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Inside the March 2023 Redbird Pro Scenarios
The Basics of the E6B Flight Computer: What You Need To Know
The E6B flight computer is one of the most useful tools you can have in the cockpit. For many new pilots, it also is one of the most intimidating.
The Anatomy of a Perfect S-turn
There comes a time in every pilot's life when they will perform an S-turn. Often it is done to create space between two airplanes at a towered...
Practice What You Hate
There’s probably not a pilot born who didn’t walk away from a successful checkride and say, “Well, thank goodness I’ll never have to do (fill in the...
Inside the February 2023 Redbird Pro Scenarios
Avemco Customers Save With Redbird Pro
On Friday, we announced an exciting new agreement with Avemco Insurance Company to support the ongoing proficiency training of pilots in 2023 and...
How To Form a Sustainable Training Habit That Makes You a Better Pilot
As the excitement of the new year fades into a routine, how can you develop a sustainable habit that improves your flying and helps you achieve your...
ATC Light Gun Signals: What You Need To See and Know
Air traffic controllers use light gun signals to communicate instructions to non-radio aircraft, ground vehicles, and people on the ground within the...
Inside the January 2023 Redbird Pro Scenarios
Runway Incursion Avoidance: Special Emphasis for a Reason
The Federal Aviation Administration’s “special emphasis” areas remain hot-button topics among flight instructors, designated pilot examiners, and FAA...
When Should You Take the FAA Private Pilot Written Exam?
There is a lot of sage advice about initial flight training readily available on the internet and other sources. Typically, this advice stems from...
When Confidence Breeds Complacency in Your Flying
When I got to 500 hours dual given, I fell into a familiar trap that even more experienced pilots know all too well. One day, you wake up and flying...