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How to Prepare for Your Instrument Rating Checkride (and Pass with Confidence)

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 Student Pilot Should Know About

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 Could Save Your Life in the Clouds

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 Study Tips for Student Pilots

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 Pilots Can Reignite Progress

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.

flight instructor taking a selfie on a flight

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....