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  Avoid This Mistake When Flying Your Next STAR Arrival

  Arrival procedures make your planning easy, but they also result in more pilot deviations than almost any other procedure. Don't make this mistake on your next flight.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/20/2019
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  What You Should Know About Angle-Of-Attack Indicators

  Have you ever flown an airplane with an AOA indicator? They're becoming more common in GA airplanes, and they're a great safety tool. Here's what you should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/18/2019
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  Are You Ready To Explain These 10 Experiences During An Airline Interview?

  We spoke to airline recruiters to find out what kinds of experiences they'll ask you about during an airline interview. Do you have the answers to these questions?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/18/2019
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  You're Flying IFR To An Airport With No Instrument Approach. Now What?

  Have you ever filed IFR to a destination with no instrument approach? Here's what you need to do before you take off.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/13/2019

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  Rudder Failure On Takeoff... What Would You Do?

  This training crew experienced a total rudder failure during rotation. What would you do?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/11/2019
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  7 Things Professional Pilots Shouldn't Forget About General Aviation Flying

  No matter where your career takes you, never forget the basics!

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/11/2019
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  These Hazards Aren't Marked On Maps, And They Cause Accidents Every Year

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/06/2019
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  Here's What Every Pilot Should Know About 'Defensive Positioning'

  During critical phases of flight, the last thing you should be doing in the cockpit is sitting with arms crossed, looking out the side window. Even if you're not the PIC, here's what you should know about "defensive positioning".

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/04/2019
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  6 Aerodynamic Facts About Ailerons Every Pilot Should Know

  Ailerons do a lot more than help airplanes turn. Here are some important aerodynamic principles every pilot should know.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/04/2019

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  There Are 7 Common Types Of Stalls... How Many Have You Practiced?

  Do you remember the 7 most common types of stalls? When was the last time you practice recovering from these maneuvers?

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 04/02/2019
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  You Just Received A 'Cruise Clearance' Under IFR. Now What?

  Have you ever heard of something called a "cruise clearance" issued by ATC? Here's what it is, and how you use it...

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/30/2019
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  How To Safely Stop During A Rejected Takeoff

  Think of rejected takeoffs as the opposite of a go-around. While there are plenty of reasons why you should reject a takeoff, the key is having a solid plan in place every time you advance the power for takeoff.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/26/2019
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  Before Becoming A Flight Instructor, You Should Know These 10 Things

  We talked to over a dozen flight instructors at flight schools around the country, and here's what they said you know know before diving into your CFI Certificate.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/26/2019
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  The Aerodynamics Behind Flying Emergency Descents

  Do you remember the last time you practiced flying an emergency descent? Outside of training, you may never have to fly one as a pilot. Here's what you should know about some of the aerodynamics that makes this maneuver possible.

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/21/2019
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  10 Things You Should Do When Flying With A Flight Instructor For The First Time

  Flying with a new instructor for the first time can feel intimidating. Here are a few things you can do to make it a smooth, fun, productive lesson!

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  • Swayne Martin
  • 03/19/2019