Wednesday, October 17, 2007

View of San Carlos Airport

Interested in learning how to fly?

Earning your Private Pilot's License takes three major steps:
Solo phase - During this stage you'll learn the basic maneuvers (straight-and-level flight, climbs, descents, turns as well as ground reference maneuvers, slow flight, steep turns, power-off and power-on stalls). After learning those maneuvers you'll be ready to learn how to land the airplane. Once you master landings, you'll be ready for your first solo flight.
Cross Country Phase - During this stage you'll learn how to navigate and you'll be introduced to the navigation aids. You'll go on at least two cross country flights with me. After that you will be ready for your solo cross country flights.
Check ride Preparation Phase - In this phase you'll learn performance maneuvers like short and soft field takeoffs and landings. You'll also be perfecting your overall flying skills to get ready for the Private Pilot Check Ride.


For more information about learning how to fly you can contact me at lorena_sher@yahoo.com.

AOPA learning how to fly information:
http://www.aopa.org/learntofly/startfly/

West Valley Flying Club has locations in Palo Alto, San Carlos and Hayward Airports
http://www.wvfc.org/

Here is a list of the different kinds of airplanes West Valley offers:
http://www.wvfc.org/aircraft.html