Hi! I'm Nicolas Shelton, a writer & graphic artist here at Boldmethod!
I'm a flight instructor dedicated to finding simple explanations for complex topics. I started flying while I was a senior in high school and got my Private Pilot's license a month after graduating. I learned to fly in the small (yet forgiving) Cessna 152. These days I mostly fly Piper Archer Tx's, Warriors, Arrows, and Seminoles.
I am currently attending Purdue University, where I am majoring in Professional Flight & minoring in Atmospheric Science. Outside of my classes, I am involved with many student organizations on campus and enjoy film-making in my free time.
At some point, you've probably had a hard time starting your plane's engine. If you're flying a fuel-injected airplane and it's warm outside, chances are the problem you had was related to vapor lock.
In 2016, the FAA replaced the PTS with the ACS for private and instrument applicants. This move came after years of deliberation within the FAA as well as industry executives.
Your source of navigational charts, procedures, and information will always be a personal preference, but here are our top reasons for making the switch to digital.