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Dec 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow To Calculate Density AltitudeIn this article I’m going to teach you how to calculate density altitude. The earthbound among us have a very black-and-white view of altitude. It’s just how high the…Read →
Nov 29, 2024 · Flight TrainingStudent Pilot’s Guide to Cross-Country PlanningAccomplishing your private pilot certificate is an adventure no matter the category and class you’re exploring. Unless you’re learning in a glider or a balloon, at…Read →
Nov 28, 2024 · Flight TrainingAirplane Elevator: What Is It and How Does It Work?An airplane elevator is arguably the most important of the three primary flight controls. It is, after all, the one that gets you up off the ground. And once you’re…Read →
Nov 28, 2024 · Flight TrainingCan Airline Pilots Have Beards and Tattoos?A simple question with no simple answer. Matters of grooming and style are oven interwoven with ethical issues of inclusivity and equality, religious reasons and…Read →
Nov 26, 2024 · Flight TrainingDo You Have to Renew Your Private Pilot LicenseThere are many cases where individuals get their Private Pilot License (PPL), stop flying for a while, and then go back to try and fly again. And then they’re left…Read →
Nov 26, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Manage Stress During Flight TrainingThe I’M SAFE checklist is one of the first introductions to human factors that student pilots receive. It helps pilots identify possible reasons why a pilot might not…Read →
Nov 22, 2024 · Flight TrainingA Guide to IFR Flight PlanningIn this article, we’ll dive into how to properly plan an IFR flight. Do you remember when you learned to fly cross-countries in your Private Pilot training? It was one…Read →
Nov 21, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat is a Squawk in Aviation?What says “squawk” and flies in the sky? Is it a parrot, a Cessna, or a 787? Or all three? Squawk is a common term used in air traffic control to describe a specific…Read →
Nov 14, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow Hard is it To Become a Pilot?Becoming a pilot is a dream for many, but it’s not an easy path. It takes dedication, hard work, and a significant investment of time and money. The journey to…Read →
Oct 30, 2024 · Flight Training3 Tips to Help you Pass Your CFI CheckrideAlmost every pilot who pursues a career in aviation spends at least a little time as a flight instructor. Achieving that title however means you have to pass the…Read →
Oct 29, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Become a Certified Flight Instructor | CFIIn this article we’ll cover how to become a flight instructor in this article. After a sizable investment of both time and money you’ve finally become a pilot and…Read →
Oct 28, 2024 · Flight TrainingFix Your Landings With These 3 TipsLanding an airplane is one of the most demanding skills in flight training. Many new pilots struggle with certain aspects, not because they lack skill, but because…Read →
Oct 23, 2024 · Flight Training7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Flight SchoolYou don’t know what you don’t know, right? Most pilots have a list of things they wish they’d known before they started flight school, such as how long it would take…Read →
Oct 23, 2024 · Flight Training10 Best Aviation Movies of All TimeDreaming of a high-flying, heart-pounding, cloud-surfing aviation movie? There’s a wide variety of movies for aviation enthusiasts. Action/adventure flicks are always…Read →
Oct 15, 2024 · Flight TrainingAirspace Classes: An Airspace Guide for New PilotsIn this article, you’ll learn the basics of airspace classes. This airspace study guide will help you prepare for your written test. Airspace is a region of air that…Read →
Oct 15, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow High do Planes Fly?How high an airplane flies varies widely by what type of aircraft it is. Commercial airliners typically cruise at altitudes between 30,000 and 40,000 feet. While…Read →
Oct 14, 2024 · Flight TrainingTop 19 Biggest Airplanes in the WorldIn this article we’ll explore the biggest airplanes in the world. Nothing gets a pilot dreaming like a really big airplane. Jumbos, wide-bodies, Queens of the Sky, and…Read →
Oct 8, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Pay for Flight School | Start NowNavigating the financial landscape of flight training can be challenging so in this article we’ll explore how to pay for flight school. The demand for more commercial…Read →
Oct 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingWhat to Expect During Your First Flight LessonFlight school is a time of new experiences and tons of stuff to learn. To prepare you, your first flight lesson is a combination of everything you’ll be doing for the…Read →
Oct 1, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Give a Successful Discovery FlightA discovery flight is commonly offered to allow non-flyers and prospective students to get a taste of what flight lessons are like. They follow a basic formula no…Read →
Sep 27, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow Much Does a Cessna Caravan Cost?The Cessna 208 Caravan first flew in 1982 and was designed as a transport and cargo aircraft. It has a single engine, tricycle landing gear, and a strutted high-wing…Read →
Sep 11, 2024 · Flight TrainingImpossible Turn: Engine Failure on TakeoffIn this article, we’ll take a look at performing the impossible turn when you have an engine failure on takeoff. My engine quit on upwind… what now? Do I land straight…Read →
Sep 10, 2024 · Flight TrainingHow to Be a Good Flight Instructor – 6 Helpful TipsThere’s a secret among flight instructors that you might not know. This job is hard. Learning how to be a good flight instructor is incredibly challenging. Most pilots…Read →
Sep 4, 2024 · Flight TrainingCFI Tools Every Flight Instructor Should Have in Their BagAs a job, flight instruction straddles a fuzzy zone between professional pilot and professor. You need to have a flight bag full of goodies to do your job correctly.…Read →Reading about it is the cheap part.
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