Skills & Techniques

Flying the Piper M350: Some Tips on the "Visual" at KHWD

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration containing some tips for setting up a visual approach at Hayward, California in a G1000 NXi equipped Piper PA46 M350. Dick encourages pilots to use well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this and every flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the Piper PA46 M600, M500, M350, Meridan, Mirage, Malibu and Matrix aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide

Landing on a Snow Contaminated Runway in a Piper Meridian

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the techniques and procedures for landing on a snow covered runway in a Piper PA46 Meridian turboprop aircraft. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide. You may view hundreds of additional videos and articles about flying the PA46 aircraft at http://www.rwrpilottraining.com/ or contact Dick directly at mail@rwrpilottraining.com
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The PA46 Meridian Cockpit Flow

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort as he demonstrates the cockpit flow for single-pilot in a PA46 Meridian. He recommends doing it the same way each and every time. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging departure. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Takeoff Call-Outs

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort as he coaches a pilot through the normal takeoff call-outs for single-pilot, single engine aircraft operation. He recommends doing it the same way each and every time. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging departure. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


A Normal Takeoff in the PA46 Meridian

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort as he coaches a pilot through the normal takeoff call-outs for single-pilot, single engine aircraft operation. He recommends doing it the same way each and every time. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging departure. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


Short Field Takeoff in a PA46 Malibu Mirage

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on this short field departure in a single engine piston aircraft, a Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging departure. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 G1000 Meridian: Night Departure

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of a night departure  in the G1000 equipped Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Mirage Night Flight

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of night flight in the Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Mirage Enroute Planning Brief

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the enroute planning phase in the Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Mirage Fuel Planning

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of enroute fuel planning in the Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


Setting up the Holding Pattern in a PA46 Piper Meridian

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort while he demonstrates the proper method for setting up a holding pattern in a PA46 Meridian Aircraft. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Mirage: Descent Planning

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the descent planning phase in the Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Mirage - Dealing with Turbulence

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort as he describe turbulence in the descent. This essential training helps each pilot respond correctly in the event of unexpected rough air. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


Instrument Approach 6-Step Setup in a PA46 Mirage Aircraft

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on this 6 step approach set-up in a single engine piston aircraft, a Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging approach. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


The PA46 Meridian - A Six Step Process for Getting On the Approach

Master Instructor Dick Rochfort describes a six step process for getting on the approach using the automation available in the PA46 Meridian aircraft. This video also includes discussion and demonstration on how to fly the partial panel approach and the missed approach procedure.


A G1000 Equipped PA46 Meridian Approach & Landing

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of approach and landing in the G1000 equipped Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


VFR Landing in a PA46 Mirage using Pitch - Power - Configuration

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort as he describes landing the Piper PA46 Mirage. This essential training helps each pilot respond correctly in the event of unexpected rough air. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.

Arrival and Landing at a Non-Towered Airport in a Piper PA46 Mirage Aircraft

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the techniques and procedures for arrival and landing in a G500 equipped Piper PA46 Mirage . Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft, providing excellent training and related services to instructors, owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide. He also provides pre-purchase valuation, instructor training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Mirage Landing

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort as he describes landing the Piper PA46 Mirage. This essential training helps each pilot respond correctly in the event of unexpected rough air. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


A Crosswind Landing (29 knots) at Wick, Scotland

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort as he demonstrates a crosswind landing. This essential training helps each pilot respond correctly in the event of unexpected rough air. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


A Night Landing at EDDG Munster Osnabruck Germany in a Piper Meridian

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on a Night Landing at EDDG Munster Osnabruck Germany in the Meggitt equipped Piper PA46 Meridian. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.
For additional information contact:
​ Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII
Master Instructor

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