CFI

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.

Here’s a list of red flags that can undermine the learning process and tips for how to course correct.

Lapsed and noncertificated instructor crashed a Piper in 2022, killing the student aboard.

Many start with a private pilot certificate, then add an instrument rating, but how can you become a true instrument pilot?

Remember that becoming a good flight instructor is a journey, not a destination.

Just sit down with the lapsed learner and create a new application online.

It can be a challenge for novice pilots to determine if progress is being made during training and when it is time to make a change.