Flying for Fun

Flight school, albeit fun, can be a real drag. I can recall fretting…

Going paperless with your logbook

Over the past 3 years pilots have been quickly transitioning…

You’ve Heard of the Pre-Flight, but what about the Post-Flight?

There’s never a good time for something to break, especially…

A Tale of Two Trips

This summer, my family and I have decided to take a number of mini-vacations centered around our enjoyment of roller coasters and amusement parks. During the month of June, we have had the opportunity to visit 2 parks outside of our home park. On one trip, we elected to use a general aviation airplane; on the other, we elected to drive our mini-van. This blog will compare those trips.

Always Have an Out

I always have a plan B. Typically, when flying, I also prefer…

A Practical Approach to Using an iPad During Flight Training

Many students beginning their training often ask the question…

Log your flights with photos and video

We're all required to log our flight times and landings to prove FAA currency, but this only tells part of the story of a flight. Here you'll learn how you can record a more memorable experience from your flight by using a smartphone or portable cockpit camera to capture the sights and sounds.
Air Traffic Control room

Question authority – and ATC

Many new pilots regard Air Traffic Controllers with a mix of respect and fear. So it's only natural that we trust them and want to follow their instructions no matter what. But as Ben Franklin famously said, "It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority."
Kid in airplane

Time to Review

Earlier this week, I was talking to a few students from my Fundamentals…

Non-Towered Airport Ops Briefing

The pending closure of 149 contract control towers as a result…