What A CFI Wants You To Know

Here’s why every pilot should follow established procedures for aircraft engine shutdown.

Aircraft tires take a beating at a flight school, so it’s important for a student pilot to know what is normal and what is not.

Learning how to access and interpret weather, calculate aircraft performance, and use a checklist are all part of the process.

Understanding IFR approaches, even before beginning instrument training, can help head off challenges when flying outside a favorite practice area.

Here’s a list of red flags that can undermine the learning process and tips for how to course correct.

Remember that becoming a good flight instructor is a journey, not a destination.

It can be a challenge for novice pilots to determine if progress is being made during training and when it is time to make a change.

Whether you are a flight instructor or a learner, here’s why you should make ground school a priority.

If you don’t have the ability to navigate by pilotage or the compass, are you really qualified to be in that cockpit?

Clearing the area before you turn is one of the first lessons a pilot learns.