6 tips for preparing to fly to a new airport

One of the more exciting aspects of flight training is learning…

Welcome to the Club – Now What

Five ways to celebrate getting your wings Aviators are a unique…

Learn to love the wind

Pilots spend a lot of time worrying about the weather, and for good reason--it's a factor in many general aviation accidents. But while nasty things like thunderstorms and in-flight icing get a lot of attention, more flights are affected by wind than any other weather phenomena. It deserves serious attention.

Unlocking the PTS

When most students hear the term “PTS” they might think of…

More Keeping Flying Fun

The last time I posted, we looked at flying just for fun and some of the fun things that you can do with your pilot certificate, now let's take a look at what I would call some of the "fun ratings" available to you. These are ratings on your pilot certificate that you may not use on a regular basis but are a lot of fun to pursue.

Training Beyond the Certificate

There’s no doubt your checkride was conducted within the parameters…