Aviation Blog and News

To ensure safety for pilots and the public, the FAA requires that pilots obtain a medical certificate. Pilots are examined for both physical and mental fitness in efforts to reduce...

A flight review is a periodic evaluation of a pilot’s aeronautical knowledge and basic flying skills. To operate safely in the National Airspace System, the FAA requires certificated pilots to...

Flying is risky, and pilots learn how to mitigate the risks through a thorough preflight check. The FAA offers a great risk management checklist that we are encouraged to use...

Not only do aviation maintenance checks and inspections keep the flying public safe, they can also help prevent major repairs down the road if discrepancies are found early. Potential problems...

There was quite a buzz in the flight instruction world when the FAA published the Flight Instructor Airman Certification Standards (ACS) over Easter weekend this year. The change from the Practical Test...

Pilots are known for liking speed, whether it’s in an aircraft, motorcycle, or boat. Speed is of great value to aviation. However, when you begin flight training, one of the...