It's been long over due, but we've finally been able to get out our new website. Chalked full of new content, updated bio's, and a detailed FAQ section, it's a great source to start and get your introduction to flight training, Cirrus ownership, or aircraft management.
When you're new to something like general aviation, frankly, you're at risk. There's a lot of misguided opinions, content, and flat out ignorance on what works best for you or what's going to meet your goals and needs. All to often when you're new to something, you're all too impressionable from the first people you meet. Let us guide you and feel free to start with the website. If we don't fit your needs, we will tell you, and even help get you to the right people to help. For now, let www.calaironline.com be a great start to get some initial information and guidance. We're here to help!
Happy Flying! - Team CalAir
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Friday, August 21, 2015
Big Discounts for End of Summer Cirrus Training Event!
With summer travels about over and the kids heading back to school soon, it's time to get back on track with your passion and take back the skies. So with that in mind, we're holding a "End of Summer Training Event".
September 1st - 15th, place on account $2750, and we'll add an additional $250! A $3,000 value.
Also, September 4th - 12th, take up or 2003 SR-20, N21ZE, and if you'd like an instructor to come along, they'll fly with for free! Take advantage, get some approaches done, fly maneuvers, or even get caught up with an IPC or BFR, it's your choice.
(Keep in mind though that if you elect to do an IPC or BFR, or want any ground training, we'll still need to get the ground paid for but the in-flight instruction time is on us!)
It's the hottest deal in Los Angeles this summer! ...ok, that was a bit much but you get the idea.
Happy Flying!
Team CalAir
www.calaironline.com
www.facebook.com/CalAirOnline
September 1st - 15th, place on account $2750, and we'll add an additional $250! A $3,000 value.
Also, September 4th - 12th, take up or 2003 SR-20, N21ZE, and if you'd like an instructor to come along, they'll fly with for free! Take advantage, get some approaches done, fly maneuvers, or even get caught up with an IPC or BFR, it's your choice.
(Keep in mind though that if you elect to do an IPC or BFR, or want any ground training, we'll still need to get the ground paid for but the in-flight instruction time is on us!)
It's the hottest deal in Los Angeles this summer! ...ok, that was a bit much but you get the idea.
Happy Flying!
Team CalAir
www.calaironline.com
www.facebook.com/CalAirOnline
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Affordable Cirrus Flight Training SR-20
Fact, we've always tried to keep flight training as affordable as possible. And if you do a little research you'll still find us more cost effective than even our closest competitors. However, with a change of ownership on our 2003 SR-20, N21ZE, we've collectively come up with some ideas to help promote the Cirrus lifestyle with us at CalAir.
With that we've decided to drop the hourly rate of N21ZE to $195 an hour! You won't find it anymore affordable to fly a full glass panel, professionally maintained Cirrus at a Cirrus approved Training Center. We've also got a few upgrades on the way, further making this an even greater deal.
So whether you are looking to fly the newest, the fastest, or most affordable, we've got a Cirrus for every pilot.
Make an appointment today at www.calaironline.com
Fly Cirrus, Team CalAir
With that we've decided to drop the hourly rate of N21ZE to $195 an hour! You won't find it anymore affordable to fly a full glass panel, professionally maintained Cirrus at a Cirrus approved Training Center. We've also got a few upgrades on the way, further making this an even greater deal.
So whether you are looking to fly the newest, the fastest, or most affordable, we've got a Cirrus for every pilot.
Make an appointment today at www.calaironline.com
Fly Cirrus, Team CalAir
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Los Angeles's Newest Cirrus Perspective
It's been long awaited, but it's finally arrived. Los Angeles's newest 2015 SR-20 has arrived and it's only at CalAir, KHHR. Come learn and see the newest and best Cirrus has to offer. Fully equipped with Dual AHARS/ADC's, air conditioning, synthetic vision; it's one sweet ride..if we don't say so our selves.
Call and make an appointment today to come check it out! www.calaironline.com
Happy Flying Los Angeles! Team CalAir
Call and make an appointment today to come check it out! www.calaironline.com
Happy Flying Los Angeles! Team CalAir
Thursday, April 2, 2015
CalAirOnline.com Changes on The Way!
We must admit, we've fallen a little behind of recent keeping our website up to date with all the wonderful changes that have taken place since we moved our Cirrus Training to Hawthorne Airport, KHHR.
With a new 2015 SR-20 on the way, new team members on board, and more and more services available to our Los Angeles based Cirrus pilots, we've got a lot to roll out!
We apologize for any confusion this may cause anyone and, for the time being, strongly advise that you please inquire either via phone call or email with any questions that you may have.
We'll keep you all advised when we get the new website roll out and up and running!
Happy Flying!
Team CalAir
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Los Angeles's Newest Cirrus is En-route!
Great news Los Angeles, your brand new 2015 Cirrus SR-20 is on the way! Equipped with Garmin Perspective avionics, Synthetic Vision, hypoxia prevention, over-bank protection, and even air-conditioning, it's the latest and greatest from Cirrus and it's only at CalAir!
Stay tuned for details and we'll keep you all informed of progress as we get details.
For more on CalAir, visit www.calaironline.com!
Thursday, November 27, 2014
The "Do's" of Cirrus Flight Training in Los Angeles
Learning the "Right Way"...
There’s a right way and wrong way to do most things in life. Granted, it can be a little subjective at times, but I think most would agree to let the bread thaw out before you lather it up for your next PB and J, right? (Either that or I’ve been wasting so much time in my life, or need to stop eating like a 10 year old). But even that has it’s “do’s and don’ts”, and it’s certainly no different when learning how to fly, especially in Cirrus aircraft.
Check out some of these “Do’s”:
We’re the experts on flight training, not those guys. We eat, breathe, and sleep flight training. It’s our business, so let us help!
Start out by checking out www.calaironline.com
There’s a right way and wrong way to do most things in life. Granted, it can be a little subjective at times, but I think most would agree to let the bread thaw out before you lather it up for your next PB and J, right? (Either that or I’ve been wasting so much time in my life, or need to stop eating like a 10 year old). But even that has it’s “do’s and don’ts”, and it’s certainly no different when learning how to fly, especially in Cirrus aircraft.
Check out some of these “Do’s”:
- Fly with a factory certified school
- Learn by way of syllabuses and standardized curriculum
- Learn only with the newest technology (Listen, the FAA is starting to federally mandate technology, sorry to all the other pilots who feel that Cirrus pilots “don’t know how to fly”, but guess what? We’ll see you in soon to teach how to use some of this newer “stuff” about to become required for flight, hate to say “I told you so”)
- Fly with in safe aircraft, i.e., parachute!
- Fly what you want, even if it means saving up a little more prior to beginning (We've seen it time and time again, folks start in an older aircraft to “save money” but lone and behold, they’re not happy with the plane, and usually all sorts of other things, and come to us later to fly Cirrus. Problem is, you're back tracking a bit “re-learning” a few things and worse part is you could have been flying with the exemplary safety features all along! )
We’re the experts on flight training, not those guys. We eat, breathe, and sleep flight training. It’s our business, so let us help!
Start out by checking out www.calaironline.com
Cirrus's over Los Angeles, a Safer Bet
Parachute, parachute, parachute!
I know we talk about it all the time, enough already, right? We'll we can't, we won't. As the leader in Cirrus flight training in Los Angeles, it's our duty in keeping all informed.
To this date, two-thirds of all fatal accidents in Cirrus’s aircraft could’ve had different outcomes had the pilot’s pulled the chute. A, what should be simple decision, which could’ve yielded much better products. Or maybe that’s it; maybe it’s not that simple…
Since March, 2013, there have been 32 CAPS events that have saved 65 lives. It’s pretty impressive if you think about it. And certainly to the fact it has a 100% success rate when deployed within specified parameters. The problem is that some Cirrus pilots just haven’t had the proper training. The CAPS pull is more than muscle memory, anyone can pull it (that’s kind of the point), but rather a properly trained Cirrus pilot should be considering CAPS scenarios even during their pre-flight. And to get to that point a pilot must be trained, the right way. It requires a change in the pilot’s thought and decision making process, it requires a different perspective, and for most, not a natural one.
I don’t expect this blog post to count as "Cirrus currency", but as Cirrus Training Center owner, one thing that keeps me awake at night is wondering “if”. “If” my pilots would actually deploy the chute vs. make some obnoxious attempt at an off airport landing to be the “hero”, or if we’ve even drilled the point home enough; thus constantly hammering out “Parachute Propaganda”, with good intent obviously. So with that, we’re going to just throw out some bullet points to chew on, ready?
1. Every second counts! The CAPS System is not a gimmick, trust it!
2. Don’t be a “Hero”, Be safe!
3. CAPS was tested at 133 KIAS but was designed to be used at speeds of 187 KIAS!
4. CAPS deploys within 4-6 seconds
5. The altitude loss in straight and level flight is 410’ (561’ in the G5), and 920’ in a one turn spin (1081’ in the G5)
6. Altitudes above 500’ and below 2000’ need to be an immediate decision
7. Above 2000’, trouble shoot, checklist, ect., to make deployment decision at 2000’, if at all possible
8. Consider the CAPS anytime you have a doubt less than 110% of your outcome and safety, it’s that simple!
As Cirrus pilots, it’s our duty to access any abnormal or emergency situation differently, as we now have the authority to greatly change the outcome and face of general aviation. To fly today without a parachute is like driving a car without airbags, ridiculous. It’s here, it works, and it’s saving and changing lives. I hope you all are onboard!
For more info, visit www.calaironline.com
I know we talk about it all the time, enough already, right? We'll we can't, we won't. As the leader in Cirrus flight training in Los Angeles, it's our duty in keeping all informed.
To this date, two-thirds of all fatal accidents in Cirrus’s aircraft could’ve had different outcomes had the pilot’s pulled the chute. A, what should be simple decision, which could’ve yielded much better products. Or maybe that’s it; maybe it’s not that simple…
Since March, 2013, there have been 32 CAPS events that have saved 65 lives. It’s pretty impressive if you think about it. And certainly to the fact it has a 100% success rate when deployed within specified parameters. The problem is that some Cirrus pilots just haven’t had the proper training. The CAPS pull is more than muscle memory, anyone can pull it (that’s kind of the point), but rather a properly trained Cirrus pilot should be considering CAPS scenarios even during their pre-flight. And to get to that point a pilot must be trained, the right way. It requires a change in the pilot’s thought and decision making process, it requires a different perspective, and for most, not a natural one.
I don’t expect this blog post to count as "Cirrus currency", but as Cirrus Training Center owner, one thing that keeps me awake at night is wondering “if”. “If” my pilots would actually deploy the chute vs. make some obnoxious attempt at an off airport landing to be the “hero”, or if we’ve even drilled the point home enough; thus constantly hammering out “Parachute Propaganda”, with good intent obviously. So with that, we’re going to just throw out some bullet points to chew on, ready?
1. Every second counts! The CAPS System is not a gimmick, trust it!
2. Don’t be a “Hero”, Be safe!
3. CAPS was tested at 133 KIAS but was designed to be used at speeds of 187 KIAS!
4. CAPS deploys within 4-6 seconds
5. The altitude loss in straight and level flight is 410’ (561’ in the G5), and 920’ in a one turn spin (1081’ in the G5)
6. Altitudes above 500’ and below 2000’ need to be an immediate decision
7. Above 2000’, trouble shoot, checklist, ect., to make deployment decision at 2000’, if at all possible
8. Consider the CAPS anytime you have a doubt less than 110% of your outcome and safety, it’s that simple!
As Cirrus pilots, it’s our duty to access any abnormal or emergency situation differently, as we now have the authority to greatly change the outcome and face of general aviation. To fly today without a parachute is like driving a car without airbags, ridiculous. It’s here, it works, and it’s saving and changing lives. I hope you all are onboard!
For more info, visit www.calaironline.com
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Exciting News from Cirrus!
As a clear leader in general aviation in design, technology, and safety, Cirrus is yet again taking strides to set themselves apart. This time, they're tackling flight training. Awesome! As innovative as the company is/has become, the flight training community should be excited. We certainly are!
In all honesty, it's long over due.
Our primary goal in starting a Cirrus training center in LA was to give flight training a face lift. Starting with the aircraft, though structured training and newer syllabi, and ending with the best customer service we could possibly provide. No more circa 1970's planes, videos, and 100lb flight bags. No more huddled around 20 yr old coffee pots having E6B calculation contest. Update your Ipad, update the plane, go fly! And be able to do it smarter, safer, and more efficiently because we can, damn it!!!
Clearly Cirrus has many more resources than us but as a training partner, we're excited we all share the same vision, let's change flight training for the better. With an updated training portal chalked full of excellent resources and, what sounds to be, pretty cool currency and Cirrus training incentives for pilots to soon roll out, we'll make sure as Los Angeles' Cirrus Training Center that we're keeping you all informed.
Stay tuned!
www.calaironline.com
In all honesty, it's long over due.
Our primary goal in starting a Cirrus training center in LA was to give flight training a face lift. Starting with the aircraft, though structured training and newer syllabi, and ending with the best customer service we could possibly provide. No more circa 1970's planes, videos, and 100lb flight bags. No more huddled around 20 yr old coffee pots having E6B calculation contest. Update your Ipad, update the plane, go fly! And be able to do it smarter, safer, and more efficiently because we can, damn it!!!
Clearly Cirrus has many more resources than us but as a training partner, we're excited we all share the same vision, let's change flight training for the better. With an updated training portal chalked full of excellent resources and, what sounds to be, pretty cool currency and Cirrus training incentives for pilots to soon roll out, we'll make sure as Los Angeles' Cirrus Training Center that we're keeping you all informed.
Stay tuned!
www.calaironline.com
Los Angeles' Debut Cirrus Center Moved
First of all, thank you Torrance airport for letting us get the flight school, pardon the pun, off the ground. It was a great place for us to get our "feet wet" while building and constructing our vision. (Of which, on a side note, we're nowhere near as we have a grand vision for the new face of flight training in Los Angeles.) But as the universe has lead us elsewhere, we have grabbed the "bull by the horns" and taken on the tedious task of relocating.
With that, hello Hawthorne! KHHR
Multiple reasons lead us to the move, but after close evaluation, we know it's been in Los Angeles' best interest for us to do so.
The most important part of our move is that we're now as accessible as we can be from every area in LA. Having a location, literally, right off the 105 freeway, we're hop, skip, and...
Between the 105, 405, 110, La Cienega, Hawthorne Blvd, or whatever else you can imagine, there's no need to deal with any other airport for your rental and flight training needs.
Oh yeah, no departure curfews, no landing fees, no noise abatement (we obviously practice "quite flying procedures however), a wonderful FBO to operate out of (Jet Center LA), and a quickly growing airport (Tesla and Space X are on the field, naturally), are all but a few great reasons KHHR is LA's up and coming airport. Why not have a Cirrus center there as well?!
Check out www.calaironline.com for more details!
Happy Flying!
With that, hello Hawthorne! KHHR
Multiple reasons lead us to the move, but after close evaluation, we know it's been in Los Angeles' best interest for us to do so.
The most important part of our move is that we're now as accessible as we can be from every area in LA. Having a location, literally, right off the 105 freeway, we're hop, skip, and...
Between the 105, 405, 110, La Cienega, Hawthorne Blvd, or whatever else you can imagine, there's no need to deal with any other airport for your rental and flight training needs.
Oh yeah, no departure curfews, no landing fees, no noise abatement (we obviously practice "quite flying procedures however), a wonderful FBO to operate out of (Jet Center LA), and a quickly growing airport (Tesla and Space X are on the field, naturally), are all but a few great reasons KHHR is LA's up and coming airport. Why not have a Cirrus center there as well?!
Check out www.calaironline.com for more details!
Happy Flying!
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Cirrus Training Center or Just Another Flight School
Any flight school can have a Cirrus on their line.
Did you get that?...Any
Just because you found a Cirrus for rent, or to train in for that matter, doesn't mean your getting the professional training that your hoping for. We've been on the scene long enough now to see that there's a clear difference from students and renters that come from other non Cirrus certified schools and have even heard about or know the condition of other Cirrus's at non certified facilities.
A perfect example of this is a pilot who recently came to fly with us after flying a Cirrus on another flight line who had no idea how or when he might even consider deploying the parachute. This is "Cirrus Flying 101" as far as we're concerned. One of the first topics of a factory designed transition course is that you'll quickly dive into is CAPS deployment, when and how, and safety. We've seen things even as silly as pilots not knowing there's things as simple as a shut down checklists. The list goes on and on.
It's absurd frankly.
Long story short, if you want to learn how to fly Cirrus aircraft the way their meant to fly and be guaranteed professionally maintained aircraft, look for a certified center. It's takes taking things to the next step to obtain and retain a factory certification from Cirrus. As anyone would expect from the leader of aircraft in general aviation.
For more information on flying Cirrus aircraft with a factory endorsed school, visit www.calaironline.com
Did you get that?...Any
Just because you found a Cirrus for rent, or to train in for that matter, doesn't mean your getting the professional training that your hoping for. We've been on the scene long enough now to see that there's a clear difference from students and renters that come from other non Cirrus certified schools and have even heard about or know the condition of other Cirrus's at non certified facilities.
A perfect example of this is a pilot who recently came to fly with us after flying a Cirrus on another flight line who had no idea how or when he might even consider deploying the parachute. This is "Cirrus Flying 101" as far as we're concerned. One of the first topics of a factory designed transition course is that you'll quickly dive into is CAPS deployment, when and how, and safety. We've seen things even as silly as pilots not knowing there's things as simple as a shut down checklists. The list goes on and on.
It's absurd frankly.
Long story short, if you want to learn how to fly Cirrus aircraft the way their meant to fly and be guaranteed professionally maintained aircraft, look for a certified center. It's takes taking things to the next step to obtain and retain a factory certification from Cirrus. As anyone would expect from the leader of aircraft in general aviation.
For more information on flying Cirrus aircraft with a factory endorsed school, visit www.calaironline.com
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Los Angeles, We've got you covered
Traffic in LA, maybe why you're learning to fly..
Let's face it, the city of Los Angeles is all over the place. It's one thing that makes this city wonderful. Skiing one day, surfing another. The concrete jungle of downtown to the beautiful beaches of Manhattan or Santa Monica in 20 minutes.
LA can be easily and efficiently navigated with a little local knowledge and timing. We decided to build our Cirrus training center in Hawthorne for a reason. We're confident in our services, our pilots are proof, and we felt that being centrally located we're able to make ourselves accessible to all corners of Los Angeles. Right at the corner of the 405 and 105 intersections, 2.5 miles south east of LAX, it is LA's most accessible airport location.
Check out these distances from several Los Angeles cities.
Hawthorne airport to:
Downtown Santa Monica 14.9 mi
Long Beach 19 mi
West LA 12.2 mi
Downtown LA 13.2 mi
Malibu 30 mi
Van Nuys 24 mi
Sherman Oaks 33.2 mi
Pasadena 22.6 mi
Basically, if your anywhere in LA, your most likely within 20 miles of Los Angeles' debut Cirrus Training Center. We're always here and ready to welcome all, wherever you happened to drive from.
Check us out today! www.calaironline.com
Let's face it, the city of Los Angeles is all over the place. It's one thing that makes this city wonderful. Skiing one day, surfing another. The concrete jungle of downtown to the beautiful beaches of Manhattan or Santa Monica in 20 minutes.
LA can be easily and efficiently navigated with a little local knowledge and timing. We decided to build our Cirrus training center in Hawthorne for a reason. We're confident in our services, our pilots are proof, and we felt that being centrally located we're able to make ourselves accessible to all corners of Los Angeles. Right at the corner of the 405 and 105 intersections, 2.5 miles south east of LAX, it is LA's most accessible airport location.
Check out these distances from several Los Angeles cities.
Hawthorne airport to:
Downtown Santa Monica 14.9 mi
Long Beach 19 mi
West LA 12.2 mi
Downtown LA 13.2 mi
Malibu 30 mi
Van Nuys 24 mi
Sherman Oaks 33.2 mi
Pasadena 22.6 mi
Basically, if your anywhere in LA, your most likely within 20 miles of Los Angeles' debut Cirrus Training Center. We're always here and ready to welcome all, wherever you happened to drive from.
Check us out today! www.calaironline.com
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Los Angeles' CTC's Growing Cirrus Fleet
As of this month we are happy to introduce the newest addition to our fleet. She comes to us in the form of a normally aspirated SR-22. Loaded with all the amenities we expect from the leading aircraft manufacturer in general aviation, Cirrus, it's a fantastic ride.
Not only is it loaded with XM Weather, Terrain awareness, Sky Watch, WAAS, but it also includes the new STC'd 4 bladed prop from Flight Resource to make for an incredibly quite and smooth ride. With a fresh engine to top it off, she's ready to fly. Amongst our SR-20, N21ZE, and our SR-22 Turbo, N567PA, we've got LA's only stretch on a flight line of all three models Cirrus has to offer.
For more information on the newly designed prop go to www.Flight-Resource.com
For more info on Los Angeles debut Cirrus Training Center check out www.calaironine.com
Not only is it loaded with XM Weather, Terrain awareness, Sky Watch, WAAS, but it also includes the new STC'd 4 bladed prop from Flight Resource to make for an incredibly quite and smooth ride. With a fresh engine to top it off, she's ready to fly. Amongst our SR-20, N21ZE, and our SR-22 Turbo, N567PA, we've got LA's only stretch on a flight line of all three models Cirrus has to offer.
For more information on the newly designed prop go to www.Flight-Resource.com
For more info on Los Angeles debut Cirrus Training Center check out www.calaironine.com
Friday, September 20, 2013
Customer Orientated Flight Training, who'd have thought?
With several choices in Los Angeles for flight training, all seem to have claimed several false promises, expectations, and lack of congruency. As we continually speak and come across several students and renters unsatisfied I can't help but wonder what causes such disenchantment.
Is it lack of aircraft, poor flight instruction, various cancellations, and poor accountability? Well, yeah. And that's only the tip of the iceberg. All leading down one road, the schools environment.
“You are a product of your environment. So choose the environment that will best develop you toward your objective. Analyze your life in terms of its environment. Are the things around you helping you toward success - or are they holding you back?” by W. Clement Stone.
What constitutes as an appropriate training environment? We feel to most that's an easy answer. Obviously besides the reciprocal of fore mentioned, but it's that extra touch, "the icing on the cake".
At CalAir we're always working on that recipe, for the icing. It's a tough one, with several ingredients not easily found in any cookbook, but more so through our clients, our customers.
It's in my opinion that flight schools forget the fact they must include the customer service touch. It's not a privilege for you to fly with us, it's a privilege for us to have you fly. We understand this, we appreciate this.
Ask anyone who's done a single flight with CalAir. They know we try. And if we can't meet your expectations, at the least, we understand the importance of fluidity, constantly learning from our customers. A good flight school, a good business, should never reach a point of stagnation.
We certainly won't.
For more information on Los Angeles' debut Cirrus Center, check out www.calaironline.com
Is it lack of aircraft, poor flight instruction, various cancellations, and poor accountability? Well, yeah. And that's only the tip of the iceberg. All leading down one road, the schools environment.
“You are a product of your environment. So choose the environment that will best develop you toward your objective. Analyze your life in terms of its environment. Are the things around you helping you toward success - or are they holding you back?” by W. Clement Stone.
What constitutes as an appropriate training environment? We feel to most that's an easy answer. Obviously besides the reciprocal of fore mentioned, but it's that extra touch, "the icing on the cake".
At CalAir we're always working on that recipe, for the icing. It's a tough one, with several ingredients not easily found in any cookbook, but more so through our clients, our customers.
It's in my opinion that flight schools forget the fact they must include the customer service touch. It's not a privilege for you to fly with us, it's a privilege for us to have you fly. We understand this, we appreciate this.
Ask anyone who's done a single flight with CalAir. They know we try. And if we can't meet your expectations, at the least, we understand the importance of fluidity, constantly learning from our customers. A good flight school, a good business, should never reach a point of stagnation.
We certainly won't.
For more information on Los Angeles' debut Cirrus Center, check out www.calaironline.com
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Los Angeles' Cirrus SR-22 Turbo Just Got Better
While diligently at work building Los Angeles' debut Cirrus Training Center, interesting decisions have recently been brought to the table. We've decided that dropping the price of our, and what very well could be the only, Cirrus SR-22 Turbo was a great opportunity to extend to our Los Angeles based pilots.
It's a flight experience like no other, whatever you may have previously flown, that will leave anyone grinning ear to ear. Passengers and pilots alike.
For more details, contact us at www.calaironline.com
It's a flight experience like no other, whatever you may have previously flown, that will leave anyone grinning ear to ear. Passengers and pilots alike.
For more details, contact us at www.calaironline.com
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Cost Solutions to Remaining Current
Staying current when your not flying around Los Angeles in your Cirrus, or spending time in CalAir's fully immersed flight simulator, is much easier than one might think. The funny part is we never really think about it's significance but it can certainly prove to be such.
We're talking here about an at home flight simulator on your computer. Spending time on one in between flights is more valuable than you think, and it cost pennies in comparison to the costs of your flight training.
I've actually had students show up for their first lesson, that of which "live" on their simulators, and I couldn't tell that they where logging their first hour in an actual aircraft. Seriously, I had no idea. At one point, with a particular student, I asked to have them demonstrate slow flight, figuring he'd already done it with another instructor and I was knocking out FAR requirements, and they looked at me confused...
"What's slow flight? I've never done that."
"You've never done slow flight? Don't you have previous time in this aircraft?"
"Well, at home on my sim."
"You mean you've never actually been up in a Cirrus before?"
"Nope"
I was flabbergasted.
Here this guy was, handed off from his demo from another pilot for me to get his training underway (my fault for not looking in his "logbook", of which he obviously didn't have), who could complete all checklists, maintain positive aircraft control, and talk to ATC. In his first dual flight hour non the less! I couldn't believe it.
End of the day, if you think simulator programs are useless, for at home "chair pilots", your wrong. Frankly, it's a great way to stay up to speed and current, although not FAA approved to log, especially when contending with the Los Angeles basin each flight.
For more cost effective recommendations, visit us at www.calaironline.com
We're talking here about an at home flight simulator on your computer. Spending time on one in between flights is more valuable than you think, and it cost pennies in comparison to the costs of your flight training.
I've actually had students show up for their first lesson, that of which "live" on their simulators, and I couldn't tell that they where logging their first hour in an actual aircraft. Seriously, I had no idea. At one point, with a particular student, I asked to have them demonstrate slow flight, figuring he'd already done it with another instructor and I was knocking out FAR requirements, and they looked at me confused...
"What's slow flight? I've never done that."
"You've never done slow flight? Don't you have previous time in this aircraft?"
"Well, at home on my sim."
"You mean you've never actually been up in a Cirrus before?"
"Nope"
I was flabbergasted.
Here this guy was, handed off from his demo from another pilot for me to get his training underway (my fault for not looking in his "logbook", of which he obviously didn't have), who could complete all checklists, maintain positive aircraft control, and talk to ATC. In his first dual flight hour non the less! I couldn't believe it.
End of the day, if you think simulator programs are useless, for at home "chair pilots", your wrong. Frankly, it's a great way to stay up to speed and current, although not FAA approved to log, especially when contending with the Los Angeles basin each flight.
For more cost effective recommendations, visit us at www.calaironline.com
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Private/Instrument Training in Los Angeles
We had the astute pleasure this weekend of speaking to many Los Angeles locals this weekend at the Palos Verdes street fair. One thing that I could not help but notice, what stood out the most, was broaching the subject of what many called "being half a pilot", Private pilots without an Instrument add on.
Frankly, I couldn't agree anymore. ( Not to knock anyone's accomplishment of a Pilot's License, (I believe) we make up 1% of the population)
But certainly, especially in Los Angeles, not having an IFR certification can prove to be quite troublesome. We're all aware of "June Gloom", of which takes literally 2 seconds to pop in and out of, or the storms we can incur during the winter that march down from the North. These, what might be considered, simple phenomenon, can quickly make a no-go decision evident. It was but a couple summers ago that 3/4's of the season Los Angeles was covered under a thick blanket of fog. Can you imagine...not flying for most the summer, in time to be grounded by winter storms?
Not to down play it, but that sucks...little sarcasm there
With the advancement in technology, the proper training, and the right aircraft, your IFR certificate is much simpler than you think. Ask many of our Los Angeles based students that have taken their check rides ( at FAA minimums non the less) and easily passed, it's as doable as you'd like it to be.
Besides, being sandwiched in between layers isn't the worst thing you'll ever see!
Call us or visit www.calaironline.com to complete your license today! We're here to help
Frankly, I couldn't agree anymore. ( Not to knock anyone's accomplishment of a Pilot's License, (I believe) we make up 1% of the population)
But certainly, especially in Los Angeles, not having an IFR certification can prove to be quite troublesome. We're all aware of "June Gloom", of which takes literally 2 seconds to pop in and out of, or the storms we can incur during the winter that march down from the North. These, what might be considered, simple phenomenon, can quickly make a no-go decision evident. It was but a couple summers ago that 3/4's of the season Los Angeles was covered under a thick blanket of fog. Can you imagine...not flying for most the summer, in time to be grounded by winter storms?
Not to down play it, but that sucks...little sarcasm there
With the advancement in technology, the proper training, and the right aircraft, your IFR certificate is much simpler than you think. Ask many of our Los Angeles based students that have taken their check rides ( at FAA minimums non the less) and easily passed, it's as doable as you'd like it to be.
Besides, being sandwiched in between layers isn't the worst thing you'll ever see!
Call us or visit www.calaironline.com to complete your license today! We're here to help
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Palos Verdes Street Fair
If you happened to stop by the Palos Verdes street fair this year, you might have ran into CalAir along side Cirrus promoting Cirrus flight training and the Cirrus brand all together.
Thank you to all that attended to show your support and we where more than happy to get a chance to inform many Los Angeles inhabitants to the wonder world of Cirrus.
If anyone would like to follow us as we continue to pave the way for debut flight facilities in Los Angeles, check out www.calaironline.com today!
Thank you to all that attended to show your support and we where more than happy to get a chance to inform many Los Angeles inhabitants to the wonder world of Cirrus.
If anyone would like to follow us as we continue to pave the way for debut flight facilities in Los Angeles, check out www.calaironline.com today!
Friday, June 7, 2013
Father's Day in LA
Looking for something different to do this year in Los Angeles for Dad on Father's day?!
Why not gift the experience of flight this year?
For less then $200 dollars, he'll be flying himself over Los Angeles with one of our knowledgeable, safe, and friendly flight instructors. He'll be taking in the bird's eye view and experience the sheer joy of flight.
Call us today for a gift certificate and give him something he won't forget this year...a flight with CalAir, Los Angele's debut Cirrus training Center!
Go to www.calaironline.com for more info
Why not gift the experience of flight this year?
For less then $200 dollars, he'll be flying himself over Los Angeles with one of our knowledgeable, safe, and friendly flight instructors. He'll be taking in the bird's eye view and experience the sheer joy of flight.
Call us today for a gift certificate and give him something he won't forget this year...a flight with CalAir, Los Angele's debut Cirrus training Center!
Go to www.calaironline.com for more info
Friday, December 7, 2012
Los Angeles' Cirrus SR-22 Turbo
As Los Anelges' top notch Cirrus training center, we're happy to introduce the newest member to our family, N567PA. She's a 2007 SR-22 Turbo, fully loaded with air conditioning, XM Radio, Traffic, TAWS (Terrain), Digital auto-pilot, AM safe seat belts, and a De-Ice system. Truly a remarkable airplane, and we're happy to have the only one for rent in Los Angeles.
It's a great addition in our program as it provides the "next step" to many Los Angeles based pilots and a great goal to look forward too after completing various stages of your flight training. To make Las Vegas in under an hour or take off into flight levels in general aviation's finest aircraft is something that all potential pilots dream about. It's airplanes as such that bring back the absolute majesty to general aviation, and we'll get you there.
For more information on how Los Angeles' premiere Cirrus training center can help you achieve your flying goals, contact www.calaironline.com
It's a great addition in our program as it provides the "next step" to many Los Angeles based pilots and a great goal to look forward too after completing various stages of your flight training. To make Las Vegas in under an hour or take off into flight levels in general aviation's finest aircraft is something that all potential pilots dream about. It's airplanes as such that bring back the absolute majesty to general aviation, and we'll get you there.
For more information on how Los Angeles' premiere Cirrus training center can help you achieve your flying goals, contact www.calaironline.com
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