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It’s just a matter of understanding the rules and ATC requirements for transitioning through the controlled corridor during training.

Are old-school navigation aids such as this still worth mastering?

Both can result in an unscheduled off-airport landing.

Advisory is neither an admonishment nor a command.

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.