Instructing Isn’t for Everyone, but It Gives You Great Skills
Airline pilot and instructor Sam Weigel takes a look at the recent accident involving a CFI and student who flew into a thunderstorm in a Piper PA-28 Cherokee and died.
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NAFI, MyGoFlight-Flight Flix Join Forces
NAFI and MyGoFlight-Flight Flix are combining their efforts to increase safety by giving instructors tools to secure cameras, tablets, and smartphones in the cockpit.
NTSB Preliminary Report on Kentucky Fatal Crash Released
The NTSB has released its preliminary findings on the fatal crash of a Piper PA-28-161 near Whitesville, Kentucky, in September involving a flight instructor and private pilot candidate on a night flight.
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Knowing What’s ‘Normal’ Is a Big Part of Preflight Inspections
The learner pilot–with checklist in hand—should never be afraid to ask questions.
Webinar Aims to Help CFIs Help Airline Pilots Return to GA
The free online presentation is designed to give instructors and airline pilots the tools they need to make the transition.
How to Keep Your Aviation Library Current
There’s always a PHAK update just waiting to be read.
Why So Much Time Is Spent Training on Emergencies
The more complex the airplane, the more we train.
Take Ownership of Your Training
Commit to always seeking knowledge because learning shouldn’t end after the check ride.
Redbird Creates High School Flight Simulator STEM Lessons
The flight simulator instruction aim to augment AOPA curriculum for sophomores and juniors.
