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Airline pilot and instructor Sam Weigel takes a look at the recent accident involving a CFI and student who flew into a thunderstorm in a Piper PA-28 Cherokee and died.

Airline pilot and FLYING contributor Sam Weigel answers that career question and more in this week’s episode of V1 Rotate.

When jumpseating, it’s possible to run afoul of rules and etiquette, so it’s worth becoming familiar with the process early on.

From trimming to time studying between lessons, a professional pilot details what he wished he knew before his flight training.

Over the last few months, I’ve seen a lot of chatter online about the pace of flight training—both from students who feel theirs is excessive and those bemoaning their perceived slow progress.  I’ve also seen a lot of pilots in accelerated training programs complain about getting severely burned out on flying, often about the time […]

Keeping the fun and adventure in training and time building is the best way to build a foundation for an enjoyable aviation career.

A professional pilot looks at the pros and cons of owning your own airplane while building flight hours.

Flying for airlines comes with travel benefits. Here’s how to maximize them.

A professional takes a look at new conditions of employment for some commercial pilots.

While flight instructing is not for everyone, there are major advantages while on the journey to becoming a professional pilot.