Personal Wings
Flight Training & Aircraft Brokerage for High Performance, Turboprop and Light Jet Aircraft
ABOUT RICH PICKETT
Passionate About Flight
Ever since my first exploratory flight with an instructor flying has had me hooked. Over forty years of private and professional flying, I’m still as enchanted and enthralled as I was that first day.
I continue to share my flying passion through high performance flight instruction, authoring aviation articles, designing and producing aircraft parts, and volunteering flights for those in need.
It’s my hope to continue inspiring current and future pilots for many more years to come.
Rich Pickett
CFII • SMEL • ASES • AIGI • ATP
CE525S • CE510S • CE500 • DA10 • EA500S • L39 • L29 • RA390S
Years Flying
Hours Logged
Makes/Models of Aircraft Flown
and counting…
Video
Cirrus Vision Jet G2: Steep Turns & Stalls
Practicing steep turns and stalls in the Cirrus Vision Jet G2 for my article in Twin & Turbine magazine. What an amazing aircraft to fly. I currently own a Cirrus SR22 GTS, and the Cirrus company continues to amaze me with their design, ergonomics, and flying characteristics.
Aviation Inspiration
Resources for Pilots
Training Videos
Fly over to my YouTube channel to watch my latest free aviation training and showcase videos.
Aviation Writing
Sharing my passion for flight is evident with my numerous blog posts and articles.
Aircraft Accessories
As an avid pilot, I’ve used thousands of accessories, and now I make my own!
Personal Wings Blog
Latest Blog Posts
First Officer Responsibilities in the Real World
First Officer responsibilities and duties will vary based on the operation or outfit the pilot is flying for, and a few sites have descriptions of what to expect as a First Officer. And, there is also the real world that the First Officer lives in. This is a summary...
Flying to Loreto, Baja California, Mexico
Flying to Loreto can be an adventure if your fuel tanks aren't up to the challenge! We've flown to Loreto a few times now, most recently being with Baja Bush Pilots (highly recommend you join them as a member). Lola, Dad and I departed Montgomery IFR after...
PAST and COMBATS: Multi-Engine Rating Memory Items to Know
Stepping up to a Multi-Engine Rating as a pilot is exciting. You get more power, range, and double the things that can go wrong with two engines. Yay! A crucial part of learning to fly a twin aircraft is knowing what performance is like with an engine quits. There are...
Rich is a kind, patient, intelligent instructor with a great grasp of all aspects of aviation. Any student would be lucky to have him as their primary instructor. George Gould member of the Board USNA
George Gould, USNA Board Member
