Tag Archives: Pilot License

Checkride Preparation and Clues Seminar 3/24/12

Posted on March 10, 2012 by in Archive

Checkride Preparation and Clues Seminar

The sixth class in our Ground Seminar Series will be Checkride Preparation and Clues Seminar on Saturday, March 24 from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Marc Nathanson will be teaching. $40

Checkrides can be intimidating. We want to boost our clients’ confidence going into it. Knowing what to expect can make all the difference on your big day.

Even if you are just starting your Private Pilot course, this seminar will give you the big picture of what to expect at the end. We believe this will help you throughout the rest of your training.

Topics will include:

  • Making sure everything is in order (including IACRA)
  • Understanding the PTS
  • Filling your “clue box”
  • Checkride jitters
  • How to prepare
  • Using SRM to your advantage
  • Common errors (what not to do and guaranteed bust items)
  • Correcting your errors

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Cross-Country Flight Planning Seminar 1/14/12

Posted on December 28, 2011 by in Archive

Cross-Country Flight Planning Seminar

The first class in our Ground Seminar Series will be Cross-Country Flight Planning on Saturday, January 14 from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Ed Keins and Marc Nathanson will be teaching.

This free, interactive lesson will be good training for Private Pilot students and a great refresher for those with more experience. Bring your questions and your stories.

Topics will include:

  • Route selections
  • Checkpoint selection criteria
  • Weight & Balance considerations
  • Cruise performance and wind effects
  • Radar advisories vs. FSS flight plan
  • Airspace considerations
  • Maximizing use of pilotage, dead reckoning, VOR & GPS
  • Course lines vs. speed lines
  • VOR fixes
  • Diverting
  • Destination airport procedures

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ADS-B Research Opportunity – MIT

Posted on December 19, 2011 by in News

Executive Flyers Aviation has been approached by MIT to assist in an important research project. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is an up-and-coming traffic avoidance system. The researchers are looking for subjects who have at least a Private Pilot Certificate.

MIT Research Flier

“Professional” Flight Schools

Posted on November 14, 2011 by in News

Professional Flight Schools

What makes a flight school professional?

Choosing the right flight school is essential.
Your instructor’s attitude during flight training will shape your flying style. Safe pilots had safe instructors.

Unfortunately, many would-be pilots don’t know how to evaluate a flight school’s safety culture. It isn’t enough to look for the word “professional” on a company’s website.

Future pilots need to visit schools and meet the staff. Like your other investments, flight training requires careful consideration.

How do you recognize truly professional flight training?

  • Flight instructors don’t just know how to fly; they know how to teach.
  • They are proud of their safety record.
  • Instructors come prepared to fly and look the part.
  • They understand that careful planning and focused execution frees pilots to enjoy themselves.

That is the measure of truly professional flight training.

International Learn to Fly Day

Posted on April 30, 2011 by in News

Ever wonder what it takes to be a pilot?


Find out at EFA’s International Learn to Fly Day event on May 21st. Our expert flight instructors will share our love for aviation and walk you through the process of joining our fraternity. We will describe the time-saving and memory-making benefits of flying. We’ll even explain how the cost of earning your license is worth it.

It all starts at 9:00 at our Hanscom Field facility and at 1:00 at our Lawrence Airport hangar. The event is free and so are snacks and parking.

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