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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:36:57    Name = Sam
Comments = Hi, I would just like to say that this is a very impressive website. It has helped me greatly with my helicopter studies. Would just like to say thank you for your hard work.

Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:44:05   Name = John W
Comments = Mr. Smith, I came across your site and wanted to tell you how informational it is.

Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 12:34:50     Name = Doc
Comments = Good points.  Great website.  Doc.

Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 20:20:02    Name = Capt Nimit K
Comments = Excellent description of causes of error and management in the cockpit. I would really appreciate lot more interesting reads like this in the future.

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:44:50    Comments = I really like this. I was very informative and there should be more information like this easily avalible for aspiring helicopter pilots

Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:14:33 -0800 (PST)    Name = Xavier  Comments = Exactly what I was looking for.Thanks.

Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:55:08 -0800 (PST)     Name = Todd M
Comments = Darren,  What a remarkable website! I have been flying [professionally] for the last few months, and in the routine of things I now realize how complacent I am starting to become. This website has been a swift kick in the pants! 

Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 13:54:05 -0700 (PDT) Name = Dave H  Comments = Great site you have. Fantastic site.

Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:22:37 -0700 (PDT)     Name = Timothy  Comments = Very helpful. Thanks for the info.

Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:55:30 -0400  From: Russ S
Hi, Darren. I've enjoyed the content in your website. A nice job there.

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:22:28  Name = Joel CFII  Comments = Good job! Thanks ~Joel

Mon, 9 Oct 2006 19:44:35     Name = stanley h
Comments = excellent information. Have been out of flying for several years but am still a CFI and this helps get me back interested to get active again.

Tue, 3 Oct 2006 22:19:47  Subject: r-holding.htm   Name = Greg
Comments = Finally, a clear explanation of entering a hold!  Well done

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:18:17  Name = Nat
Comments = Mr. Smith, thank you for the great website.  I found it very educational.

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:26:32 Name = Victor S   Source = Web Search
Comments = Hy, you a have very complete webpage with a lots of  information{nice job!).

Fri, 8 Sep 2006 10:04:18  i just want to tell you how great i think your website is. the amount of help it provides in outstanding. no other place on the web have i found more information in one place. great work.sean

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 09:57:21 Name = Jody K   Source = Web Search
Comments = Darren...I have been a CFII for 33 years and I have never seen a web-site as thorough as yours. Great job!! Jody  ATP CFII

Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:08:14 Name = Cwierz  Comments = I am a CRM Trainer for _____, this help me much thanks

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 08:50:11 Name = Brad K CFII
Comments = Darren, This is incredible.  Your website is strictly mind blowing.

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:00:10 Name = Jeffrey G   Comments = Great web site

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:00:55 Name = Dmitriy G  Comments = I thoroughly enjoyed your site. Thank you!

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:30:49 Name = ROBERT S
Comments = EXCELLENT WEBSITE, GOOD INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR, FLIGHT SAFETY INTL

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 16:58:15 Comments = First off, let me start by saying I really enjoy your website.  Norm W

Mon, 7 Aug 2006 18:28:28 Name = dkerle Comments = great website, thx for putting it out there.

Wed, 2 Aug 2006 12:53:39  Name = Jon Comments = hey great site best iv seen.

Tue, 1 Aug 2006 13:03:49 Name = Martin Comments = Hi Darren, you website is very helpful and full of information

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 17:20:10 Name = John D    Comments = Like your site.

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:48:40  Name = Bill G  Source = Web Search   Comments =  great web site

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:42:36  Name = Marcus R
Comments = Outstanding website.  I am a newly certificated CFI in the R22.  I find myself checking your website daily.  Keep up the good work

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 06:44:03 Name = Geoff H  Source = Web Search
Comments = Excellent material. I am a flight instructor and would like to use sdome of this information with my students. 

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:01:18 Name = Michael S   Comments = Nice Web Site! 

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:21:47 Name = Kenn H
Comments = This was very informative. I am currently working on my private pilots license with intentions of becoming a CFI.  I surf the net looking for all the tips that not only could make me a better pilot but ideas that would be an add to instructing in the future.  This article on trim will be something I will practice often to make it a part of my training and that of my students in the future.  Thank you  Kenn
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Fri, 7 Jul 2006 02:27:50 Source = Web Search  Name = Mike M
Comments = Great site. I am working with two CFII students and will be using some of your material

Thu, 6 Jul 2006 16:17:37 Name = Edgar M
Comments = Congratulations and so thanks. What a great page with excellent information for us, the student pilots. Great job. Edgar

Sat, 1 Jul 2006 21:34:05 Name = Michael A. F
Comments = Darren, I just looked over your web page and I have to say i'm impressed, the lay out is great. I have been a teaching flying part time since nov of 2000. I teach mainly in South Carolina and unlike alot of instructors i actually enjoy it. I mostly enjoy instrument instructing and i'm always looking for new ways to wow my students with new learning experiences and knowledge. I wished that everyone that teaches takes it as serious as i'm guessing you do. I'm sure we all can learn something from you with your experiences instructing. Hey have a great week and keep up the high standards. Michael F

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:14:37 Source = Web Search  Name = Dennis M
Comments = Thanks.  The information on your site is really helpful.  Please keep up the good work. I'm located in Carson City, Nevada...

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 14:29:10 Name = Jim C
Comments = Great list of issues in your "Theory of Instruction"  section!  Fair Skies! Regards, Jim

Thu, 8 Jun 2006 18:02:38 Name = Mike S
Comments = Darren, I just found your website (while searching google for Time building) and it is the most useful site I have seen. I am interested in doing an IFR Adventure some time in the future, and would like some info on pricing, etc. Thanks, Mike

Wed, 7 Jun 2006 20:38:45 Name = John M
Comments = Darren, I was just learned of you from the ASF Instructor Report. Quite a website! Very nice! I am an ATP/MCFI in Long Beach, CA. I am getting a lot of good ideas from your site, and am interested in putting together a site of my own.

Wed, 7 Jun 2006 08:48:57 Name = Gerald M
Comments = Darren, I am a new private pilot and just wanted to let you know that I think your web-site is extremely informative and well done.  I found myself  doing a search on IFR instruction and ended up on your site for the past  2 hours, I could probably stay on it for another 4, but I have to get some work today.

Tue, 6 Jun 2006 13:15:29 Name = Brad
Comments = Im a student Pilot, working on my instument rating....thanks for showing a holding pattern in such a simple way. It cleared up a lot quesitons.

Wed, 31 May 2006 07:52:23 Name = Brian M
Comments = Your site is the most informative I've seen.  I gave the address to the chief instructor at my flight school.  I received my private pilot's license last week and I plan to pursue the instrument rating. 

Sun, 28 May 2006 13:05:38 Name = Larry S
Comments = Great web site with an enormous amount of information. It is easy to use, and well organized. Thanks for making this great resource available to the aviation community.

Thu, 25 May 2006 03:20:22 Name = Rodney J R
Comments = I just wanted to thank you for your website being such a trememdous resource to me. I go to this site more often because it caters to all skill levels. As a student pilot, there is no better source that i know about.

Thu, 25 May 2006 03:04:04 Name = Ross B
Comments = Nice job. Good to see there are real instructors out there. One of my favorite quotes is "I love to learn but I hate to be taught"  Ross B CFIIMEI ATP PSIA LEVEL 2 SKI INSTRUCTOR

Fri, 12 May 2006 16:33:03 Name = Tristan C
Comments = This is a great site!  Thanks for putting it together.  I sent my flight student here so he could get acquainted with the SFAR before we go up in my R44 tomorrow.  take care, Tristan CFI Santa Clara CA

Wed, 3 May 2006 23:54:26 EDT
Hi Darren,  I am Commercial student out in Orange County, CA. I was surfing around and stumbled upon your website.  I just wanted to tell you that you have a great website. It is definitely one of the better I have come across!   Fly Safe, John L

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 07:52:31 Name = S RADHIKA
Comments = Hi Darren your website is very knowledgable, very useful mostly you got good articles. i called you some time and left message i think you are very busy person, i was thinking to do MEI with you i already hav CFI AND CFII. email me and let me know. bye HAPPY LANDINGS -Radhika

25 Apr 2006 19:53:29  Name = Mark S
Comments = Excellent website...I'm always coming back to see what you've added, and I am never disappointed.  Keep up the hard work.

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:41:04 EDT
Darrin,  I would like to send you a quick note regarding your website.  I have referred to it numerous times during my private pilot training.  It is truly the most comprehensive, organized website I have seen for aviation training.  Thanks. JJ  Gadsden, Alabama

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 09:01:15  Name = Frank L.
Comments = Just wanted to say great web site. I am just getting back into flying and working on my instrument rating. Found your website and it has some really great info.

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 07:13:19 Name = Randy L
Comments = Great web site mr. Smith ! I just got my cfi and can not wait to learn more.

Sun, 9 Apr 2006 03:39:17 Name = Dave, CFII @ KBDR
Comments = Outstanding web site! "How Long Does a BFR Take?" The last one I did with a well prepared pilot, SEL/complex, (before finding this link) and generally paralleling your format took 2.0 pre/post ground and 1.2 flight. 1+1 Flight Reviews are not sufficient and the new flight review guidance is long overdue. I encourage the "reviewee" to prepare with the new guidance pamphlet, among other sources. Again, outstanding site!

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:36:14
Yours is the most informative and well laid out webpage I have ever come across. Your pocket learning articles are great and quite educational. You've earned a coveted bookmark on my computer. Well done! I'm in CA in need of an IPC but after reviewing your site I feel like I need to hop over to your location. Wow! Richard H

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 08:08:41
Few, if any, of these beliefs were at the heart of my primary training, resulting in a fairly miserable and stressful time. Disinterest, negativity and plain laziness were more the order of the day; my confidence and early experience of flying were greatly compromised as a result. Keep pushing the right message. Paul M

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:27:00
HI, I just wanted to complement you on your web site. It is very nicely organized and lots of information. Sincerely, Paul J

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