Webinar: Pilot Hiring Trends and Insights with James Onieal

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The pilot hiring landscape continues to evolve, and staying informed is essential for every career-minded aviator. Join us for a free webinar with James Onieal, a familiar name to Flight Training Central and IFR Focus readers, as he breaks down the latest trends in pilot recruitment.

Video Tip: Get a “Big Picture” Weather Briefing

Checking the weather is one of the few constants in aviation. All pilots do it, whether it’s a trip around the pattern in a Cub or a trip across the Atlantic in a Gulfstream. But merely getting a weather briefing isn’t enough; it has to be a good weather briefing to make the flight safer. So what exactly does a “good briefing” involve?

Often Overlooked Regulations

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As pilots, we are required to understand the regulations that apply to our flight and ground operations. While most of us learned the appropriate rules during flight training, it’s easy to forget the ones we don’t use every day—and sometimes even misremember the ones we do use. The regulations outlined below tend to be overlooked by pilots and are worth a refresher.

Webinar Video: Q&A With ATC

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Three veteran controllers—who are also experienced GA pilots—share practical, real-world insights you can use on your next flight. You’ll hear what matters most from the other side of the mic, clear up common misunderstandings, and learn tips to make every ATC interaction smoother.

How to read a METAR aviation weather report (video tip)

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One of the first aviation-specific weather products you’ll learn to use is called an Aviation Routine Weather Report, or METAR for short, which is an observation of weather conditions at an airport.

Quiz: VFR Cross-Country Flight Planning

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Winds aloft, true course, heading and groundspeed. Can you put all the puzzle pieces together and plan a successful cross-country flight?