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Cessna go around at airport

  • Aug 6, 2025

When Should I Go Around?

  • Leslie Caubble
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There are many scenarios when the go around maneuver is the safest option for a pilot. Let's take a look at six common situations when you may need to go around.
Discovery Flight Student Pilot

  • May 21, 2025

Choosing a Good Flight Instructor

  • Leslie Caubble
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Finding a good flight instructor is crucial to your success. Not every CFI is created equal, so look for these qualities when choosing your instructor. A good CFI will do their best to help guide you toward meeting your aviation goals.
faa medical exam

  • Feb 6, 2025

What is the FAA Medical Certificate and How Do I Get One?

  • Leslie Caubble
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To ensure safety for pilots and the public, the FAA requires that pilots obtain a medical certificate. Pilots are examined for both physical and mental fitness in efforts to reduce accidents related to medical issues. Obtaining a medical certificate is one of the first steps in becoming a pilot.
Cessna 150 northwest arkansas pilot training

  • Jan 2, 2025

The First Steps to Becoming a Pilot

Are you ready to become a pilot but not sure where to begin? Here's an overview of essential steps to start and what the process looks like.
Piper airplane in slow flight

  • Oct 26, 2024

Why is Learning Slow Flight So Important?

  • Leslie Caubble
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What is slow flight and why do we practice it? Getting proficient with slow flight starts with understanding the aerodynamics and how to handle the airplane while flying with a high angle of attack.
Pilot Checklist Flight Deck Checkride

  • Sep 3, 2024

What You Need to Know About the Private Pilot ACS Update

  • Leslie Caubble
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Have you reviewed the changes to the Private Pilot ACS that went into effect this summer? Don't let these minor, yet important, updates take you and your CFI by surprise.
Chair flying in a parked airplane

  • Jun 28, 2024

What Is Chair Flying?

  • Leslie Caubble
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Did you know that chair flying is one of the best ways to save money in your flight training? This article explores what you need to chair fly at home and some of the best things to practice in your chair flying sessions.
Student pilot learning to communicate with ATC

  • Jun 17, 2024

Learning to Communicate with ATC

  • Leslie Caubble
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Communicating with air traffic controllers doesn’t have to be a stressful experience for student pilots. Here are some effective ways to practice your radio communication skills.
CFI flying with new private pilot student

  • Jun 7, 2024

How to Survive When Your CFI Moves On

  • Leslie Caubble
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During your flight training, it's likely that you will have to change instructors. This is frustrating, but it's also normal. Find out some practical ways you can survive a CFI change in this article.
Studying private pilot ground school aircraft systems in preparation for the FAA knowledge exam

  • May 21, 2024

When is the Best Time to Take the FAA Knowledge Test?

  • Leslie Caubble
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This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of taking the Private Pilot FAA knowledge exam either before training, during training, or just before the checkride.