Let’s imagine that you are the pilot of an upgraded Cessna 421C. You are flying with friends on what should have been a simple trip from Texas to Florida. You’ve checked the weather and planned your route. You’re confident in your skills and the advanced tools in your aircraft. But then you start noticing something The post N4467D Accident Report: Important Lessons From a Deadly Aviation Incident appeared first on Pilot Institute ..read more

Are you ready to take your FAA exam, but you are not sure how to find a center or how much it’ll cost? We’ve got you covered! If you need Part 107 certification or any other aviation license, you’ll need to find an FAA-authorized testing center. This guide will help you to: Once you know The post How to Find FAA Testing Centers (All Tests) appeared first on Pilot Institute ..read more

Pilot Institute has created exclusive aircraft skins for the DA40 and C172, and they’re free to download for Microsoft Flight Simulator! Enter your email, and we’ll send you the download link. We’ll add you to our newsletter, but you can unsubscribe anytime (we hate spam)! Email Address * If you’re not sure where to start, The post Pilot Institute’s Free DA40 and C172 Skins for Microsoft Flight Simulator appeared first on Pilot Institute ..read more

Class E airspace covers more of the skies than you might think. It’s nicknamed “Class Everywhere,” but it often goes unnoticed. You don’t need to check in with air traffic control (ATC) when flying VFR in Class E. But, it has a structure and purpose. It helps separate traffic at different altitudes. Class E is The post Class E Airspace Explained appeared first on Pilot Institute ..read more

You’re landing. You feel in control. But, as you near the runway, the airplane starts to float. It’s not magic—it’s ground effect. When you’re flying near the ground, within one wingspan, the aerodynamic forces start to change. Your wings don’t create as much drag as they would at higher altitudes, which gives you extra lift. The post What Is Ground Effect? appeared first on Pilot Institute ..read more

You’re flying along and trying to execute a smooth turn when suddenly you feel the aircraft pull slightly in the opposite direction. Uh oh, what just happened? That’s called “adverse yaw”, it’s a sneaky little quirk of flying that every pilot has to learn how to manage. It might sound complicated, but trust that it’s The post Adverse Yaw Explained: A Pilot’s Guide to Better Control appeared first on Pilot Institute ..read more

Have you ever looked at a busy airport and wondered what keeps everything running so smoothly? It’s the airspace system—and Class C airspace that keeps both IFR and VFR aircraft safe. Class C airspace is important for traffic separation between aircraft while flying. But before you can enter it, there are many important rules and The post Class C Airspace Explained appeared first on Pilot Institute ..read more

We don’t need to tell you that accidents can be a real pain in the neck, and especially in the wallet. As a pilot, you’re trained to be prepared for emergencies and accidents–but are you also ready for the bill? Whether you’re a first-time aircraft owner or have an entire fleet, you’ll want the protection The post Aircraft Owners Insurance: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Pilot Institute ..read more

Have you ever wondered how aircraft can land in the worst of conditions?  Sometimes, it seems like the pilots can’t see anything all the way down to the ground. This is most likely thanks to the ILS. The ILS approach has revolutionized aviation and the types of weather we can fly in. In this article, The post ILS Explained (With Examples) appeared first on Pilot Institute ..read more

With over 45,000 flights operating within the United States every day, it’s easy to praise the pilots who safely deliver passengers from A to B.  But have you ever wondered who’s behind the scenes? Busy organizing and planning the tiny details that go into every flight. The answer lies with the aircraft dispatchers. An important The post How Much Do Aircraft Dispatchers Earn? appeared first on Pilot Institute ..read more