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Stations
Tim:
The pre-flight inspection with Tim was very educational. He walked us around the entire plane and showed us briefly how they would check every aspect of the plane. This included checking the flaps, elevators, vertical and horizontal stabilizers, the fuselage and the propeller. He also showed us how to check the airplane fuel and how to drain the water out from the fuel tanks.
Mike:
Mike, the owner, showed us the inside of the airplane and how to operate from inside the cockpit. He went over all the gauges and what they meant and gave each of us time sitting in the cockpit and controlling the plane. He also told us about how long he has been flying and why he enjoys it so much.
Steve:
Steve showed us the map of the Delmarva area that pilots would use before takeoff. He showed us what major airports and VOR stations looked like on the maps. He also told us when navigating you need to lookout for mountains and restricted airways.
TJ:
TJ did not have a lot to say as it was only his second week at the flight school. However he did share with us all the requirements from the FAA in order for someone to become a pilot. He also went over the prices for everything such as classes for private ad commercial licenses.
Soc:
Soc's station was probably the most educational. He explained all the components of an aircrafts motor and how it is different from a car motor. He also told us about the inspections an airplane must go through and all the classes he took for him to be able to get the job he has now.
The pre-flight inspection with Tim was very educational. He walked us around the entire plane and showed us briefly how they would check every aspect of the plane. This included checking the flaps, elevators, vertical and horizontal stabilizers, the fuselage and the propeller. He also showed us how to check the airplane fuel and how to drain the water out from the fuel tanks.
Mike:
Mike, the owner, showed us the inside of the airplane and how to operate from inside the cockpit. He went over all the gauges and what they meant and gave each of us time sitting in the cockpit and controlling the plane. He also told us about how long he has been flying and why he enjoys it so much.
Steve:
Steve showed us the map of the Delmarva area that pilots would use before takeoff. He showed us what major airports and VOR stations looked like on the maps. He also told us when navigating you need to lookout for mountains and restricted airways.
TJ:
TJ did not have a lot to say as it was only his second week at the flight school. However he did share with us all the requirements from the FAA in order for someone to become a pilot. He also went over the prices for everything such as classes for private ad commercial licenses.
Soc:
Soc's station was probably the most educational. He explained all the components of an aircrafts motor and how it is different from a car motor. He also told us about the inspections an airplane must go through and all the classes he took for him to be able to get the job he has now.
Conclusion
1. I learned that airplane fuel is a shade of blue and that a pilots license cost more than I thought
2. I already knew what most of the gauges in the airplane did so when Mike explained them I knew most of what he was saying
3. I would ask how much one of the airplanes at the school cost and then how much a newer model would be
4. A tip to make the trip better is to make it longer so we can get to know more and ask more questions and maybe see other parts of the airport
2. I already knew what most of the gauges in the airplane did so when Mike explained them I knew most of what he was saying
3. I would ask how much one of the airplanes at the school cost and then how much a newer model would be
4. A tip to make the trip better is to make it longer so we can get to know more and ask more questions and maybe see other parts of the airport