Intro to Stalled Flight

An Experiment in Optimal Learning

Gain access the experts and resources you need to increase your knowledge, develop new skills, and build proficiency. Expand your personal flight envelope and become a more competent, confident, and safer pilot.

This LEARN-DO-FLY course is currently available in experimental form at select training Centers in SOCAL, the Treasure Valley of Idaho and southern New England (SONE).

We will be improving the course functionality to a true beta mode in the coming weeks for the present service areas (Santa Paula, CA | Caldwell, ID | Great Barrington, MA).  If you are interested in taking Intro to Stalled Flight in your area use the "Notify Me" buttons to join our wait list and follow our progress.  

Keep scrolling to learn more about the Intro to the Stalled Flight course and the LEARN-DO-FLY system.  Welcome to the community! Thank you.

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An Unconventional Approach to Flight Training

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 Our friends and family depend on our knowledge, skills and proficiency as pilots in command.  We owe it to them to have a fundamental grasp of the principle of stalled flight.

 
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An Integrated Framework of Learning, Doing and Flying

Follow a blueprint for a rich optimal learning experience.  The Learn-Do-Fly training framework offers an holistic approach to teaching and learning. This three-part course is designed as a cohesive unit with a consistent theme and content throughout. Your progress will be evaluated through surveys and quizzes, as well as virtual and in-person debriefs. 

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How it Works

Acquire the knowledge with the LEARN part of the course.  Then schedule the DO (simulation / visualization) and the FLY (in-airplane training) with your Community Aviation flight training expert.

Part 1: LEARN

Acquire practical knowledge from qualified experts and curated resources.  The LEARN part includes self-study with assigned viewing, reading, and quizzes as well as virtual group training sessions. 

Includes video, live webinars, and select materials.

⏰ [1.5 - 2.0 hours]

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Part 2: DO

Advance to the DO part where you’ll blend your acquired knowledge by building skills in a safe environment.  Train with a qualified instructor.  Includes flight simulation and visualization exercises.  The deep practice you need.

Schedules permitting, these sessions may be done in small groups for a shared training experience. 

⏰ [1.25 hours]

⚠️ The price for the DO part is determined by the designated training providers (experts) and resources (flight simulators, airplanes, etc.) that you’ll be using.

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Part 3: FLY

Now embed your newly acquired knowledge and skills in the airplane.  Get your hand on the controls and perform stalled flight in an airplane with your instructor.  Now you're gaining real experience in real time.

⏰ [1.5 - 1.75 hours]

⚠️ The price for the FLY part is determined by the designated training providers (experts) and resources (flight simulators, airplanes, etc.) that you’ll be using.

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A flexible and affordable training program that works.

The cost of the LEARN is fixed at $249 $149.  

The price for the DO and FLY parts is determined by the designated training providers (experts) and resources (flight simulators, airplanes, etc.) that you’ll be using.  You can reference the posted time for each part of the course to estimate.

We ask that you plan to complete the course by the end of November 2024.  We also recommend that you allocate at least one day between the LEARN, DO, and FLY parts. 

⏰ The entire Intro to Stalled Flight course can be completed in five to six (5-6) hours.  

 

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YOU ARE the PILOT IN COMMAND

The Stakes are High

Inflight loss of control (LOC-I) stubbornly remains the number one killer in general aviation. Incredibly, statistics show that a majority of LOC-I accidents are stall/spins that take place near airports in the landing and departure phases of flight.

 

Failure is not an option.

Our friends and family depend on us to be skilled at our job as pilots.  We owe it to them, and ourselves, to have a fundamental grasp of the principle of stalled flight to avoid LOC-I.

How was your stall training?  

Most pilots did not receive an adequate introduction to stall/spins in primary training. What’s more alarming is that many instructors lack the instructional proficiency declared in their spin endorsements. How long has it been since your last training session?

 

Rediscovering the fundamentals of flight.

The mechanics of stalled flight are a fundamental principle of light aircraft flying. First principles are unchanging and, as such, give us a solid foundation to build on. We need to advance beyond parroting what we’re taught and reach a correlation level of learning.



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Earn FAA WINGs credit. Qualify for reduced insurance rates from Avemco. Collect your first Community Aviation badge and continue your journey to proficiency and safe flying.
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The Optimal Learning Podcast

Our podcast hosts, "Pitch & Power" discuss the optimal learning framework of LEARN-DO-FLY and how it applies directly to the Intro to Stalled Flight course.  Take a listen.

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The threat of loss of control in flight is too dire to ignore.  Join our waiting list and we'll be in touch.  Thank you!

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"We must recalibrate flight training at the grassroots level and this starts by improving the ability of aviation educators to deliver high quality training in the form of an optimal learning experience."

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Community Aviation?
Community Aviation is in the business of connecting qualified experts, training resources, and programming with passionate learners in the general aviation industry. The company features a network of flight training Centers where trainees can access training tools such as classrooms, flight simulators, and visualization aides. Each Center has associated Experts who have been trained for specific programs, events, and courses developed by the Community Aviation community.
What do I get out of this course?
People who complete the Intro to Stalled Flight course qualify for FAA WINGs credit, badge, etc.
How much will this course cost?
The LEARN part (Part 1) is fixed at $149. The DO and FLY (Parts 2 & 3) are based on the published hourly rates of the training resources (e.g., flight simulator, airplane rental, fuel), the expert flight trainer/instructor, and the estimated amount of time required to complete each of these parts.
Can I do the FLY part in my airplane?
Yes, provided that it is acceptable with your designated expert trainer.
What is Optimal Learning?

A pathway that advances from rote learning, understanding, and application to the correlation level. The five-part teaching model, or blueprint, guides the development of this course:

  • Context: The Nine Principles of Light Aircraft Flying are the foundation for the content.

  • Framework: Community Aviation’s LEARN-DO-FLY framework

  • Preparation: The syllabus is the roadmap for the course. Lesson plans for the DO and FLY parts will be provided when you reach that point. Even with detailed lesson plans, your instructor will be flexible and able to pivot as the situation dictates.

  • Delivery: LEARN by self-study with assigned viewing, reading, quizzes, and virtual group training sessions. DO with deep practice in a safe environment and FLY in the airplane.

  • Assessment: Your progress will be evaluated through surveys, quizzes, and virtual and in-person debriefs. The post-course survey will be your chance to give us feedback about the course. 
Where can I take the Intro to Stalled Flight course?

Presently we are offering the Intro to Stalled Flight course at three locations:

SOCAL

  • Flight simulation and visualization
    • Aviation Instruction, Camarillo (KCMA)
  • In-airplane training
    • CP Aviation, Santa Paul (KSZP)

Treasure Valley, Idaho

  • Flight simulation and visualization
    • The Optimal Learning Lab at Caldwell
    • Air-O-Drome
    • Treasure Valley Community College
    • Snake River Flyers
  • In-airplane training
    • The Optimal Learning Lab at Caldwell
    • Snake River Flyers
Southern New England (SONE)
  • Flight simulation and visualization
    • Berkshire Aviation
  • In-airplane training
    • Berkshire Aviation
When will Intro to Stalled Flight be available in my area?

The initial group of flight training Centers and Experts have been hand selected to help prove the concept of the course framework. We plan to expand to other parts of the country once we successfully complete this experiment. 

If you'd like to have the opportunity to take Intro to Stalled Flight, and other future LEARN-DO-FLY courses at a training center near you, let us know. 

Please complete and submit the form.  Thank you.

 

How do I schedule the DO and FLY parts of the course?
Upon completion of the LEARN part of the course, you'll get access to your Expert's schedule for booking.