Lifelong Commitment to Aviation

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Lifelong Commitment to Aviation with Ron Horton

-CFII, Designated Pilot Examiner (Single Engine Private, Commercial, and CFI Add-Ons)

-Volunteer Pilot for Angel Flight and Airlift Hope

-Cirrus Training Center Instructor (TCI)

-Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Recipient

-AOPA Distinguished Flight Instructor

-Instructor at Aerowood Aviation in Monroe, NC (KEQY)

-Find Ron on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or PlaneVisions.com

AG and RH sit down with Ron Horton, a local CFII and Designated Pilot Examiner. Ron has an aviation background spanning nearly six decades and he has been recognized for his safe flying and outstanding flight instruction. Ron currently instructs at Aerowood Aviation in Monroe, NC at the EQY airport and conducts checkrides as a DPE. We discussed checkride preparation, ground and oral scenarios, common pitfalls on the flight portion, and Ron's advice on how to set students up for success on their next examination. Ron discusses what he thinks are the two biggest changes in general aviation in the last 50 years and reminisces about his brightest students.

Thank you, Ron! Your lifelong commitment to aviation is a gift to the pilot community!

* The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

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Lifelong Commitment to Aviation with Ron Horton

-CFII, Designated Pilot Examiner (Single Engine Private, Commercial, and CFI Add-Ons)

-Volunteer Pilot for Angel Flight and Airlift Hope

-Cirrus Training Center Instructor (TCI)

-Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Recipient

-AOPA Distinguished Flight Instructor

-Instructor at Aerowood Aviation in Monroe, NC (KEQY)

-Find Ron on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or PlaneVisions.com

AG and RH sit down with Ron Horton, a local CFII and Designated Pilot Examiner. Ron has an aviation background spanning nearly six decades and he has been recognized for his safe flying and outstanding flight instruction. Ron currently instructs at Aerowood Aviation in Monroe, NC at the EQY airport and conducts checkrides as a DPE. We discussed checkride preparation, ground and oral scenarios, common pitfalls on the flight portion, and Ron's advice on how to set students up for success on their next examination. Ron discusses what he thinks are the two biggest changes in general aviation in the last 50 years and reminisces about his brightest students.

Thank you, Ron! Your lifelong commitment to aviation is a gift to the pilot community!

* The hosts of Opposing Bases Air Traffic Talk podcast are speaking on behalf of Opposing Bases, LLC. Opposing Bases, LLC does not represent the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, or the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. All opinions expressed in the show are for entertainment purposes only. There is no nexus between Opposing Bases, LLC and the FAA or NATCA. All episodes are the property of Opposing Bases, LLC and shall not be recorded or transcribed without express written consent. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your local Flight Standards District Office or Certified Flight Instructor. Opposing Bases, LLC offers this podcast to promote aviation safety and enhance the knowledge of its listeners but makes no guarantees to listeners regarding accuracy or legal applications.

2020-10-09 67 min
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