Sun ‘N Fun Challenge: Grow, Learn, Share!
For many pilots all over the country, Sun ‘N Fun is the welcome launch of warmer weather and the “fun flying
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David St. George
David St. George is an FAA DPE (Sport to Multi ATP) and a Part 135 charter pilot flying the Pilatus PC-12 in the NYC area. He recently renewed his Master Instructor for the tenth time and is a Charter member of SAFE. Formerly a 141 Chief Instructor for over 25 years, with a Gold Seal CFI. David started flying at 16 and has logged over 15,000 hours. He owns a 1946 7AC Aeronca Champ and wrote the SAFE Toolkit app.
“Always Learning”: Master Instructor!
The widely accepted mission statement “a good pilot is always learning” is essential for continued safety in
Continue reading >The First Fifty Hours; Laying the Foundation
So, there you are, sitting in the FBO office. The flight examiner has just walked out the door and you feel just a little
Continue reading >How and Why We Fail (Understanding Dumb Mistakes)!
How many times have you mentally kicked yourself for doing something incredibly stupid? And upon reflection, you can’t
Continue reading >Educator Professionalism Creates Excellence in Aviation
It takes a Pro to make a Pro… The tenets of professionalism apply to flight instructors regardless of whom we teach
Continue reading >Giving Pilots “Sharp Tools”?
S.A.F.E. is presenting “The Improbable Turn” this Thursday at 8PM with Rod Machado and Russ Still. Please sign-up
Continue reading >Impossible or "Improbable" Turn?
How can something as simple as takeoff and climb-out be responsible for 24% of fatal GA aviation accidents? According to
Continue reading >Stall Spin on Final; Are CFIs (Partly) to Blame?
Sorry, but yes we are. Read on to see why and how we can fix this. We all know that stall/spin “upset” incidents on final
Continue reading >I Wish All Emergencies Ended This Well!
This is the ninth anniversary of the “Miracle on the Hudson”. And though this was an amazing demonstration
Continue reading >“Broadband Speed” For Your Brain!
When you witness an amazingly skillful performance, whether it is an Olympic gymnast, a violin concerto or world-class aerobatic
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