by HPA | May 31, 2012 | All News, Training / Education
Every now and then, no matter what subject is under discussion, it is always good to revisit the basics. The basics are always taught in aviation as a pilot initially starts his flight training. Once he has his private, he may go on to instrument training, where more advanced instrument basics are taught. Approaches are flown with landings becoming an afterthought, since those were “mastered” (relatively speaking) back in private training. Thirty years down the road, he is a seasoned instrument pilot, but his landings are terrible. He may even scare himself. It’s time to go back to the basics.
by HPA | May 15, 2012 | All News, General News, Press Releases
High Performance Aviation, LLC has provided factory accepted flight training for aircraft owners throughout North America from the Lone Star Executive (Conroe, Texas) Airport for the previous two years. Now, High Performance Aviation is announcing its relocation to the Sugar Land Regional Airport so it will have a more prominent flight training base in the Houston area.
by HPA | May 15, 2012 | All News, Events & Seminars, General News
Gold Seal CFI, CFII Skip Warren of High Performance Aviation, LLC will discuss GPS systems and uses in navigation and approach procedures.
by HPA | May 9, 2012 | All News, Cirrus Articles, Garmin Articles, Training / Education
So, you’ve bought a new Cirrus. More than likely, it’s very different then what you have been flying. You’ve heard lots of rumors concerning landing it flat, touchy controls, something about a parachute, and an advanced glass panel setup. These rumors have you a little worried about taking it for a spin (not literally, of course). No need to fear, your local CSIP is here. A CSIP is factory trained by the Cirrus Aircraft Company and is certified to do factory transition training in all Cirrus aircraft.
by HPA | May 2, 2012 | All News, General News
Boerne, TX-They’ve done it! After several years of meticulous designing, extensive pro- totyping, and thorough testing, Texas Skyways latest and most exciting engine mod- ification is the installation of the famed Continental Top Induction, Tuned Injection 310 Horsepower IO- 550-N engine into the newer Cessna 182 S & T aircraft. The modification will include installing a Hartzell three blade “Buccaneer” propeller with an 82” diameter.
