Webinar video: how to pass your FAA written in less time

It's something all pilots have to do during training for a Private…
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Video: the mental side of flight training

You know the requirements for flight training, and you might even have a school picked out. But what is it really like to start flight training? Beyond the mechanics of flying an airplane, what goes through the mind of a new student pilot? In this new video series from the popular Baron Pilot channel on YouTube, you'll get a behind-the-scenes (and unfiltered) view of Kim's flight training journey. It's fun and rewarding, but learning to fly isn't always easy.

Webinar video: ForeFlight – what’s new and advanced tips

Hear from ForeFlight's Josh Berman on what's new in aviation's top app, plus some lesser-known advanced tips.

License to learn and a long cross-country

I determined from this experience weather is as forecast only part of the time. Sometimes it may be better but other times it will be worse, so assume forecasts are more like opinions than facts. “This is what license to learn means,” I thought to myself as I was bumping along in the warm summer air. No, the big lesson was yet to come.

Pilot Minute Video: fatigue

In this episode of the Pilot Minute video series, Federal Air Surgeon, Dr. Susan Northrup, tackles the topic of fatigue and whether it’s ok for pilots to fly even if they are just a little tired.

Boeing updates forecast for aviation professionals

Boeing recently released its highly regarded Pilot and Technician Outlook with forecasts for aviation professionals worldwide through 2041. The publication indicates continued high demand for aviation professionals including 602,000 new pilots.

NBAA scholarship deadline approaching

Apply by July 30, 2022 The NBAA Charities scholarship program,…
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Webinar Video: Tailwheel and Backcountry Flying Tips, with Patty Wagstaff

Interested in earning a tailwheel endorsement, or exploring the exciting world of backcountry flying? Enjoy this free webinar video with Patty Wagstaff.

Best Glide Speed – Keep It Simple or Extract the Most Performance?

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As a student pilot, before you even solo, your flight instructor will teach you the basic concept behind a speed known as Best Glide Speed. You will likely be taught that this is a speed that will allow you to cover the most distance in gliding flight. As expressed by many instructors and examiners, your Private Pilot certificate is a license to learn. Now that you have reached this milestone, it is time to go beyond the basics.

New animation added to Runway Safety Simulator 2.0

The FAA's Runway Safety Simulator Tool was recently updated for a more modern look and feel along with some enhanced functionality.