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Can Cross-Country Diversion Invalidate Your Part 141 Training?
While diverting for weather is sound aeronautical decision making, landing at an unapproved airport can impact your course requirements.
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Beyond the Practice Area: Mastering That First Dual Cross-Country
These essential preparation strategies help student pilots and CFIs manage navigation and avoid cockpit task saturation.
Skyborne Expands U.S. Flight School With ATP-CTP and CFI Pathway
Academy adds to its FAA Part 141 program with new resources for aspiring airline pilots and instructors.
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FAA Gives Stakeholders More Time to Comment on Flight Training Revamp
NFTA proposal to modernize Part 141 operations extends period to May 11 after backlash from aviation groups.
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The Great Aviation Debate: Part 141 vs. Part 61
Structures are different, so aspiring pilots should figure out which works best for them.
![After more than a year of discussion, aviation education advocacy groups come up with 471 pages of recommendations to streamline and improve FAA Part 141 pilot training. [Credit: Shutterstock]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2370263441-scaled-1.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
Proposed Modernization of Flight Training in FAA’s Hands
A 471-page industry-backed report proposes massive overhaul of Part 141 pilot instruction system.
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How to Interview a Flight School
Ask essential questions before spending time and money on training with a mom-and-pop program.
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Epic Flight Academy Expands With 10th Campus in Provo, Utah
New partnership with Alpine Air Express offers direct pilot pathway for graduates.
Cockpit Dreams: Navigating the Pilot Certification Process
Journey to becoming an airline pilot starts with choosing the right flight training path.
Are Student Pilots Prohibited From Doing Stalls on Solo Flights?
It’s really a matter of checking on whether your CFI will allow them.
