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Always Be Prepared to Divert to Another Airport
Training to land within 25 miles of your home field starts before the first solo.
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There’s Risk in Failing to Brief Your Passengers Before Flight
Authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight means you’re the one responsible for the passenger safety briefing.
Math 101 for Pilots
From calculating reciprocal course to stabilized descents, here’s a primer of basic mathematics pilots need to know.
When Are Pilots the Most Dangerous?
Complacency can often get the best of you, so do your best to avoid it.
6 Things to Know Before Launching Professional Flight Training
From trimming to time studying between lessons, a professional pilot details what he wished he knew before his flight training.
Can I Fly VFR in Smoke?
In times of wildfires, note where the fires are and which way the winds are blowing.
7 Ways to Control Your Check Ride Destiny
If it feels like the many requirements for your check ride aren’t lining up, you are not alone.
Purdue, LIFT Academy Partner to Tackle Commercial Pilot Need
Under the agreement, students who complete all five flight certifications/ratings will receive a year of credits toward their bachelor’s degree in professional flight.
Keeping It Down to Head Off Noise Complaints
The busier an airport gets the more likely it is that noise abatement procedures will be created.
Skyborne Ups Pay for Certificated Flight Instructors
The Vero Beach, Florida-based flight school’s new compensation package comes as the demand for commercial pilots continues to surge.
