Fly Smarter Reflect Learn Improve
Fly Smarter: Reflect, Learn, Improve
You’ve probably heard the phrase “practice, practice, practice” or “experience is the best teacher.” We believe in a different take: “We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” - John Dewey
After a flight, do you just log the time and move on, or do you take a moment to break it down? What went well? What could have been smoother? What needs improvement? What will you change next time?
Post-flight debriefs, combined with self-reflection, drive superior learning. The moment you start actively reflecting, you begin flying with intention—and that’s when real progress happens.
Too many pilots get caught in the hamster wheel of grim striving—flying without clear direction, repeating the same mistakes, and walking away from each lesson feeling stuck, unsure of their skills or what to work on next.
Flight training isn’t about proving you can do it. It’s about flying with purpose—understanding your strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. No self-doubt. No second-guessing. Just continuous improvement.
Do you have a clear goal for each flight? Are you actually stretching your skills, or just going through the motions? Are you taking the time to recognize your progress?
Keep a flying journal—or better yet, complement it with the Fly ORKA app, which lets you:
- Record your flights with just a tap.
- Watch your flights unfold in 3D with animated playback, photorealistic landmarks, wind, altitude, groundspeed, and ground track.
- Improve your wind situational awareness by reviewing your flight path.
- Learn by watching others fly.
- Keep track of your insights.
Download the Fly ORKA app and learn like a champ.