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Valuable partner needed? FFC can help!

In addition to conducting CE-500/ 510/ 525 Type Ratings and Initial & Recurrent Training on most Turbo Props & Pressurized Pistons, Florida Flight Center can act as a valuable partner to most owners. In recent years, the cost of Citations have come down and this has prompted a wave of turbo prop & piston owners to upgrade into a light…
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One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to training

At Florida Flight Center we get asked a lot of questions, both technical and operational as students begin their training for certification. To help you understand what to expect during your flight training(s) we have created this series of blogs addressing our most common questions. We hope the information is helpful and if you have any additional questions please don’t…
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Type Rating frequently asked questions…

At Florida Flight Center we get asked a lot of questions, both technical and operational as pilots begin their Type Rating Training. To help you understand what to expect during your flight training(s) we have created this series of blogs addressing our most common questions. We hope the information is helpful and if you have any additional questions please don’t…
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Do you find the Final Approach - Florida Flight Center - Courses and Training

Do you find the Final Approach and the Transition to a Visual Segment challenging?

As pilots, the transition from IFR to safely land the airplane VFR sometimes presents a difficult task.  A perfectly executed, stabilized final approach can often get very unstable during this transition segment. PAPI’s At DH or MDA PAPI is recognized as part of the runway environment and may be used to descend below DH or MDA to 100 ft. above…
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What can I expect from the flight exam? - Florida Flight Center - Courses and Training

What can I expect from the flight exam?

At Florida Flight Center we get asked a lot of questions, both technical and operational as students begin their training for certification. To help you understand what to expect during your flight training(s) we have created this series of blogs addressing our most common questions. We hope the information is helpful and if you have any additional questions please don’t…
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CE-500 Type Rating myth or not - Florida Flight Center - Courses and Training

CE-500 Type Rating myth or not: Engine failure at V1 only in a simulator?

[embed]https://youtu.be/E46vR3xWoP0[/embed] Actually, in this video you will see one of our instructors conducting a lesson plan during a flight training (CE-500 Type Rating) session in a Citation 550 Bravo. Maneuver: Engine Fire or Failure at V1 The #1 engine is failed at V1 108 Kts. IAS Trainee continues the takeoff roll at V2 114 Kts. IAS to 400 ft. agl.…
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What's Included in FFC Flight Training - Florida Flight Center - Courses and Training

What’s Included in FFC Flight Training

At Florida Flight Center we get asked a lot of questions, both technical and operational as students begin their training for certification. To help  you understand what to expect during your flight training(s) we have created this series of blogs addressing our most common questions. We hope the information is helpful and if you have any additional questions please don't…
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3 Steps to a Successful Check Ride - Florida Flight Center - Courses and Training

3 Steps to a Successful Check Ride

No matter how many check rides you’ve taken in the past, there is always a level of anxiety. To minimize your anxiety and maximize your chances of performing well on your check ride, here are a few tips to ease your anxiety. 1- Know what to expect. The actual content of check rides are listed on the FAA Practical Test Standards…
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In-Flight Loss of Oil Pressure - Florida Flight Center - Courses and Training

In-Flight Loss of Oil Pressure

In-flight loss of oil pressure in a Pratt Whitney JD15-1, 1A, 1B, 4, 4B, 4D engine can turn into a very serious issue. Should a pilot encounter loss of oil pressure in-flight, as long as it is not below 35 PSI, (Annunciator Warning Light and Master Caution Warning Light comes ON), a checklist should be consulted immediately and proper action…
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Aircraft-Based Flight Training vs. Simulator-Based Flight Training - Florida Flight Center - Courses and Training

Aircraft-Based Flight Training vs. Simulator-Based Flight Training

There are numerous benefits to training in an actual aircraft as opposed to a simulator. As a value to our clients Florida Flight Center provides only aircraft-based training making our clients more prepared for receiving their certifications, but more importantly best preparing them for emergency situations. What is the Difference? During the simulator based training, pilots are exposed to a variety…
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