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High density altitude has been a contributing factor in countless accidents, especially in general aviation. But the good news is, as a well-trained pilot, you have the knowledge to recognize...

MOSAIC stands for Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification. It’s the FAA’s major overhaul of the rules governing Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) and the Sport Pilot certificate. With MOSAIC, the FAA...

At the end of the day, density altitude isn’t just a test question or a chart exercise. It’s a very real, very practical factor that directly affects safety.

If you’re a student pilot, you’ve probably heard your instructor mention NWKRAFT more than once. It might sound like another alphabet soup acronym, but it’s actually one of the most...

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...