- Jan202120Five Helpful Tips to Prepare for Your First Solo
The first milestone in your flight training journey is your first flight, either a discovery flight or your first lesson where you take the controls and feel the…
Read More... - Nov202012The Many Benefits of Chair Flying
Chair flying is valuable for pilots of all levels of flight training, allowing visualization of steps, procedures, and flows. Whether you are preparing for your first solo, your…
Read More... - Oct202015Why Understanding PIREPs Is So Important
While seemly a small item in the large list of items relevant to pilot comprehension, PIREPS are one way to help everyone stay safer in the skies. A…
Read More... - Sep202028Meet podcaster, pilot, instructor, and air traffic controller Brandon Gonzales
Brandon Gonzales spends a lot of time in the air, and on the airwaves. The Purdue University graduate is a certified flight instructor (CFI) who’s given more than…
Read More... - Sep20209How to Prepare for Flight School
So you’ve decided you want to pursue a career in aviation, and you’re scouring the internet for information on how you can prepare for flight school. If you…
Read More... - Aug202011Flight Emergency Communications Management: Building Muscle Memory
Emergency situations in flight are rare but not uncommon, and a lack of training can lead to catastrophic events. As a pilot, you are required to know how…
Read More... - Jul202028How to use ARSim by PlaneEnglish as Your Accountability Partner
There are undoubtedly many benefits to having an accountability partner when trying to improve a particular skill. In fact, there are over quite a few studies that suggest…
Read More... - Jul202021The Future of Aviation After Covid-19
As Covid-19 has spread to nearly every region of the world over the past six months, the aviation industry has faced a reckoning unlike anything in its past.…
Read More... - Jul202016How to Shake Hands with ATC – Initial Contact, Handoff, & Radar Service Termination
Today we will discuss the basics of ATC communications including how to make an initial contact plus an exciting interactive way to practice communications skills without paying for flight time.
Read More... - Jun202023Phraseology and Communications Standards Differences Explained (ICAO vs FAA)
As you prepare to make your first international flight, it is time to expand your dedicated comms training to include the phraseology and communications standards used outside of the United States.
Read More... - Jun202012Why You Need to Know IFR Comms Even if You Are a VFR Pilot
Understand the safety-related reasons for VFR pilots to invest some time learning the basics of IFR communications.
Read More... - May2020245 Things to Know About Flight Radio Before Your First Flight
Radio calls are an official form of communication, so, before you embark on your first flight, here are five things every novice pilot should know about flight radio.
Read More... - May202010Why Dedicated Comms Training is Important
For most pilots, communicating with ATC is not a skill that comes naturally or comfortably at first. Rather, communication skills are gained through hands-on experience and countless hours of practice.
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