course on www.fly8ma.com. In this podcast we'll take you through the basics of Class G airspace, where it is, and how this type...
05.17.2019
Episode 22: Class G Airspace | Where it is and How it Works
Hey everyone! If you still have questions on airspace after this podcast check out our Airspace Course on www.fly8ma.com. In this podcast we'll take you through the basics of Class G airspace, where it is, and how this type...
05.15.2019
Episode 21: Touch and Go's | Learning To Land
In this podcast we'll take you through the basics of practicing touch and go landings with your CFI. As you progress through training, your instructor will schedule flights with much more emphasis on staying in the pattern and practicing...
05.13.2019
Episode 20: How to execute a proper Go Around
Here we'll walk you through the proper steps and priorities in the aircraft when you decide to execute a "go around", the tower instructs you to go around, or your panicked instructor calls "go around." Watch the full video and...
05.10.2019
Episode 19: Secret to Flaring | Low Approaches
Here we'll walk you through one of the best exercises for controlling your flare and crosswind correction with an airplane, performing low approaches over the runway. You can checkout the entire video this audio excerpt was taken from here: https://youtu.be/Yn60nFJW-jU
05.08.2019
Episode 18: How to Perfect your Landing Flare | High Speed Taxiing
Online Pilot Ground School and Checkride Prep: https://goo.gl/jaJn6p
05.06.2019
Episode 17: How to Forward Slip an Airplane | Spot Landing
Here we'll show you how to complete a forward slip in a Piper Cherokee, which is almost identical to all GA aircraft. Follow the link for the full video! https://youtu.be/1ZENNMO6hR8
05.03.2019
Episode 16: How to STALL a Plane....Properly
Here we'll walk you through the setup, procedure, and recovery for performing power on and power off stalls in small GA airplanes, particularly the Piper Cherokee. The method is very similar for most training aircraft such as Pipers and...
05.01.2019
Episode 15: PAPI Lights | VASI Lights | How They Work
In this podcast episode we'll go over the various types of approach lighting systems to determine your glide path (height) along the approach. We'll cover PAPI lights, VASI lights, and Tri-color vasi lights. Checkout the full video here: https://youtu.be/OuBwGIOb7Qo
04.29.2019
Episode 14: 18 Knot Crosswind Takeoff
In this episode we'll teach you a proper crosswind takeoff procedure in a Piper Warrior! Check out the full video for some good things to think about when its windy out there! https://youtu.be/b9Hc-njY-Xs
04.26.2019
Episode 13: Crosswind Landings How To | 22 Knots
Take the online crosswind landings course!https://fly8ma.com/courses/cross-wind-landings/This episode reviews how to takeoff, approach, and land with strong crosswinds in light GA aircraft. This is very applicable for student pilots learning to fly in crosswinds in Cessna or Piper airplanes. The technique...
04.24.2019
Episode 12: How to Taxi in a X-Wind
Here we'll walk you through the proper cross wind taxi procedures and how to position your elevator and ailerons properly. Watch the full video on the FLY8MA YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Wh_FNE2Dg7I
04.22.2019
Episode 11: 30 and 45 degree STEEP TURNS | HOW TO
Here we'll take you through how to complete 30 and 45 degree turns while holding altitude and rolling out on an assigned heading. This is what you will be expected to do your first few lessons in the airplane, as...
04.19.2019
Episode 10: Landing at an Airport with No Control Tower | How TO
This Episodes covers a flight from Ann Arbor to Adrian Michigan. How to enter the traffic pattern, determine the runway in use, and fly a proper pattern down to a landing. Follow the link for the full video this audio...
04.15.2019
Episode 8: Proper Traffic Pattern Entry | Non-towered airports
In this episode we go over the proper traffic pattern entry for non-towered airports. To see the full video this topic, head on over to our FLY8MA YouTube channel.
04.12.2019
Episode 7: Making Radio Calls at an Uncontrolled Field
This podcast demonstrates the typical traffic pattern flown in a Cessna or Piper trainer while staying "in the pattern". This is a great study tool for all student pilots, private pilots, and even a great reminder for rusty...
04.10.2019
Episode 6: New ACS Slow Flight Standards | How "NEW" Slow Flight Looks
In this episode we'll show you how to practice slow flight with your instructor per the new ACS (airman certification standards). Take a look at this video and our other Slow Flight video demonstrating how slow flight was performed...
04.08.2019
Episode 5: Slow Flight | HOW TO
In this episode we'll walk you through how to set up for slow flight in a piper cherokee. The procedure is very similar for any aircraft you fly, especially Cessna or Piper, however the speeds and steps will vary....
04.05.2019
Episode 4: How to Takeoff | How to Fly a Plane
Here we'll walk you through the normal takeoff and climb out on a basic flight training airplane, in this case, a piper cherokee 140. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the full videos that these audio excerpts are taken from:...
04.03.2019
Episode 3: How Airplanes Fly | The Four Forces of FLIGHT!
Here we'll give you an introduction on how airplanes manage to fly, and the four forces that act upon all aircraft. If you have any questions, leave them in comments below! Subscribe to our channel on YouTube here: https://goo.gl/hzmYaU...
04.01.2019
Episode 2: Basic Flight Instruments | What They Are
In this episode we'll walk you through the basic flight instruments you'll find in most general aviation airplanes and what you should know about them at the private pilot level during flight training. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube here:...
04.01.2019
Episode 1: Discovery Flight
In this podcast we'll take you along on your very first flight lesson, often called an introductory flight or "discovery flight". We'll go over the basics of steering an aircraft on the ground and through the air, as well as...

What's FLY8MA Flight Training about?

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FLY8MA Flight Training episodes:

Episode 50: How pilots FAILED their checkrides...

Episode 49: Why I QUIT being an Airline Pilot

Episode 48: Carburetor Ice in a CESSNA | What you need to know...

Episode 47: Perfect STALLS | Power On How To

Episode 46: The Most DANGEROUS Part of the Flight

Episode 45: Ask Tory about Spatial Disorientation | Which way is Really Up?

Episode 44: You Got a Pilot License, NOW WHAT?

Episode 43: MAX X WIND Landing! 25 Knot Crosswind | Piper Warrior HOW TO

Episode 42: The QUICK way to Depart a Class C Airport

Episode 41: Pilot to Pilot Pax Safety Briefing | Flying with another Pilot as a Passenger

Episode 40: CRM Explained | How To Actually Apply It

Episode 39: Fog Explained | The Types and Where it Comes From

Episode 38: Hood Work | Flight by Reference to Instruments

Episode 37: Landing in a Soft Grass Field

Episode 36: Short Field Landing | How To

Episode 35: Short Field Takeoff | How To

Episode 34: Soft Field Takeoff and Climb

Episode 33: Departing Class C Airport | Radio ATC Communications

Episode 32: Landing at Class C Airport | ATC Radio Communications

Episode 31: 3D Class B Airspace Explained | What you need to know and how it works!

Episode 30: Class A Airspace | Explained and Where it is

Episdoe 29: Departing Class D ATC Live Audio

Episode 28: Departing Class Delta Airport | VFR Radio Comms | ATC Recording

Episode 27: 360 CAM | Landing at Class Delta Airport | ATC VFR Comms

Episode 26: Requesting VFR Flight Following Before Departure

Episode 25: Departing Non-Towered Airport Within Class Delta Airspace

Episode 24: Class D Airspace | What you should know, and how to enter

Episode 23: Class E Airspace | Rules and Where it Is

Episode 22: Class G Airspace | Where it is and How it Works

Episode 21: Touch and Go's | Learning To Land

Episode 20: How to execute a proper Go Around

Episode 19: Secret to Flaring | Low Approaches

Episode 18: How to Perfect your Landing Flare | High Speed Taxiing

Episode 17: How to Forward Slip an Airplane | Spot Landing

Episode 16: How to STALL a Plane....Properly

Episode 15: PAPI Lights | VASI Lights | How They Work

Episode 14: 18 Knot Crosswind Takeoff

Episode 13: Crosswind Landings How To | 22 Knots

Episode 12: How to Taxi in a X-Wind

Episode 11: 30 and 45 degree STEEP TURNS | HOW TO

Episode 10: Landing at an Airport with No Control Tower | How TO

Episode 8: Proper Traffic Pattern Entry | Non-towered airports

Episode 7: Making Radio Calls at an Uncontrolled Field

Episode 6: New ACS Slow Flight Standards | How "NEW" Slow Flight Looks

Episode 5: Slow Flight | HOW TO

Episode 4: How to Takeoff | How to Fly a Plane

Episode 3: How Airplanes Fly | The Four Forces of FLIGHT!

Episode 2: Basic Flight Instruments | What They Are

Episode 1: Discovery Flight

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