So as an experienced pilot who flies regularly, I bring an innovative viewpoint to teaching motorcycle skills. For example:

I am trained to read and interpret both visual and instrument aeronautical charts. This training has helped me to develop beautiful, complex motorcycling routes all through the Appalachians. Before every instrument flight, I develop a Flight Plan. By developing a Riding Plan, I can almost guarantee you to have a more interesting motorcycle ride with hardly any traffic at all.

I am trained in a methodology to “see” outside a cockpit window. By way of this training, I show riders how to better “see” outside their helmet visor. The methodology is the same. Similar to scrutinizing the atmosphere, I show riders how to effectively scrutinize the pavement and road surroundings in an efficient manner to better ensure safety as they motor down a road.

Finally, I am a very smooth pilot (if I may say so myself!) I also ride real smooth (that’s what I’m told.) The skills of smooth operation are the same. It’s all about pressure. For example I never, ever stomp on a rudder pedal (YIKES!) just like I never twist open or roll on a motorcycle throttle. Instead, I apply pressure. I pressure the throttle open or closed; I pressure the brakes, the clutch, the gear shifter and the handlebars. I apply pressure and then I feel (it’s a kinetic body thing) the motorcycle’s response. It’s called flying a motorcycle “by the seat of your pants.”