How to Plan a VFR Cross-Country

A step-by-step walkthrough of planning a VFR flight using ForeFlight — from route selection and weather assessment to fuel stops and filing. Full guide coming soon.

Southwest Florida Airspace

N2015W is based at Page Field (KFMY) in Fort Myers. Flying in and around Southwest Florida means navigating a mix of controlled and uncontrolled airspace. Key airports in the area:

• KFMY — Page Field, Fort Myers (Class D) — home base
• KRSW — Southwest Florida International Airport (Class C)
• KPGD — Punta Gorda Airport (Class D)
• X06 — Arcadia Municipal Airport (uncontrolled)
• KIMM — Immokalee Regional Airport (uncontrolled)

Weight and Balance: The Bonanza

The S35 Bonanza has specific weight and balance considerations that matter on every flight. Understanding your envelope is not optional — it is preflight. Detailed guide with N2015W-specific numbers coming soon.

Student Pilot Resources

• Medical: BasicMed vs. Class 3 — what changed and why I switched
• Knowledge Test: How to approach the PAR written efficiently
• Checkride Prep: The oral and practical from a student perspective
• ForeFlight: The tools I use every flight
• Sporty's: Ground school resources that actually work