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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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…
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Best Flight Schools in Houston
Picking the right flight school is a delicate decision you should not take lightly. In exchange for a lot of…
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6 Tips for a CFI’s First Flight With New Students
For the new flight student, the first flight can be an overwhelming experience. Many students that come into your office…
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Age Requirement for Private Pilot’s License – Can You Get One?
So, you’re thinking about getting your private pilot’s license, but are not sure if you meet the pilot age limit? …
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Indicated Airspeed Versus True Airspeed | 5 Types of Airspeed
In this article, we’re going to compare indicated airspeed with true airspeed and help you get a deeper understanding of…
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5 Non-Airline Pilot Jobs Pilots Can Consider
So you want to be a professional pilot but aren’t certain the airlines are right for you? Not everyone likes…
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3 Common Private Pilot Checkride Mistakes
The big day is finally here. After months of preparation, weeks of studying, tens of hours flying, and thousands of…
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6 Tips to Mastering Basic Flight Maneuvers
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, of course. For a big part of your flight…
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3 Tips for a Successful First Solo Flight
One day, you’re flying the pattern and feeling pretty good about things. You’re greasing the landings, your flight instructor has…
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7 Best Aviation YouTube Channels for Flight Training
Whether you’re looking for education, entertainment, or inspiration, there are many exceptional aviation YouTube channels. Pilots have been shooting tons…
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What is Airmanship?
Many instructors feel that their students would benefit from more focus on airmanship skills. And while changes to the way…
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Cessna 172 vs 182: Which Would You Choose?
Two of the most practical single-engine aircraft to take off from Wichita are the Cessna 172 and 182. These models,…
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What Is Crew Resource Management?
Crew Resource Management, commonly referred to as CRM, is a human factors concept pilots use to ensure that they use…
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Can You Become an Airline Pilot If You Have Asthma?
One of the common questions we hear from potential students is, can I become an airline pilot if I have…
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Can You Become an Airline Pilot If You Have ADHD?
Over the years we’ve had many prospective students ask us if they can become airline pilots if they have ADHD.…
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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…
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5 Tips For Your Multi-Engine Checkride
There’s no experience quite as cool as flying a twin-engine plane. There’s something about it—sure, it’s faster and sleeker than…
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Cessna 172 Emergency Checklist | Model R, S, and SP
In aviation, the unexpected can happen at any time. Being prepared for emergencies can be the difference between a safe…
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What is Examining Authority?
Heard of examining authority but not sure what it is? In this article we’ll go over every detail of this…
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What Does a Pitot Tube Do on an Airplane?
The pitot tube, which is part of the pitot-static system, is one of the main systems that makes those flight…