Training

For the second year in a row, the Girls in Flight Training Academy (GIFT) is set to take off Nov. 3-9 at the Wilbarger County Airport (F05) north of Vernon, Texas. The training camp provides free instruction and low-cost airplane rentals to potential female pilots across the country. Housing is also provided, either in a […]

I believe most pilots would agree the execution of a missed approach is one of the most demanding situations a pilot may encounter, short of an emergency. Appropriately, we practice them numerous times during initial instrument and recurrent training. But when was the last time you executed a missed approach outside of the training environment? […]

As you’re already aware, earning an instrument rating is a fun and rewarding experience that will provide you with added confidence and make your pilot’s license more powerful. But instrument flying is also unforgiving and requires more than just passing an FAA check ride — it requires a system of continuing education and proficiency. First, […]

Jeppesen has made available its instructional textbooks in an electronic format for the iPad. This means that you can download the entire books from the Apple iBookstore and read them anywhere, without having to lug around the heavy paper manuals. Currently four textbooks are offered – the Guided Flight Discovery Private Pilot and the A&P […]

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has partnered with the IMC Club to host a series of instrument proficiency forums this week at EAA AirVenture. The Oshkosh forums will focus on improving instrument proficiency through discussions centered on the experiences that pilots may encounter in instrument flight. Each seminar will be introduced by the NTSB’s […]

One cloudy spring day a few years ago a Beechcraft Baron piloted by a high-time ATP and with a relatively experienced private pilot in the right seat hit a peak in the Ruby Mountains of eastern Nevada while en route from Truckee, California, to Salt Lake City. Both occupants were killed in the crash. The […]

How can you make a student who is nervous about practicing stalls more comfortable? Eric Crump is the aviation editor and Part 141 chief instructor for Gleim Publications. He designs, edits and manages training curricula and training programs for Sport Pilot through ATP certification. He is an active CFI with a particular interest in the […]

An FAA aviation rulemaking committee has released its report on the state of FAA airman knowledge tests, and the news is good for pilots. The committee was composed of many of the most forward-thinking and experienced pilot-educators in the industry, and their findings represent the cutting edge of opinion on testing. The authors spared no […]

We editors at Flying all strive to grow as pilots, continuously learning new things and gaining new ratings. Within the past year, we’ve each achieved new pilot certificates. Here’s what our experiences were like and some tips specific to each rating that may help you get through yours successfully. Private Pilot >>> By Connie Sue […]

The Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has teamed up with American Flyers to provide flight training for NSU’s new Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services Administration, which concentrates on human factors in aviation. The program begins Aug. 20. Academic classes will be held online, but students can also opt to take some courses at NSU’s […]