Pilot’s Guide to Class E Airspace

/
1 Comment
Class E airspace is often confusing because it's not clearly depicted on the sectional chart but it’s crucial to understand its boundaries

Distractions on the Ramp: How a Moment’s Inattention Can Cost Lives

/
0 Comments
Distractions on the ramp can be deadly. From cell phones to social media, even small lapses in attention can put pilots, passengers, and line personnel at risk. Learn how situational awareness before, during, and after flight can prevent accidents and keep everyone safe.

From the DPE: The Lost Art of Calling for a Weather Briefing

/
12 Comments
The reluctance to call for a phone briefing not only limits their understanding of weather contexts but also fosters a superficial approach to flight safety. It's time we revive this "lost art" by encouraging Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) to integrate traditional briefings into training operations.

The biggest myth in aviation? That great pilots are defined by great flying skills.

/
1 Comment
So, the next time you’re training a student, mentoring a pilot, or in an interview and someone asks, “Tell me about a time you showed great leadership,” don’t rush to share the story where you look like a flawless hero. Your most powerful stories come from the moments where you were human, when you made a mistake, owned it, learned from it, and helped others grow because of it.

Why Every Approach Should Be a Go-Around—Until It’s Not

/
8 Comments
Most pilots learn to fly a go-around early in training, usually in calm conditions with a CFI ready to coach them through the steps. Power up, pitch up, clean up, go-around. It’s one of the standard maneuvers on the checkride, and it’s often treated like just that—a maneuver.

A Comprehensive Guide to the FAA Knowledge Test

/
0 Comments
Scheduling your FAA knowledge test is an exciting step toward…

The Most Misunderstood Aerodynamic Concepts

/
16 Comments
Having at least a basic understanding of aerodynamics is important for all pilots and it will be evaluated on the practical exam for a certificate or rating. The further along a pilot is in their certificates, the more advanced their understanding of aerodynamics should be. Pilots should take the time to study this information and be prepared for the practical exam along with being prepared for flight situations that will test the application of their understanding.

FAA Pilot Minute Video: Will Prescribed Testosterone Affect My Medical?

/
0 Comments
The FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine has released a “Pilot Minute” video that addresses the growing use of testosterone therapy and how it can affect your medical certification. Whether you're currently taking testosterone or considering it, it's important to understand the potential impact on your eligibility to fly. In this short video, Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup explains what the FAA looks for and how to stay in compliance.

Pilot’s Guide to Special Use Airspace (SUA)

/
1 Comment
It's important for pilots to understand the operating requirements and restrictions regarding Special Use airspace (SUA).  SUA consists of Prohibited, Restricted, Warning, Military Operation, Alert, and Controlled Firing Areas. All SUA is depicted on aeronautical charts, except for controlled firing areas (CFA), temporary military operations areas (MOA), and temporary restricted areas.

Common Weather-Related Pitfalls Pilots Face and How to Navigate Them

/
1 Comment
With all of this affordable weather information available, you should have no excuse for not navigating the failure to stay updated pitfall. Even if you don’t have modern connectivity available to you, the old call to flight service or listening to AWOS and ATIS broadcasts along your route should still give you a basic picture of the weather.