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 Prepare for Your Airline Pilot Interview | 13 Tips
In this article we’ll help you prepare for your airline pilot interview. So you’ve put in the time and money,…
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Can Airline Pilots Wear Glasses? 4 Options for Pilots
I hear the question all the time, can commercial pilots wear glasses? It’s a frequent concern from potential students. And…
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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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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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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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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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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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Learn Airplane Parts & Their Function in Our Essential Guide
The anatomy of an airplane is complex, with each component meticulously designed for safety, efficiency, and performance. In this article…
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Category, Class, and Type of Aircraft: What Pilots Must Know
When I first started my flight training I found it difficult to remember the difference between category, class, and type…
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Help Flight Students Overcome Learning Plateaus
Flight instructors know that learning plateaus are a natural part of learning a new skill. It’s happened to all of…
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Understanding V-Speeds | Vx, Vy, Va, Vs, Vfe, and More
How fast can that plane fly? Or, as pilots, we know to ask the more interesting question: How slow can…
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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…