Flight Following

Alex and Kody answer some of your questions about all things flight school specific to Perry Air.

Topics we cover in this episode:

• The types of airplanes we use for training and our favorite planes
• How the pandemic has affected our flight school
• Instrument rating training
• Logging time in our Redbird Simulator

Alex and Kody talk with Flight Instructor Greg Zaragoza about what it's like to be a flight instructor and share some hilarious stories about radio mishaps.

• What it’s like to be a flight instructor, helping students gain confidence, and how you determine when a student is ready.
  
• Alex answers the question “What are you looking for in hiring a flight instructor?”

We are excited to welcome flight instructor John Hunt on today's episode. With over 30 years of experience, John shares great tips for new pilots as well as some cautionary tales and valuable lessons he has learned over the years. 

Newly certified private pilot Chase Walls walks us through his check ride experience. Chase took an interesting path to become a private pilot. He talks to us about the different expectations he encountered when changing universities. The emotions he felt the night before his check ride. And he offers some helpful tips to any listeners getting ready for a check ride especially if you are struggling with certain areas.

Ever wonder what it takes to become a pilot? The answer will probably surprise you. Alex and Kody, of Perry Air Flight School, walk us through their journey of becoming pilots, what it takes to become a pilot, and the costs associated with getting your pilot license.