Thinking of Becoming a Pilot?
Learn to Fly with Ness Aviation
This 4-hour flying course in our PA38-112 Piper Tomahawk covers the essentials of flight, starting with pre-flight checks, basic controls, and maneuvers. You’ll move on to advanced techniques like steep turns, stall recovery, and VFR navigation. The course includes takeoff and landing practice, emergency procedures, and an introduction to instrument flight. By the end, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in a solo simulation, mastering key flight skills and handling real-world scenarios.
- This course can be spread over few days, weeks.
- It’s an efficient way to get a solid introduction to piloting, making it perfect for aspiring pilots or those looking to refine their skills.
Hour 1: Ground Training and Basics
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Pre-flight Briefing
- Introduction to the Piper aircraft (cockpit layout, controls, instruments).
- Review of basic flight principles (lift, drag, thrust, and weight).
- Go over pre-flight inspection procedures.
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Simulator: Startup and Taxi
- Practice startup procedures: power check, avionics, and systems.
- Learn how to taxi and control the aircraft on the ground.
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Takeoff and Basic Maneuvers
- Execute a basic takeoff and practice straight and level flight.
- Perform gentle turns, climbs, and descents to familiarize yourself with control inputs.
Hour 2: Advanced Maneuvers and Navigation
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Steep Turns and Stalls
- Practice steep turns, maintaining altitude and airspeed.
- Learn to recognize and recover from stalls (power-on and power-off stalls).
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Basic Navigation
- Introduction to VFR (Visual Flight Rules) navigation.
- Use landmarks and headings to navigate between waypoints or airports.
Hour 3: Takeoffs, Landings, and Emergencies
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Takeoff and Landing Practice
- Practice takeoff and landings in various conditions.
- Perform touch-and-go landings and learn how to fly a traffic pattern.
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Emergency Procedures
- Simulate engine failure and practice forced landings.
Hour 4: Review and Application
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Solo Flight Simulation
- Apply everything learned by flying a complete flight: takeoff, navigation, landing in a real weather.
- Review and reflect on performance.
