When Is a Student Pilot Ready for First Solo Cross-Country?
CFIs must carefully consider when it’s time to ‘let them out of the nest.’
CFIs must carefully consider when it’s time to ‘let them out of the nest.’
Agency determines the instructor was aware of thunderstorms before takeoff with student pilot in 2023 Kentucky flight.
Sometimes a CFI needs to put themself in the learner’s position.
If you want to increase your chances of being hired at a flight school, the more instructor ratings you have, the better.
Unexpected challenges can become powerful teachable moments, especially during cross-country flights.
Evaluating a student pilot for this endorsement takes more than laps in the pattern.
What instructors and pilot applicants need to know to make the most of this valuable step
It’s really a matter of checking on whether your CFI will allow them.
It’s important to learn how to avoid coming up short in avgas calculations.
It’s necessary because it brings all-important preflight briefings to the forefront.