Pilot Training
Explore Plane & Pilot Magazine’s Pilot Training section for expert guidance on flight instruction, proficiency, and aviation education. From choosing the right flight school to mastering advanced maneuvers, our articles support pilots at every stage of their journey. Stay informed with tips, techniques, and insights to enhance your flying skills and achieve your aviation goals.
Lost In The Clouds Over Idaho
The dramatic story of a visual flight rules pilot caught in thick clouds and ice between high mountain peaks and the air traffic controllers who helped him save his own life.
ATP Opens Its Arlington Pilot Training Center
The flagship flight school will feature dedicated airline pilot training and much more.
Long-Distance Weather Planning For Personal Flying
The way we plan for and carry out long cross-country trips through areas with bad weather is seldom taught, but having a plan means everything.
How A Simple Flight With A Friend Cured The Fear Of Flying
The beauty of flight helped the author overcome his fear and become an aviation fan for life.
Create Guardrails To Manage Fatigue Like Pro Pilots
At the airlines, pilot rest and duty time limits are the law. For private pilots, it’s up to us. Here are some tips to steer you away from risk and toward peak performance.
How To Transition To A Different Plane
We’ve all heard airport braggarts say “Aw, if you’ve flown one, you’ve flown ’em all.” But is that really true, the idea that all airplanes are basically the same? Not really. Getting out of one airplane and settling into another can be, in fact, a bit of a shock. While it is certainly true that […]
Taking Off In An Old Aeronca Chief On A Short Grass Strip With Tall Trees All Around
Pilot Ric Petit was in for an uphill (literally) battle while on his way to an airshow.
Why Airworthiness Is The Biggest Check Ride Problem
The subject of whether the airplane is good to go is complex, but if you break it down and approach it systematically, it’s something you can master.
Pro Tips: Situational Awareness For Private Pilots
Learn from master pilot Dr. Frank Ayers in this installment of Pro Tips. Situational awareness regarding everything around your plane is a tough skill to master, but it’s also one that can save your life.
