The Valley Itself.

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Flight Instructor Training

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My commercial candidate said he wanted to fly into KMSP while we were doing his required day cross country. I said I wanted to do the same then offered to forego billing him for the day if we did, cause landing there would be expensive. He said yes, and in we went!

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Congrats! 

When your candidate is ready, have him look this way! 

I run a flight instructor training accelerated program. Would love to chat. Two locations, Palo Alto CA, and Miami Florida.  

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Talk soon! 

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3 Tips to Improving your Online Educational Experience

For those wanting to make an impactful learning experience for your Online Educational learners here are 3 tips.

Note: Remember that online educational learning is different from the typical conventional in-person experience.

As we are now transitioning into a “Majority” online technical educational learning style it is important to understand your technology in such a way that you can maneuver seamlessly and fluidly if a problem presents itself. This includes being proficient enough to lightly problem solve operating systems and devices that a student may obtain.  Take time to understand how your programs and systems work together for the most pleasant experience. There should be no lag time, hard breaks, and moments of harsh learning distractions for the student. Have a checklist as every pilot should, and step through it as you would before takeoff. The checklist for myself is as follows:

Power - ensure all devices are powered to the maximum and have a stable power source you can connect to.

Content - over preparation for the lesson or task at hand. (Have information labeled and organized where it can be easily found).

Link / Portal acceptance. - Use the same portal entry method every time. (This will eliminate confusion and set the stage for future meeting experiences).

Just as we give instruction in briefing rooms or classrooms this should be held constant for the online experience as well. Ensuring that you are setting the stage for the learning environment is essential. Find a quiet space, with less chance of disturbance. Do NOT use a Hallway, lobby area, hanger, etc… Remember that the Fundamentals of Instruction apply to the student just as they do live in person. Note: If you can enable “Do Not Disturb” on your device I would recommend doing so. This will save you from not only distractions, but images, text, and phone calls that will break the learning environment.  

It’s easy to lose track of time while teaching online. Set a reminder, have a clock and have the student remind you that you are coming up on the hour. Lessons should never extend over 60minutes without a break. Retention of the learner must have time to process the information in such a way that they do not become lost and or overwhelmed with the content. Someone just learning an intensive ground or flight lesson will need more time. As an educator over time, you will be able to grasp the intuition of your student and understand when the cutoff time is and or the content needs to be revisited, or continued.  

Here at CFI Bootcamp, we believe training is at the forefront of safety. We strive to educate and develop our students into decision-making pilots. With these 3 simple tips, you’ll be able to ensure that you are doing the most for your student when demonstrating a ground or flight lesson virtually.

You can find out more about our program at :

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Accelerated CFI Course

Our 3 Week Accelerated CFI Course is the leader in the industry. It’s constructed of 42 hours of online content, followed by a 7 day immersion course. During your 7 days of ground, you will be taken through endorsement scenarios, Category and Class training transfers, and you will teach from the Best CFI Lesson Plans found in the industry. After your 7 days of ground you then transition into 7 days of intensive flight. Here you’ll fly with a flight instructor for roughly 15 hours where you will learn how to teach from the right seat. We have two locations, and virtual attendance that you may select from. Our pass rate is nearly 93% at both location. The highest in the industry, and the leader of the industry. 

With the combination of our Online course, and custom curated documents, CFI Bootcamps Accelerated CFI course develops decision making pilots. 

Accelerated CFI Training location found at Miami Florida and Palo Alto, California. 

https://www.cfibootcamp.com/v2-cfi-flight-instructor-program

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CFI Bootcamps CFI Lesson Plans are the best in the industry. We’ve created them to be used with any flight training syllabus and they have been developed in a way to be used via digitally and or bounded if wanted. Over 1000 instructors now use these same lesson plans with their students all over the world. 

They are structured like the ACS and will guide the instructor correctly though the lesson with the student. 

Save time, always updated, and interactive for the next generation of flight training educators. 

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Visit our website at:  

www.Cfibootcamp.com 

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CFI Bootcamp - CFI Lesson Plans

CFI Bootcamp’s Lesson Plans are the Best in the Industry. They are structured throughout just like the ACS. 

Updated Frequently, Clickable TOC and the Most Comforting Look and Feel found within the Aviation Industry. 

You can Find them Here. 

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Once Again

The semester is finally coming to a close and with that said I am more than ready for winter break. Trying to find last burst of momentum to carry out the rest of the semester is becoming more difficult to find. However I am excited to announce that I will be flying out to California for work once again! Over the past couple of weeks I have been in contact with my employer out west about working while on break. I was relieved to hear that my help was needed and projects were to be completed! Giving me the extra motivation I need as the semester is coming to an end.

I already know that when the time comes to return back to Radford for the spring semester, it will be for sure a rough one. I hate to say this but returning to the “Black Hole” for one final HURAHH is not exciting in my eyes. Yet the thought of graduating should be something to be ecstatic and proud about!

With such short time left, the thought of the real world starting around me is exciting. Having less than a year left in school is starting to make me think of possibilities and the routes I want to pursue. Whether it being California, Northern Virginia or Florida I am only hoping to make the right decision. It terrifies me to think about the possibility of failure, which unfortunately happens quite a bit, but in reality it will be my actions that determine the future of my career.

Looking back and seeing the growth that has occurred over these few years is mind-boggling. I thought the day would never come where the world would be placed at my fingertips. I am not scarred, about entering into the world due to the experience and education I have endured. I can only rely on these things to keep me productive where my destination leaves me.

When traveling out west once again, I will have yet another chance to re-evaluate my decisions and plans that will occur after graduation. I have decided to pursue the finance field due to the value it holds throughout the world. Yet having a chance to be apart of a startup may be an alternate route. At least I know at the end of the day I have accomplished something difficult in so many avenues that if all else fails I can fall back to. Graduation, here I come!

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Drones and Google

I’m hoping that everyone is having a safe and warm thanksgiving break. For myself I am currently in Florida with family enjoying the warm weather. With thanksgiving right around the corner it is hard to believe that the semester is coming to a close. However with finals in the near future I am only trying to prepare myself for the stressful weeks that are about to come. In the mean time working from home making a couple extra bucks!

          With that said though, I have great news, which I was informed about earlier this week. It has to deal with the startup company I was involved with and currently working for.

Over the past summer one of the programs I worked on was certifying individuals to federally operate drones within our national airspace. For those that don’t know the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has now adopted legislation with how drones are now to operate. Even though a 12 year old can get their hands on these gadgets, people like myself and even real estate agents for example are now liable for the actions of these flying pieces of art.

Our first class was held with the Marketing department of DJI. Which produces the global leader of Phantom drones. Here we informed and taught the first drone class globally from the standards of the FAA. Long story short the department chairs themselves passed the national test giving us ammunition for further exploration.

Starting December second of this year, we will be involved with Google. Drones are becoming a huge tool and google wants to tap into that. Since we were the first established drone program and located in the silicon valley. Corporations like such are now ready to make the next move. Sucking up any type of certifications available, furthering their input within the market itself.

With all said and done I am now looking forward to what Christmas break brings. Collaborating with such a great and interesting company is giving myself that more of motivation to graduate and pursue the Silicon Valley.

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Lets Eat

There is nothing more I appreciate than a well prepared evening meal with a beverage to tag along. Having selections of legitimate unique cuisines everywhere I looked with home brewed beer constantly filled my mind with thoughts of eating.

Having the chance to experience different cultures of food only made my stay that more enjoyable. In the heart of San Francisco I gained my love for oysters on the half shell. In the city of San Jose I found my love for Thai food and In the hills of Santa Rosa I found enjoyment from IPA’s.

We were in the heart of San Francisco one evening when we decided to eat at “The Foreign Cinema”. The restaurant was 60’s themed with projections of foreign films as they played on the wall. It included a bar with live performances of classic music. Here I enjoyed oysters from japan along with crackers and entertainment. Having the chance to eat downtown San Fran was and will be an experience I will never forget. I will be sure to visit the next time I am in the area.

The second restaurant I found after walking through the city of San Jose. I was waiting for the Cal train to take me into the city and had time to catch a quick bite. I walked into a “Tee Nee” Thai restaurant not knowing what to expect and ended up ordering more than I could eat. I could barley read the menu and decided to randomly choose something on the menu. I ended up with a chicken and noodle dinner that made my evening. Which brought flavors to my mouth that I have never once experienced. For sure another visit soon.

Finally, I found my love of IPA’s at the bar of “The Russian River”.  Here they brewed their own IPA’s and served more of an appetizer-based food. I visited after a day of work where we flew to Santa Rosa in order to beat the nightly rush. A very casual environment that helped end a stressful workday.

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Energy

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Moving Through-Out The World

   I am looking forward to the time that I can officially say I have graduated college. I’m tired of being broke and being the stereotypical college student. Its been fun along the way, however I look around and see that my life is changing. Slowly this thing called life is flipping to the next chapter as time waits for no-one. Being ready to move into a/the next bubble is something that excites myself. The thought of not knowing what is around the corner gives me chills and a “High” that I cannot explain.

  Just as we left high school, we will soon leave college and the people around us will move on! We are constantly against a clock of life. At this point I believe there is a route that is chosen for you. One being the road that you worked for and the other being everything you did not. Failure or success the road signs permit. We have all worked for where we are, It all depends on the journey you decide to take after this.

  There is nothing more I fear than being stagnant and not providing a positive aspect to the world around me. To help and provide for those incorporated in my life give me incentive to continue the way I move throughout the world.

  I say that I’m looking forward to creating and living a life that I have worked for. With that said I feel that many people are intimidated and worried about the future. That is true for myself, but knowing and having the confidence that the effort I have put in my education will take me to where I need to go. Of course I want to be filthy rich with multiple houses through-out the world. Yet being comfortable without the worries of money is all I really want. “Money is the root of all evil”.

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Down Town San Jose

            It was Saturday October 17th 2015, when I was involved in an automobile accident that left me completely broken that as well removed me from classes. Over this period, I had more than enough time to think about life and the person I wanted to be. I am a firm believe that Karma is real and the events in your life happen for a reason. It was honestly more than likely a wakeup call that helped me understand the world around me.

           Over this time period I found enjoyment in so many different spectrums of life. However, at this time in my life I had felt as if I had lost the world. This was easily the worst time of my life. After being removed from classes there was nothing more I wanted than to be back at school to forget the pain of what had happened. Daily doctor appointments were slowly taking over my life as waking up and struggling to perform the basic necessities were slowly ruining my thoughts of success and leaving me in dark unwanted places.

           I remember waking up one morning and hearing the sound of the saxophone. This immediately caught my attention, as the sound of the brass instrument somehow found its way into my life. It was when I listened to this instrument the pain I experienced would fade away, just a few seconds was all I needed.

           I was lucky enough to experience downtown San Jose and everything it offered during the 2016 jazz festival. With my new love of music, I attended the jazz festival on an off day of work. This by far was an experience that was meaningful for myself on a personal level. Almost a year later, it brought back memories and feelings I once experienced with the intentions of further healing.

           With all said and done I found a new love in music that has personal meaning behind it. It’s the smooth welcoming relaxing environment that reminds me how short and unique life really is.  

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The Journey

  Planning and executing the goals I establish is something I take very seriously. There is nothing more in life I want, than to become successful and useful. With that said I plan on moving and taking on the adventure to California after my establishing my finance degree. 

    I decided to choose finance because of the opportunities it offers and the pay scale it provides. You would catch me in a lie if I told you I didn't chose this degree because of the money. Because that exactly why I chose it. However, I did it for another reason as well and that reason was to better myself in the future, with the people who decide to come along for the ride. If all else fails, I know I can fall back on my degree where I can sustain enough income for a comfortable life-style.

    Growing up as a child I was always taught to work with my brain rather than to work hard with my hands. At the end of the day I want to break the cycle though out my family history. My grandfather and father were raised to provide and work hard for their families. Not that I don’t want to, however just differently in the way I do. I would much rather come home mentally tired than physically tired any day. Moving into the valley will allow me to put this into effect since a lot of the worlds mind power has been placed in this area.

    I have family that lives in San Jose, with multiple connections to different avenues in the job force. With holding my degree with a minor in marketing I would hope to find work quickly. Whether it being a startup company, Marketing firm or Finance department I want to find something that fits me best as a person.

    To eventually become a home owner with a garage for my car is all I want. I find myself being a very independent person and find myself working best for myself. So possibly the corporate lifestyle may not be for me. But that could change tomorrow as my goals and perspective on the world are constantly changing. To become successful and not have to worry about day to day necessities is all I want. 

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CLEAR PROP!

With all in total I have been out in California multiple times adding up to months in total. The last time lasting for a little under 30 days. I was asked by a college of mine to explain “your absolute favorite work day” and such I will do.

After landing and settling in, I started getting back into the routine of working. It was great because the working time out west starts later which gave me time to sleep in. I walked into the office August 12th and began working on our current projects. Class was being taught and material was being rendered for the online portion of the business. I was informed that a production company by the name of TreeHouse Visuals were coming by to shoot a commercial that had been scheduled for sometime. During the time of Perry’s stay we drove around on a golf cart and shot film for a commerical. I introduced him an Italian man by the name of Rossy who owned a hanger full of airplanes. This is where we found a few of our visuals.

While Perry was there I had the opportunity to work with a “Red Digital Cinema camera” It was an experience since I enjoy photography . After his visit I then headed back to work where I would begin editing material for the company. Around lunch time I headed over to the local golf course.

The local country club was right across the street which made for a great lunch break. After looking at the computer for hours at a time I walk across the street and worked on my short game on the putters ring. After putting around and reliving some mental stress I headed back to the office. With a full stomach and a much needed stress break, I was headed back to finish up last minute material.

It was around 5 o’clock just as I am packing up my belongings when I was asked to participate in a flight headed to Santa Rosa. It was a last minute flight as a good friend intended we grabbed a drink. We were headed 90 Miles North of Palo Alto were we took a private flight to the local airport of Santa Rosa. When we arrived we jumped into a rental and made our way to “The Russian River”. A restaurant near by with great beer and food. We ate local dishes with great home brewed beverages as we talked and enjoyed our time out of the office.

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THE BUBBLE ITSELF

After experiencing the work week out west, the way I look at the job culture has completely changed. I was lucky enough to experience this first hand. Im going to bring you on a journey that will help you better understand what “My” normal day of work had been like.

I would like to first start off by saying that the traffic in Northern California is unbelievable. Budget for a few extra minutes in the car if you haven’t already would be my first suggestion! Im originally from the Northern Virginia area and at first I thought I had seen it all. I was completely wrong.

My normal work days would start by getting up and making a cup of coffee. I remember reading somewhere that if you were to create a routine and time in the morning to gather your thoughts, the day would end up being more productive. That exactly what I ended up doing. I can honestly say it has been very efficient and I use that technique very often. Each morning was the same, woke up drank a cup of coffee and got ready for the morning commute. It was around 10am each morning I started my journey. I would take an hour to drive 20miles, does that not tell you something?

I would finally make it to work around 11, and at this point I was awake and ready to take on the day. I worked at a flight school in Palo Alto. Here I helped establish a company called CFI Bootcamp. Where I edited video, and made course material for the company. My normal work days ranged from 9 to 10 hour days with a lunch break in-between with occasional breaks of golf. It was convenient, because Palo Altos country club was right next door!

During my time at work I was exposed to many different individuals from many different backgrounds. I had the opportunity to work with the marketing department of DJI, along with people from Apple and Google. These individuals had impacted the way I worked during my stay out west. The amount of motivation I received at the time will be something I will never forget and strive to obtain daily.

Near the end of the day closer to 6 or 7 I would eventually pack up my belongings and call it a day. However the ride home from from work was unbelievable. It would take twice the amount of time to get home than it did to get there in the mornings. So what I decided to do at that time was visit the local grocery store and sometimes bars to wait out the rush. I would eventually make it home where then I would start the process of winding down.

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ADVENTURES TO EXPERIENCE WHILE OUT WEST.

Here we are once again, however within this Posting I will be mentioning a few places I think would be worth your while as you stayed on the west coast.

By starting off after landing in the cool breeze of the California air I would hope to think that Yosemite would be first on your list to visit. This place is in the mountains of northern California and is breathtaking! After driving 4 hours into the mountain terrain, you wrap around what seems like endless corners then at last. After turning around the final corner you at first you’re tired of being in the car, however within seconds that feeling is gone. You are faced with a landscape so unrealistic you don’t believe it can be true. The only way I could explain to you what it looked like is this. “A painting in the sky”.

Since you’re in the mood of beautiful landscape this should only help you decide on your next stop. The Redwood National and State park. Just as Yosemite this place is yet again breath taking. You finally understand how small you are compared to the world. For me at least it helped me understand and appreciate the little things in life. After encountering the oldest tree within the forrest all I could think about was life and the wisdom it helped me achieve during my stay. Definitely a journey needed to make at least once in your life.

Since were talking about nature and all of its beauty, I had to incorporate Devils Side. Just as Yosemite and the Redwood forest consume their own beauty, so does the coast line of California. My experience led me to photographic images that will never leave my thoughts. The drive through the valley and onto the coastline is just like the movies. Where one small mistake could take your life. For sure yet another adventure must needed.

Now since Ive covered most of the natural beauty of California I would like to cover a very special place. This City by far is one of my favorites and will constantly be visited times to come. San Francisco is a city of “Marketing” actually I believe that the city itself is the leading location of this devision. Anything and everything is possible with the inclination to do so. San Francisco is a very chilly city, So don’t forget your jacket! The fog likes to roll around the golden state bridge around dusk and doesn’t leave till late morning in some cases giving the area a mysterious look.

Now if you are into wine and music I have found the place for you. The Mountain top Winery in Saratoga is a must to visit. This experience for myself was wonderful as I overlooked the Silicon Valley in disbelief. With music in the background and Vineyards all around this venue shouts beauty. If you were ever to meet someone and wanted to spend quality time, this is the place.

With all said and done I would hope, when you had the chance to visit that these would be just a few places to add to the list of adventures.