CFI

Pilot training is a lot easier when a student is working with a CFI who is invested in their success.

Darren Pleasance, described as ‘a pilot’s pilot with a genuine passion for flying,’ takes the controls January 1.

Sometimes a pilot’s best decision is to stay on the ground.

On a straight-in approach, pilots can miss cues for aircraft configuration changes, such as power reduction and addition of flaps.

This year’s event will center on training the trainer, mentorship and peer support, and pilot health and well-being.

Here’s why every pilot should follow established procedures for aircraft engine shutdown.

Aircraft tires take a beating at a flight school, so it’s important for a student pilot to know what is normal and what is not.

From ink color to endorsements, here’s what you need to know.

Tips for when the weather gets warmer, and both pilots and aircraft struggle.

Understanding IFR approaches, even before beginning instrument training, can help head off challenges when flying outside a favorite practice area.