VFR Mastery Archive - Page 4 of 7 - PilotWorkshops

47. A Calm Wind Conundrum

Instructors: Elaine Kauh

You stayed clear of growing thunderstorms on the way home so far, but during a needed break for fuel and food, they’ve caught up. Now a cell threatens your departure. If you can get airborne quickly, you’ll get ahead of the weather and home. If you can’t, you might not fly out until tomorrow.

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in

46. Getting Around NYC

Instructors: Paul Bertorelli

Many times the decision isn’t “go/no-go” so much as “how to go?” Instead of risk versus reward, you’re weighing a safe but boring option against something more appealing yet less squarely in your comfort zone. How will you square the issues of traffic, airspace, weather, low-altitude flight, and potential anxiety in this trip through NYC?

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in

45. Pitch Imperfect

Instructors: Bob Nardiello

All you wanted was a day at the beach. Instead, you’re airborne in an airplane lacking a primary flight control. An air traffic controller helped you pick an airport for landing and has people standing by. Now you must configure the controls that remain and decide which technique gives you the greatest chance of walking […]

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in

44. Your Own Risk into Montgomery

Instructors: Mark Kolber

What should have been a routine flight gets an unexpected twist: Tower clears you to land on a runway you don’t feel is safe but won’t clear you to land on one that looks much better. Will you go with the clearance, insist on your preference, or make an impromptu change at night and in […]

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in

43. Middle Tennessee Emergency

Instructors: Catherine Cavagnaro

You’re at an airport where joining a full pattern is just SOP. Then, a bird ends its days by punching an actual hole in your windscreen. However, the airplane is still flying, and the rest of the Lexan is holding. Will you make everyone get out of your way, or will you find a quieter […]

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in

42. Rough Ride to Danville

Instructors: Wally Moran

Your mission is ferrying the club airplane 350 miles to a paint shop. If it’s not there by tomorrow morning, your next chance to get in the queue for painting will be months from now. Is high wind and turbulence enough to scrub this flight, or is there a safe way to make it happen?

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in

41. A Full-Throttle Approach

Instructors: Dave Hirschman

Emergencies are equal-opportunity hunters: They’ll strike high-time pilots and newbies alike. Now you’re alone in an airplane with under 50 hours of total time—and an engine that’s out of control. What are the risks and tradeoffs given four different plans to get this airplane on the ground? Can you adjust the plan on the fly?

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in

40. The Hills Are Out There

Instructors: Wally Moran

Some pilots won’t fly VFR at night because there are just too many traps when you can’t see the terrain. You don’t have an Instrument Rating, but you know some of the procedures. Would it be wiser to use a “bit of IFR” to make a safe departure or rely on your VFR experience plus […]

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in

39. Accept‌ ‌the‌ ‌Spacing?‌

Instructors: Paul Bertorelli

You’re cleared to land following a stop-and-go training airplane. That airplane does its “stop” when you turn final, but appears unhurried about conducting the “go.” Now you’re on short final, and it seems you’re the only one concerned that there could soon be two airplanes on the same runway. Is this a problem you need […]

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in

38. A Diminishing Emergency

Instructors: Dean Showalter

Sometimes it’s obvious you must land right away…like today when your turbo normalized engine rolls back to low power without any input from you. The less obvious choice comes when the problem seems to go away. Do you stick with your plan to divert, or do you press on tentatively, ready to land as needed?

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in

37. Surprise in the San Juans

Instructors: Katrina Linder

The plan was for a relaxing day and a bit of celebration. The reality was a melee of light airplanes, all converging on an island airport with less than 3000 feet of runway. Is there a safe way to join the fray and keep your schedule, or should you divert even though it means disappointing […]

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in

36. Oshkosh from the East

Instructors: Kevin Plante

You’ve been to Airventure at Oshkosh more than once and you never worried about crossing Lake Michigan. However, that was back when you owned a twin-engine airplane. Now that you’ve retired to an LSA, you’d rather not take the risk. But is it any riskier than the remaining options when the weather isn’t ideal?

Scenarios in the library are only available to Mastery members.
Start your VFR Mastery Membership now to get full access. Already a member? log in