An Explanation of What Are Winglets and What Do They Do?
I still remember my early days as a bush pilot in Alaska, where I’d often find myself explaining what are…
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 Unclogging a Drain Without Calling a Plumber
As I stood in my backyard, watching the sunset over the mountains, I couldn’t help but think of the turbulent…
A Guide to Military Aircraft Identification
As a former bush pilot and current flight instructor, I’ve often heard people say that identifying military aircraft is a…
A Guide to Identifying Common General Aviation Aircraft
I still remember my early days as a bush pilot in Alaska, where identifying common general aviation aircraft was a…
A Spotter’s Guide: How to Tell the Difference Between an Airbus and a Boeing
I still remember the first time I struggled to tell the difference between an Airbus and a Boeing. As a…
An Explanation of What Is a Transponder and How It Works
I still remember my early days as a bush pilot in Alaska, when understanding what is a transponder and how…
A Guide to the Different Classes of Airspace
I still remember my early days as a bush pilot in Alaska, navigating through the different classes of airspace with…
A Beginner’s Guide: How to Understand Aviation Radio Calls
I still remember my first flight as a student pilot, feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of aviation radio calls…
A Look at What Do Air Traffic Controllers Do?
I still remember the first time I heard someone say, “Air traffic controllers just sit around all day telling planes…
Understanding Airmets and Sigmets for In-flight Weather
I still remember my early days as a bush pilot in Alaska, where understanding airmets and sigmets was a matter…