Good enough

Perfection – our goal as we complete life’s tasks.  While perfection is a goal, it is unlikely to be the result of our labors.  At some point in time, we decide those efforts, though not perfect, are “good enough” and move on to our next endeavor.  But how do we determine what is good enough? 

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020: the next-gen VFR trainer

The new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is out and incorporates an unprecedented level of detail in the scenery, terrain and aircraft modeling. In addition to being flat out fun to use, the lifelike weather depictions and real-world visuals make for a great training resource for student pilots looking to practice pilotage and dead reckoning skills during the cross-country phase of flight training.

New simulation added to free Runway Safety Simulator

The FAA Safety Team has added a new simulation to the the Runway…

Are you improving as a pilot?

Learning anything new is good for your brain. Whether it’s…

12 Tips for a Smooth CFI Renewal Experience

Unlike our pilot certificates which expire when we do, our flight…
ATC controller

VFR Flight Following – a pilot’s guide

If “flight following” is a new term, don’t worry, you’re…

FAA From the Flight Deck Video Series

FAA's From the Flight Deck video series provides pilots with…
Air Traffic Control room

TRACON Directory

On occasion, there may be a need to contact a Terminal Radar…

More acronyms…what’s an STC and TSO?

We live and breath acronyms in aviation. Accept it or else. Two…

Video tip: What does angle of attack really mean?

You’ve probably heard that “you can stall an airplane at any airspeed and any attitude.” It’s true, but it sure doesn’t make much sense. In our latest video tip of the week, we tackle angle of attack, a critically important but often misunderstood topic. You’ll learn what it really means, how to visualize it in flight and what the new generation of AoA gauges shows.