Welcome to my world of flight

Chris Hope, faa certified flight instructor

thoughts, essays and practical tips on flying in Kansas City and around the country

who is this guy? Chris's first flight was a totally unmemorable . . .(more)

Associations and affiliation, local and national include  . . . (more)

Some handy FAA download sites

Approach plates, airport diagrams, Takeoff - Alternate info

Aeronautical Information  Manual (AIM)

Winter is on the way.  In addition to snow and frost and ice, (more) . . .

New Stuff
From the July 2011EAA Sport Aviation,
Can You identify where that Smoke is Coming From?

And from the NAFI June 2011Mentor, "What is the CFI looking for on an FAA Flight Review?"

The FAA no longer monitors 121.5, the traditional emergency frequency of our Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT).  What are some choices for getting yourself "found" in an emergency? From a recent issue of AOPA Pilot

Airport Facilities Directory

FAR Part 1;  Part 61  Part 91

Sample FAA questions - all ratings

Help yourself to a quick FAA medical exam.  See how to fast-track the system at the FAA's newest website, Medexpress.faa.gov

So, what is a Master Instructor?
 
And what is a Gold Seal Instructor?

Here's what I am curently into 

Free flights for kids

Free flights for folks with a medical need

You can be part of these. Join me!

Lots of other stuff 
still pertinent

What does it take to get a Private Pilot's License?

So, what is a "Sport Pilot"?  What is a "Recrational Pilot"?  Are they somehow different from a"Private Pilot"?  Here is the low-down.

They say that any landing you can walk away from is a good one.  But some landings leave the airplane in pretty bad condition.  Do you need to call the Feds? Probaby not.  Check out these situations.


Flying books? Here are some favorites .(more)

Flying movies? Here are some favorites . (more)

From the FAA, and old mag with a new name.  But still great information.  Check it out

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