I need to divert ... NOW!

In this video Paul and I work on Diversions as they are described in the new ACS. Learn tips and tricks for nailing this task every time.

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[FlightChops]

Love these real time training snippets - really great stuff!

[anthonybellotti]

I gotta be honest, ur probably one of the best instructors I’ve seen in my time, keep it up

[TheWindigomonster]

I just took my private pilot checkride a week ago, and I can not overstate the value of having the cockpit organized. I actually dedicated some time beforehand to figure out where everything was going to be in the cockpit, and made sure I had a paper sectional in my kneeboard already flipped to the right page in case the examiner wanted me to divert without use of electronics. It's a huge boost in confidence to know where everything is at when the examiner asks for it, and as my examiner told me during the debrief afterwords it definitely helped him be more confident in me as well.

[compass]

Great tip on using the scientific method to confirm positions. Never heard of it before. Thanks!

[texstar]

Very impressed with the balance of instruction and examiner roles! You keep the pressure on and Pauls mind on a pivot constantly without bouncing all over the subject matter. I'm shopping for a CFI now in the DFW area and now have a new higher standard to look for! Great job from both!!!

[asherwelch]

Thank you Paul for allowing your lesson to be shared. Good job putting the video together Jason. I definitely got something out of it! Keep up the good work!

[apilotbgsu]

commercial coming up and this was great info on diversions. Thanks and safe skies

[topofthegreen]

You are Gods gift to aviation, you inspire me to absolutely dedicated to my profession and flying future.

[marsgal]

Good stuff, as always!

My first (and so far only) real diversion was on one of my PPL cross-country flights. I was running late, it was starting to get dark, I knew I wouldn't make it to home base in time. Training kicked in, I considered my options and made my choice. My instructor was thrilled: I kept my cool, worked the problem, landed safely. Even asked ATC for help.

[derekwolfe]

What a great video!! Thank you Paul for taking us with you and to Jason for putting this together.

[dennisnbrown]

Jason this is an excellent video. It makes me wanna study harder for diversions

[derkiwi]

Great video. I'm just finishing my cross country and so far have been lucky enough to deal with two real life diversions for weather which I learned a huge amount from. You definitely learn to be prepared and how quickly things can change

[badnade]

I’m considering ATP to begin a career in aviation. To be honest, I’m quite intimidated by the task set before me. Your videos have a wonderful effect of empowering me to work harder on my goals. Thank you so much for your positive effect my life. Keep up the good work.

[iesikhaty]

Scientific method? I can appreciate that; smart idea, kinda creates a feedback loop of decision making. In my paper chart cockpit, I was taught to add an MEF (Max Elevation Figure) check on the new course.

[knotscfII]

I’m adding the “scientific method” to my instruction. I used it all the time in IT. Now I get to use it in aviation!

[psyrixx]

The short runway at Rio Vista! Love that airport.

[thegeek]

When you said "use all available resources", is it cool to use your iPad / Foreflight for this part on the checkride? I keep mine on the yoke and have gotten really good with it. On the bottom information bar, I keep nearest airport, ete, distance to, heading, etc. Seems to work really really well.

[tkldr]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing your day at the office!

[stephenfarris]

This is great practice to keep you aware of what could or might happen when your just out flying
Great video TPF

[keithhoward]

Scientific method is something that I will use always.