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The FAA knowledge test is not a test of how good a pilot you are.It’s a test of how well you understand FAA-specific knowledge and how well you’ve prepared for...

You don’t lose skills because you’re not flying—you lose them because you stop thinking like a pilot. The good news? There are highly effective ways to keep your flying skills...

Understanding how fog forms, the different flavors it comes in, and when to expect it isn’t just academic: it’s critical for safety, go/no-go decisions, and avoiding a nasty “VFR into...

Calculating the Top of Descent is one of those “simple but powerful” skills. Once you get it down, flying feels smoother, more predictable, and more controlled—whether you're a brand-new private...

Your pre-maneuver checklist is the foundation of consistent, safe, and ACS-standard flying. By committing C.R.A.A.C.C to memory and using it religiously, you’ll not only improve your maneuver performance but also...

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...