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 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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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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Do You Have to Renew Your Private Pilot License
There are many cases where individuals get their Private Pilot License (PPL), stop flying for a while, and then go…
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How to Manage Stress During Flight Training
The I’M SAFE checklist is one of the first introductions to human factors that student pilots receive. It helps pilots…
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How to Replace Your Lost Pilot’s License
Misplaced your Private Pilot’s License and don’t know where to start when it comes to getting it back? The feeling…
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A Guide to IFR Flight Planning
In this article, we’ll dive into how to properly plan an IFR flight. Do you remember when you learned to…
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What is a Squawk in Aviation?
What says “squawk” and flies in the sky? Is it a parrot, a Cessna, or a 787? Or all three?…
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United vs Delta vs American Airlines for Pilots
Choosing which airline to work for as a pilot is a big decision. You want to pick the best option…
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How Hard is it To Become a Pilot?
Becoming a pilot is a dream for many, but it’s not an easy path. It takes dedication, hard work, and…
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15 Best Aviation Quotes to Inspire You
Aviation quotes are a fun way to learn how to fly the planes we love and the history of this…
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Using Flight Simulators During Flight Training
Flight simulators have been popular personal computer games since Microsoft released Version 1.0 of Flight Simulator in 1982. Technology and…
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11 Best Online Ground Schools
In this post I’m going to share the best online ground school available in 2023. The age of online learning…
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3 Tips to Help you Pass Your CFI Checkride
Almost every pilot who pursues a career in aviation spends at least a little time as a flight instructor. Achieving…
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How to Become a Certified Flight Instructor | CFI
In this article we’ll cover how to become a flight instructor in this article. After a sizable investment of both…
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7 Aviation Podcasts Every Pilot Should Listen To
In this post I’m sharing some of the aviation podcasts I enjoy on my drive to the airport. Podcasts are…
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6 Best Apps for Pilots | A Guide for Student Pilots
In this article you’ll find the 6 apps every student pilot should have on their tablet or phone. Imagine if…
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Fix Your Landings With These 3 Tips
Landing an airplane is one of the most demanding skills in flight training. Many new pilots struggle with certain aspects,…