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Tag Archives: Flight Instructor

Fly me into the hedge please!

The joyful moment when a student finally ‘gets it’ is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an instructor.

Posted byDan Roach25th August 20245th October 2025Posted inAutobiography, Flying, HumourTags:Attitude Airsports, Aviation, BMAA, Flight Instructor, Flying, Humour, Landing, Learning to Fly, Microlights, Pilot, Student Pilot, UltralightsLeave a comment on Fly me into the hedge please!

Pulling G!

What is G-Force and why does stall speed increase in the turn?

Posted byDan Roach9th June 20245th October 2025Posted inFlying, Mathematics, Physics, Safety, ScienceTags:60-Degree Turns, Aviation, BMAA, Flight Instructor, Flying, GA, Geometry, Mathematics, Microlights, Physics, Pilot, UltralightsLeave a comment on Pulling G!

An instructional event

This years BMAA instructor seminar was superbly delivered and full of excellent content to help enhance flight safety and instructional technique.

Posted byDan Roach4th February 2024Posted inFlying, SafetyTags:Aviation, BMAA, FI, FI(R), Flight Instructor, Flying, GA, Instructor, Microlights, Pilot, Ultralights1 Comment on An instructional event

First Flight

The joy of that first flight is something that nobody forgets – except sometimes pilots. Sometimes we need to refocus on what is really important…

Posted byDan Roach7th May 202317th May 2023Posted inFlying, Humour, MotivationalTags:Aviation, BMAA, Flight Instructor, Flying, Microlights, Mindfulness, PilotLeave a comment on First Flight

First week back at (Flight) School

The first week back at (flight) school is always busy…

Posted byDan Roach21st April 202125th March 2023Posted inFlying, HumourTags:Attitude Airsports, BMAA, Cyclone AX3, EuroFox, Flight Instructor, Flying, Microlight, Nynja, Pilot, UltralightLeave a comment on First week back at (Flight) School

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