Transport Canada PSTAR Exam

Study on the Go!
Study for the Transport Canada PSTAR Exam anywhere, anytime, using the new PSTAR Exam App for your mobile device. Study conveniently whenever you want, and wherever you want.

iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android
The PSTAR Exam mobile application is available in either iOS or Android versions. Choose from the PSTAR Exam App for your iPhone, your iPod, your iPad or your Android phone.

- PSTAR iPhone/iPod App

- PSTAR iPad App

- PSTAR Android App

The PSTAR Exam
The Transport Canada PSTAR Exam is the Pre Solo Test of Air Regulations (PSTAR) that all student pilots must pass before they can make their first Solo flight in an airplane. In fact, student pilots must earn a grade of 90% or higher to pass the test.

Multiple Choice Questions
The Transport Canada PSTAR Exam is made up of 50 multiple choice questions, and the student pilot must be able to answer at least 45 of the questions correctly to score 90% or higher. This may seem daunting at first, but Transport Canada publishes a list of 192 potential exam questions. All questions on your PSTAR Test will be taken from the published pool of potential PSTAR questions.

PSTAR Exam App
This new PSTAR Exam App will help you prepare for the test by challenging you with sample questions taken from the potential exam questions.

14 Categories
The Transport Canada PSTAR Exam questions are divided into fourteen categories. The pool of approximately 200 sample questions are all included in the PSTAR Exam App, and these are categorized using the same T.C. categories.

Select a Category
Using the PSTAR Exam App, the user simply taps on a category to begin answering questions in a particular category from the 14 Transport Canada PSTAR exam question categories. The app allows the user to go through each section separately and answer question by question.

The database includes the exact same questions you will find on the real PSTAR Exam. The 192 Transport Canada questions, from the 14 categories are all included. This app is pre-loaded with all current questions taken from the official Transport Canada Study Guide, TP 11919.

Practice Exams
Take a Practice PSTAR Exam anytime with the app. The Practice Exams are based on a random selection of 50 questions from the Transport Canada database. The PSTAR Exam App automatically grades your answers, and it keeps track of your results. You may take unlimited practice exams, until you are confident you will Ace the Transport Canada PSTAR Exam. When you are consistently scoring 90% or higher, then you are ready for the real exam.

Immediate Results
The PSTAR Exam App gives the user immediate results. The user sees the correct answer immediately after they answer a question. This immediate cognitive feedback helps to reinforce correct answers, and it helps users to identify their mistakes. The user does not have to wait until the end of a practice exam to see if an answer is correct or not. The app is a great tool for learning and it also helps to gauge your preparedness for the actual PSTAR exam.

Graphical Interface
The graphical interface helps to immediately identify correct answers as the user takes practice PSTAR exams, or browses questions by category. The surface based navigation is very intuitive, and the PSTAR Exam App has a great, easy to use, and user friendly design.

Student Pilots
The PSTAR Exam App is designed for Student Pilots preparing for the Transport Canada PSTAR Exam before they perform their first solo. It’s a must have app for every student pilot in Canada.

As a student pilot, you want to spend as much time flying, and this app will help you learn quickly. Spend less time studying and more time flying!

PPL and CPL Exams
The PSTAR Exam App is also a great refresher study tool for students preparing for their Private Pilot License (PPL) Written Exam, and also for Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Exam candidates.

Air Regulations
Student pilots, as well as very seasoned pilots should always be familiar with the Transport Canada “Canadian Aviation Regulations” (CARS) published for air safety. These Air Regs are part of the required Pilot Knowledge Base (KB), and the PSTAR Exam App is a great and handy way for pilots of all experience levels to keep sharp.

iPhone, iPad and Android PSTAR Exam App

Aviation Abbreviations
The PSTAR Exam App also includes a list of the Aviation Abbreviations and Acronyms used in the Transport Canada PSTAR Exam.

These Aviation Abbreviations  and Acronyms are easy to find as they are automatically sorted by first letter. Their definitions will always be handy and at your fingertips anytime.

Get to know the ABC’s of Aviation Abbreviations and Acronyms quickly and easily.

Regular Updates
The PSTAR Exam App designers have promised updates on a regular basis to ensure the most current questions are always available.

Pass the PSTAR Exam
This great app is perfect for the student pilot to effectively and efficiently study for the Transport Canada PSTAR Exam. With this app, and some time studying the questions, the student pilot should pass the test with ease. Best of all, the user can study anywhere and anytime. All they need is their mobile device, and the PSTAR Exam App.

Download the PSTAR Exam App
Download the iPhone, iPad or Android version of the PSTAR Exam App today.

QR Code
Scan the Quick Response (QR) Code with your mobile device for complete details. In a matter of minutes, you could be studying for your Transport Canada PSTAR Exam on your mobile phone.

PSTAR Exam App
The PSTAR iPhone/iPod App is available on the iPhone App Store.

The PSTAR iPad App is available on the App Store.

The PSTAR Android App is available in Android Market

Complete details are available at the PSTAR Exam App website:
www.PSTARExamApp.com

Ace the Transport Canada PSTAR Exam!

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Saturday June 2 & Sunday June 3, 2012

Waterloo Airport
The 2012 Waterloo Air Show is being held on the weekend of June 2 & 3, 2012. Located at the Region of Waterloo International Airport, the Waterloo Airshow is an amazing event for the entire family.

Amazing Air Show
As editor of LearnToFly.ca, I attend a lot of aviation events and air shows, and the Waterloo Air Show is always one of my favourite air shows in Canada. I loved the 2011 Waterloo Air Show, and 2012 promises to be another fantastic show.

Close to the Flight Line
The spectators are very close to the Flight Line, and you get to see the aircraft taxi to the runway, and also take-off and land. This is a great bonus, providing the crowd with an up-close and personal view of the warbirds, jets, specialty aircraft, homebuilt planes, and vintage airplanes as they perform before the crowds. The close proximity to the flight line makes for a fantastic aviation event, that you do not want to miss!

CF-18 Hornet
The CF18 Demonstration Team is always a great performance at the Waterloo Air Show. Pictured here, you see this spectacular take-off of the CF-18 at the 2011 Waterloo Air Show. Back again for the 2012 air show, the CF-18 Demo Team will be one of the highlights of the show.

The True North Strong and Free
The 2012 CF-18 Demo Team’s theme is: ‘The True North Strong and Free’. This theme was taken from the lyrics of Canada’s National Anthem, ‘O Canada’, and the theme is a great symbol for Canada’s Sovereignty and freedom.

CF-18 Paint Scheme
Each year, the CF-18 Hornet flown by the Demo Team at air shows across Canada, has a custom paint scheme to emphasize the year’s mission theme. This year’s CF-18 paint scheme will display tail and dorsal art featuring 13 distinctive snowflakes. These unique snowflakes represent Canada’s ten provinces and three territories. These 13 snowflakes also represent the 13 Air Force Wings located across the country from Gander, Newfoundland to Comox, British Columbia. The 2012 CF-18 Demo Team pilot is Canadian Forces Capt. Patrick “Paco” Gobeil.

CF-18 Cockpit Video
For a behind the scenes Video Tour of the CF-18 Hornet Cockpit, watch LearnToFly’s Pilot Interview with the 2011 Demo Team Pilot, Captain Erick O’Connor of 409 Squadron of the Canadian Forces.

Canadian Forces Snowbirds
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are always a crowd favourite at air shows, and the Snowbirds are back again for the 2012 Waterloo Air Show. Typically, the Snowbirds “close” the show with a dramatic and exciting performance to be enjoyed by the entire family.

Snowbirds Video
The CF Snowbirds are a high energy performance, and the air show crowd goes wild as this precision flying team performs amazing formation flying overhead. Watch this video of the Snowbirds Formation Flying for a taste of what you will experience at the Waterloo Air Show.

The Snowbirds are an incredible 9-plane aerial aerobatics performance that will dazzle audiences of all ages. Don’t forget to stick around after their performance for autographs from the pilots and crew.

Waterloo Aviation Expo and Air Show
The Waterloo Air Show is more than just an air show performance. It’s also an Aviation Expo with many exhibits and static aircraft on display for the visitors to walk around. It’s a great opportunity to take amazing photos of some fantastic airplanes including many vintage and military aircraft.

Chat with owners, pilots and crew, as you walk through the many aviation exhibits and visit static aircraft displays on the field. In previous years, the show was called the “Waterloo Aviation Expo and Air Show”. Now that the show is simply called the “Waterloo Air Show”, it’s important to remember there is still a wonderful “Aviation Expo” component of the show that is open during the entire day. So, come early, and enjoy the Aviation Expo, before the Air Show performance begins.

More Waterloo Air Show Performers…

SkyHawks Parachute Jumpers
The Canadian Forces Parachute Team – The SkyHawks - opened the 2011 Waterloo Air Show, and they will be back for a Saturday performance at the 2012 Waterloo Air Show.

The SkyHawks are an elite team of Precision Parachute Jumpers, and their stunning performance is great fun for the entire family. Jumping from over a mile above, the SkyHawks are easily recognized by their signature Canadian Flag Canopies as they descend from high above the crowds.

Formations and Canopy Work
The SkyHawks execute many amazing formations in the air including the “Canadian T” formation, the “Tri-By-Side” formation and the “Three Stack Drag” formation.

Video: A Day in the Life of the SkyHawks
For a behind the scenes look, watch this exclusive video of “A Day in the Life of the SkyHawks” shot on location at the 2011 Waterloo Air Show.

The SkyHawks are a daring group of precision performers, and you really begin to appreciate their amazing talent and skill after watching them perform in the skies above.

Red Bull Pilot – Pete McLeod
Pete McLeod Racing (PMR) promises to be an exciting highlight in the Waterloo Air Show. Canadian native, Pete McLeod, made history by becoming the youngest pilot, and the first Canadian, to compete in the elite Red Bull Air Race World Championship.

Red Bull Air Race
Pete McLeod first competed in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship back in 2009, and he came in an impressive 5th place finish in 2010.

Zivko Edge 540
Pete flies the Edge 540, a high performance stunt plane manufactured and designed by Zivko Aeronautics, Inc.

The Edge 540 has a light weight Carbon Fibre and Steel Tube airframe that can withstand up to +- 12 G’s, and the Lycoming power plant outputs 340 HP. At the Waterloo Air Show, Pete will perform an aggressive, action-packed, low-level show in his custom configured Zivko Edge 540 airplane.

Pete McLeod is one of the World’s best racing pilots, and this young, Canadian pilot will put on a remarkable performance for everyone at the Waterloo Air Show. Pete was born in Red Lake, Ontario, in 1984, and he currently resides in London, Ontario. He is one of Canada’s youngest Air Show performers, and he’s a very welcome addition to the 2012 Waterloo Show.

Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association
Get ready for the loud, distinctive, drone of the vintage Harvard Aircraft at the Waterloo Air Show.

The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association (CHAA) is a Canadian Icon for many aviation enthusiasts.

Ivy League Colleges
These famous, yellow, training aircraft were named after Ivy League Colleges leading to the “Harvard”, “Yale” and “Cornell” variations of the Harvard aircraft. The North American Harvard is one of the most recognizable World War II aircraft, and these were used for training pilots during W.W.II.

4 Plane Formation
There will be a four plane Harvard Formation at the 2012 Waterloo Air Show, and the Harvards are probably the world’s best known WWII Training Aircraft.

Supersonic Propeller Tips
The unforgettable roar of the Harvards is caused by the Propeller Tips breaking the sound barrier! The tips are spinning so quickly, that they can go supersonic. The Harvards at the Waterloo Air Show will be a great sight, and an amazing sound for everyone.

OTTO The Helicopter
You do NOT want to miss OTTO The Helicopter. New to the Waterloo Air Show this year, OTTO The Helicopter will be a fun and very exciting part of the show.

OTTO The Helicopter is one of the most unique and versatile air show acts in the world. OTTO and his pilot, Roger Buis, put on a great comedy show that everyone will love, but especially the kids!

Fun, Funny, and Funtastic!
OTTO The Helicopter will entertain the Waterloo Air Show crowd by blowing bubbles, playing with his yo-yo, racing around barrels and picking them up, shooting smoke in all directions, towing banners, and performing amazing stunts.

OTTO Flies Backwards
Wait till you see OTTO The Helicopter fly backwards. It’s not very often you get to see a helicopter fly in reverse, but OTTO will not only fly backwards, but he will lift his tail in the air while flying backwards, until he is looking almost straight down at the crowd. OTTO mimics airplane aerobatics, but OTTO is a helicopter. The display of manoeuvrability and agility is absolutely stunning.

90 MPH in Reverse!
By the way, OTTO The Helicopter can fly at an amazing speed of 90 MPH in Reverse! Where else can you see a pilot flying at almost 100 mph in reverse? Do NOT miss the Waterloo Air Show, where you can see OTTO The Helicopter in crazy action.

OTTO The Helicopter adds great variety to the Waterloo Air Show, and OTTO will be loved by everyone.

F1 Rocket – Little Bit
“Little Bit” is a home-built F1 Rocket Sport Wing Racing Aircraft built by Wayne Hadath of Kitchener, Ontario.

As Editor of LearnToFly.ca, I had the privilege of flying with Wayne Hadath at the 2011 Waterloo Air Show. And, I can tell you “Little  Bit” is a FAST airplane.

2011 Speed Race Winner
Wayne is the Builder/Owner/Pilot of his Harmon F1 Rocket, and he was the 2011 winner of the prestigious EAA AirVenture Cup Race. Wayne’s Harmon F1 Rocket set speed records for it’s class, flying at an average speed of over 250 mph in the 400 mile EAA AirVenture competition. With a top speed of 275 mph, Wayne’s F1 Rocket will be rocketing past the crowds at the 2012 Waterloo Air Show.

F1 Rocket Video
Take a Cockpit Video Tour of the F1 Rocket… Ride along with Wayne Hadath as he takes LearnToFly.ca Editor, Geoff McKay, for a F1 Rocket Flight. Wayne’s F1 Rocket is very recognizable with its black and white “Zebra Striped” paint scheme, and you don’t want to miss Wayne and his award winning Harmon F1 Rocket.

Other Waterloo Air Show Performers
All Aircraft, Performances and Acts at the 2012 Waterloo Air Show are subject to change due to operational duties, weather and other unforeseen circumstances. But, the scheduled acts and performers so far, tell us the 2012 Show will be amazing. Here’s a few more performances you can expect:

• Jet Aircraft Museum (JAM) – T-33 Mako Shark
• Vintage Wings of Canada – Goodyear FG-1D Corsair

Don’t miss all the great performers, aircraft and aviation displays at the Waterloo Air Show.

Free Parking
There will be FREE, ONSITE Parking this year. You don’t want to miss the Static Display. You have a chance to get up close to aircraft, talk to pilots, play kid-friendly activities and lock-in your spot on the viewing field for the air show. Traffic will peak around the airport significantly after 11 am, so plan accordingly.

Don’t Forget…
Remember to bring your camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and water. It can be very sunny, and hot, and there is limited areas for shade. A Free Water Truck will be onsite providing refills for your water bottles.

2012 Waterloo Air Show
Don’t miss the 2012 Waterloo Air Show. It should be a spectacular day for the entire family!

Show Dates
Saturday June 2, 2012
Sunday June 3, 2012

Hours
10am – 5pm Daily
Air Show Performance Daily from 1pm – 4pm (approx)

Region of Waterloo International Airport
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Tickets
Tickets to the Waterloo Air Show may be purchased online in advance, or at the gate on the day of the show.

For More Details, and to purchase Tickets online, Visit:
www.WaterlooAirShow.ca

See you at the 2012 Waterloo Air Show!

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Canada’s Next Top Amateur Pilot

2012 Webster Trophy
Have you got what it takes to be Canada’s next Top amateur Pilot?

The 2012 Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is open to Amateur Pilots in Canada. It’s a great way for pilots to have fun, sharpen their piloting skills, and meet other great pilots from across Canada. Best of all, they may be crowned the Top Amateur Pilot in Canada for 2012.

Download the 2012 Webster Trophy Poster, and get ready to be Canada’s next Top Amateur Pilot.

2011 Webster Winners
Congratulations to all the 2011 Webster Competition Finalists, but special congratulations go to the Top Two Winners:

1) Kevin Aalders – Centennial Flight Centre

2) Justin Mailman – Moncton Flight College

What to Expect
Webster Competitors will be evaluated and ranked, and the Top 9 Finalists, representing their respective regions across Canada, will be flown to Ottawa in August 2012 for an exciting week of aviation.

Webster Week – More than Just a Competition!
Many pilots have already joined the competition for 2012, but more are encouraged to get involved, and join the competition as soon as possible. Pilots will compete regionally in the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition, and then the nine regional finalists will be invited to “Webster Week” in Ottawa.

On June 16, 2012, the Top Nine Regional Finalists will be announced, and they will be the lucky 9 pilots who will experience Webster Week. They will all travel to Ottawa in late August 2012, and they will challenge one another for the coveted title of Canada’s Top Amateur Pilot for 2012.

80 Years
This year will be particularly exciting as the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition celebrates its 80th Anniversary. Established in 1932, the Webster Trophy Competition turns 80, and 2012 will be another milestone in the Webster legacy.

Ottawa, Ontario
Webster Week begins with the nine finalists arriving in Ottawa by the evening of Monday August 13, 2012. The 9 finalists will be flown to Ottawa, courtesy of Air Canada.

Air Canada
Air Canada has been a proud sponsor of the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition for many years, and Air Canada provides free flights to the nine finalists. In the past, many finalists have had their name announced during their flight to the competition. The Air Canada Captain announces to the flight passengers that a Webster finalists is on board and the captain then provides a brief description of the Webster Trophy Competition.

Arrival in Ottawa
Upon arrival in Ottawa, the nine finalists will be met by Webster Team members or volunteers who will escort the finalists to the hotel.  Once settled in, the finalists will meet with the other competitors and Webster representatives for an informal get acquainted evening.

The finalists will be full of excitement and enthusiasm as they begin Webster Week, and they will no doubt feel a little nervous about their participation in the national finals of the Canada wide competition. The Webster Week experience for the finalists will be one of the most memorable experiences of their lives.

Fellow Competitors
As fellow competitors, in the Webster Competition, the nine finalists will begin to bond as close friends as they share experiences together. At first, they may be reserved and perhaps shy around their fellow competitors, but they will become the closest of friends by the time they go home one week later! They also enjoy the opportunity to meet and bond with past Webster finalists who come for the Awards Banquet weekend at the conclusion of the competition.

Webster Trophy
The nine finalists in the Webster Competition are all seeking to win the coveted Webster Trophy. As the finalists get to know each other during Webster Week, they will quietly begin evaluating their fellow competitors in respect to their potential within the competition.

2012 80th Year Celebration
The nine finalists in the Webster Competition will have the time of their lives as they participate in the 80th Year Anniversary of the Competition. They will make life-long friends, and gain many aviation contacts to help prepare them for a wonderful future career in aviation.

Rockcliffe Flying Club (RFC)
The Rockcliffe Flying Club in Ottawa will be home to the 2012 Webster Competition. On Tuesday August 14, 2012, the nine finalists will be driven to the host flight school, RFC, for familiarization flights and introduction to the general flight training areas.

The finalists will be briefed on circuit procedures, ATC requirements, and the airspace surrounding the host flight school. The finalists start with an even playing field, as they have a common briefing on the area and the procedures.

Airline Pilots Association
The costs associated with the familiarization flights and competition flying are paid by the Airline Pilots Association.  A comprehensive briefing will be provided to help prepare the finalists and all involved in the competition.

Tuesday Briefing
The Tuesday briefing at RFC will also be attended by the Civil Aviation Inspectors from Transport Canada who will be conducting the flight tests, Webster judges, RFC personnel and any others involved in the competition.  The briefing is very comprehensive and an essential part of the competition. It covers all aspects of the competition as well as expected deportment, events for the week and Awards Banquet.

Ottawa International Airport
On Tuesday evening, the nine Webster finalists will be given a behind the scenes tour of the Ottawa International Airport ATC facility courtesy of Nav Canada. This will be a great opportunity for the finalists to see the complex workings of a busy Air Traffic Control centre.

The Competition Begins!
The Competition part of Webster Week begins at 0800 on Wednesday August 15, 2012. The finalists have flight tests with Transport Canada Civil Aviation Inspectors.

Weather plays a big part in the competition. Good weather is needed for the flying part of the competition, so when the weather co-operates, the flying portion takes priority over everything else. If the weather is poor, then the written exams will be administered. Both the flight tests and the written exams are important to determine the winner, but these components of the competition are scheduled around the weather. If the weather co-operates, the flying portion of the competition will be completed by Thursday evening.

Flight Simulators
Flight Simulators such as the Redbird FMX are now being used in the Webster competition. Finalists will be flying exercises in the Flight Simulators as part of the competition. This also helps to alleviate some of the weather concerns.

National Research Council (NRC)
On Wednesday evening, the nine finalists will be given a tour of the National Research Council (NRC) Aviation facilities. This will include a formal meet and greet for all finalists and guests, sponsored by the NRC.

Thursday August 16, the finalists will complete both their flying tests and the written examinations. On Thursday evening all the finalists are treated to an evening on King Air and Citation Flight Simulators, courtesy of Transport Canada.

Weather permitting, the competition flying and exams are all finished on Thursday, and Friday will be a free day for the competitors until mid afternoon. If needed, Friday morning can be used to complete any necessary flight tests. Friday afternoon, the finalists will be transported to Bombardier in Montreal, where once again they will be flying simulators including the CRJ and Global Express models.

Awards Banquet
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday August 18, 2012. This is the culmination of all the hard work throughout the entire competition, and the Awards Banquet is the highlight of the Webster Week for the finalists.

Canada Aviation and Space Museum
This year, the Webster Awards Banquet will be held in the magical setting of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, located on Aviation Parkway in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

The Awards Banquet is well attended  by many highly respected and well known representatives from various sectors of the aviation community in Canada and USA. Webster sponsor, Air Canada is well represented with many senior pilots and staff attending the event. Many past Webster winners have gone on to join Air Canada as they pursue their exciting aviation careers.

The Webster Awards Banquet is a golden opportunity for any finalist aspiring to become a professional pilot to meet and talk with many excellent aviation contacts. Attendees of the event are all enthusiastic about the Webster programme.

And the Winner is…
The 2012 Top Amateur Pilot in Canada will be announced at the Awards Banquet. From the nine regional finalists, the Top Pilot will be selected. The Runner-Up will also be chosen.

All the finalists will be honoured as great Amateur Pilots, and there are many prizes donated by sponsors and supporters of the competition. All the finalists will be rewarded for their outstanding efforts, and nobody goes home disappointed.

Most of all, the finalists will have life-long memories of Webster Week, and they will have fostered new friendships that will last a lifetime.

Have you entered?
Enter the 2012 Webster Memorial Trophy Competition. Who knows… you may be Canada’s next Top Amateur Pilot.

Download the Application Package online at:
WebsterTrophy.ca

Good Luck!

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Discovery Aviation Academy

Co-Op Positions
Discovery Aviation Academy (DAA) of Sudbury, Ontario announces optional Co-Op positions for Career Pilot Program.

Students in the DAA Career Pilot Program will now be given the incredible opportunity to build valuable flying experience in real world flying operations. This co-op opportunity will provide students with right-seat (co-pilot) flying experience in addition to the flight training curriculum already incorporated in the Career Pilot Program.

Fall 2012
The DAA Career Pilot Program is scheduled to begin in Fall 2012, and applications are already being accepted. Prospective students should contact Discovery Aviation Academy to learn more about this exciting pilot training program.

Sudbury, Ontario
Discovery Aviation Academy is located in Sudbury, Ontario, at the Greater Sudbury Airport (CYSB). They have a modern, 13,000 square foot facility, constructed in 2010. DAA is part of Discovery Air, a large Canadian Air Operator. DAA has a fleet of single engine and multi-engine aircraft to provide students with a wide selection of training aircraft providing a broad range of flight training options.

Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS)
Discovery Air, the parent company of Discovery Aviation Academy (DAA), operates Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS).

DAFS was recently awarded an important contract to provide six Aerial Detection Observers to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).

Fire Detection Pilots – Bird Dog
In Northern Ontario, aerial fire detection is extremely important to monitor and detect forest fires in remote areas that are seldom accessed by the public. Fire Detection Pilots fly Bird Dog missions as they scout for potential forest fires.

Aerial observers provide early detection of forest fires, and the Bird Dog pilots can help provide detailed and accurate forest fire information directly to the MNR Fire Services team.

Forest Fire and Emergency Services
DAFS works directly with the MNR, and DAFS’ Fire Detection Pilots are an important and integral part of the Forest Fire and Emergency Services in Ontario.

Co-Op Opportunity
Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS) will use their contract with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to provide students from DAA’s Career Pilot Program with this incredible co-op opportunity. Students enrolled in the DAA Career Pilot Program may be eligible to participate in the optional summer co-op placement.

Cessna 337 Skymaster
Co-Op Students will be given the opportunity to fly in the right seat of the Cessna 337 Skymaster. The co-op students will build time in a real world flying experience as they work as Aerial Detection Observers to help spot fires in Northern Ontario. Co-op students will fly Bird Dog missions to help spot fires and to support MNR by providing vital information needed for the timely and accurate dispatch of suppression resources to fire locations.

Video: Forest Fire Suppression Resources

Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Forest Fire and Emergency Services

Exciting Opportunity
Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS) and Discovery Aviation Academy (DAA) are providing an exciting opportunity for co-op students in their Career Pilot Program. Co-Op students will help detect forest fires in Northern Ontario. As Aerial Detection Observers, they will relay critical fire information to the MNR team to help suppress forest fires in Canada’s beautiful landscape.

This exciting opportunity will enable Career Pilot Program students to feel great about the important work they accomplish as they build valuable real-world flying experience. Co-Op students will participate in Bird Dog missions as they assist with Aerial Fire Detection by working as Aerial Detection Observers.

Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS)
DAFS has been active in the Canadian aviation industry for over 60 years, and they are a primary supplier of airborne fire management services to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).

DAA Career Pilot Program, Co-Op Opportunities
Download the DAA Career Pilot Program Co-Op Announcement for details about this incredible Co-Op opportunity. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Discovery Aviation Academy directly for more information.

Discovery Aviation Academy
Career Pilot Program
Aerial Detection Observers, Co-Op Placement

Program Manager: Jason Fogg
Email: jason.fogg@flydaa.ca

Telephone: (705) 693-3346

Website: FlyDAA.ca

Apply today!

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Collingwood Regional Airport (CNY3)

Eagle Flight Services
Learn to Fly at Eagle Flight Services in Collingwood, Ontario. Conveniently located at the Collingwood Regional Airport (CNY3), Eagle FS offers a full range of Flight Training options.

Eagle Flight Services is located in the original terminal building at the airport.

Flight Training
Earn your wings at Eagle Flight Services. Flight Training is provided for various pilot licenses, permits and ratings. Eagle FS strives to make learning to fly both fun and a friendly experience.

• Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP)
• Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
• VFR-OTT (Visual Flight Rules – Over The Top)
• Night Ratings
• Tailwheel (Tail Dragger) (instructor available)
• Float Endorsement (instructor available)

Save $40
Discount Coupon!
Save $40 off your first Flight Lesson at Eagle Flight Services.

Download this Flight Training Discount Coupon to save money on your First Flight Lesson. (Coupon does not apply to a special priced Discovery / Intro Flight)

Learn to Fly with Eagle Flight Services, and save money with this discount coupon complements of LearnToFly.ca

Introductory Flights
Eagle Flight Services also offers Introductory Discovery Flights. This is a great way for aspiring pilots to take an Intro Flight to discover the thrill of flying.

During the Intro Flight, your qualified Flight Instructor will explain the basic controls of the airplane, and you will have an opportunity to fly the plane. Your demo flight is a great opportunity to have all your questions about Flight Training answered as you experience the sensation of flight in a small training aircraft.

Only $88 – WOW!
Introductory Flights at Eagle Flight Services start at only $88 (plus HST), and they make a great gift for the aviation lover or future pilot you know. (Please confirm rates directly with Eagle FS. Rates are subject to change without notice) Book an intro flight at Eagle Flight Services, and discover what it’s like to learn to fly!

Sightseeing Tours
Eagle Flight Services also provides Sightseeing Tours. Book an aerial tour and view Collingwood from above!

Eagle Flight Services offers great rates on spectacular views of the Georgian Triangle and well beyond! Aerial Sightseeing tours are a perfect opportunity for those interested in aerial photography. You can capture some fantastic photos of the area as your pilot flies you and your guests over the perfect locations.

Aerial tours are also an excellent research tool for potential real estate developers as they benefit from a “Bird’s Eye View” of the entire area.

Georgian Triangle
Eagle FS provides scenic flights of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Blue Mountain, Wasaga, Barrie and the Muskokas. Extended tours may also be booked to fly south to Toronto and view downtown Toronto’s CN Tower. You may also fly over romantic Niagara Falls.

Gift Ideas
Scenic Sightseeing Tours are available from the Collingwood Regional Airport, and they are a great gift for special occasions. Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, Valentine’s Day or other special day with a memorable and exciting aerial tour.

Aerial tours are available throughout the year, and it’s an amazing way to experience the scenic countryside any season.

Cessna 150 Aerobat
The Eagle Flight Services Aircraft fleet includes a Cessna 172 Skyhawk, and a 150 Aerobat.

The Cessna 150 Aerobat is a single engine, two seat, tricycle gear, general aviation airplane. It’s a great Flight Training aircraft, and the Aerobat model of the Cessna 150 was certified for some aerobatic manoeuvres.

The small sized Cessna 150 Aerobat is ideal for the student pilot to develop and hone their piloting skills.

Cessna 172 Skyhawk
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk operated by Eagle FS is a four place airplane that is also ideal for flight training. The larger four place Skyhawk is the world’s bestselling, most flown airplane – ever!

Aircraft Rentals
Eagle Flight Services also provides aircraft rentals to current, licensed pilots. They may rent either the Cessna 150 Aerobat, or the Cessna 172 Skyhawk at affordable rates.

Eagle Flight Services
Contact Eagle Flight Servics for more details about Flight Training, Sightseeing Tours, and Aircraft Rentals.

Eagle FS is located at the Collingwood Regional Airport. Visitors enter via the second driveway, across from the new terminal building.

Eagle FS
Collingwood Regional Airport
1973 Concession Road 6 Clearview Township
Stayner
Ontario, Canada
L0M 1S0

Toll-Free: 1-877-Fly-Eagle
(1-877-359-3245)

CFI: David Michalenko
ICAO: CNY3

Email: info@eaglefs.ca

Website: www.EagleFS.ca

Learn to Fly at Eagle Flight Services in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.

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Brampton Flight Centre

Full Motion Flight Simulator
The Brampton Flight Centre (BFC) has a modern, full motion, flight simulator for advanced flight training. The simulator is very realistic and fun to fly, but more importantly, it’s a great training device for student pilots learning to fly. It’s also great for existing pilots to practice, improve, and upgrade their current piloting skills. BFC’s Flight Simulator is the advanced Redbird FMX Flight Simulator.

Redbird FMX Sim
When you climb inside the Redbird FMX unit, it feels just like a regular cockpit. The Redbird FMX is a full motion simulator, mounted on a gimbal system. The full motion simulator provides realistic motion to simulate the pitch, roll and yaw you might experience in a real aircraft.

The realistic motion of the unit, coupled with the excellent video and audio, generates the sensation and realism of true flying. The Flight Controls and Cockpit Instruments are extremely realistic. After a few minutes, you forget your are even in a flight simulator, and it feels like you are really flying.

Save Money
Your Flight Instructor can guide you through flight exercises and air-work in the Redbird FMX Flight Simulator for much less money than it would cost to accomplish the same training in a real aircraft. Flight Training in a real aircraft is subject to weather delays and flight delays. Don’t wast time sitting on the tarmac, waiting to get in the air. In the flight simulator, you don’t have to worry about weather, ground delays, or waiting for other traffic. In an instant, you can be in the “Practice Area”, ready to begin air exercises immediately, without any costly air time flying from the airport. You may initiate or resume training from any point in a flight exercise, and you may repeat tasks over and over until you are comfortable with your performance. Your Flight Instructor can pause the simulator anytime to provide instruction, feedback or constructive criticism.

Video: Take a Flight in the Redbird FMX Simulator at Brampton Flight Centre (BFC)

BFC Flight Instructor Jon Isaac demonstrates the Redbird FMX Simulator

Jon Isaac, CASO
BFC Flight Instructor, Jon Isaac, takes us for a flight in the Redbird FMX Simulator. Jon is the Company Aviation Safety Officer (CASO) at the Brampton Flight Centre, and he was our demonstration pilot for this video tour of the Redbird Sim.

Piper Seminole Twin Engine Trainer
The Redbird FMX Flight Simulator may be configured for many different cockpit types. At BFC, they have modules to allow the Sim to be configured as a Cessna 172, Garmin G1000 (Glass Cockpit) Cessna 182, and the Piper Seminole Twin Engine Trainer. The day we took our demo flight with Instructor Jon Isaac, the Redbird FMX Sim was already pre-configured for the Piper Seminole Twin.

Brampton Airport Circuit
We flew one simulated circuit from the Brampton Airport (CNC3) in the Piper Seminole Twin. Jon started the simulator with us on Runway 15 at Brampton. Elevation at Brampton (i.e. Ground Level) is 935 Feet Above Sea Level (ASL), and circuit height is 1,700 Feet ASL. (For many airports, the Circuit Height is usually about 1,000 feet above ground level, but at Brampton, the circuit height is closer to 800 feet above ground level due to close proximity to high traffic airspace nearby)

Flight Instructor Jon Isaac demonstrated how the flight simulator may be paused during training to allow the instructor and student to discuss the training exercise mid-flight, and to make configuration changes to enhance flight training. Jon also changed the weather conditions, and put us in the middle of some moderate rain showers to allow us to experience various weather environments at the touch of a button. Jon also explained the incredible benefits of advanced pilot training scenarios such as simulated instrument and engine failures. This allows the pilot to be well prepared for potential in-flight emergencies he or she might encounter in their aviation careers.

During our demo flight in the Redbird Sim, Jon emphasized many of the benefits of Simulator based training, and he explained some of the many features of this Advanced Aviation Training Device.

AATD
The Redbird FMX Flight Sim is a Transport Canada Approved, and FAA Approved, Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). Both in Canada (Transport Canada), and in the United States (FAA), this AATD may be used for flight training exercises and some of the hours logged in this simulator may qualify for your flight training pilot licence requirements.

Redbird FMX Flight Simulator Cockpit
Inside the cockpit of the Redbird FMX Full Motion Flight Simulator, is BFC Instructor Jon Isaac and LearnToFly.ca Editor, Geoff McKay. The left seat of the sim is the pilot seat, and the Instructor Station is on the right side. From the Instructor Station, the cockpit configuration, flight exercises, environmental conditions, and training simulations can be easily configured.

Pitch, Roll and Yaw
The Redbird FMX Simulator produces excellent Pitch, Roll and Yaw movement to simulate movement sensations experienced during flight. The simulator uses an electric motion platform to provide three dimensional (3D) movement of the cockpit cabinet allowing the simulator to rotate through the three dimensions. An aircraft in flight can rotate around three principle axis being the Vertical axis, Lateral axis, and Longitudinal axis.

Pitch Movement
The front of the device will raise and lower (pitch up and pitch down) through a total of 50 degrees. (+25 through -25 degrees of pitch) As the nose of an aircraft rises and lowers, it is rotating about an axis running from wing to wing known as the Lateral axis.

Roll Movement
The simulator will rotate (bank) left and right to simulate turns. The Redbird FMX provides a realistic Roll Movement of 40 degrees. (+20 through -20 degrees of roll) This roll movement is rotating around the Longitudinal axis.

Yaw Movement
The simulator rotates about the Vertical axis, to simulate Yaw movement. The unit turns both left and right (Heading) through 60 degrees of yaw. (+30 through -30 degrees of yaw).

Motion of the simulator, as it rotates about the three principle axis, provides a very realistic flying experience within the cockpit of the Redbird FMX training device.

Realistic Cockpit Visuals
The Redbird FMX Flight Simulator has very realistic Cockpit visuals. The simulator was configured for the Piper Seminole Twin Engine Trainer, and you can see the standard Six-Pack Instrument Panel in the cockpit. During the demo flight, you can watch the Altimeter, Air Speed Indicator, Heading Indicator and other instruments as pilot Jon Isaacs flies a complete circuit at the Brampton airport.

Jon demonstrates a great landing as he comes across the Runway Numbers with a close eye on the airspeed. The simulator provides 200 degree wrap-around visuals for very realistic flight training.

Flight Training
The Redbird FMX Flight Simulator is great for Flight Training. Student pilots can supplement their actual flying time with simulator time. For IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) Training, the simulator is especially beneficial. In fact, IFR Renewals including the IFR Renewal flight test can often be performed within this simulator.

The Redbird FMX Simulator will also be used for advanced flight training incorporated in the Sheridan/BFC Degree Program. Flight training in the simulator is a great opportunity for pilots and aspiring pilots.

Brampton Flight Centre
Drop by the Brampton Flight Centre and check out their Redbird FMX Full Motion Flight Simulator. Watch the Flight Simulator Demonstration Video for more benefits of Flight Training in the simulator at BFC.

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Brampton Flight Centre and Sheridan College

Bachelor of Applied Business
Earn your Bachelor of Applied Business (Global Business Management) and also your Commercial Pilot Licence in four years.

The Brampton Flight Centre (BFC) and Sheridan College Partnership Program is designed to provide Ab Initio (From First Principles) Flight Training in conjunction with a Global Bachelor’s Degree.

Brampton Flight Centre
The Brampton Flight Centre (BFC), located just north of Brampton, in Caledon, Ontario, is one of Canada’s top aviation schools. BFC, a world class flight training facility, is approved as a Private Career College by the Ontario Ministry of Training. BFC is internationally respected, and thousands of pilots have been trained at the Brampton Flying Club. BFC has trained thousands of qualified pilots since its inception in 1946. They’re a Transport Canada approved Flight Training School and also a member of the Airport Transport Association of Canada (ATAC).

Sheridan College
Sheridan College, Davis Campus, Brampton, Ontario, has partnered with the Brampton Flight Centre to provide a four year Global Business Management Degree coupled with the BFC Professional Commercial Pilot Program. Sheridan College is well recognized for its Business Programs, and Sheridan’s Global Business Management Bachelor of Applied Business Degree is a great foundation for a Global career.

Global Aviation Careers
The Sheridan/BFC Program will produce highly trained Commercial Pilots with a solid background in Global Business Management. Successful graduates will be well prepared for the increasingly Global environment of Airline Pilots and Aviation professionals. The recognized degree foundation paired with the advanced Pilot Training will help prepare the candidates for “Right Seat” opportunities with Airlines in Canada and well beyond.

Video: Sheridan College and Brampton Flight Centre Partnership Program

Dr. Jeff Zabudsky and Allan Paige sign the Sheridan/BFC Partnership Agreement

Flight Training Curriculum
Students in the Sheridan/BFC degree program will receive advanced flight training including ground school, flight simulator training and a minimum of 200 hours of cockpit experience. The graduating student will earn their Business Degree in addition to many pilot licences and ratings:

• Private Pilot Licence (Ab Initio Training)
• Commercial Pilot Licence
• Night Rating
• Multi Engine Rating (i.e. Twin engine)
• Group One Instrument Rating
• Multi Crew Training
• Advanced Airline Training
• Frozen ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence) Exams
• Integrated Flight Training

Download the Brochure
Students interested in the Sheridan/BFC Global Business Management Degree with Aviation Program should Download the PBGBM Brochure and watch the BFC/Sheridan Partnership Announcement Video.

Course Title: Bachelor of Applied Business (Global Business Management)
- Combined Business Degree and Aviation Program
- Sheridan Course Code: PBGBM
- Four Years
- Bachelor’s Degree
- September and January Starts
- Location: Davis Campus (Sheridan Brampton) and Brampton Flight Centre
- Video: BFC & Sheridan Partnership Announcement

Aspiring Pilots
The new pilot program is ideal for aspiring pilots. Sheridan College and Brampton Flight Centre will work together to provide students with a solid business education and Bachelor’s Degree coupled with extensive flight training. The program is expected to produce highly trained pilots with a deep knowledge base to prepare them to immediately work in the industry.

According to Rob Carney, Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) at BFC, graduates will be well prepared for ”Right Seat” (Co-Pilot) jobs with airlines. This is great news for the aviation industry, as a shortage of pilots is expected to create a significant demand for well trained, knowledgeable pilots in the very near future.

Agreement Signed
Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, President of Sheridan College, and Allan Page, President of Brampton Flight Centre (BFC) sign strategic agreement for new Pilot Program.

The agreement was signed at the Brampton Flight Centre on January 25, 2012, and the event was well attended by aviation executives and industry specialists. Watch BFC/Sheridan Partnership Announcement Video, and download the BFC/Sheridan Presentation Notes.

Looming Demand for Pilots
The BFC/Sheridan Program was initiated by Rob Carney (CFI @ BFC) in response to reports of a looming pilot shortage in the Global Aviation Industry. The Airlines are now looking for highly trained pilots with degree accreditation. This new program will help produce qualified pilots for the expanding pilot demand expected over the next two decades.

Pilot Shortage
A recent report by Boeing predicts there will be a tremendous demand for pilots in the very near future. Boeing estimates that in Canada and the United States, there is a looming demand for nearly 100,000 new commercial pilots. Boeing predicts the global demand will exceed 460,000 commercial pilots. According to Chris Pulley, Airline Check Pilot, there will be a doubling of the global airline fleet in the next 18 years. Industry experts anticipate there will be a demand of over 1,000 pilots per month to fly airplanes that have not even been built yet!

Bright Future
The Aviation Industry will be looking for qualified pilots and the hiring shift among commercial airlines will be to hire candidates with degree accreditation. Graduates from the Sheridan/BFC Collaborative Program will be well positioned with their degree foundation and advanced flight training.

Graduating Students
“Sheridan’s Bachelor of Applied Business (Global Business Management) Degree, combined with the world-class flight training the Brampton Flight Centre provides will make graduates from the program highly attractive to airlines”, said Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, President and CEO, Sheridan College.

Commercial Pilots are becoming increasingly more Global with their work and careers, and a degree in Global Business Management is a great foundation for graduating pilots.

Students interested in the program should contact Sheridan College or BFC.

Brampton Flight Centre
The Brampton Flying Club
13691 McLaughlin Road
Caledon, Ontario, Canada
L7C 3L7

- Closest intersection is King Street and McLaughlin Road
- Just North of Mayfield Road and West of Hwy 10

Telephone: (905) 838-1400
Toronto Line: (416) 798-7928
Toll-Free: (800) 387-2534
Fax: (905) 838-1405

CFI: Rob Carney

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Learn to Fly a Taildragger – Tailwheel Airplane

Type Training
Next Level Flight Training (NLFT) of Milton, Ontario provides flight training for various pilot licenses and aircraft types. NLFT will help you achieve your Next Level of Flight Training.

If you have ever dreamed of flying a Taildragger (Tail Wheel Airplane), then NLFT can help you earn your endorsement. Next Level Flight Training provides training for many different ratings and aircraft types in addition to the Taildragger rating.

Types of Flight Training
Many types of flight training are provided including advanced, type check-outs, insurance renewals, multi, IFR, tailwheel and unusual attitude. NLFT mostly caters to individual owners wanting to get more out of their investments. If you are looking to advance your flight training, or experience new levels of flight training, NLFT can direct you.

Burlington Executive Airpark
New Level Flight Training operates in the Burlington Executive Airpark (CZBA) area, and they can work with you on specific flight training exercises, or they can fly training missions.

Tailwheel Training will help pilots to improve their flying skills, and better prepare them for the many tailwheel airplanes still in use today. Tailwheel airplanes are used for Bush flying, glider towing and many aerobatic airplanes. Most warbirds and other vintage airplanes are also taildraggers, and tailwheel training will help you to expand your aviation skills and opportunities.

NLFT Tailwheel (Classic) Training

• Piper J3 Cub
• Super Cub
• Bellanca Citabria
• Decathalon
• Aviat Husky
• Stinson Reliant

Advanced Flight Training
In addition to Type Ratings such as Tailwheel endorsements, NLFT offers a wide range of flight training programs. From Ultralights to technically advanced aircraft including high performance aerobatic airplanes and twins, Next Level Flight Training has the program for you.

Flight Training Programs
Choose from multiple flight training programs including: Basic, Advanced, Tailwheel, IFR, and Unusual.

Unusual Aircraft
The Unusual Program provides pilots with a unique opportunity to learn to fly some of the more unusual aircraft including: hang gliders, paragliders, ultralights, homebuilts, warbirds, helicopters and aerobatic aircraft. Expand your horizons with flight training beyond the standard General Aviation aircraft used for training today.

The Ultralight, LSA and Homebuilt categories are great fun and many opportunities exist for additional flight training in these unique and often overlooked aircraft types.

NLFT Ultralight Training

• Quicksilver MX, MX II, MXL
• Spectrum Beaver
• Pioneer FlightStar
• Birdman Chinook

Ultralight Flight Training
Next Level Flight Training can introduce you to the thrill of flying Ultralights. They will help you find the correct professional for Ultralight flight training, and guide you to the right training for this type of specialized flying.

Beyond Taildraggers and Ultralights
NLFT offers flight programs for many areas. Their General Aviation program includes flight training on traditional aircraft such as Cessna 150, 152, 172, 182 and T210.

Type training for other General Aviation (GA) aircraft includes Piper Cherokee, Beechraft Skipper, Mooney M20, Grumman Tiger, Aerospatial Tobago, Rockwell commander and Comanche.

Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) and Homebuilt
Next Level Flight Training can assist you with LSA training and exposure to Homebuilt and other Experimental aircraft.

NLFT LSA, Homebuilt and Experimental

• Pelican Club
• AeroDesign Pulsar
• Ekolot Pathmaker
• IBIS Magic
• Zenair CH200, 300, 600
• Van’s RV-4
• Monnett Moni

Dennis Simo
Next Level Flight Training is operated by Dennis Simo of Milton, Ontario.

Dennis Simo holds a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with a Class II Instructor rating, Multi-Engine Insrument Flight Rules (MIFR) rating, seaplane rating and tailwheel endorsement. Dennis is CFI for Next Level Flight Training, and he reports over 30 years flying experience in more than 45 types.

High Performance Flight Training
Through Next Level Flight Training and Dennis Simo, pilots can have access to basic trainers right up to high performance and technically advanced aircraft including Twins.

Dennis and NLFT can assist with training for advance aircraft including the Lancair Columbia, Cirrus SR-20, cirrus SR-22, Socata Trinidad, Piper Malibu, Seneca, Cessna T210 and Cessna 421.

Next Level Flight Training (NLFT)
When you are ready for the Next Level of Flight Training, contact Dennis Simo and NLFT to discuss flight training opportunities.

Contact NLFT
Telephone: 416-805-4311
Email: info@NLFT.ca

Website: www.NLFT.ca

CFI: Dennis Simo

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H.A.S.E.L. Pilot Checklist

HASEL Checks
Student Pilots are trained by their flight instructor about the importance of Pilot Checklists. And, the HASEL Check is an important checklist used by pilots before practicing flight manoeuvres such as slow flight, stalls, spins, spiral dives and steep turns.

Memory Aid
Like many pilot checklists, a mnemonic is used as a memory aid to help the pilot remember each item on the check list. Similar to the IM SAFE Pilot Checklist, each letter of the “HASEL” checklist is used to represent an important item on the list. The pilot uses the ‘HASEL’ mnemonic, and it helps him or her to remember to perform each of the required “Checks” before initiating a flight manoeuvre such as a Stall.

The pilot goes through each item, in order, and the ‘HASEL’ memory aid ensures an item is not skipped or forgotten.

Safety
The main purpose of the HASEL Checks is safety. Prior to practicing an unusual flight attitude or exercise, the HASEL checks help to ensure everything is safe and ready for the flight exercise to begin.

H.A.S.E.L. Checklist

• H – Height
• A – Area
• S – Secure
• E – Engine
• L – Look out

Easy to Remember
As you can see, the HASEL Memory Aid makes this checklist very easy to remember. When flying, and you are about to perform a flight training exercise, you can easily recall the five items and perform each check. Let’s look at each of these check items in a bit more detail.

HEIGHT
The first Letter in the HASEL Checks is H for HEIGHT. Unlike stunt pilot Kent Pietsch, pictured here in his Interstate Cadet airplane, it’s very important to have sufficient altitude prior to attempting any unusual flight manoeuvres.

Trained stunt pilots may perform amazing stunts close to the ground, but all other pilots, must always remember that altitude is critical. You absolutely need a safe altitude to recover from the flight exercise, and height above the ground is very important. Make certain you have enough altitude above the ground to safely and easily recover from a stall before getting too low. A bare minimum of 2,000 feet above ground level (AGL) is required, and for additional safety, higher altitudes are strongly suggested. (Many instructors will suggest 3,500 feet or even 5,000 feet AGL) Your height above terrain must be sufficient to allow for full recovery well above the ground!

Many flight manoeuvres will cause a loss of altitude. After fully recovering from the manoeuvre, you want to be well above the ground, so plan ahead, and provide yourself lots of altitude for recovery.

AREA
A is for Area. Ensure the Area below you is safe for conducting flight exercises. Always be certain you are not over built-up areas. A clear and open area is suggested, and ideally there will be a safe place for landing nearby in case of emergency. Make certain the area is clear with no other traffic.

SECURE
The letter S in HASEL stands for Secure (or Security or Safety). Make sure all seat belts are securely fastened and all items including baggage are properly stowed. During an unusual flight attitude, you may find people and items are bounced around. A tight seat belt will keep you from bumping your head and injuring yourself, or potentially knocking yourself unconscious! All loose objects in the airplane must be safely secured to prevent an object from suddenly becoming a fast moving projectile inside the cockpit. All occupants and articles must be secure.

ENGINE
E is for Engine. Check Engine Temperatures, Carb Heat, Pressures, Tachometer, etc.

Turn Carburetor Heat on for a few seconds to clear any potential icing in the carb. Check for ice. Check all Cockpit Instruments to ensure the engine readings are all in the correct and normal range. Turn on fuel pump and other accessories as required.

Scan all cockpit gauges and be certain everything related to the Engine is operating correctly.

LOOK OUT
L is for Look Out. Scan for any possible air traffic, and ensure the entire area is clear. Look in all directions including above and below. Make certain you are clear of any other traffic including below your position.

It’s important to Look all around to avoid any potential traffic that may be encountered during your flight exercise. Make certain there are no aircraft around you or approaching your position.

Look out in all directions as you scan for traffic. It’s wise to do a complete 360 degree  turn or 90 degree clearing turns as you look for any potential traffic, obstacles or issues that may be nearby. If you make a 360 degree turn, typically a turn to the left is preferred to provide a better view of the area below you. A series of 90 degree clearing turns may also be used. You may finish your HASEL Check with a couple of 90 degree clearing turns. First to the right and then to the left (or vice versa) to make absolutely certain there is no possibility of conflicting traffic in the area.

HASEL Check vs. HASELL Check

There may be slight variations to the HASEL Check including the HASELL Check. The goal of these checks is safety, and your flight instructor may use a slightly different mnemonic or memory aid, but they should all accomplish the same overall goal. Regardless of the specific Checklist you rely on, it’s important you use one of these Check Lists to ensure safe aviator practices.

The HASELL Checklist

• H – Height
• A – Airframe (Different from Area in the HASEL Check) (Airframe Clean? Flaps? Gear?)
• S – Security
• E – Engine
• L – Location (The extra L is for Location) (Suitable location clear of controlled airspace, congested areas)
• L – Look Out

Call Them Out
Regardless of the variation of checks you use, always call them out. As you perform the HASEL(L) Checklist, say each item out loud. This is a great practice. Not only does it help you to carefully use the checks every time, but it also tells your flight instructor (or examiner), that you know how important the HASEL Check is for the safety of everyone on board, and in the surrounding area.

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In-Flight Reference for Flight Instructors

7 Volume Set
Aviation Author and Flight Instructor Steve Pomroy has published a seven volume set intended for flight instructors. This multi-volume set is an invaluable in-flight reference for flight instructors. They are coil-bound in a convenient kneeboard-friendly format, making them ideal for quick reference in the cockpit as the flight instructor provides in-flight training to student pilots.

Personal Experience
As editor of LearnToFly.ca, I have previously reviewed two other Aviation publications by Steve Pomroy: Applied Aerodynamics for Private and Commercial Pilots, and Private Pilot License – Written Exam Preparation. I always enjoy reading Steve’s aviation books, and I particularly enjoy his writing style.

I find Steve Pomroy’s books to be very technical, and extremely informative. When I was asked to review Steve’s publication Instructional Air Notes – for Pilot Training, I enthusiastically agreed. Once again, Steve has impressed me with another one of his aviation publications. Steve’s extensive flight training and teaching experience background becomes very evident as you begin to study this flight training reference set. The guidance provided in the air exercise lessons is well thought out, based on the author’s extensive flight instruction background.

Reference Text
The seven volume set Instructional Air Notes – for Pilot Training is more of a reference text. It’s primarily designed to be used in conjunction with individual flight training lessons. Flight instructors will find the series to be an excellent aid when preparing for a flight training lesson, and it’s also a great companion to be referenced in the cockpit during the actual flight lesson. This reference set is designed to be used by both practicing and candidate flight instructors. The set provides detailed guidance for the flight instruction of the air exercises.

Instructional Air Notes – A Seven Volume Reference:

1. Instructor Guide – Read this Volume first! (Overview)
2. Private Pilot License
3. Commercial Pilot License
4. Seaplane Rating
5. Multi-Engine Rating
6. Instrument Rating
7. Flight Instructor Rating

Transport Canada and FAA
The Instructional Air Notes Series was designed to cover the required Transport Canada (TC) and FAA exercises to be mastered by students before being granted a pilot license or rating. The series is broken into individual volumes to cover the full range of pilot licences and ratings including: Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL) (Includes night and VFR-OTT), Seaplane Rating, Multi-Engine Rating, Instrument Rating (IFR), and Flight Instructor Rating. For each pilot license or rating, the corresponding volume will address the individual air exercises required by TC and/or FAA.

Flight Training Exercises
Instructional Air Notes for Pilot Training provides flight instructors a handy and valuable reference for structuring and conducting ab-initio flight instruction. For each license or rating (by volume), the required Flight Training Exercises will be covered in reference format. Each exercise will include information on the aim of the exercise, background or prerequisite exercises, demonstration/performance instruction, and highlights of some of the most common student errors to be anticipated.

Flight Instructor Guide and Test Guide
The guidance provided meets or exceeds Transport Canada’s content requirements as set out in the applicable Flight Instructor Guide and corresponding Flight Test Guides published by TC.

The Instructional Air Notes content is based heavily on Transport Canada’s Flight Training Manual and Flight Instructor Guide. (Including supplements, with particular emphasis on Part II – The Ground and Air Instruction Syllabus)

In-Flight Instruction
The Air Notes Series has been put together to help flight instructors provide in-flight instruction to Pilot candidates. The seven volume set covers the various licenses and ratings from Private Pilot License up to the Instructor Rating.

Sample Chapter
This Sample Chapter from the Private Pilot License guide of the Instructional Air Notes series highlights the type of reference material covered.

Spiral Dives – PPL
From this sample chapter, you can see the lesson on Spiral Dives for the Private Pilot License (PPL). Common errors such as simultaneous pitching and rolling during recovery, and initial addition of power are clearly identified. The flight instructor can be prepared to watch for these specific errors as the student pilot attempts his or her spiral dive recovery.

In addition to a section on common errors, the aim of the lesson is also highlighted. This helps the flight instructor to keep the lesson focused on the particular lesson material being covered.

Demonstration – Practice
Each flight exercise includes specific details for Demonstration and Practice. Details are provided to help the flight instructor explain the exercise, setup the exercise, demonstrate the exercise, and supervise the student as he/she practices the exercise. The Instructor Demo (ID) and Student Practice (SP) details are listed in bullet format for the flight instructor to follow along while proceeding through the flight lesson plan for the particular flight exercise.

Each air exercise is presented in lesson-plan format at a level of detail and in a physical format that’s useable in the airplane. These Instructional Air Notes do not contain all of the information a flight instructor will need to train pilots! They are simply a checklist to help the flight instructor formalize and organize a lesson plan for each air exercise. They will help the flight instructor to stay on-track during the flight lesson, and to help ensure key points of the air exercise are covered in a structured order to benefit the student pilot.

Instructional Air Notes for Pilot Training – Table of Contents (TOC)

Volume 1: Instructor Guide

• Guidance Notes

Volume 2: Private Pilot License

• Ground Exercises and Ancillary Controls
• Basic Manoeuvres
• Avoidance, Recognition, Recovery
• Takeoff, Circuit, Landing
• Low Level Exercises
• Navigation
• Instrument Flying
• Emergencies and Radio

Volume 3: Commercial Pilot License

• Systems
• Precision Manoeuvres
• Approach and Landing
• Ground Reference Manoeuvres
• Instrument Flying
• Radio Navigation
• Night Operations

Volume 4: Seaplane Rating

• Water Operations
• In-Flight Manoeuvring
• Ancillary Controls
• Water Inspection
• Takeoff and Landing
• Emergency Procedures

Volume 5: Multi-Engine Rating

• Airworthiness
• Ancillary Controls
• Taxiing
• Basic Manoeuvres
• Low Speed Control
• Circuit Work
• Night Operations
• Emergency Procedures

Volume 6: Instrument Rating

• Instrument Departures
• Instrument Holds
• Initial and Intermediate Approach Segments
• Final and Missed Approach Segments:  Non-Precision
• Final and Missed Approach Segments:  Precision
• Transition to Visual
• Instrument Emergencies

Volume 7: Flight Instructor Rating

• Right Seat Flying
• New or Refined Manoeuvres
• Command and Control
• Instructional Technique

Designed for Flight Instructors
Steve Pomroy’s Instructional Air Notes for Pilot Training is designed for Flight Instructors. It’s an inexpensive way for flight instructors to improve their flight instruction framework for each air exercise. For the cost of about one hour of flight instruction, it is a great investment for Flight Instructors!

Even if your flight school has its own flight training syllabus, Instructional Air Notes is a great supplement your core aviation material as a flight instructor.

SkyWriters Publishing
Steve Pomroy’s books are available through his company SkyWriters Publishing in Manitoba, Canada.

SkyWriters Publishing is an Aviation Publishing Company based in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. They provide various aviation publications in the Flight Training Industry in Canada. These books help to enhance the flight training experience and the success rate of student pilots.

Order Now!
Instructional Air Notes for Pilot Training

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Be a better flight instructor. Instructional Air Notes for Pilot Training – a must have for all flight instructors.

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