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…
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…
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…
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…
[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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CE-500 Series aircraft can be certified under FAR part 23 or FAR part 25 CE-501SP and the CE-551SP are FAR part 23 certified aircraft. Both of these airplanes may be flown single pilot without a waiver as long as your checkride was completed in one of these aircraft to single pilot standards. The rest of the CE-500 Series aircraft are certified…
