Occasionally you will run across the term "AUTO" in an Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR). What does it mean, but more importantly, is this relevant to you as a pilot? The absence or presence of … [Read more...]
How to File a VFR Flight Plan
Every pilot has to eventually leave the traffic pattern and venture away from the safety of their local airport. Before you go on a cross country, though, you need to know how to file a VFR flight … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to Understanding METARs
How do you read METARs when there is so much extraneous information? Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METARs) are a must for every flight, but for something so vital they are difficult to read. Even … [Read more...]
How to Quickly Calculate the Top of Descent
Even if you fly the most sophisticated aircraft in the world, knowing the distance from the airport to the top of descent is useful. A good pilot always knows how far out from the airport they should … [Read more...]
How to Pay for General Aviation Training
Before we discuss how to pay for aviation training, let's evaluate WHY you want to pay for the training. The "why" will drive "how to" pay for training. There are three overarching reasons … [Read more...]