New simulation added to free Runway Safety Simulator

The FAA Safety Team has added a new simulation to the the Runway…

Are you improving as a pilot?

Learning anything new is good for your brain. Whether it’s…

12 Tips for a Smooth CFI Renewal Experience

Unlike our pilot certificates which expire when we do, our flight…
ATC controller

VFR Flight Following – a pilot’s guide

If “flight following” is a new term, don’t worry, you’re…

FAA From the Flight Deck Video Series

FAA's From the Flight Deck video series provides pilots with…
Air Traffic Control room

TRACON Directory

On occasion, there may be a need to contact a Terminal Radar…

More acronyms…what’s an STC and TSO?

We live and breath acronyms in aviation. Accept it or else. Two…

Video tip: What does angle of attack really mean?

You’ve probably heard that “you can stall an airplane at any airspeed and any attitude.” It’s true, but it sure doesn’t make much sense. In our latest video tip of the week, we tackle angle of attack, a critically important but often misunderstood topic. You’ll learn what it really means, how to visualize it in flight and what the new generation of AoA gauges shows.
Pilot talking on radio

ATC hours reduced and other preflight considerations

It’s no secret that airline travel has suffered mightily…

What I Learned While Learning to Fly – Four Tips for Aspiring Student Pilots

Pilots are an eager group to get new prospective students into…