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

Flying in and around Cape Coral means navigating a complex airspace environment. Key airports in the area:

• KRSW — Southwest Florida International (Class C)
• KFMY — Page Field, Fort Myers (Class D)
• KPGD — Punta Gorda Airport (Class D)
• KCPF — Campbellfield Airport, Cape Coral (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