Whether you’re a student pilot preparing for your first FAA knowledge test, an airline pilot reviewing operational requirements, or an aviation mechanic researching maintenance regulations, one thing is certain: knowing where to find the right information matters. The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and FAA guidance publications provide the foundation for
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At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Thursday, July 23, 2026, the FAA announced that it is moving forward with Mobile Clearance, a digital system that will allow general and business aviation pilots to request IFR departure clearances through participating electronic flight bag and flight-planning applications.
For many
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It’s a clear Saturday in July. You and your instructor have the airplane fueled, the weather looks good, and the plan is simple: a short cross-country, a fuel stop, maybe lunch, and back before the afternoon storms start building. It’s a route you know well.
During the final preflight check,
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Let’s continue our examination of the E6-B flight computer. As a reminder, an E6-B has two main parts: (1) a circular slide rule side for quick calculations; and (2) a wind side for computing groundspeed and wind correction angle. A previous post discussed the
Aviators make specific and crucial calculations before, during, and after flights, and they often use an E6-B flight computer to make these calculations easier. In this series, we’ll focus on how to use an E6-B, a mechanical, nonelectronic flight computer. This aviation slide rule uses rotating
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Whether you’re just starting your flight training or already soaring high, connecting with aviation organizations can open doors to valuable resources, mentorship, and career opportunities. From pilot associations and veteran groups to maintenance, business, and diversity-focused organizations, there’s a network waiting for you.
Check out
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If you’re early in your flight training, icing might feel like a “future problem” reserved for instrument pilots and turbine aircraft. In reality, understanding anti-icing and deicing equipment is essential for every pilot—including student pilots flying basic training airplanes. Icing affects performance, control, and safety, and knowing how your aircraft
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The perception that all pilots must have perfect vision is an enduring myth, but is it true? Many types of pilot certificates are available, and as medical technology improves, so do the possibilities. Don’t misunderstand, we won’t be certifying blind pilots any time soon, but the image of an eagle-eyed
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