The Run Up
Somewhere just short of the runway you will perform a final check (called the run-up) of all systems by following your craft's […]
How to Fly on a Budget (as a Pilot)
Ready to learn how to fly? Here’s where you get off the ground. These Flight Guides cover flight instruction, preflight operations, pattern flying, solo flying, cross-country flying, and passing the flight test. You’ll soon have your wings!
Somewhere just short of the runway you will perform a final check (called the run-up) of all systems by following your craft's […]
You probably want to fly for one or both of two reasons: You want to see things from above. You want to […]
An airport pattern is the invisible rectangular over an airport. Most smaller airport patterns are approximately the same, so flying the pattern […]
Slow flight is an essential part of your flight training. There are numerous reasons why you might want to fly slowly, such […]
In life, you have lots of options. Flying is no different. You have many instruction options for how and where you will […]
The Private Pilot Knowledge test might seem a little daunting, but it truly is your time to shine. It is your chance […]
It's said there are old pilots and bold pilots, but no old, bold pilots. This is especially true when it comes to […]
Tests can be intimidating. All those questions, so little time, and your mind just went blank. Fortunately, people who take numerous tests […]
The most widely used flight simulation program by far is Microsoft Flight Simulator. You can buy it for less than $100 just […]
As you mark your course on the sectional chart you might see reasons to avoid specific areas. For example, your course might […]
If you aren't quite sure what airplane stall is, then you're in the right place. Today I'm going to tell you, in […]
So your aircraft is ready to taxi on to the runway and take off. First, take a look around the airport pattern […]
Good question! Until you are signed off for unlimited cross-country trips by your instructor, your excursions are limited. Your instructor will help […]
How much will earning your private pilot certificate cost? That's a really good question. There are fixed costs and variable costs. One […]
Think about any famous pilot that you know. Take, for example, Chelsea Sullenberger or Chuck Yeager. What do you think their attitude […]
For student pilots, the goal is to "pass the checkride". That means studying for the oral and practice flying for the practical […]
Wouldn't it be great if you could drive between two points by simply making your own direct highway? You can (with some […]
Some of your learning options include flight schools, independent flight instruction, and colleges. I'll cover them in greater detail in a moment. […]
Another popular method of aviation navigation is by ground-based radio signals. For many years aircraft have been fitted with radio receivers to […]
Your first solo flight, while short, is a significant step in your journey to becoming a pilot. It will be the first […]