Parrish Aviation

Look outside, that’s where real flying happens! 🌤️

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Hear the engine change?
That’s your pitch talking.

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Before every takeoff, have a plan.
If the engine quits… you already know what to do.

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This is what a clean taxi readback should sound like.
Clear.
Concise.
Confident.
ATC isn’t looking for perfection —
they’re looking for pilots who are easy to work with.

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This is where a lot of students get in trouble…
Dumping flaps too early on a go-around can kill your lift when you need it most.
Smooth. Incremental. Controlled.
That’s how you keep the airplane flying.

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Confused about ATIS letters?
They change every hour —
and tell ATC you have the latest weather.
Simple detail. Big difference.

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One small timing mistake can overload you fast.
Make your radio call before the turn—not during it.
Stay ahead of the airplane, not behind it.
That’s how you keep things smooth in the pattern.

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The airplane wants to fly.
Your job is to let it — not force it.

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Big movements = big problems.
Fly with small, precise inputs.

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Most pilots overcomplicate this…

A standard rate turn is just **3° per second.**

That means:
→ 180° turn = 1 minute
→ 360° turn = 2 minutes

Simple, predictable, and critical for staying precise—especially in instrument flying.

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If you’ve ever wondered what a good radio call sounds like… this is it.

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