An Explanation of What Is Aircraft Icing and Why It’s Dangerous
I still remember the first time I encountered what is aircraft icing and why is it dangerous as a young…
Author: Daniel Sato
My name is Daniel Sato. I believe that understanding the principles of flight shouldn't be reserved for the cockpit. As a flight instructor, my mission is to be your 'ground school' teacher, breaking down the most complex topics in aviation into clear, simple, and understandable guides. Let's learn the fundamentals together, one step at a time.
A Guide to Different Cloud Types for Pilots
I still remember my first flight as a bush pilot in Alaska, navigating through a sea of cumulus clouds that…
An Instructor’s Guide to What Is Turbulence and What Causes It
I still remember my first encounter with turbulence as a young pilot – it was like hitting a bumpy road…
A Step-by-step Guide on How to Create a Flight Plan
I still remember my first flight as a bush pilot in Alaska, where I had to create a flight plan…
Fitness Guide: How to Build a Consistent Routine
As I always say, _flying high_ isn’t just about soaring through the skies, it’s also about feeling lifted in our…
A Guide to Using Vor Navigation in Flight
I still remember my early days as a bush pilot in Alaska, when a guide to using vor navigation was…
A Guide to What Is Dead Reckoning Navigation
I still remember my early days as a bush pilot in Alaska, where what is dead reckoning navigation was not…
A Beginner’s Guide on How to Read a Vfr Sectional Chart
I still remember my early days as a bush pilot in Alaska, where navigating through unfamiliar territories was a daily…
A Practical Nutrition Guide for a Balanced Diet
As I sit here, reflecting on my years as a bush pilot in Alaska, I’m reminded of the importance of…
What Is a Wide-body Vs. a Narrow-body Aircraft?
As I sit in my flight school‘s briefing room, surrounded by maps and aircraft manuals, I often hear students ask:…