Fast Five – July 6

1. How to Recover From an Airplane Spin, with Patty Wagstaff.

While spin training is only required for new flight instructor candidates, pilots of all skill levels should know the steps to recover from a spin. Join Patty Wagstaff in her Super Decathlon aerobatic airplane, as she explains how it’s possible to enter a spin, and then the proper recovery steps to return to straight and level flight, in this video segment from\xa0Sporty’s Basic Aerobatics Course, currently \\$15 off only at\xa0Sportys.com

2. iPad Frequently Asked Questions for Pilots.

Explore the most common questions about the iPad, from basics like the difference between WiFi and Cellular models to advanced user tips in this helpful FAQ guide, and how they pertain to pilots flying with an iPad in the cockpit.

3. Visit Sporty’s.

Looking for a fun destination for a weekend flight, or even a\xa0planned diversion while Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport (I69) en route to Oshkosh this year? Put Sporty’s on your list. We’re right on the runway at the Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport (I69) just outside Cincinnati, Ohio. Our facility includes our pilot shop, flight school, FBO, and much more. And, if you visit on a Saturday between noon and 2 PM Eastern, you can enjoy our famous weekly cookout where we grill hot dogs, metts, and brats in appreciation of our customers.

4. Podcast: Automation Airmanship and Coast Guard Flying.

Modern avionics like glass cockpits and sophisticated autopilots demand a new approach to pilot training, what airline pilot and author Chris Lutat calls “automation airmanship.” He explains what that means, why the distinction between pilot flying and pilot monitoring matters even for single pilot operations, and why humans have an essential role—especially in the age of AI.\xa0

5. The Time When I Almost Landed Short.

The plane was perhaps 50 feet above the ground, but at least there was a smooth gravel under-run and the wheel pants were off. I had just enough energy to flare with a soft touchdown. I prepared myself for landing short. What an embarrassing end to the second leg of my Private pilot solo long cross-country.