How to Lose Your Pilot Certificate (And How Not To)
What happens when you get caught doing something illegal, unsafe or just plain dumb?
Pilot Skills
Hone your pilot skills with the articles and advice below. Our sport-pilot articles cover topics of interest to novice and advanced general aviation pilots. Trust our ongoing training articles to improve your piloting skills.
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Battling Crosswinds
Crosswinds can be tricky, so take some time to arm yourself with the knowledge you need.
Flying in the High Country Requires Different Skills
Flying in the high country provides its own set of challenges to pilots. Here are a few basics to know.
How Temporary Are CFIs?
The need for airline pilots is reshaping how new pilots are learning to fly
Maximizing the Flight Review
Take maximum advantage of this low-risk chance to sharpen your skills.
The Secret Code Of Controllers
Five things the tower tells you to do that don’t seem to make much sense, and why they say them.
Four Loss of Control Survival Scenarios
Know what loss of control looks like and how to stop it before it ruins your day.
Backcountry Flying: What, Where & How
A longtime pilot discovers the joys of backcountry flying
The (Un)Natural
For plenty of pilots, learning to fly an airplane doesn’t come naturally
