Aviation

Close Enough Isn’t Close Enough: Why Phraseology Precision is Key to Radio Mastery

Standard aviation phraseology isn’t about sounding professional, it’s about reducing confusion, improving safety, and...

Mastering Airspace: What Every Pilot Needs to Know to Stay Sharp on the Mic

Mastering Airspace: What Every Pilot Needs to KnowNavigating and communicating in Class B, C, D, and beyond doesn't h...

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Eye on the Sky: Why Weather Reports Alone Can’t Keep You Safe

METARs and TAFs are valuable tools—but weather reports alone can’t guarantee a safe flight. This From the Left Seat c...

Understanding ATIS and METARs
Before you take off or land, knowing what’s happening currently on or close to the ground at your airport is essential to aviation safety, and you ...
Cleared for the Approach: What Every IFR Student Misses on the Radio
IFR radio communication can feel overwhelming when controllers speak quickly and the workload is high. Learn how instrument pilots can improve ATC ...
How to Shake Hands with ATC
Understanding the basics of ATC communications including how to make an initial contact plus an exciting interactive way to practice communications...
Calls of the Wild: Pilot Stories about Communications Going Wrong
ATC communication mistakes happen more often than pilots think, and even small radio errors can lead to confusion or worse. Through real-world pilo...
Back to the Skies: Your 5-Step Guide for a Safe Return to Flying
5 great tips for a safe return to flight proficiency. Don’t be intimidated, with the right plan and tools you can get back into the left seat in no...
Beating the Winter Flying Blues: The Upside to Cold Weather Downtime
Winter flying can feel a little like threading the Death Star trench with narrow margins, higher workload, and no room for complacency. From snow-b...
Aviation Terminology: Why Using 'Say Again' Makes You a Better Pilot
Have you ever needed to talk to ATC but had to wait in line because another pilot was asking the controller to “say again?” Let's discuss the reaso...
Finding your Voice on the Radio when it Matters Most
A scenic flight with my daughter turns into an unexpected radio failure—and a reminder that finding your voice on the mic matters most when things ...
How Greenville Technical Charter High School Uses PlaneEnglish to Train the Next Generation of Pilots
Greenville Technical Charter High School is redefining aviation education by integrating the AI-powered PlaneEnglish Aviation Radio Simulator into ...
VFR Flight Following: What It Is, How to Use It, and Why Pilots Need It
Flight following, sometimes also called “Flight Advisories,” is an excellent tool for your pilot toolbox. Taking the time to familiarize yourself w...
How to Claim FAA WINGS Credit Directly in the ARSim App (Step-by-Step Guide)
Pilots can now earn FAA WINGS credit using the ARSim aviation radio communication app from PlaneEnglish. The FAA WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program he...
Getting the most out of ARSim for your ATC Comms Training
This article provides tips on how to hit the ground running with ARSim and leverage the power under its hood so you can become proficient on your a...