The Aviator's Guide: Novice to Pilot

The Aviator's Guide: Novice to Pilot

by Hollie Bellino

How To Aviation

Season 1

Night Flying Ground Lesson for Private Pilot: Logging Night Landings Correctly, 3 Types of Night, Illusions, Night Vision

In this first ever ground lesson of The Aviator’s Guide, Hollie Bellino covers some pertinent topics when it comes to night flying! Be sure you don’t miss this one, especially if you have a checkride coming up for your Private Pilot Certificate. QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show: https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide Night Flying Ground Crossword Puzzle: https://crosswordlabs.com/embed/night-flying-ground Resources: The Air Almanac: https://aa.usno.navy.mil/publications/aira The Airplane Flying Handbook: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook Autokinesis: https://indjaerospacemed.com/autokinesis-illusion-in-fighter-flying-revisited/ Civil Twilight Calculator that works: https://www.almanac.com/astronomy/sun-rise-and-set FAA Civil Twilight Tool Link that doesn’t work: https://avcams.faa.gov/sunrise_sunset.php The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak Rods & Cones video: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/processing-the-environment/sight/v/photoreceptors-rods-cones Sunglasses: https://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/media/sunglasses.pdf Ecfr.gov Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

Federal Aviation Regulations You Want To Know & How To Fill Out Your Pilot Logbook The Right Way

In this episode, Hollie Bellino covers how to fill out your flight training lessons the right way and teaches you important and even fun facts you will want to know in regards to FARs! Check out my LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide Logbooks: Jeppesen logbook: https://amzn.to/3SXGF3Q Gleim logbook: https://amzn.to/3YPAoLp Gleam logbook: https://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/12415 Resources: Applicability and Definitions (61.1): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.1 ATP Mins (61.169): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-G/section-61.159 Checkride PIC (61.47): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.47 61.197: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-H/section-61.197 Legal interpretation of “cross country time”: https://www.faa.gov/media/14751 Pilot Logbooks (61.51): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.51 Simulator Differentiation: https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_61-136b.pdf What kind of simulator have you been using: https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/nsp/FAA_Approved_Aircraft_ATDs.pdf I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The views, thoughts, & opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

Ways to Build Flight Hours, Mini Series: Rent, Buy, Build

In this episode, Hollie Bellino continues the mini series: Ways to Build Flight Hours to assist all of you pilots planning your post flight school adventures! There are a plethora of ways to build your flight hours for the career you want after you finish flight training, and that’s what this mini series is all about. Whether you need to build 1000 or 1500 hours, let’s find out what you would like to do. QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show: https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide Resources: Thanksgiving history: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Thanksgiving-Day Logging time (61.51): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.51 Find a flying club near you: https://youcanfly.aopa.org/flying-clubs/flying-club-finder#t=tagFlyingClubs&sort=%40aopaufbusinessname%20ascending Buying an aircraft: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/buying-an-aircraft Build an aircraft: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building/builderresources/getting-started/planning-articles/getting-started-in-aircraft-building Fort Worth flying Club: https://fortworthflyingclub.org/ Insurance: https://www.aopa.org/membership/membership-benefits, https://www.wingsinsurance.com/, https://www.nafinet.org/insurance Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

Instrument 101: How To Get Your Rating with Differences Between Part 141 and Part 61

In this episode, Hollie Bellino covers all of the FAA requirements to get your instrument rating including the required ground and flight time depending on Part 141 or Part 61 flight schools. She, also, reviews how to stay current as an instrument pilot and throws out some awesome tips to prepare you for your instrument checkride! QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show: https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Resources: Part 61: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-B/section-61.65 Part 141: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-141/appendix-Appendix%20C%20to%20Part%20141 Currency: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.57 Currency details: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/pilots/training/firc/InFO15012.pdf Simulator Differentiation: https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_61-136b.pdf What kind of simulator have you been using: https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/nsp/FAA_Approved_Aircraft_ATDs.pdf Instrument Rating Template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rdcElThTu39KGgK4brK0nnk7OgL2iVKp/view?usp=drive_link https://www.wificfi.com/endorsements Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson. I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

Ways to Build Flight Hours, Mini Series: Volunteer, Contract & Survey

In this episode, Hollie Bellino continues the mini series: Ways to Build Flight Hours, featuring volunteering, contract flying and aerial surveying. These are 3 more options in addition to the options already discusses in earlier episodes: CFI, pipeline flying and skydiving. Every pilot has to build flight hours. Start planning how you want to build yours! QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show: https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide Resources: https://www.angelflight.com/pilots/ https://www.mercymedical.org/volunteer-pilot (I incorrectly stated this as “medical mercy angles” in the episode) https://angelmedflight.com/careers https://www.volunteerpilots.net/organizations/ https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-G/section-61.159 Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson. I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

DPE Interview with Adam Levine (Part 2)

In this episode, Hollie Bellino and Adam Levine (military fighter pilot and DPE) talk about how to prep for your checkride, common mistakes that are made, the checkride appeals process and what happens if you fail a checkride. Listen in to get first hand checkride knowledge from this experienced DPE! Do you have an aviation professional you would like to host as a guest? Send an Email! QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show: https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide Resources: Ecfr.gov Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson. I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Interview Featuring Adam Levine (Part 1)

In this unique episode, Hollie Bellino and Adam Levine, DPE, discuss how Adam became a DPE and his military background. Adam trained as a pilot for the marines and actually attended the prestigious Top Gun training program. He has professionally flown aircraft from the T-2C Buckeye to the F-35. This episode is part 1 of 2! Part 2 will encompass details relating to the PPL checkride and ways to be prepared for the checkride whether you’re a student or an instructor! QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show: https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide Resources: 8000.95C: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1042133 DMS (find a DPE): https://designee.faa.gov/ Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson. I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

DPE Teaser

Spoiler Alert! In this episode, Hollie Bellino covers a brief overview of what's to come in next week's DPE Episode. Get excited for it!

Ways to Build Flight Hours, Mini Series: Pipeline & Skydiving

In this mini series episode on Ways to Build Flight Hours, Hollie Bellino discusses two more options other than being a CFI, flying pipelines and flying adrenaline junkies! Listen in to see if you think either of these would work for your goals. Don’t forget to tune in next week for Hollie’s special DPE guest, Mr. Adam Levine!

Ways to Build Flight Hours, Mini Series: CFI

SHOW NOTES RSS: Have you thought about what you’re going to do after flight school to build your 1000, 1250 or 1500 flight hours? This episode is the start of a mini series where Hollie is going to cover jobs you can do to gain flight experience! Don’t forget to send your questions for the upcoming DPE guest to youraviatorsguide@gmail.com. QUESTIONS? Email me! youraviatorsguide@gmail.com Listen to my PODCAST on any platform: https://linktr.ee/TheAviatorsGuide SUPPORT my show: https://dot.cards/holliebellino See my YOUTUBE for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ Check out my INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_aviators_guide/ Find me on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaviatorsguide FAA CFI Certificate/License Rule Change: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/01/2024-22018/removal-of-expiration-date-on-a-flight-instructor-certificate-additional-qualification-requirements Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson. I'm a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

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