Video Tip: How Airplane Pressurization Systems Work

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High-performance airplanes and jets incorporate a pressurization system to provide a comfortable cabin environment for the flight crew and passengers. In this video, we'll show how this system works in piston-engine airplanes, like a Piper Malibu, and how the pilot control it from the flight deck.

Flight Maneuver Spotlight: Eights on Pylons

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There are several new flight maneuvers to learn during Commercial Pilot Training. One of the new ground reference maneuvers is called Eights on Pylons, which involves flying a figure 8 pattern over the ground while varying the aircraft’s altitude in order to maintain a defined visual reference to preselected reference points, called pivot points, or pylons.

Upcoming Webinar: Instrument Approach Decision-Making—IFR Mastery Live

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In this live PilotWorkshops IFR Mastery webinar, the PilotWorkshops team will walk pilots through a realistic, thought-provoking scenario from the IFR Mastery series. You’ll be placed in the cockpit of a Beechcraft Bonanza and faced with a critical decision: how to enter and execute an instrument approach into Wichita Falls, Kansas, with low ceilings and strong winds complicating the picture.

February 2026 Test Question Update from Sporty’s

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Sporty's recently released its February 2026 written test question…

Seaplane Training: Mastering Glassy Water Landings

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One of the most hazardous landing conditions a seaplane pilot can encounter is glassy water. This week's tip shows how to perform a glassy water landing in beautiful Alaska.

From the DPE: Collaborate on Weather Decisions for Checkride Success and Safety

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When weather deteriorates on checkride day, students often fall victim to the “desire to get it done.” In this installment, DPE Jason Blair challenges CFIs to stay engaged, monitor practical test plans closely, and step in when safety is at risk—even if that means postponing the ride.