The Ins and Outs of Pilot Weather Reports
PIREPs are those rare commodities that GA pilots yearn for during preflight planning or while en route.
Pilot Proficiency
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Zen and the Art of Airplane Operation
Flying—becoming one with the craft—must be experienced to truly understand its addictive nature.
What Private Pilots Need to Know About FAA’s New ACS
The updated Airman Certification Standards now include more scenarios, weather, and new codes.
New ACS for Nearly Every Pilot Category Now in Effect
New certification standards are in effect for every pilot category except remote pilots and aviation mechanics.
ASA Releases New IFR Oral Exam Guide
This edition has new and expanded content for the pilot to apply during preflight, and discussion of the departure, en route, and arrival phases of instrument flight.
Finding a Deer in the Headlights
An evening outing turned into a near miss for a Seattle-area pilot.
Can Student Pilots Perform Preventative Maintenance on Aircraft?
FAA regulations allow someone who does not hold a mechanic or repairman certificate to perform certain preventive maintenance.
Separation Anxiety: When Your Instructor Moves on, Your Logbook Tells the Story
Both the CFI and learner must take responsibility for this integral part of the process.
Two Fatal Cases of the Simply Inexperienced
NTSB reports blame a pair of aviation accidents on green pilots.
Is There an Official Weather Briefing?
Some CFIs and flight schools advocate using a subscription-based service for weather briefings. Here’s why.
