$100 Safety Flight

Do you have topics or areas of operation/interest in aviation that you would like to refresh your memory on or learn more about? A $100 Safety Flight may be right for you!

SAFETY FLIGHT OVERVIEW

CERTIFICATED PILOTS NOT IN TRAINING

1.3

FLIGHT HOURS

0.75

GROUND HOURS

$100

AIRCRAFT HOURLY RATE

WHAT CAN WE COVER?

Ground Knowledge:

Weather

Aircraft Systems

Angle of Attack

Non-Required Safety Enhancing Equipment

Flight after Maintenance

Emergency or Abnormal Procedures

Traffic Pattern Operations

Maintaining Proficiency

CFIT

Plan Continuation Bias

Service Bulletins

Upset Recovery

LoC

PIC Responsibility

Required Instruments and Equipment

Realistic Distractions

Inoperative Equipment

Navigation

Decision Making

Risk Management

Personal Minimums

Airspace

Spin Discussion

Flight Instruments

Weight and Balance

Aircraft POH

Aeromedical Factors

Flight Experience:

Normal Takeoff and Departure

Four Basics

Clearing Turns

Slow Flight

Power on/off Stalls

Spin Awareness

Simulated Engine Failure

On Takeoff

On Landing

In Cruise

Simulated System Failure

Pitot/Static

Vacuum

Gear

Electrical

Automation Failure

Traffic Pattern Operations

Diversion

VFR into IMC

Short/Soft Field Takeoff and Departure

Short/Soft Approach and Landing

Go Around

TRAINING BREAKDOWN

Ground Review

Your instructor will meet your needs and cover topics related to your experience, aircraft type, and recent experience. Upon completion of the ground portion of the safety flight, you will have additional knowledge and confidence in your chosen review areas.

Flight Review

Your instructor will review the areas of operation that you want to gain proficiency in. Everything from ground based navigation in cruise to systems failures is fair game for practice! By the end of the flight, you will feel confident to safely operate your airplane to a higher degree of safety and proficiency.

Who: Any pilot who holds a Private Pilot Certificate or higher and is not currently training (The discounted rate will only apply once every 12 months)

What: Approximately 45 minutes of ground discussion and 1.3 hours of flight time, focused on areas YOU determine, all for only $100 (An approximate $360 value)

How Long: Reservations will be made in a standard 2.5-hour block time.

When: Submit a Safety Flight Request and we will work to schedule you at an optimal for both parties!

Where: Vermont Flight Academy, 355 Valley Road, South Burlington VT, 05403

THE VFA DIFFERENCE

ADVANCED FLEET

With the largest and most advanced rental fleet in the state, VFA has the right aircraft for you. All of our aircraft are maintained to the highest standards by our in-house maintenance department.

PASSIONATE STAFF

VFA has a diverse group of passionate and knowledgeable instructors here to help you achieve your goals. No matter your learning style, we have the right instructor for you.

AVIATION COMMUNITY

When you join us at VFA, you join a passionate community dedicated to furthering aviation education in Vermont. Every lesson you take at VFA helps to contribute to providing flights to underprivileged children in Vermont.

General Information

HOURS:

Monday - Friday | 9AM - 5PM

Saturday | 8AM - 4PM

Sunday | 8AM - 4PM

* Hours are subject change.

PHONE:

 Front Desk - 802.863.5988

EMAIL :

office@flyvfa.org

LOCATION:

355 Valley Road
South Burlington, VT 05403

Vermont Flight Academy