Aviation

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...

How to Shake Hands with ATC

Understanding the basics of ATC communications including how to make an initial contact plus an exciting interactive ...

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...

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 ...
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...
UNIT SPOTLIGHT: Instrument Holds
Holding patterns in aviation are used to delay a landing for reasons like aircraft separation, weather conditions, or low visibility, and sometimes...
Maverick has Entered the Chat
Understanding pattern etiquette at an uncontrolled airport--including how to communicate with your fellow pilots--isn’t just about being polite; it...
Building Cross-Country Confidence
Discover how PlaneEnglish's ARSim X-Country Flight emulator enhances radio communication skills for pilots. Perfect for students, low-hour, and rus...
How Your Flight Academy Will Benefit from Dedicated Communications Training
High-quality dedicated pilot communications training is a necessary component of flight academy programs. Adopting this form of dedicated commun...
How Flight Simulators For Pilots Can Actually Make You a Better Aviator
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.
ATC Phraseology and Communications Standards Differences Explained (ICAO vs FAA)
If you are just getting started on your pilot journey, you can learn both domestic and international communications simultaneously so you soon will...
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, ...