A Fundamental Failure Of The FAA
The NTSB found serious deficiencies in the training of controllers
Proficiency
Our pilot training articles are designed to help you improve your flying proficiency. Bone up on beneficial skills as well as the biggest mistakes to avoid as a pilot. Fly right with articles on topics such as dealing with ice and the most dangerous things you can do as a pilot.
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Why Flying Gliders Makes Safer Pilots
Soaring gets more people involved in flying and turns out pilots with outstanding stick-and-rudder skills.
Fly More This Winter
Don’t automatically lock your airplane in its hangar this winter. The cold months can be some of the best times to fly.
Pilotless Planes
Move over Google and Tesla. Global aircraft manufacturers are testing fully autonomous passenger planes and the results are nothing short of groundbreaking.
Flying High Unpressurized
If you fly above 10,000 feet, be aware of the warning signs of hypoxemia. Learn how to avoid it and what steps to take if it happens to you.
Unprepared For The Ice
What happened to the EMB-500 Phenom 100 is clear, but why the pilot allowed it to happen is not.
Choosing A CFI
Not every CFI has been instructing for ages, and that’s a good thing. Here’s why a freshly minted instructor could be the best choice for you.
Altered Attitudes: Upset Recovery Training
Loss of control is the number-one cause of aircraft accidents, even in jets, but Upset Prevention and Recovery Training can help prevent you from becoming a statistic
Lessons Learned: Bizjet Destiny And A Jumpseat
Coming full circle in the world of bizjet flying
