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I have an Experimental Auth- orization to fly the L-39 (an experi- mental version of type rating), and their upgraded aircraft will be a great platform. They will be offering one- day and two-day training programs that can closely mimic business air- craft in a safe environment later this year. You can learn more or contact LOFT at www.LOFT.aero. With 11,000+ hours of piloting more than 100 aircraft model Rich Pickett still has a pas- sion for flying. Rich holds an ATP, CFII SME, SES, glider licenses, and type ratings in the L29, L39, Citation 500/510s/525s, Eclipse 500S and DA10. His company, Personal Wings, provides training, mentoring and aircraft services. He is also a proud owner of an Eclipse and Cirrus SR22. You can contact Rich at rich@personalwings.com. In other situations, it is not properly utilizing all of their cockpit resources, including an understanding of situa- tional awareness. I also find myself that if I slow down, especially on a check ride, it provides more time to resolve issues and confirm that the aircraft is correctly doing what I planned. LOFT also offers an active podcast, the LOFT Aviation Podcast. Noel be- lieves this is a good way to expose pilots to a wide variety of aviation topics and keep aviators engaged. As we all know, learning doesn’t stop when you com- plete a check ride or proficiency check. Upset Training LOFT is enhancing its previous up- set recovery training (UPRT) program. They are completing a full restoration and upgrade of an Aerovochody L-39. Their goal is to have a significantly upgraded aircraft to be closely aligned with business aviation jets. The L39 will also feature a Garrett 731 turbo- fan. The new engine enhances the performance with less turbo lag, high reliability, more power and reduces the aircraft weight significantly. In addition to the new engine, the plane also offers a Garmin-based panel. Ocean Reef Club PHOTO COURTESY OF COLLIN YANTOS 18 • TWIN & TURBINE / May 2020 Jet Journal