We’re excited to announce the launch of Flying Smart: Safety & Procedures, a brand-new student aviation course designed to briefly  introduce future pilots and aviation enthusiasts to the essential tools of safe, confident flying. Aviation has its own language—filled with acronyms, checklists, and procedures that help pilots make smart decisions in the air. This course […]

The weight change formula is an essential tool for pilots, allowing for quick recalculation of weight and balance when changes occur in the aircraft’s load. This formula helps avoid complex recalculations and ensures accurate adjustments to the center of gravity (C of G). Components of the Weight Change Formula The formula involves four key components: […]

Understanding Radio Communication for Solo Flying Once you start flying solo, you might encounter new terms and phrases on the radio that you haven’t heard before or that your instructor didn’t cover. I encountered many of these during my cross-country flights after obtaining my Private Pilot License (PPL). I began using the flight following service […]