Aviation Trainer Vlog

Hello Everyone,

I’m conducting a research study on podcasting, vodcasting, and the use of the Aviation Trainer site.  I plan on using this information to create a better learning site for Primary students.  In addition, I plan on sharing the results at conferences with other educators to encourage them to implement learning web sites in their courses.  I need your help to collect the information.  If you have 5 minutes, would like to enter a drawing for $50.00, and don’t mind completing a short survey…you will have my deepest gratitude.  It is strictly confidential, no personal information is collected, is completely voluntary, and all online!  If you feel that good samaritan tug at your heart, please click on the following link to participate.  Thanks in advance!!

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This video is 22 MB in size so it may take a long time to download.  If you have subscribed via the vodcast, then I recommend you wait for iTunes to download it for you.  If you have chosen to watch these one at a time on the vlog, then you may have a long wait.  The topic of this video is the performance planning card.  The tutorial covers potential checkride questions and their answers regarding the PPC.

 PPC: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This video is almost as old as I am but the content is still very valid.  The symptoms of hypoxia do not change over the years.  Although it is a black and white film, pay close attention to how the pilot responds to the verbal instructions he is given.  Also, pay attention to his body movements for signs of hypoxia.  The simulator is at 35,000 feet when his oxygen mask is removed.  Old but excellent.

 Podcast Video: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This post is simply to confirm a listing in the Podcast Alley directory.  There is no learning content associated with this posting.  However, if you are interested in finding other useful and interesting podcasts, visit http://www.podcastalley.com/.

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This is the final segment to the Chapter 8 series.  This video discusses what you need to know about pylon whirl for your checkride.

 Pylon Whirl: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This is Part 3 in the Chapter 8 series and discusses what you need to know about spike knock for your checkride.

 Spike Knock: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This is Part 2 of the Chapter 8 discussion and covers what you need to know about mast bumping.

 Mast Bumping: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

It has been a while since I have added new content.  I’ve been busy and haven’t had a chance to record new info.  So, feeling guilty, I knocked out this quick series of Chapter 8 questions for you.  The video is terrible since I just used my video cam instead of my good camera.  But, hopefully you can get something from it none the less.

 Introduction: Part 1 of 4: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Are you just beginning to learn how to make radio calls?  Would you like to be able to hear them more than once a day?  Well, here is your chance.  The following MP3 files are recorded radio calls that you can play repeatedly.  This way you can tune your ear to what your are listening for as well as what you need to say for each call.

 Cairns Inbound: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
 Cairns Takeoff: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
 Cairns Ground: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
 Good Power: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
 Toth Tower: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
 Departure Toth: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
 Landing Clearance: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
 Hold Short: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

When describing retreating blade stall or airflow in forward flight, you will need to mention the three no lift areas.  There always exists the potential that he will ask you to name and explain the three no lift areas.  If he asks, what will you say?  This video explains each of the three no lift areas in detail.

 Three No Lift Areas: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Your check pilot may ask you to explain dissymmetry of lift.  You will want to begin with a simple definition, “It is the difference in lift between the advancing and retreating blades.”  But what if he wants more?  What will you say and how will you explain it?  This short video will help you through those steps.

 Dissymmetry of Lift: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This is the first audio podcast I’ve posted.  I’ll try to post at least one per week.  Each of these podcasts will be less than 5 minutes and will surround a checkride topic.  This week’s topic is hypoglycemia.  This podcast discusses what you should know for checkride on this aeromedical topic.

 Hypoglycemia: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

You should have pre-planned answers to each of the major aerodynamic categories listed in the checkride sequence in your Flight Training Guide. You should be able to draw and explain, in detail, each of these aerodynamic concepts. This video will explain the concept of settling with power. For an actual video of an aircraft that is settling with power, go check out the tutorial on the Aviation Trainer web site.

In this video, I promised a clip of Michael Jackson - so here it is. I can’t legally attach it to my site so I’m including a link. Michael was 9 and singing with the Jackson 5. He is singing “I want you back” and “ABC.” Every time I think of settling with power I think of Michael Jackson singing “ABC.” Check it out. Happy watching http://grouper.com/video/MediaDetails.aspx?id=928522

 Settling with Power: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

What is hypoxia?
- What are the types of hypoxia?
- What are the stages of hypoxia?
- What are some symptoms of hypoxia?
- What are the altitudes and oxygen saturation levels for each stage of hypoxia?

You should be prepared to answer each of these questions. In addition, you should be prepared to explain each type of hypoxia. A sample of this question might be, “What is hypemic hypoxia?” This video will cover the basics of hypoxia. For additional information and some good videos of pilots suffering from hypoxia, refer to the tutorial on the Aviation Trainer web site.

 Hypoxia: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Since all of you have received a basic aerodynamic course, your check pilot will expect you to be able to explain the basic aerodynamic concepts. One of the most basic concepts is understanding an airfoil and total aerodynamic force (TAF). At a bare minimum, you should be able to diagram an airfoil that includes TAF. This video will explain how this is done.Š

 Total Aerodynamic Force: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I’m putting a new face on the blog. Up to this point, I haven’t really done a lot with the blog. The original intention of the blog was to provide a place for students to collaborate, communicate, and share information. Since I have recently learned to podcast and vodcast, I am going to make an attempt to convert this blog to a vlog. For those unfamiliar with a vlog, it is simply a video log that can be subscribed. In other words, if you have downloaded a program like FireAnt or iTunes (commonly referred to as podcatchers), you can subscribe to the vodcast and each time you open your podcatcher it will automatically go and retrieve the latest postings which you can then watch on your computer via the program or download to your iPod. The beauty of downloading to an iPod is that you now have portable content.

The one thing I want to make clear about this transition is that it is not an attempt to produce professional video. This video is simple and to the point. No flashy transitions or cool music. Vodcasting is simply a new media that allows you to take your content (educational or not) on the fly. For those of you with MP3 players don’t feel left out. I’m also planning to post a few podcasts here that will be downloadable to your MP3 player.

If you find the first few videos or MP3 files useful, please post a comment. If you find them useless, boring, and think that they generally suck, then please post that comment also. I’ll create new videos/MP3s or abandon the vodcasting/podcasting idea based on the feedback I get from you.

The Aviation Trainer web site averages 15,000 hits per month with around 1200 unique visits. Upon reviewing the site visitors, I discovered that users are accessing the web site from all over the world. In addition, I receive many e-mails with questions from those who are hoping to get accepted or have already been accepted to flight school. Although there is a discussion board available on the web site, it occurred to me that many may be more comfortable accessing and reading a blog. Thus an Aviation Trainer Blog was born.

Anyone is welcome to post and reply on this blog. However, I reserve the right to delete flaming and other unnecessary behavior. I do not in any way support or endorse the views of others posted on this blog. This is simply an open forum for those interested in, participating in, or hoping to attend IERW.