TOMATO FLAMES? Are you kidding? I’m sitting with my friend and CFI Paul Sallach in the restaurant at the Inn at Furnace Creek in Death Valley, California, nibbling on a turkey BLT while doing the ground portion of my flight review, what people used to call a biannual flight review. All is well thus far. I know my airspace and cloud clearances. I know what I need to know about sunset, sunrise and the beginning and end of civil twilight. And I’ve got all the buttons, switches and functions of the Cirrus Perspective by Garmin avionics suite dialed in. But TOMATO FLAMES? Seriously?
Back In the Saddle
Key Takeaways:
- An experienced pilot recounts his journey back to flight currency after a seven-year hiatus, choosing a familiar aircraft but facing significant "rustiness" in basic skills and a vastly changed technological landscape.
- He highlights the integration of advanced avionics, iPads with apps like Garmin Pilot, and digital flight manuals as a crucial but challenging aspect of the review, transforming flight planning and situational awareness.
- Despite initial struggles with both forgotten flight maneuvers and new cockpit technology, the pilot successfully adapted, regained his proficiency, and expressed appreciation for the enhanced capabilities of modern aviation.
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