What a CFI Wants You to Know

When flight students only memorize information, they run the risk of not being able to explain it, apply it to a given situation, or draw a correlation between events.

Flight training is not a one-size-fits-all. Here are some tips to keep up momentum.

Aiming for smaller goals can be an antidote for discouragement that comes from comparing progress while pursuing a pilot certificate.

Although you may not be able to see them, wing tip vortices can definitely turn you into a junior stunt pilot.

By identifying the causal factors in accidents, pilots can take steps to mitigate them.

Instrument rating is known for being the most intense and useful.

A student’s lack of progression toward solo flight underscores that time in a logbook does not equate to proficiency.

End of daylight saving time offers an opportunity for night flying before the onslaught of the worst of winter weather.

From seeking recommendations to writing essays, here’s what you need to know about applying.

Rushing a landing checklist can lead to a late configured airplane and an unstabilized approach.