Recent content by FTLAUSA

Spin training is a controversial topic, but it was right for me. I used to be afraid of a stalls and spins in PPL training. Now I don't fear them, I understand them and respect them. Fear leads to hesitation and distraction. I only practice spins in aerobatic aircraft, and I think they...

I took the courses at Wingover Aerobatics in Leesberg FL, but they are offered by many schools. They are obviously not for everyone, but I learned the flight envelope better doing the courses and experienced that a flight control emergency can be managed with training.

As a Mooney owner, I'll share my view. The idea of learning to fly in the plane you are going to be flying for the next few years seems to make some sense. Not having to trade up one or more times to get to the plane you really want to own sounds appealing. Can you learn to fly on a Mooney...

Nothing in my post said anything about transitioning aircraft into or out of the Class D environment. My comment was regarding landing aircraft (the subject of the discussion topic), and the tower controller most certainly does control pattern and approaching aircraft for sequencing and...

Of course they provide separation services for landing traffic -- how could they not. What would be the point of the tower controller if they didn't provide separation services? Plus, there is also IFR traffic that requires separation from VFR traffic.

Depends on the airport. I have trained at multiple towered airports and some request it and others (KFXE) will rip your head off for it. Follow the local controller instructions.

Even though I am not a CFI, I took the CFI spin course so that I would better know how to react if I got in a spin. Then went on to take two emergency procedure courses practicing things like stuck rudder, elevator, aileron and engine out scenarios. I personally think this should be required...