by Charlie Gasmire | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
As of this writing, I’ve passed five checkrides, and every piece of advice you’re about to read comes from one of two places: Things I did wrong and regretted Things I did right and am very glad I did that way So if you’re willing to listen and actually implement...
by Charlie Gasmire | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
They’re finally here. And I’m extremely confident that these Private Pilot Flashcards can make your aviation studying dramatically easier. Like… 10× easier. After 15 months of pouring everything I had into this project, they’re officially available for purchase right...
by Charlie Gasmire | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
This post will help you make fewer mistakes as a pilot. I know that because I’ve made every single mistake on this list. The good news? Every one of these mistakes is totally avoidable with just a little intentional effort. None of this requires being a “natural...
by Charlie Gasmire | Jan 22, 2024 | Pilot Advice
In 2016 I bought a Cessna 182. Before that, I was renting Cessna 172’s, and there was a moment when it became clear to me that it was time to stop renting and start owning. It can really be boiled down to a 3-part decision… Freedom, Frequency, and Finances. Deciding...
by Charlie Gasmire | Dec 31, 2021 | Aviation FAQs
Gliders are aircraft designed to fly without using an engine. The general principles of controlled flight in a glider are no different from powered aircraft. With the exception of dive brakes or spoilers the available control surfaces on a glider are...
