4 Must Download Communication Apps for Pilots
We share our four favorite aviation communications apps to improve your on-air skills and l earn how you can use them to get the most out of your comms practice.
Flight Bag Essentials
There are a number of items you should consider carrying in your flight bag, and these fall into two categories: great (and maybe even necessary) to have, and good to have. Here's a list.
Back to the Skies: Your 5-Step Guide for a Safe Return to Flying
Getting back into flying after a break may sound intimidating, but with the right plan and tools, all you need to do is follow the steps and put in the time. A little refresher and review now will have you confident and ready to slide back into the left seat when the time comes.
Technology and Aviation Training
The world of flight training is rapidly evolving, and technology is playing a key role in that transformation. PlaneEnglish discusses the advances in standard flight simulators, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) devices.
How Flight Simulators Make You a Better Pilot
Whether you are a student pilot or working on advanced ratings, a simulator is one of the best resources available to learn and improve skills.
VFR Flight Following 101: How, When, and Why to Use It
Flight following, sometimes also called “Flight Advisories,” is an excellent tool for your pilot toolbox. Taking the time to familiarize yourself with how to use flight following can be very valuable, making you a safer and more proficient pilot.
Five Helpful Tips to Prepare for Your First Solo
As you progress in your flight training, at some point you will reach the next, significant, exhilarating milestone: your first solo flight. Here are five tips to be prepared for your first solo, and beyond!
The Many Benefits of Chair Flying
Whether you are preparing for your first solo, your private pilot checkride, your CFI checkride, or a type rating, chair flying is an inexpensive but extremely valuable tool
Why Understanding PIREPs Is So Important
A PIREP is a pilot report about conditions encountered in flight. Used as a supplement to general forecasts for an area, PIREPs contain important, detailed information gathered from people actually in the air.
How to Prepare for Flight School
You want to pursue a career in aviation and you’ll want to decide which training path to take: a university degree or private flight school. Then you can begin to develop the skills and qualities you’ll need to be a successful, safe, and well-qualified pilot as you pursue professional training.
How to Use ARSim by PlaneEnglish as Your Accountability Partner
The many benefits to having an accountability partner and how it increases your odds of success.
The Future of Aviation After Covid-19
Understanding what a post-Covid-19 world looks like for the aviation industry.
Why Dedicated Comms Training is Important
For most pilots, communicating with ATC is not a skill that comes naturally, but if you want to get over your radio nerves faster, there is a secret: schedule in some dedicated comms training.
