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The Importance of Flight Instructor Proficiency
For as long as I have been around flight training, I have heard folks refer to the Private Pilot Certificate as a “license to learn.” I’m sure you...
The Best Flight Simulator Controls for Every Pilot
With the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, the coronavirus pandemic keeping us indoors, and the increased interest in flying that occurs...
GA Safety Trends: What Should We Worry About?
Can a Computer Think Like a Pilot?
“Whatever consciousness is, it’s not a computation or something that can be described by a physical computation." —Sir Roger Penrose
Simplify Your Instrument Rating by Mastering These 6 Tasks
Flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) is familiar and straightforward for airline pilots and many experienced general aviation pilots as...
The Pros and Cons of Online Classes for STEM Education
Much has been said and written about the effectiveness of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. As educators had to shift pedagogical...
How Can You Reduce Your Instrument Rating Costs?
Getting your instrument rating will make you a safer, more proficient, and more confident pilot. If you want to fly for an airline or in any...
How to Overcome the Challenges of Remote Flight Instruction
For an activity as hands-on as flight training, COVID-19 has created many complications and disruptions. In many parts of the world, conducting...
How to Manage an Online K12 Classroom
Recent events around the world are moving educators from in front of a classroom to in front of a video camera. While we all hope we can return to...
Everything You Need to Know About Instrument Rating Requirements
An instrument rating is a logical and practical next step after acquiring a private pilot certificate. If you will be pursuing a career in...
An Introduction to Chair Flying
For any new skill, practice makes perfect. However, practice for flying can be quite difficult if you don’t have access to an airplane, a flight...
