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As a flight instructor, one of the most common acronyms I go over with new students is NWKRAFT. It's part of your preflight planning responsibilities under 14 CFR §91.103, which requires...

An unusual attitude is an attitude that is unintended or unexpected, or when the aircraft maneuvers into an attitude that’s not required for normal flight. The aircraft can then enter...

As a student pilot, understanding flaps isn't just about checking a box on the knowledge test. It’s about controlling your aircraft more precisely, especially during takeoff and landing phases. Knowing...

Zulu time isn’t just a training tool—it’s how aviation works. Commercial pilots use it daily. Dispatchers file flight plans in Zulu. Controllers coordinate flights across time zones in Zulu. Zulu...

When pilots are flying in VMC (visual meteorological conditions), vision plays a major role in sending correct signals to the brain on the pilot’s position, movement, and orientation. Take away...

Ground reference maneuvers may seem basic, but they’re foundational for precise flying. Mastering these skills will help you fly better in the traffic pattern, navigate more effectively, and handle crosswind...