A new training resource from PilotWorkshops aims to make some expert insights more accessible. The Checkride Insights series takes the FAA’s ACS and adds practical commentary, examiner observations, and real-world examples directly alongside the standards themselves.

One of the biggest challenges pilots face after earning a certificate is maintaining proficiency. Flying regularly helps, of course, but meaningful practice isn’t always easy to fit into a busy schedule. And while a flight review every two years satisfies the FAA requirement, true proficiency comes from consistently exercising your decision-making skills. That’s where VFR Mastery from PilotWorkshops comes in.

Recorded at the Aerospace Center for Excellence in Lakeland, Florida, Migration 2026 brought together leading voices in flight training, aviation education, and the K–12 pipeline for two days of practical, forward-looking discussion. The sessions focus on real-world challenges facing flight schools and instructors, from instructional techniques and safety culture to program development and certification pathways.