Hi, my name is Patrick. I am a pilot and flight instructor with a passion for aviation! Welcome aboard my website where I publish articles about flying and aviation.
I am a former airline pilot on Dash 8, Boeing 777 and 787.
I have experience flying, mentoring, instructing, and as safety pilot on the
- Daher TBM
- Embraer Phenom 300E
- Cirrus, Cessna, Diamond, Mooney, Piper, Bristell, etc…
and knowledge about buying, selling, regulatory, operations (NCC) and maintenance (Part-ML) topics in private general aviation.
I fly the Embraer Phenom 300E and am rated on Daher TBM (CRI SET) and Textron/Cessna CJ525 (2+, 3, 4).
Feel free to browse my articles, e.g. about EASA Part-ML aircraft owner pilot maintenance or how to get your EASA BIR Basic Instrument Rating. You can start your fully online EASA approved BIR Theory ATO Course here.
Fly Safe!
– Patrick
- Tools for (IFR) flying (in Europe)
Last Updated in December, 2025 by Patrick | Published: 2025 Personal recommendations for aviation tools and gadgets based on experience since the mid 2000’s. Description Link Golze ADLInflight Satellite Datalink … - EASA CAMO & CAOLast Updated in March, 2025 by Patrick | Published: 2024 What is a CAMO or CAO, (why) do I need one and how much does it cost? EASA CAMO CAO …
- EASA BIR Basic Instrument Rating
The short summary of the BIR is that for the theory exams, you’ll be memorizing only around 1400 questions instead of over 4000 (CB IR). A major improvement. For the practical part, there are no minimum flight hour requirements. - FAA STC on EASA aircraft (during import)
Last Updated in January, 2026 by Patrick | Published: 2022 Update: As of June 2025 this sadly only applies to aircraft during import from FAA to EASA. For further details … - EASA Part ML (& Owner Pilot) Maintenance
Last Updated in March, 2026 by Patrick | Published: 2020 Read more about new possibilities in light aircraft maintenance for owner pilots with EASA Part-ML (Owner Pilot Maintenance, Self Declared … - EASA CB IR Instrument Rating Course
Last Updated in March, 2025 by Patrick | Published: 2020 A flexible and pragmatic approach to a full ICAO IFR rating in Europe Update: Read here about the new EASA …