Accident Review – Truckee, CA
3 March 2014 Truckee, CA By Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII – Master Instructor NTSB Identification: WPR14FA127 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation Accident occurred Monday, March 03, 2014 in Truckee, CA Aircraft: PIPER PA 46 350P, registration: N9281F Injuries: 1 Fatal,1 Serious. This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors […]
Tips for Choosing a Qualified PA46 Instructor
Learning how to fly the PA46 aircraft can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. The freedom to navigate the skies in a PA46 aircraft can be a heady experience . Whether you’re learning to fly for recreational purposes or for business , it’s a task full of many challenges. If you want to Master […]
Piper Flying A Piper PA-46- Flight Safety Checklist – Infographic
PA46 Flight Training Course
This post presents a guide for beginners with important points to keep in mind for flight lessons.
Fly Safely – Train Often: Why Constant Practice Is Necessary
Practice – we all have to do it for one reason or another. Whether it’s practicing an important speech or rehearsing a piece of music, practice makes perfect. When it comes to pilot training, practice is doubly important; flying a machine thousands of feet in the air is not your regular, everyday activity. The stakes are […]
Common Misconceptions about Piloting the PA46 You Need to Stop Believing Today
Novice aviators often charter the tricky territory of private aviation with a load of myths and misconceptions lurking at the back of their minds. These misunderstandings can potentially interfere with their training and keep them from experiencing of the true satisfaction in flying a PA46. These various myths regarding private aviation can perpetuate the idea […]
Thinking of Buying a Piper Meridian? Here’s What You Should Know
When Piper Meridian was first introduced, it promised aviation enthusiasts luxury and performance. The Meridian is a turboprop variant of Piper Malibu Mirage; it is designed as a step-up/transitioning aircraft from light piston singles and twins to the better-powered turboprop. With an airstair door and a comfortable and cozy cabin, it is an upgrade in […]
A YouTube Question About Take-off Procedure in the PA46 Aircraft
Paolo Bottura 4 months ago Hi Dick, I refer to your answer to peter’s question about the sequence “flaps 10 deg-gear up-flaps 0 deg: in your opinion does it apply to any aircraft for short field take off or is it for the Mirage only. Paolo – Italy Hi Paolo, So, with respect to gear […]