How do I go about renewing or reinstating my CFI certificate? Many Pilots cum Flight Instructors, when they move on to the airlines’ business end up letting their CFI certificate expire. And then...

We know that all pilots are required to go through a Flight Review each 24 calendar months as required by 14 CFR 61.56 . The paragraph (d) of this regulation states: “A person who has, within the period...

Judgment, often defined as the ability to arrive at a wise decision, is the combination of knowledge and skill, tempered by experience. Studies show that pilot judgment can, in large part, be learned,...

Purpose Flying at night can be very enjoyable, if pilots understand the differences of night flying and take the necessary actions to prepare for a safe flight. This guide suggests ways for flight instructors...

A good weather briefing starts with developing total awareness of the overall “big picture” prior to obtaining a detailed or standard briefing. Most pilots start by monitoring weather patterns via TV’s...

Types of Aviation Weather Briefings Standard Briefing The standard preflight briefing will include the following elements: Adverse Conditions: Significant meteorological information that might influence...