Aviation

Say Again? How Aviation Phrase Repetition Reduces ATC Communications Response Time and Push-to-Talk Anxiety

Nevermind thunderstorms, gusty crosswinds, and the ever-present potential of an inflight emergency. What really puts ...

Pilot inside cockpit with instrument panel

UNIT SPOTLIGHT: Instrument Holds

Holding patterns in aviation are used to delay a landing for reasons like aircraft separation, weather conditions, or...

UNIT SPOTLIGHT: Know Your Airport Signs and Markings

Misinterpreting airport signs and markings can lead to serious safety risks due to pilot errors. The AIRPORT unit in ...

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...
Top 4 Reasons Why Dedicated Aviation Comms Training is Important to Pilots
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 secre...
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.
Navigating the Skies of Gifting: Unique Gifts for the Pilot Who Has It All
Finding the perfect gift for a pilot who seems to have everything can be as challenging as navigating through turbulent skies. But fear not! We've ...
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, ...
Airsickness & Pilot Training
You aren’t the first, and you won’t be the last, but knowing that you’re not alone probably does little to help you feel any less nauseous as you r...
How to Get Your Airline Transport Pilot License
When you close your eyes and imagine the career of your dreams, what does that life look like? For many pilots, the perfect job is sliding behind ...
How Long Does It Take to Become a Pilot?
You’ve made the bold leap and are chasing your dream of becoming a pilot. Congratulations – we know how it feels to count down the days to earning ...
The Easy Route to Aviation Radio Proficiency
Ask a new student pilot what they’re most intimidated about, and you’ll find that “talking on the radio” or “making a mistake when talking to air t...