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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How to Become a Pilot: A Step-by-Step Guide
This article is here to teach you how to become a pilot and give you a more complete understanding of…
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The Difference Between VFR vs IFR
When you first start flying, one of the most challenging concepts to pin down is the difference between IFR vs…
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4 Best Handheld Aviation Radios | The Best Radios for Pilots
In this post, we’ll take a look at the best handheld aviation radios and showcase two of the most popular…
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What Is an Airworthiness Certificate?
The FAA doesn’t just license pilots. It also licenses mechanics, air traffic controllers, businesses like airlines, maintenance shops, flight schools,…
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What Is an Airworthiness Directive?
Understanding airworthiness directives is vital for every pilot, especially airplane owners. Many people are familiar with recalls in the car…
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The Differences Between Parts 91, 121, and 135
In this post I’ll cover the differences between Part 91 vs 121 vs 135. It’s not uncommon to hear a…
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Airplane Lights and What They Mean
In this article we’re going to cover exactly what airplane lights mean. An important part of a pilot’s job is…
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Ultralight Aircraft | Airplanes You Fly Without a Pilot License
In this article I’ll cover exactly what airplanes you can fly without a pilot license. Love aviation but not sure…
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How Much Does a Plane Cost?
What pilot hasn’t dreamed about owning their own plane? Imagine driving to the airport ramp and pulling up to your…
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Aircraft Holding Patterns – What They are & How to Fly Them
The term “holding pattern” is probably the aviation term most often borrowed by non-aviators – the phrase is even included…
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IFR Acronyms Every Instrument Pilot Should Know
In this post we’ll walk through a few IFR acronyms every instrument pilot should memorize. Pilots are crazy for acronyms.…
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Can Airplanes Fly in the Rain?
The simple answer is yes, airplanes can fly in the rain. Modern aircraft are designed to operate safely in a…
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Flying Basics – How to Fly a Plane
In this article we’re going to cover flying basics; how airplanes fly and the basic parts of an airplane. They…
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How to Chair Fly
In this article I’m going to teach you how to chair fly. As a CFI, I’ve walked many students through…
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How To Calculate Density Altitude
In this article I’m going to teach you how to calculate density altitude. The earthbound among us have a very…
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Flight Training: Part 61 vs 141
As a new pilot there are two methods of flight training you can pursue; Part 141 and Part 61. There are pros…
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Student Pilot’s Guide to Cross Country Planning
Accomplishing your private pilot certificate is an adventure no matter the category and class you’re exploring. Unless you’re learning in…
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Airplane 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…
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Can 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…
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Ailerons – What are They, and How do They Work?
Ailerons are one of the main controls you use to fly the plane, so it’s important to understand how ailerons…