In this episode, Dave and fellow Genesis instructor Tyler break down the importance of weather briefs in flight training. From decoding METARs and TAFs to using GFAs and local AWOS reports, they share how introducing students to weather right from the first lesson builds confidence and prepares them for real-world flying decisions. Learn why every flight should start with a full brief and how these skills pay off in both training and beyond.
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In this episode, Dave and fellow Genesis instructor Tyler break down the importance of weather briefs in flight training. From decoding METARs and TAFs to using GFAs and local AWOS reports, they share how introducing students to weather right from the first lesson builds confidence and prepares them for real-world flying decisions. Learn why every flight should start with a full brief and how these skills pay off in both training and beyond.
Ep. 13 – Building Better Pilots: Circuits, Comms, and Instructor Insights
Becoming A Pilot Podcast
16 minutes
2 months ago
Ep. 13 – Building Better Pilots: Circuits, Comms, and Instructor Insights
In this episode of Becoming a Pilot, Dave and Sarhvesh break down key areas of flight training that often trip students up—like flying a proper circuit, managing radio calls, and keeping your scan consistent in the downwind. They talk about why instructors might delay solo flights, how to build good communication habits, and what separates average students from great ones. With stories from the right seat and advice rooted in day-to-day flight training, this episode gives practical insight in...
Becoming A Pilot Podcast
In this episode, Dave and fellow Genesis instructor Tyler break down the importance of weather briefs in flight training. From decoding METARs and TAFs to using GFAs and local AWOS reports, they share how introducing students to weather right from the first lesson builds confidence and prepares them for real-world flying decisions. Learn why every flight should start with a full brief and how these skills pay off in both training and beyond.