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Mistakes Are All a Part of Learning

Here is a rundown of the errors your CFI expects you to make.

Seat placement can make or break a flight as sight picture can be everything for a pilot trainee. [Credit: OlinEJ/Pixabay]

Always Remember to Taxi with Care

There’s no shortcut that is worth risking a dinged propeller or any other airplane damage.

Never Let Them See You Sweat as a CFI

Learning to manage risk appropriately is a critical component to being a flight instructor.

‘Guy in the Pink Shirt’ Promotes Out-of-the-Box Thinking for Pilots

Award-winning CFI Gary Reeves continues to combine conventional aviation training with innovative philosophies.

Stories That Struck a Chord This Year

As we turn final on 2023, there are some stories that I recall vividly from this past year. Some make me sad, some make me a little angry, and others make me, and others, smile.

The Learning Plateau Is Always Challenging

Learning plateaus are as much a part of becoming a pilot as making mistakes.

Put as much effort into learning on the ground as you do flight. [Credit: Shutterstock]

Making the Most of a Ground Lesson

Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can learn today.

The Long Line of Instructors

Being part of a teaching legacy is an awesome and life-changing privilege.

Weather is one of the most common reasons to divert.

The ability to divert safely, meaning to a suitable airport with acceptable weather and sufficient fuel is a skill you will be demonstrating during your pilot career, both in training and on a check ride.