Taxiing around an airport can be a very daunting task, especially at night in a small aircraft. When maneuvering around an airport, it is important to be aware of all taxiway markings that exist and have good situational awareness of your surroundings. Failure to adhere to taxi instructions can place an aircraft in an undesired…
Speak Like a Pilot, Not a Parrot: Threshold Concepts in Aviation In aviation, threshold concepts are fundamental ideas that, once understood, transform a student’s perspective and approach to learning. It can also be a way of looking at something that allows deep understanding of something in the world (Mossley, 2017). A widely accepted way of…
2024 Air Canada Pilot Strike Update We have had numerous requests for interviews ahead of the looming Air Canada pilot strike. Please be patient as our team prioritizes press requests. All emails should be directed towards our Industry Expert and Chief Instructor Daniel G, M.Ed, at daniel@myflighttraining.ca. Topics for discussion extend well beyond renumeration and…
Freshly minted commercial pilots in Canada often wonder what the next steps are. After all, they are now eligible to start earning money as a pilot in Canada. Building an aviation resume, or specifically a pilot resume, does not have to be a daunting task. If pilots follow some fairly simple steps, they can make…
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the ROC A and the legalities surrounding radio usage in Canada. This article will explore and answer some questions surrounding aeronautical radios, including the ROC-A. Governing Body The body governing the usage of radios and frequency spectrums in Canada is ISED, or Innovation Science and Economic…
Transport Canada Aviation Medical When first starting out in aviation, students are very overwhelmed with the amount of information they are required to absorb, a new way of learning, and of course the endless amount of tasks they have to worry about when they go home. From studying their Flight Training Manuals to getting ready…
Literacy in Aviation – Beyond Words and Media This article was featured in Issue 4 of the Aviation Safety Letter published by Transport Canada. Whether we consciously think about it or not, literacy in aviation plays an important role in a pilot’s life. When you first think of literacy, you likely think about reading sentences…
A lot of new students, and even commercial pilots, wonder what pay they can anticipate once they land that first job that begins their careers. The reality is that the salary of a pilot can vary drastically depending on where someone is working, what aircraft they are flying, and what quality of life they desire. Let’s…
The night rating is the most commonly added rating to a Private Pilot License in Canada, and for good reason. During night operations, pilots will not generally encounter rising air currents due to convection heating, making flying at night slightly smoother than daytime flying. Combine this with city lights on a clear night with the…
You know how people tend to think flight training is a complex and daunting process? Well, SharpeAero is redefining Canada’s flight training environment by creating training resources focussed on the practical, in-flight aspects of flight training that are simple, focused and concise. This way, student pilots can save time and money during their flight training…
