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:…
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.
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:…
A Look at How Do Seaplanes and Amphibious Aircraft Work
I still remember the first time I saw a seaplane take off from a lake in Alaska, where I used…
A Guide to What Is a Turboprop Aircraft
I still remember the first time I flew a turboprop aircraft – the rush of adrenaline, the roar of the…
An Explanation of the Difference Between a Biplane and a Monoplane
As I sit in my workshop, surrounded by scale models of historic aircraft, I often ponder the fascinating world of…
A Guide to What Is an Attitude Indicator and How to Read It
I still remember the first time I struggled to understand what is an attitude indicator during my early days as…
An Engineer Explains: How Does an Altimeter Work?
I still remember my early days as a bush pilot in Alaska, where understanding how does an altimeter work was…
An Analysis: Glass Cockpit Vs. Traditional Gauges
As a flight instructor, I’ve seen many students struggle with the glass cockpit vs traditional gauges debate. It’s a choice…
A Pilot’s Guide to the Basic Six Pack Flight Instruments
I still remember my first flight as a bush pilot in Alaska, navigating through dense fog with nothing but my…
A Beginner’s Guide to the Art of Creative Writing and Storytelling
As a flight instructor, I’ve seen many students struggle with the concept of navigation, but what if I told you…