PPL Checkride Prep: Navigation Part 2 | How Does a VOR Work?
12/01/2026 | 23 mins.
Welcome to part two of our episode covering navigation! Today, Greg and Jason will discuss VORs, GPS, HSI vs. CDI, filing flight plans, and much more!
Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dJrlah3ZKMI?si=EipSyU5d_MFlfq8F
PPL Checkride Prep: Navigation Part 1
19/12/2025 | 18 mins.
Today, we're going to dive into navigation, including everything you need to know, including time zones, winds, ground navigation, VFR regulations, magnetic deviation/variation, and much more!
Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5sxDDQfilYc?si=r6e-4jT6F8WpYLia
We Took an Actual FAA Written Exam
18/08/2025 | 17 mins.
For the past few months, Jason’s been working hard toward his private pilot certificate. And he just reached his first big milestone - the FAA written test.
To talk about what it was like - and how he got ready for the big day - Jason’s here with us in the studio.
Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q5Z4FkPt3Ls
Airspace & Charts Made Easy | PPL Checkride Prep
04/08/2025 | 41 mins.
Check out Private Pilot Made Easy: https://bit.ly/private-pilot-made-easy-0557
On today’s episode, we’ll break down VFR weather minimums, show you how to identify each class of airspace on your sectional, and decode the most important chart symbols.
PPL Checkride Prep: Mastering Airport Ops
25/06/2025 | 51 mins.
Download the FREE checkride study sheet here 👉 https://bit.ly/free-private-pilot-study-sheet-0399
Today, we’re going to be talking about something that every pilot deals with on every single flight: airport operations.
Follow along as student pilot Jason (the Flying New Guy) gets his Private Certificate.
Every week, CFIs Greg and Tom will do a mock checkride with him based on a specific topic.
If you're a student pilot who wants to prepare for the checkride, or you've already passed and want to stay current - this podcast is for you!
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