It’s Important to Prepare for Your Flight Lessons
Getting more out of your time as a student pilot is essential.
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Skyfarer Academy Launches Live Flight Training Platform
Company offers personalized training it says is designed to supplement traditional instruction to help flight students stay on track.
What to Expect When Learning to Fly
We answer some of those frequently asked questions about what earning your private pilot certificate entails.
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.
FAA Releases BVLOS Waiver Requests for Public Comment
Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, Zipline, and UPS Flight Forward are seeking relief from FAA restrictions.
When a Learner Messes Up, Who Is Liable?
Under Part 61, the CFI who endorsed the client for solo is directly responsible for their actions.
Instrument Rating: Why Are You Waiting?
Does it make sense to go for your instrument rating after you complete your private pilot certificate? Honestly, I am not sure how you would justify not doing it… I just completed my instrument rating about 10 months after finishing my private, by training under Part 61 (as opposed to going through a Part 141 […]
9 Tips for Choosing the Best Part 61 Flight Instructor
A CFI offers ideas to help you make the choice.
Court Ruling Brings Sigh of Relief but Not Immunity to Flight Schools, CFIs
A Pennsylvania court’s dismissal of Grady v. Aero-Tech Services should give flight schools and instructors a welcome sigh of relief, but it doesn’t give blanket immunity for educational malpractice.
The Things You Need to Know Before You Solo
Learning to fly an airplane is not like learning to drive a forklift or a stick shift.
