<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Flying with Jess]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take flight with Jess - Your journey to becoming a knowledgeable helicopter pilot starts here.]]></description><link>https://www.flyingwithjess.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:56:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.groundschoolco.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Lesson: The Four Forces of Flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever looked up at a plane or helicopter in the sky, you've probably asked yourself, "now how does THAT work?" The simple answer? Lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Understanding these four forces can be as easy or as complicated as you make it. Let's start simple: ▪ Lift:  The wings or rotors pushing air downward, causing the aircraft to move upward      ▪Works opposite of Weight ▪ Weight:  The force of the weight of the aircraft itself, the pilot, fuel, equipment, and all other...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/mini-lesson-the-four-forces-of-flight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695837f8edad85458dd91607</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:29:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc9034_01def570a76f448795438bea07d371fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did you know you can make money flying drones?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drone industry is taking off...literally. Farmers use them to check crops, first responders use them for search and rescue, photographers, roof inspectors, construction companies and more all use drones to get the job done faster and safer! What is part 107? It is the FAA certification that allows you to fly drones commercially "Commercially"- you can legally make money with your drone Am I eligible? If you're a first time pilot, you must: Be at least 16 years old Be able to read, speak,...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/did-you-know-you-can-make-money-flying-drones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6958332ce9ef63eefa51fc90</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:16:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc9034_40a1ee70a38545de94b592a0c82456a3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Lesson: Understanding "IMSAFE"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before each flight, pilots carefully inspect the aircraft top to bottom, but oftentimes forget one of the most important parts, themselves! The "IMSAFE" checklist was created to be a simple tool for pilots to self-evaluate before each flight. Each letter represents a physical, mental, and/or emotional factor that could make a pilot unsafe. I: Illness It's simple, if you have any symptoms, don't fly! Even minor illnesses can seriously impact pilot performance and health M: Medication If the...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/mini-lesson-understanding-imsafe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69582d4b564ad52a958f9f59</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:54:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc9034_405754768375454583738be7a23f851d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick Facts: Weather Briefings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vital, and required part of a pilots preflight is checking the weather. To ensure a full understanding of current conditions, pilots...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/quick-facts-weather-briefings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e7e3dca4a8e4d1e8849a37</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:36:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc9034_071963214c4c4595b0a5ee41b9d91e05~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Lesson: Breaking down METARs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) is an aviation weather report issued at least once an hour that provides current weather...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/mini-lesson-breaking-down-metars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e7e184a4a8e4d1e88494bb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:27:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc9034_19385ea8c13742b9b31ba1c1653ff9bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Things to Know BEFORE you Start Flight Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before you invest in flight training, here are the 5 things every student should consider (with tips you won’t always hear from the...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/5-things-to-know-before-you-start-flight-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e6daddadab19170b325e32</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:56:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc9034_7d54e766c6e543739aa4f2adf6b75c55~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Lesson: WAAS vs RAIM]]></title><description><![CDATA[WAAS vs RAIM: Quick Facts RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring)  ▪️Uses satellites to monitor GPS integrity  ▪️Requires at...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/mini-lesson-waas-vs-raim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c0e7342a90e3755a30180b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:54:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc9034_d2ba30beaa32434cb75801760cdaa311~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_461,h_568,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Lesson: Sterile Cockpit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most students hear the term sterile cockpit and think it just means “be quiet.” But the rule goes deeper than that. It’s about...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/mini-lesson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c0e4b12c001f5388236971</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:40:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc9034_1cd105e2f61a4dbb88af579927a4d782~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Lesson: Pilot Currency]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ve done your homework on the aircraft. ✔ARROW documents? On board. ✔Inspections? Logged and current. ✔Required equipment per 91.205?...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/just-because-the-aircraft-is-legal-for-flight-doesn-t-mean-that-you-are</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c0e2d1e6f9264530e4a9dc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:35:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc9034_eae899c5e033409a9b098c34bb9db2d1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Lesson: Special VFR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's clear up some confusion around Special VFR (SVFR). All pilots hear about it, but few actually understand when to use it. What is...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/mini-lesson-special-vfr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6878543c036729d520b19232</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:45:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc9034_b646a5e828134cf0b7c97b30d86b4a1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_814,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFI Helicopter Checkride ]]></title><description><![CDATA["Jess's slides and her attention to detail with the information contained in those slides helped me out tremendously. Everything from the...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/cfi-helicopter-checkride</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e987c88d331db544abc81</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:35:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard Time Staying Focused]]></title><description><![CDATA["I've always had a hard time focusing when I study, especially with dry topics like regs and airspace. Jess kept me on track without...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/hard-time-staying-focused</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685e03b4379eba7f4476b2f9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:41:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sport Pilot Success]]></title><description><![CDATA["I 've been working with Jessica for a week, and I get so much out of every session. I wished I'd signed up for her help months ago."...]]></description><link>https://www.groundschoolco.com/post/sport-pilot-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685e0133d99c65dd82f60ed6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:28:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>flyjess09</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>