About Griffin Flight Training
Our Way
We run tough mock orals so that when you meet the examiner, nothing feels unfamiliar. You should be able to hold a normal, professional conversation—not just recite memorized answers and freeze up.
Memorized answers aren’t enough. I require FAA knowledge to be backed by documented understanding and explained simply, the way you’d explain it to a non-pilot.
Can you answer these in a way anyone can understand you?
Something is broken on preflight
Do not say "A-TOMATO-FLAMES" to me
What are the rules?
If it happens in the air...do you need to land in a farm or do you have some time?
Weather
High vs Low pressure systems on a prog chart
Thunderstorm stages
Cross Country Planning
True North vs Magnetic North
True Course, True Heading, Magnetic Course, Magnetic Heading
Ground Based Navigation
Explain NDBs
Explain VORs
How about you use a GPS point like a VOR?
How about an ILS?
Space Based Navigation
How does RAIM work?
How does the WAAS system work?
Holding Patterns
What entry will you use?
I will teach you how to answer
Start With the “Why”
Most FAA rules exist for one reason: keeping people safe.
Translate Technical Terms Into Everyday Concepts
I will tell you to explain it in a way a non pilot or even a child will understand it
Use Analogies
I will teach you to "paint the picture"
What the Rule Means in Day-to-Day Flying
Not just “what the regulation says,” but how a pilot actually uses it.
Rates
Ground School & Mock Orals
$30/hour
Half what most instructors charge so you don't feel rushed
No charge for CAP members
On video chat or in person
Either you answer everything correctly, quickly...thereby saving money
...or you will learn how to answer in seconds (with understanding)