According to the NTSB, in 2012, over 41% of all general aviation accidents happened in the approach and landing phases of flight.

A Special VFR Clearance can get you into or out of an airport with low ceilings and visibility. But do you know when you can use it, and if it's even a good idea?

Visual approaches can be more hazardous than they seem, especially if you're constantly flying in the IFR world. Here's how backing up your visual approach up with an instrument approach can make things a lot easier, and safer.

We've all seen circling minimums published on regular approach charts. But have you ever flown an approach that wasn't designated to any particular runway, and has nothing but circling minimums published?

Have you ever had trouble finding an airport at night, especially in an urban environment? Here are some strategies you can use on your next flight to safely find the runway.

Yaw dampers make flying more comfortable for passengers and easier for pilots. Here's how they work.

These are 6 types of questions you should be ready to answer during a CFI interview. We've given you an example of a question that would fall under each category.

Land and Hold Short (LAHSO) Operations allow ATC to clear a pilot to land and hold short of an intersecting runway, an intersecting taxiway, or some other designated point on a runway. Before you accept a LAHSO clearance, there are a few things you need to be very familiar with.

At 40,000 feet, your time of useful consciousness is just a few seconds without pressurization. Here's how airplane cabins are pressurized to keep you safe and comfortable.

Whether you're a seasoned instrument pilot or you're just getting started, here's what you should know about holding.

When ATC gives you a "pilot's discretion" descent under IFR, how do you plan for it? Did you know some airlines require their pilots to descend right away? Here's why.

Here are some habits that VFR pilots can pick up even before they become IFR certified.

There is more to your electrical system than just flipping switches.

Here's how you can keep things running smoothly...

It's an essential part of your preflight planning...

When you board an airline flight, you might not spend much time thinking about the engines. But they're the only reason that 700,000 pounds of aluminum and passengers can hurtle through the air at 80% the speed of sound. So how do they work? Let's take a look.

There are some hazards that no pilots want to find themselves in, regardless of what they fly...

Make sure your logbook is legible, organized, signed, and totaled correctly.

How do airline crews make sure they have enough runway for a safe takeoff?

How do coffin corner and mach tuck work?

Why do fast jets have swept wings?

What are some odd approach questions you could get in an interview?

Why are jets so much more efficient at altitude than props?