Canyon Flying Safety Palm Springs Flying School
Only from high above can one truly see and enjoy the beauty and majesty of the Canyons in California. The full grandeur of the deep scenic wonders of the canyons can only be fully appreciated when seen or viewed from high above. Moreover, apart from the spectacular canyon scenes, one can get to discover magnificent hidden waterfalls, remote native Indian villages and cool alpine meadows. We offer you the chance to not only see the scenic views, but we also offer flight classes. As far as Canyon flying safety is concerned, you can be rest assured that you will completely safe with us. We have pilot licenses with thousands of hours of flying small planes. There’s a major misconception about the small planes being a lot more dangerous than the airliners whereas in reality, the small planes are just as safe. Here at Palm Springs Flying School we have strict safety rules and high maintenance standards which we always adhere to in order to keep all our clients safe. As a matter of fact, statistically, you’re safer flying to the Canyons than taking a bus tour or driving yourself.
Canyon Flying Safety And Airspeed
Flying slowly in the canyons is crucial to safe operations since it gives pilots more time to effectively react and it’s the best way of decreasing turn radius when maneuvering. It’s critical to know and understand the right power settings which are needed in order to achieve the desired airspeed , like the maneuvering speed or the maximum flap extended speeds. A pilot should not be distracted when flying in the narrow canyons by looking for the power settings, thus a pilot needs to prepare appropriately by determining the right target power settings and the correct airspeeds ahead of time. Power that’s required to maintain a particular air speed in a level flight basically depends on the weight and the position of center of gravity (also abbreviated CoG); generally, more power will be required as the plane becomes heavier and the center of gravity moves forward. Our highly skilled pilots are knowledgeable in canyon flying safety and much more, and will ensure you are totally safe.
In order to determine the right power settings, our pilots load the plane to desired weight, and CoG position and then fly out in the open (and not in the canyons). They maintain the altitude whilst reducing the power til the desired air speed is achieved. They then record the power that’s required; by determining the target power setting in advance, our pilots can effectively slow down to the desired air speed with much ease and confidence whilst maintaining situational awareness in the canyons.
Canyon Flying Safety And Smooth Air
Another canyon flying safety consideration is flying in smooth air. In case there’s lots of turbulence or wind in the canyons, our professional pilots are normally back at the hangar. The canyon winds are at times unpredictable, and it’s only prudent to avoid taking a flight in turbulence or high winds.
