Flight Training
Whether you’re just getting started on your private pilot certificate or are well on your way to becoming an airline pilot, we have flight training articles that will help you learn and grow as a pilot. Our team publishes new posts and videos on our YouTube channel created to help student pilots gain the skills they need to become competent and capable pilots.
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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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Master all the Types of Stalls a Private Pilot Must Know
In this article, we’re going to take a look at all the types of stalls a private pilot should know.…
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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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3 Principle Airplane Axes—Pitch, Roll, & Yaw
Here’s a look at the three principal airplane axes, how the plane moves around them, and how a pilot controls…
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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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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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What Happens When You Lose Contact with ATC?
Lost comms are high on the pilot stressful-scenario scale, but not because there’s anything inherently dangerous about not having radios.…
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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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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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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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The Pilot’s Bill of Rights: How Does it Protect You?
The goal of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights (PBR) is to give pilots rights during FAA enforcement actions. Before the…
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Types of Pilot Licenses – A Guide for New Pilots
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of pilot licenses available for aspiring pilots. In the US,…
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What Is the Difference Between AIRMETs and SIGMETs?
In this article we’re going to explore the difference between AIRMETs and SIGMETs, and understand the types of sigmets and…
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Do You Know The 5 Types of Altitude in Aviation?
In this article we’ll explore the different types of altitude every pilot needs to understand. Most ground-pounders think of altitude…