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Is There a Difference Between Fuel Exhaustion and Fuel Starvation?

Both can result in an unscheduled off-airport landing.

Airhart Is Bringing the Future of the Cockpit to Oshkosh

At EAA AirVenture 2026, Airhart Aeronautics will showcase its context-aware avionics suite, a real customer aircraft, live podcast recordings, and hands-on simulator sessions.

The debrief should carefully target soft spots—not shame—by having the CFI identify errors, explain the correct actions, and explore why they occurred. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]

The Art of the Pilot Debrief

Don’t rush the most important part of the flight.

A Tecnam aircraft at the Flight Academy of South Texas [Credit: Jorge Whitley]

New Texas Flight Academy Is a Family Labor of Love

Brownsville-based school opened in January and recently took delivery of its first Tecnam P-Mentor.

When pilots are asked to give information during a flight, it can be either a PIREP or a position report. Know the difference. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]

Is ‘VFR Not Recommended’ a Mandate?

Advisory is neither an admonishment nor a command.

It’s important to know how to do a go-around. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]

When in Doubt, a Pilot Should Always Go Around

Salvaging a bad approach is never worth the risk.

How Common Are Oil Leaks in Training Airplanes?

Pilots need to be able to recognize the difference between a serious problem and not-so-serious mess.

Using the checklist during the preflight inspection, learning to access and interpret weather, NOTAMs, and determining weight and balance and aircraft performance are vital to mastering flight. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]

Master the Basics: The Crucial Flight Lessons You Can’t Rush

Fully understanding foundational ground and flight lessons is nonnegotiable for new pilots.

ASA’s ‘Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide’ helps you prepare for the check ride and beyond. [Credit: iStock]

ASA Releases Updated Oral Exam Guide for Flight Instructors

Ninth edition provides the knowledge and tools to be a successful CFI.

A student pilot cannot legally act as a safety pilot for required instrument flight rules (IFR) practice because federal regulations prohibit them from serving as a required flight crew member. [Credit: Shutterstock]

Who Can Act as Your Safety Pilot?

FAA regulations state an aviator in training can’t log time as a required crewmember for IFR practice.