If you've spent some time browsing through flying lessons, you've probably come across a fair few terms that have got you scratching your head in confusion. 'Chock to chock' is often used by operators advertising flying lessons to indicate when the session will start, but what does it mean?
The origin of the phrase comes from the blocks that are placed in front of the wheels of a plane before take-off to prevent movement, and are then removed before departure, known as 'chocks.' These are then used on landing where the process is repeated.
Essentially, what it means for flying lessons is that your session will only start once the plane is in the sky and will end when you're back firmly on the ground. So if your lesson is advertised as an hour, the clock will only start ticking once you're moving through the skies.
The pre-flight checks, route planning, briefings, safety procedures, and de-briefings never count towards your flight time unless specified otherwise. That's good news for you, as it means more time in the skies!