V1 Rotate

An introductory or discovery flight can offer a great experience for the student to assess whether flying is for them, and what training program will make the best fit.

Airline pilot and instructor Sam Weigel takes a look at the recent accident involving a CFI and student who flew into a thunderstorm in a Piper PA-28 Cherokee and died.

There has been a common hiring dynamic at the airlines for years before the existence of ubiquitous flow agreements.

Airline pilot and FLYING contributor Sam Weigel answers that career question and more in this week’s episode of V1 Rotate.

When jumpseating, it’s possible to run afoul of rules and etiquette, so it’s worth becoming familiar with the process early on.

From trimming to time studying between lessons, a professional pilot details what he wished he knew before his flight training.

Over the last few months, I’ve seen a lot of chatter online about the pace of flight training—both from students who feel theirs is excessive and those bemoaning their perceived slow progress.  I’ve also seen a lot of pilots in accelerated training programs complain about getting severely burned out on flying, often about the time […]

A professional pilot reviews short- and soft-field takeoffs and landings at three grass strips, and explains why the experience is important for those flying for airlines.

Keeping the fun and adventure in training and time building is the best way to build a foundation for an enjoyable aviation career.

A professional pilot looks at the pros and cons of owning your own airplane while building flight hours.