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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.

  • Types of Pilot Licenses – A Guide for New Pilots

    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, a pilot license is issued by the FAA and allows an individual to fly a variety of aircraft. In this article I’m going to break down the different types of pilot licenses. You’ve heard the…

  • What Is the Difference Between AIRMETs and SIGMETs?

    What Is the Difference Between AIRMETs and SIGMETs?

    In this article we’re going to explore the difference between AIRMETs and SIGMETs. A wise pilot once said it’s better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than to be in the air wishing you were on the ground. Getting a good pre-flight briefing and understanding the basics of weather are…

  • The New Pilot’s Guide to Runway Markings

    The New Pilot’s Guide to Runway Markings

    For new pilots, airports are a sea of confusing markings and signs. It takes a little study and practice to get it down, but once you do, you’ll find that airports are fairly straightforward and well-marked. The trick is always to have and use the airport diagram.  However, understanding the colors, shapes, and meanings of…

  • The 5 Types of Altitude in Aviation

    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 in black-and-white terms—how high the plane is off the ground. But pilots know there’s a little more nuance to it. Like everything worth doing, flying is complicated. There are actually five types of altitude that…

  • Parts of an Airplane and Their Function

    Parts of an Airplane and Their Function

    The anatomy of an airplane is complex, with each component meticulously designed for safety, efficiency, and performance. In this article we’ll go over all of the major parts of an airplane. Fuselage The fuselage is the central body of an airplane and a principal structure to which all other parts are attached. It is the…

  • A TOMATO FLAMES | FLAPS | GRAB CARD D

    A TOMATO FLAMES | FLAPS | GRAB CARD D

    In this article we’ll cover easy ways to remember an aircraft’s required equipment. When learning to fly, the question often arises: what would you do if this were broken or inoperative? It’s just one of the many “what if” questions instructors love throwing at their students. Knowing the answer means you have studied and know…

  • What Is a Flat Spin? And How to Recover from a Spin

    What Is a Flat Spin? And How to Recover from a Spin

    You might admire flat spins at the airshow, but you never want to find yourself in one—outside of perhaps a planned aerobatics lesson. Flat spins result from several things going very wrong, and they are potentially unrecoverable.  Here’s a look at what constitutes a flat spin and how one could happen. We’ll also look at…

  • How to Become a Pilot: A Step-by-Step Guide

    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 how long it will take, your eligibility, and the cost. People reach out to us nearly every day asking how do I become a pilot? So whether you’re looking to become an airline captain one day or…

  • 10 Things You Can Do With a Private Pilot License

    10 Things You Can Do With a Private Pilot License

    In this post we’ll share our top 10 things you can do with a private pilot license. If you’re a brand new private pilot or just getting started on your journey to become a private pilot this article will help you begin to enjoy the many benefits of holding a ppl. I’ve trained hundreds of…

  • The Difference Between VFR vs IFR

    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 VFR. VFR and IFR are the two different sets of rules for piloting an aircraft. Pilots use these terms in all sorts of ways, from the type of airplane they’re operating to the weather at…

  • 4 Best Handheld Aviation Radios | The Best Radios for Pilots

    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 brands: Icom vs Yaesu. One piece of backup equipment that you’ll find in many pilot bags is a handheld radio. If the possibility of a radio failure concerns you due to the equipment you fly…

  • What Is an Airworthiness Certificate?

    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, and even airplanes. The airworthiness certificate is a license that the FAA gives an aircraft to prove it’s safe to fly. But the ins and outs of the airworthiness certificate are a little involved. Let’s…

  • How to Pay for Flight School | 7 Popular Options from Students

    How to Pay for Flight School | 7 Popular Options from Students

    In this post you’ll learn how to pay for flight school. To put this article together we looked at the most common ways our own students pay for their flight training. The demand for more commercial pilots seems to increase every year, and forecasts over the next 20 years are unprecedented. Boeing estimates the global demand for…

  • What Is an Airworthiness Directive?

    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 world. Car makers work with their mechanics to develop service bulletins when a problem is noticed. If it’s a safety issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may get involved and require that all cars…

  • What is the Restricted ATP

    What is the Restricted ATP

    In this post we’ll answer the common question, what is a restricted ATP. It’s been a decade since the FAA changed the rules and mandated that Part 121 copilots must hold the ATP certificate—what was known as the 1,500-hour rule.  This was a big change for the industry, where a Commercial certificate and 250 hours…

  • The Differences Between Parts 91, 121, and 135

    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 DPE say, “Here is your ticket to learn more,” as they hand you your shiny new pilot certificate. A career as a pilot is one in which you are perpetually learning.  While it’s just one…

  • Airplane Lights and What They Mean

    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 flipping switches.  Not only does flipping switches look cool, but flipping the right switch at the right time is one thing that separates the good pilots from the great ones. Some of those switches control…

  • What Airplanes Can You Fly Without a Pilot License?

    What Airplanes Can 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 you want to go through the time and expense of getting your pilot’s license? Believe it or not, there is a class of airplanes you can own and fly without one—ultralights. Ultralights aren’t the biggest…

  • How Much Do Airplanes Cost? 

    How Much Do Airplanes Cost? 

    What pilot hasn’t dreamed about owning their own plane?  Imagine driving to the airport ramp and pulling up to your craft, hopping in, and flying wherever you like, whenever you like. Can the fantasy ever be a reality for most of us?  Obviously, planes are expensive items.  But with some research and planning, you might…

  • 11 Best Online Ground Schools

    11 Best Online Ground Schools

    In this post I’m going to share the best online ground schools available in 2023. The age of online learning is here. While you can’t (yet) take flight lessons from the comfort of your home, there is a ton of learning you can do between flight lessons at the airport.  Online ground schools allow pilots…