Every pilot needs to know the difference between AIRMETs and SIGMETs. In the simplest of terms: avoid SIGMETs at all costs and think twice about flying in an AIRMET. But there is a lot more to it … [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...]
How to Sort Through NOTAMs Quickly
The NOTAMs at the large Class B airports are nothing short of ridiculous. Recently, I had to wade through Denver, Baltimore and Houston's mound of NOTAMs, but I quickly realized 80% of them were … [Read more...]
How to read PIREPs
Pilot reports of weather (PIREPs) are an excellent way to understand what's actually happening with the weather. However, they are difficult to read. Do you find yourself skipping over them … [Read more...]