Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
If I had to boil down most of what I've learned in aviation, it would be the lessons comprised in this video. So much of aviation comes down to repetition, respecting safety, knowing what to expect, and managing the energy of the airplane. I love videos that boil down the key points of what you need to know into a few takeaways, so I wanted to take a stab at that within my own training experience. I hope it serves you in your aviation journey!
Video linked at the end regarding energy management: youtu.be/YMHw9QabSlg
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Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
Looking for 1:1 help? Check out airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie and we can talk anything aviation or entrepreneurship related.
If I had to boil down most of what I've learned in aviation, it would be the lessons comprised in this video. So much of aviation comes down to repetition, respecting safety, knowing what to expect, and managing the energy of the airplane. I love videos that boil down the key points of what you need to know into a few takeaways, so I wanted to take a stab at that within my own training experience. I hope it serves you in your aviation journey!
Video linked at the end regarding energy management: youtu.be/YMHw9QabSlg
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Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
Looking for 1:1 help? Check out airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie and we can talk anything aviation or entrepreneurship related.
