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student and instructor flying in a cessna 172S doing a lesson

How to Become a Commercial Airline Pilot

For thousands of people, being a commercial airline pilot is their lifelong dream. They want to soar above the clouds and see interesting places all over the world, all while being paid a high salary for it. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,...
Professional in flight and formation flight of 3 PEA Piper Senecas flying in Daytona Beach, Florida

Hazardous Attitudes Pilots Should Look Out For

Aeronautical decision making (ADM) is defined as the process by which pilots determine what actions are best suited to their specific circumstances based on their current situation. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a pilot’s attitude tends to influence their decision making, and there...
Diagram depicting the Runway Incursion Categories and their severity created by IFR Magazine

5 Common FAR Violations

Being a pilot requires more knowledge than simply “knowing how to fly.” Knowing what not to do is a crucial aspect of flying that pilots must be cognizant of, and it is equally important to understand the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) flight rules as it...
How ADS-B Works. November 2024. FAA Safety Briefing. Medium

ADS-B: What’s the Big Deal?

In an industry that is endlessly evolving like aviation, it is imperative that technology within aircraft remain up to date, too. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is an innovative system that was developed to reshape the way aircraft are tracked and monitored, enhancing safety and efficiency...
N/A. Satellite Navigation - Global Positioning System (GPS). [photograph]. Federal Aviation Administration. https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/GPSIII_satellite.png

How Do Pilots Navigate?

Knowing how to navigate is an essential part of flying. A pilot can understand the logistics behind flying a plane, such as when to check the airspeed indicator or how to land, but if they do not know how to get from Point A to...