Jarrod Roberts
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6 Tips to Mastering Basic Flight Maneuvers
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, of course. For a big part of your flight…
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3 Tips for a Successful First Solo Flight
One day, you’re flying the pattern and feeling pretty good about things. You’re greasing the landings, your flight instructor has…
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7 Best Aviation YouTube Channels for Flight Training
Whether you’re looking for education, entertainment, or inspiration, there are many exceptional aviation YouTube channels. Pilots have been shooting tons…
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7 Aviation Podcasts Every Pilot Should Listen To
In this post I’m sharing some of the aviation podcasts I enjoy on my drive to the airport. Podcasts are…
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6 Best Apps for Pilots | A Guide for Student Pilots
In this article you’ll find the 6 apps every student pilot should have on their tablet or phone. Imagine if…
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Cessna 172 vs 182: Which Would You Choose?
Two of the most practical single-engine aircraft to take off from Witchita are the Cessna 172 and 182. These models,…
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What Is Crew Resource Management?
Crew Resource Management, commonly referred to as CRM, is a human factors concept pilots use to ensure that they use…
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Can You Become an Airline Pilot If You Have Asthma?
One of the common questions we hear from potential students is, can I become an airline pilot if I have…
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Can You Become an Airline Pilot If You Have ADHD?
Over the years we’ve had many prospective students ask us if they can become airline pilots if they have ADHD.…
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5 Tips For Your Multi-Engine Checkride
There’s no experience quite as cool as flying a twin-engine plane. There’s something about it—sure, it’s faster and sleeker than…
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Cessna 172 Emergency Checklist | Model R, S, and SP
In aviation, the unexpected can happen at any time. Being prepared for emergencies can be the difference between a safe…
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What is Examining Authority?
Heard of examining authority but not sure what it is? In this article we’ll go over every detail of this…
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What Is ETOPS? What Every Aviator Needs to Know
ETOPS stands for Extended-range Twin-engine Operations Performance Standards. Ever wonder why we see fewer and fewer triple or quad-engine airplanes,…
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What Does a Pitot Tube Do on an Airplane?
The pitot tube, which is part of the pitot-static system, is one of the main systems that makes those flight…
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Airspeed Indicators and Types of Airspeed
Many new pilots find the concept of airspeed and types of airspeed difficult to grasp. In this article I hope…
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What is an ATP Certificate? | Airline Transport Pilot License
The ATP certificate, which stands for Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the highest pilot license level issued by the FAA.…
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10 Trailblazing Female Pilots To Know
Aviation history is filled with remarkable women who have broken barriers and set new standards. This article highlights ten trailblazing…