# Welcome Welcome to my aviation vault. This site is a collection of notes, lessons, tools, and study resources I’ve built over the past few years of flying and teaching. The topics range from Private Pilot, Instrument, and Commercial training to more advanced areas like advanced aerodynamics, turbine systems, aircraft systems, Cirrus training, and flight instruction. I’ll continue adding to it over time as I build new resources and refine old ones. ## New or Updated Lessons - Advanced Aerodynamics (June 2026) - Lift and Aerodynamics (June 2026) - Weather Detection Systems (NEXRAD) and Icing (May 2026) - Instrument Approaches (May 2026) - VORs (May 2026) ## Online Tools (3D Models, Calculators) - IO-360-L2A Interactive Model [https://scaniverse.com/scan/idwyj4cfuuj6r3ou](https://scaniverse.com/scan/idwyj4cfuuj6r3ou) - Crosswind Calculator [https://ekaviates.com/flight-instruction#crosswind-tool](https://ekaviates.com/flight-instruction#crosswind-tool) - Weight and Balance [https://ekaviates.com/flight-instruction#weight-balance-tool](https://ekaviates.com/flight-instruction#weight-balance-tool) - Density Altitude [https://ekaviates.com/flight-instruction#density-altitude-tool](https://ekaviates.com/flight-instruction#density-altitude-tool) ## Course Sections |Course|Main Focus| |---|---| |**Private Pilot**|Fundamentals, aircraft control, weather, navigation, and decision-making| |**Instrument Rating**|IFR procedures, avionics, navigation systems, weather, and approaches| |**Commercial Pilot**|Advanced systems, performance, aerodynamics, and commercial-level knowledge| ## Browse by Topic ### Weather & Flight Conditions Core weather concepts, hazards, and decision-making topics used throughout private, instrument, and commercial training. - Fronts and Weather Systems - Icing - Weather Detection Systems (NEXRAD) and Icing --- ### Aerodynamics **Aircraft Control & Performance** Notes focused on how the airplane flies, why it reacts the way it does, and how aerodynamics connect to real flight maneuvers. - Lift and Aerodynamics - Advanced Aerodynamics --- ### Navigation **Navigation Systems** Ground-based and satellite-based navigation topics used for VFR and IFR operations. - GPS - Required Navigation Performance - VORs - G1000 GPS, WAAS, RAIM, and Failure Scenarios - Instrument Approaches --- ### Instrument Procedures **IFR Procedures** Approach procedures, altitude rules, and IFR concepts used for instrument training and checkride prep. - Instrument Approaches - IFR Altitudes (M’s Lessons) - G1000 GPS, WAAS, RAIM, and Failure Scenarios --- ### Aircraft Systems **Systems & Advanced Operations** Aircraft systems, engine operations, avionics, and high-altitude concepts for advanced training. - Garmin G1000 System Overview - Turbines, Turbofans, and Turboprops - Turbochargers and Superchargers - High Altitude Operations ### About Me I am a CFI, CFII, Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot, Cirrus Training Center Instructor (TCI), Advanced Ground Instructor, and Instrument Ground Instructor. I have over 550 hours of ground instruction experience and have been building this resource library since I first started flying. Aviation has been a major part of my life for over three years, both as a student and as an instructor. I have also worked on the management side of flight training as a Lead Student Support Representative, where I gained experience with student support, scheduling, dispatch, and training operations. These notes are a collection of the lessons, explanations, tools, and references that have helped me along the way. My goal is for them to help other pilots build confidence, understanding, and a strong foundation in aviation.