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Evidence Based Training (EBT): What Exactly Does it Mean?

Right then, on to the next most requested topic: Evidence Based Training (EBT)! You might have heard about it already in the last few years, or you might be in an organisation who has already fully embraced it. At the same time though, there are loads of professionals in the Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 1 yearFebruary 7, 2022 ago
Technical Topics

What are the Causes and Effects of Triggered Lightning?

Lightning by itself is usually not considered to be a force that can crash airplanes. The last confirmed US crash that was concluded to be caused by lightning was PAN AM Flight 214 in 1967, which crashed due to a lightning strike that hit one of the fuel tanks, causing Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 1 yearJanuary 24, 2022 ago
Guides

The Ultimate Guide for Picking a Flight School

One of the most talked about (and requested) topics for aspiring student pilots: where do I begin with picking a flight school and navigate through all the options, advertisements, promises, and costs? Do I pick a modular course, or integrated? Should I expect to be a flight instructor first or Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 1 yearOctober 3, 2021 ago
Technical Topics

Vortex Ring State and the Vuichard Recovery Technique

Vortex Ring State (VRS) is one of the most hazardous conditions a helicopter pilot can be in. While it’s part of all the helicopter pilot training syllabuses in the world, it is still present in (fatal) accident reports and discussed widely in the helicopter industry. Lots of pilots have requested Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsSeptember 26, 2021 ago
Technical Topics

5 Reasons Virtual Reality Will be the Future of Flight Simulators

We haven’t quite entered the times presented in ‘Ready Player One’ just yet, but it’s actually slowly getting there. Virtual Reality (VR) technology is getting cheaper and more advanced every year since companies like Oculus and Valve made it more mainstream, resulting in companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google all Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsSeptember 1, 2021 ago
Guides

All Helicopter Pilot Training Exercises (EASA)

Whether you are just starting out on your journey to become a pilot, or you are a seasoned TRE: It is always a good idea to (re)familiarise ourselves with the fundamentals of what we do every day: flying! Which is why we are giving you free access to all helicopter Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 2 yearsAugust 25, 2021 ago
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