Firecracker Aviation Blog

How to Prepare for Your Instrument Rating Check...
You're almost to your Instrument Checkride! Are you fully prepared for this exam? Here are some tips from a CFII.
How to Prepare for Your Instrument Rating Check...
You're almost to your Instrument Checkride! Are you fully prepared for this exam? Here are some tips from a CFII.

5 Must-Join Organizations and Programs Every St...
Investing in the right aviation organizations and programs can pay off big time in knowledge, confidence, and career connections.
5 Must-Join Organizations and Programs Every St...
Investing in the right aviation organizations and programs can pay off big time in knowledge, confidence, and career connections.

The Scan That Saves: Why Your Instrument Scan C...
Training under the hood or with foggles has its place—but don’t let it fool you. There’s a massive difference between simulated instrument training and flying in actual IMC.
The Scan That Saves: Why Your Instrument Scan C...
Training under the hood or with foggles has its place—but don’t let it fool you. There’s a massive difference between simulated instrument training and flying in actual IMC.

Study Smarter, Fly Better: Flight Training Stud...
Studying for your Private Pilot Certificate is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t need to memorize everything overnight—but you do need to stay consistent, curious, and committed.
Study Smarter, Fly Better: Flight Training Stud...
Studying for your Private Pilot Certificate is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t need to memorize everything overnight—but you do need to stay consistent, curious, and committed.

Breaking Through the Plateau: How Student Pilot...
Plateaus feel heavy—but they often show up right before a breakthrough. Let's dive in to how we can overcome them.
Breaking Through the Plateau: How Student Pilot...
Plateaus feel heavy—but they often show up right before a breakthrough. Let's dive in to how we can overcome them.

Staying Organized as a CFI
As a flight instructor, it can be difficult to keep track of multiple students at a time. Every lesson, every debrief, every parameter can seem overwhelming to keep record of....
Staying Organized as a CFI
As a flight instructor, it can be difficult to keep track of multiple students at a time. Every lesson, every debrief, every parameter can seem overwhelming to keep record of....