Jarrod Roberts
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Performing the Standard Instrument Departure
Every phase of an instrument flight has a published route one can follow. They’re called Standard Instrument Departures. To accommodate…
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How to Talk to ATC: 6 Tips for Brand New Pilots
Learning how to talk to ATC can be intimidating… …but these 6 tips will guide you in your journey to…
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How to Prepare for Your FAA Checkride & Pass the First Time
Today I’m going to help you prepare for your FAA checkride. After dozens of hours in the plane and dozens…
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ATC Communications Pilots Must Know
In this article, we’re going to help all you new pilots out there who are struggling with ATC communication phrases.…
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10 Trailblazing Female Pilots Everyone Should Know
Aviation history is filled with remarkable women who have broken barriers and set new standards. This article highlights ten trailblazing…
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What Is CTAF and How Do You Use It? | CTAF vs UNICOM
In this article we’re going to explore the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency, also known as CTAF. Radio communications can be…
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High Wing vs Low Wing: Which is Better?
In this article we’re going to wade into one of the great aviation debates, high wing vs low wing. Many…
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Finding the Best Paper vs. Electronic Logbook
There’s an app for that! It’s true most of the time, even in the cockpit of your aircraft. And true…
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Why This is the Best iPad for Pilots
In this article I’ll help you pick the best aviation iPad for your flying situation. Tablet computers are everywhere these…
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Best Flight Simulators: X-Plane vs MSFS
Flight simulators can be great aids to help you with flight training. No matter what type of computer you have…
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Faro AIR Review – Is This the Best Lightweight Aviation Headset
If you’re tired of literally being weighed down by your aviation headset, you might be drawn to the Faro Air…
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What is the Fastest Jet in the World? Discover 16 Contenders
“I wanna go fast.” Ricky Bobby said it, and most pilots have said it, too. And while NASCAR drivers do…
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Airline Pilot Salary – How Much Do Pilots Make in 2025?
Nearly all pilots choose the career because of their love for flying, but the above-average pilot salary is a nice…
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What Is Dutch Roll?
Deep in the pages of the aerodynamics manual, you come across some of those big things that you don’t think…
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What Does a Chief Pilot Do?
Nearly every type of aviation operator, from flight schools to the major airlines, has a chief pilot. In many ways,…
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10 Worst Aviation Movies of All Time
Sometimes, you’re stoked to sit down and enjoy a good aviation flick, only to become disgruntled halfway through. That’s not…
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10 Best Flashlights for Pilots (And Headlamps Too)
In this post, I’ll share some of the best flashlights for pilots. A good quality flashlight is a flight bag essential.…
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Performing the Cessna 172 Preflight Checklist
Sometimes called the walk-around, the Cessna 172 preflight checklist is the initial inspection a pilot makes of the aircraft right…
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Bose A20 Review – Is It Worth the Price?
In this article, I’ll help you decide if the Bose A20 aviation headset is right for you. Like a good…
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Faro G2 ANR Headset Review
A pilot’s headset choices have been set by budget for decades, and the Faro G2 ANR Headset disrupts that set…