student pilot

An instructor weighs in on who writes what—and where—in a pilot’s logbook.

Here’s a rundown of what you should consider before buying an aircraft for flight training.

To rent a car in the United States you have to be at least 25 years old, have a valid credit card, and hold a valid driver’s license. After a few minutes of paperwork, and you’re out the door. Renting an airplane is nowhere near that quick or easy—aircraft rental involves a logbook review, an […]

One of the rules for pilots is that they need to be familiar with all available information prior to a flight (FAR 91.103). The gear you carry in your flight bag should reflect this—prepare for the plan, and plan for the unexpected.

One of my great joys as a flight instructor is teaching private pilot ground school, because that’s where flight training begins for many aviators. The candidates come in fresh, and it’s the instructor’s job to nurture their interest and to help them obtain foundational knowledge. It is serious business.  Sadly, many pilots in training see […]

The aircraft offer the school new IFR options with fuel efficiency.

Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, located at the Indianapolis International Airport (KIND), took delivery of a new Diamond DA20 this week. This brings LIFT’s total fleet to 47, including two DA20 aircraft.  LIFT has an option to order an additional 50 aircraft from Diamond. “We were strategic in choosing Diamond for their aircraft’s demonstrated […]