Aviation Blog and News

If you’re working toward your Private Pilot License, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the term “ICEFLAGS.” It’s not a weather acronym or a maintenance code — it’s a memory...

If you’re studying for your Instrument Rating, you’ve probably come across two terms that sound deceptively similar — MDA and DA. Both relate to minimums on instrument approaches, and both tell...

The 1-in-60 rule is a timeless navigation technique every pilot should know. In this guide, a friendly CFI explains how this simple formula—1 mile off after 60 miles equals 1°...

Density altitude is one of the most important — and often misunderstood — performance factors in aviation. It affects how much lift your wings make, how efficiently your propeller bites...

A forward slip is a flight maneuver used to increase your rate of descent without increasing airspeed. It’s a way to lose altitude quickly without diving or ballooning on approach...

Most new pilots think they’re using the rudder, but they’re really just giving it the occasional nudge. True rudder awareness is one of those subtle skills that separates an average...