You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: “Practice makes perfect.” But in flying, practice without…
Author: Adriana Barragan
Known as The Luscombe Lady for training confident stick-and-rudder pilots in Luscombe aircraft, Adriana brings 14+ years of flying, applied aerodynamics expertise, and former flight test experience to transfer the art and science of flying. As a pilot in training and a flight instructor herself, Adriana designed the Fly ORKA app to supercharge pilots with tools to develop exceptional skill, connect with mentors and peers, and make flying a lot more fun. When not working on the app, Adriana tows gliders and soars, making cross-country flights and racing with no engine.
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Why You’re Paying Twice as Much to Learn to Fly — and Don’t Even Realize It
Today’s flight training culture has normalized something that should alarm us all: inefficiency. Ask new…
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Flight Training is a Team Effort
Most pilots don’t fail because they lack skill, they struggle because the learning culture hasn't…
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Learn from every flight
I was not the only one. Sophie, a disciplined athlete, Nick, an engineer well versed…
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Transferable Flight Test Xperience to Flight Training
Before a new aircraft or pilot can carry passengers, they must meet many requirements. Airplanes…
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You’re Ready for This: An Approach Guide for Your First Solo
I often meet student pilots with the knowledge and experience required to solo, enough confidence…
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Nailing Crosswind Takeoffs & Landings
When taking off and landing, you’ve got 1 job: to pick a line and track…
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5 Keys to Great Landings
After every flight with my students, I write takeaways noting what needs improvement. While teaching…
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Community-Powered Motivation
Flying can become just another mode of transport — Routine, Mundane, Ordinary. The initial spark…
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5 Tips to Hack Your Flight Training
"You deserve to own your path to become a damn good pilot and enjoy yourself…