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The FAA introduces new research tool

The FAA introduced a new tool to make it easier to research aviation safety guidance material from the Office of Aviation Safety (AVS). The Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) is a comprehensive knowledge center that includes all regulatory guidance material from the Office of Aviation Safety. DRS combines more than 65 document types from a dozen repositories into a single searchable […]

When should I go around?

Aviation is an industry where pilots are always learning. The term “go-around” isn’t a term just used in the training environment, but one that is used by all pilots in every industry segment. A go-around can save a pilot from an unsafe situation upon landing and is often the best, if not the only, option. […]

Friday photo: rays of sunshine

The moment: enjoying the morning rays of sunshine The place: Near Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (KPMH), Portsmouth, OH The aircraft: Robinson R44 The pilot: anonymous The memory: Like the popular idiom, these morning rays of sunshine, along with being at the controls of my R44, always gives me a positive, happy outlook for what’s ahead – […]

Binge out on these popular webinars from 2020

Happy New Year from Sporty’s Student Pilot News! Get a head start on those New Year’s resolutions with some free, quality training courtesy of Sporty’s webinar pilot proficiency series. These popular presentations were delivered throughout the year. Sit back, relax and enjoy! Flight Simulators – What Pilots Need to Know Sharpen Your Flying Skills with […]

5 most popular articles from 2020

2020 taught us a lot about patience, perseverance and determination – a year like no other and one that many of us our happy to see fade into the sunset. We know from your participation at StudentPilotNews.com, that, during the challenging year, the general aviation community was a beacon of trust, stability and hope. We’re […]

Video tip: what are AIRMETs and SIGMETs?

In a perfect world we’d always fly in blue skies with a tailwind, but unfortunately mother nature is an ever-present force that can deliver inclement weather from time to time. This week’s tip takes a look at a few weather forecast products to help you stay away these conditions, like thunderstorms, turbulence, wind shear, icing and other in-flight weather hazards.

Video tip: How to use ADS-B in-flight weather

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is an integral part of the FAA’s Next Generation Air Traffic Control system, and includes a free datalink weather component. This week’s tip looks at the free in-flight ADS-B weather products available to pilots and the portable equipment needed to receive and display the data.

Friday photo: early morning arrival

The moment: early morning arrival The place: Near Jacksonville Executive at Craig (KCRG), Jacksonville, FL The aircraft: Cirrus SR22 The pilot: anonymous The memory: Capturing this early morning sunrise over the Atlantic as I’m headed for a long weekend of R&R along the east coat of Florida reminds me how lucky I am to have invested […]

Video tip: How to fly an Aileron Roll with Patty Wagstaff

There are nearly endless opportunities after earning a private pilot certificate to build and advance your stick and rudder skills. Many pilots go on to specialized flight schools to learn new flying techniques, like how to fly aerobatics. Join Patty Wagstaff in this week’s video tip to see how much fun flying inverted can be, as she demonstrates how to fly an aileron roll in a Super Decathlon over the beaches of St. Augustine.