If there's one thing we've learned about aviation education, it's that learning never stops - whether you are a student pilot or an ATP. Sporty's® Air Facts®. DVD Video Series addresses this fact with host Richard L. Collins, a renowned aviation journalist with thousands of hours of experience in a variety of general aviation aircraft. In each program, Collins presents the knowledge and ingenuity acquired through years of real-world flying and teaches you how to apply the same veteran skills and hard-learned techniques. 35 informative programs on 9 DVD's teach you to manage the risks of flight and increase the safety factor in whatever type flying you do. So keep learning! You'll end up a better, smoother, SAFER pilot regardless of the certificates you hold.
Air Facts: Practical Airmanship Includes 4 Air Facts Titles
Preflight Tips - Flying is more challenging than most pilots' preflight inspections would indicate. You'll learn what to look for, why each item is important and the consequences of inattention to any. Along the way, you'll also pick up valuable tips, such as how to plan for an inaccurate winds aloft forecast. (28 min.)
Departing - You'll learn the many factors contributing to a successful departure and (how to manage each), why rotation speed in your airplane's POH is best used as a general guideline and much more. Learn how to plan your departures like the pros. (29 min.)
Climb & Cruise - Starts at 1000' AGL and continues through the en route phase of flight. See how instrument approaches can improve your departures and how to estimate in-flight visibility quickly, easily and accurately. Covering both VFR and IFR flying, the techniques covered in this title will help you manage the en route chores that keep you ahead of the airplane. (27 min.)
Descent & Landing - Examines both VFR and IFR arrival procedures and provides hints to help make this critical phase of flight go smoothly. Learn to fly defensively in the pattern and to manage both the aircraft and the flight environment - from dealing with changing winds to navigating the intricacies of ATC. (29 min.)
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June 2, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Provides great refresher for the many techniques needed in completing a successful flight.
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Another great "Air Facts" DVD from Sporty's. Richard provides a unique insight in considering all aspects for a safe & successful outcome to your flying.
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February 12, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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November 28, 2007 Would You Recommend This Product:
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November 14, 2007 Would You Recommend This Product:
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