“There’s nothing in this world that’s really impossible.” This quote from Kaiya Armstrong is well worth mentioning! While we all wish this to be true and encouraging worlds to all, few have turned their life’s challenge into a high flying dream! Kaiya, a woman who lost her sight unexpectedly from Uveitis, a rare inflammation that […]
Applying Sir Isaac Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion, along with four basic functions, the Turbofan Jet Engine has changed the world as we knew it, a mere 82 years ago. The jet engine has become the Gold Standard of airplane power – called “forward thrust”. This aircraft engine makes possible both rapid acceleration and cost-effective […]
February 1st, 2022 – Mesa, AZ (FALCON FIELD) Leopard Aviation has closed escrow on a 12,000 square foot hangar that will be remodeled to include state of the art ground-school facilities, offices, and a hangar to store their fleet. Leopard Aviation is showing its’ commitment to the airlines as well as to students with […]
Flight Safety is a hard conversation to have. There are as many different definitions as there are people who fly. The aviation industry’s long maintained claim is that flight instruction is one of the safest sectors of aviation. But, a student should never get too comfortable or arrogant after getting his Private Pilot License. The […]
What goes up must come down – unless you are flying a flight simulator. Flying was more dangerous 50 years ago than it is today. Pilots can use a simulator to get practice in flying, familiarity with the instruments, and even simulate various wind conditions or haze. What are the advantages of using a simulator […]
A discovery flight is an introductory flight in a private plane. The purpose is to give you the experience of what it is like to be a pilot in a private airplane. It is not required prior to starting to take formal flying lessons but many people want to get the experience and a discovery […]
Let’s start with the basics. What is an IPC? It’s an Instrument Proficiency Check. It’s usually the next step in a pilot’s journey once they have graduated from flight school. Why do you need an IPC? If you want the freedom to fly whenever you want, with whoever you want, you’re going to need to […]
“FLYING IS THE SECOND MOST EXCITING THING YOU CAN DO IN LIFE; LANDING IS #1.” Question: A pilot flies an airplane. Doesn’t a pilot also land an airplane? Answer: Yes, uh, sort of. It is, in fact, called “landing”. But, the act of landing a plane is not really what it sounds like. You “drive […]
Ask yourself a key question: “Am I a renter in my life or an OWNER?” “Will I forever be mediocre – getting by – regretting a past life of quitting things? Will I let my circumstances control me? Or, will I own my future – will I control it? Will I reach my goals?” “Will I […]
Before you choose a flight school here in sunny Scottsdale, AZ – or if you are considering changing schools – think about the “Kid Sister Rule”. (aka, the “Kid Brother Rule”) That is, if you had an older brother that was an experienced pilot, what do you wish he would tell you before you start? […]