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Pilots need to be able to recognize the difference between a serious problem and not-so-serious mess.

FAA regulations state an aviator in training can’t log time as a required crewmember for IFR practice.

It’s not necessary to be an instructor to land a professional flying job.

Here’s some advice for new pilots on achieving the perfect sight picture setup.

Designations like B-17, P-51, and F-86 evolved from complex acronyms to simple purpose identifiers.

One keeps air traffic control on track, and the other keeps you safe from weather.

Try not to think of it as trouble but rather a learning opportunity.

There are self-paced ground school options that prepare you for the FAA knowledge test and the cockpit.

Agency has a specific process to follow to keep a married pilot’s certificate legal. 


A simple device can be your best bet for timing training flights.