So You Want to Fly

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Winter is almost here, and that means it’s a good time to refresh your knowledge of icing...

Your aircraft with thank you!

Fall weather can be challenging…

Instrument failures may be one of the toughest parts of training, and they can quickly spark...

Let’s face it, most passengers are pretty nervous the first time they set foot in a small...

What part is it?

You’ve been cleared for the ILS and break out of the clouds around 500 feet. As you begin...

We’ve all been there! Here are 5 common mistakes just about every student pilot has made in...

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The FAA says that in 2021 it’s received the highest number of unauthorized laser reports...

If there’s frost on your plane, you need to get rid of it before you fly.

How well do you know aircraft systems?

Airplane parts are expensive, so it’s a good idea to preheat your plane before you head out...

Breaking the sound barrier doesn’t just come with a loud bang. Check out these variables...

Are you ready to fly this approach?

Flying a low approach is usually very straightforward, but there are a few things you should keep...

Want to nail your next checkride? Avoid making these common mistakes.

Knowledge of Special Use Airspace is essential for keeping you safe in flight. Let’s see...

We’ve got you covered with how IFR clearances work, and even a video example.

There are lots of ways to get around the globe. Here are 9 of the most used navaids over the past...

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Yaw dampers make flying more comfortable for passengers and easier for pilots. Here’s how...

Make sure they’re up to standards so you can go in with confidence.

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Nobody thinks it will happen to them.

When you’re training for a new certificate or rating, you practice. A lot. But after you...

When things go wrong, are you prepared?

It’s frustrating to watch stripe after stripe pass underneath your nose, well past where you...

Fall brings crisp, clear flying to pilots across the country. But before you go, watch out for...

How many do you know?

Fortunately, we have two tips you can use to make it easier.

Here are the most common ways you’ll join final on an instrument approach.

Let’s take things up a notch!

Today we’ll break down how an attitude indicator works, both for round-dial and glass...

If you’re a pilot, you should know these by heart.

Do you know these IFR regulations?

At some point, a balloon on landing happens to all of us. Here’s what you can do to make a...

Have you ever had trouble finding an airport at night, especially in an urban environment? Here...

Nobody said this was going to be easy…

You just popped through a layer of overcast clouds on an IFR cross-country flight and it’s...

Fall flying means cold engine starts, especially early in the morning. And cold starts often lead...

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