What A CFI Wants You To Know

Here are some tips on navigating similar call signs, talking to ATC, and getting help when you’re lost.

Complacency, inadequate instruction, and the two-fisted technique can become real issues.

Visual confirmation in flight planning plays a critical role when automated systems are ‘creatively optimistic.’

Consistent study and readiness are the keys to overcoming the pre-solo plateau.

Flight simulators like MSFS and X-Plane can be powerful and structured tools for aviation education.

Tips for student pilots and CFIs on being prepared to fly every aircraft available.

AC 61-146 notes performance-based aircraft limits, instructor qualification changes, and training boom potential.

Starting your pilot certificate at the wrong point in the year can lead to frustration and weather limitations.

Poor phrasing and ambiguous communication can lead to costly misunderstandings and dangerous decisions for student pilots.

There’s a lot of essential gear that needs to be packed to ensure a safe and successful journey.