$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